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The Next Chapter for Oct. 22, 2022
This week on The Next Chapter: Jesse Thistle talks about poetry collection Scars and Stars; Nekesa Afia on her mystery book Harlem Sunset; and columnist Ryan B. Patrick shares two outstanding poetry collections. Plus, Kenneth Oppel takes The Next Chapter's version of the Proust Questionnaire.
Jesse Thistle taps into the transformative power of poetry in his collection Scars and Stars
The Canada Reads author of From the Ashes speaks with Shelagh Rogers about his debut poetry collection Scars and Stars.
Proust Questionnaire
Why Canadian children's writer Kenneth Oppel aims to be less critical of himself and others
The bestselling author of books like Airborn, The Nest and Ghostlight takes The Next Chapter's version of the Proust Questionnaire.
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If you liked Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head... You'll love this Canadian book
CBC Books producer and columnist Ryan B. Patrick shares why Nomenclature by Dionne Brand is the ideal Canadian companion for Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire.
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Nekesa Afia's novel Harlem Sunset sings a song of jazz, mystery and murder
The Toronto author spoke with The Next Chapter about writing a mystery series set in 1920s Harlem.
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The Next Chapter for Oct. 15, 2022
Shelagh Rogers speaks to Richard Van Camp and Scott B. Henderson about graphic novel A Blanket of Butterflies, to S.K. Ali about Love From Mecca to Medina and to Antanas Sileika about a memoir that resonated with him. Plus, Luna Li talks about the book she's currently reading.
Richard Van Camp and Scott B. Henderson's graphic novel A Blanket of Butterflies soars again, in full-colour
Richard Van Camp and Scott B. Henderson spoke to Shelagh Rogers about creating the new edition of their graphic novel, A Blanket of Butterflies. Originally published in 2015, the award-nominated book has been released in a colour version.
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S.K. Ali's latest novel takes readers on a pilgrimage of romance, adventure and understanding
The author of Love From Mecca to Medina spoke with The Next Chapter's Shelagh Rogers about writing her latest novel.
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Why Marius Kociejowski's memoir A Factotum in the Book Trade resonated deeply with Antanas Sileika
The Next Chapter columnist Antanas Sileika shares why he couldn't put down A Factotum in the Book Trade by Marius Kociejowski.
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Singer-songwriter Luna Li says Fight Night by Miriam Toews reminds her to live life to the fullest
The Toronto musician dropped by the Next Chapter to discuss why she found Miriam Toews's 2021 novel so moving.
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The Next Chapter for Oct. 8, 2022
Shelagh Rogers speaks to Bonnie Stern and Anna Rupert about cookbook Don't Worry, Just Cook, to Brian Francis about two of his favourite vintage cookbooks and to Primrose Madayag Knazan about three of her favourite books featuring food and discovery. Plus, Ali Hassan takes our version of the Proust questionnaire.
Q & A
Bonnie Stern and Anna Rupert's infuse family stories into their new cookbook Don't Worry, Just Cook
In conversation with Shelagh Rogers, Bonnie Stern and her daughter Anna Rupert reveal the recipe to writing their co-authored cookbook.
Proust Questionnaire
Comedian and Canada Reads host Ali Hassan says writing a memoir is his greatest achievement
The author of Is There Bacon in Heaven? takes The Next Chapter's version of the Proust questionnaire.
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Brian Francis serves up a review of two of his favourite vintage cookbooks
The Next Chapter columnist spoke to Shelagh Rogers about vintage cookbooks The Complete Canadian Living Baking Book and Betty Crocker's Cooky Book.
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Lessons in Fusion author Primrose Madayag Knazan shares three of her favourite books about food and discovery
The Author of Lessons in Fusion recommends three books that centre on food and discovery.
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The Next Chapter for Oct. 1, 2022
Shelagh Rogers speaks to Silvia Moreno-Garcia about The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Iain Reid takes our Proust questionnaire, Randy Boyagoda on the joys of James Joyce's Ulysses and more.
Carey Newman & Kirstie Hudson created a book about the making of the Witness Blanket
Picking Up the Pieces tells the story about the living work of art conceived and created by Indigenous artist Carey Newman.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia examines gender and class in her romantic reimagining of a sci-fi classic
The Vancouver author of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau spoke with The Next Chapter's Shelagh Rogers about her latest book, a reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set in nineteenth-century Mexico.
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Bestselling writer Iain Reid says the people he has in his life are his greatest achievement
The author of We Spread takes The Next Chapter's version of the Proust questionnaire.
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Randy Boyagoda says James Joyce's 'modernist masterpiece' Ulysses is still relevant 100 years later
The Next Chapter columnist discusses why the classic novel continues to challenge and engage its readers 100 years after it was first published, even though it's considered one of the most difficult books of all time.
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The Next Chapter for Sept. 24, 2022
This week on The Next Chapter: Shelagh Rogers speaks with Dorothy Ellen Palmer about novel Kerfuffle and with Wayne Johnston about memoir Jennie's Boy. Plus, Susan Musgrave takes the Proust questionnaire and Adrian Sutherland shares the book he's reading.
Dorothy Ellen Palmer's novel Kerfuffle uses comedy to reframe the G20 Toronto summit protests
The Ontario author and accessibility advocate spoke with Shelagh Rogers about writing a comic novel set in 2010 Toronto.
Wayne Johnston reflects on the wisdom, wit and tough love of his mother and grandmother in Jennie's Boy
The Newfoundland author of Jennie's Boy spoke with The Next Chapter's Shelagh Rogers about his latest memoir Jennie's Boy, a humourous and tender look back at the ups and downs of his childhood.
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Why Vancouver writer Susan Musgrave considers her jack-of-all-trades neighbour a personal hero
The Vancouver writer and poet takes The Next Chapter's version of the Proust questionnaire.
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Adrian Sutherland feels deeply connected to the novel Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq
The Cree singer-songwriter dropped by The Next Chapter to discuss why he found Tanya Tagaq's 2018 book so relatable.
