Tom King, writer of The Dead Dog Cafe Comedy Hour, writer of Green Grass, Running Water among many other brilliantly creative books, and writer now of A Coyote Solstice Tale, speaks with Shelagh about Coyote, Christmas, consumerism, and the author's run for a federal seat in the last election. Also on the show, the Children's Book Panel recommends reads for kids in each age group (see separate post), Dennis Lee talks about a theatre production of his classic lament for Toronto, Civil Elegies. Finally, Canada Reads nominee Nicolas Dickner speaks with Shelagh about his book Nikolski.

This week's featured songwriter is Jully Black, with "Time of Your Life" from her new album, The Black Book.