The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing

Ann Patchett has written many celebrated books: Bel Canto, The Dutch House, State of Wonder. Her new book, Whistler, is another in her line-up of lovely stories that honour memory and the moments that make a life. Besides her work as a writer, Ann owns a bookstore called Parnassus in Nashville, and she’s a tireless advocate for independent booksellers. In the midst of a busy book tour for Whistler, she stops by to chat and recommend some titles from the Parnassus shelves. Plus, author Monique Gray Smith talks about true happiness while answering The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust Questionnaire.

Books discussed on this week's show include:
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Kin by Tayari Jones
John of John by Douglas Stuart
The Left and the Lucky by Willy Vlautin
Music Against the Night by Yiyun Lee
Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections by Monique Gray Smith

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As Canada prepares for its upcoming World Cup games, writer, musician and sports enthusiast Dave Bidini joins the show to help get you in the soccer spirit. He’ll recommend two classic football books that capture why we call it the beautiful game. Plus, author Genevieve Graham talks about getting lost in the work while answering The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust Questionnaire.

Books discussed on this week's show include:
Soccer in Sun and Shadow by Eduardo Galeano
Dynamo: Triumph and Tragedy in Nazi-Occupied Kiev by Andy Dougan
The Chambermaid's Key by Genevieve Graham

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Readers are still in love with romance. The genre has become the engine behind the publishing industry, and Heated Rivalry shifted things into a new gear. If you, like millions of other readers, are wondering what romance to dive into next, The Next Chapter has you covered. Daphne Santos-Vieira and Alicia Cox-Thompson recommend their new favorite titles. Plus, musician Kaeley Jade recommends an iconic Indigenous story, and talks about how reading sparks her songwriting.

Books discussed on this week's show include:
Evening the Score by Lexi Lafleur Brown
The Book Tour by Emily Ohanjanians
Bedside Manner by C.G. Macington
Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose it Brooke Averick
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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If there ever was a bookstore that lived up to its name, it’s Joie de Livres in Montréal. From its shelves of romance and fantasy, to its cocktails, coffee and nacho selection, it’s a store dedicated to the joy of reading and of life. Program director Mathieu Lauzon-Dicso talks about what to expect when you walk through its doors. Plus, writer and translator Jinwoo Park recommends two book picks for Asian Heritage Month.

Books discussed on this week's show include:
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
Restaurant Kid by Rachel Phan
Celestina’s House by Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez

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Before he ever joined the cast of Dragons’ Den, David Chilton wrote the incredibly successful financial book The Wealthy Barber. His advice shaped the way millions of people used and invested their money. 37 years later, he's back with an updated version of his classic book, with the future of the younger generation in mind. He joins the show to discuss how books came into his life, and how they inspired him to write his own. Plus, Ewan Currie from The Sheepdogs talks about a favourite recent read.

Books discussed on this week's show include:
The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias
Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins
Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy
Looneyspoons by Janet and Greta Podleski
White River Crossing by Ian McGuire

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