Between The Covers is presenting The Restoration of Emily (Dundurn), Kim Moritsugu’s witty commentary on midlife crises. The story so far has freelance architect Emily Harada balancing work, motherhood and a budding romance.
Unfortunately for Emily’s peace of mind, her suitor is almost young enough to be her son. Neighbour Sylvia doesn’t see what the problem is but Emily can’t stop worrying.
Meanwhile Emily’s teenage son, Jesse, is acting secretive and her clients are giving her grief.
Each episode of The Restoration of Emily (Dundurn) is 15 to 16 minutes.
Episode 10: Sylvia grills Emily about her date.
Episode 11: Emily is concerned about how fast Jesse is growing up.
Episode 12: Emily’s friend Sylvia brings her some unsettling news about Nils.
If you missed previous podcasts you can download them at Between the Covers podcasts.
And if you’re interested in readings of other Canadian books, check out the Hear A Reading page on the Between the Covers site. At the moment, you can listen to Frank Parker Day’s Rockbound (University of Toronto Press), which was the Canada Reads winner in 2005 and also to Steven Galloway’s novel Ascension (Knopf).
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