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The real-life 'ghost rapes' that inspired Miriam Toews's new novel, Women Talking
The award-winning author talks to Shelagh Rogers about writing a novel around a true series of violent events against women that took place in a Mennonite community.
Dionne Brand takes the Proust Questionnaire
The Toronto-based writer released two books this fall: the novel Theory and poetry book The Blue Clerk.
Full episode: Oct. 8, 2018
On the latest edition of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Anthony Rose, Vikram Vij and more.
Toronto's 'comfort food king' Anthony Rose publishes his first cookbook: The Last Schmaltz
Chef Anthony Rose's first book features some of his famous recipes, like All Day Breakfast and Whole Roasted Cauliflower, alongside memories of cooking in Toronto's vibrant food scene.
From India to Austria to Canada, Vikram Vij recounts how he built a culinary empire
Restaurateur Vikram Vij hopes his memoir, Vij: A Chef's One-Way Ticket to Canada with Indian Spices in His Suitcase, will help inspire young cooks.
Chef Bonnie Stern takes the Proust Questionnaire
Bonnie Stern, the celebrated chef and author of cookbooks like Friday Night Dinners, answers questions on deception, happiness and family.
'More than poutine and Nanaimo bars': 2 cooks dish on Canada's cuisine secrets
Lindsay Anderson and Dana VanVeller took a road trip across the country to find an answer to the question, what is Canadian cuisine?
Why Leaving Thomas's Annika Odegard recommends The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The pop country singer/songwriter says the book offers glimmers of hope during during a grim period of Germany's history.
Simon Thibault celebrates the Acadian cooking of his childhood
Simon Thibault's new book, Pantry and Palate, is based on a notebook of old family recipes passed down from his mother.
Full episode: Oct. 1, 2018
On the latest edition of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Amber Dawn, Patrick deWitt and more.
Patrick deWitt on being compelled to write a western with novel The Sisters Brothers
With novel The Sister Brothers now adapted to film, listen to the author with Shelagh Rogers in this 2012 interview.
Cathal Kelly on how Star Wars movies informed his outlook on life and fiction
The author spoke with Shelagh Rogers about new memoir Boy Wonder.
How a highway sign pointed Amber Dawn in the direction of her new novel
The author spoke with Shelagh Rogers about novel Sodom Road Exit.
Heather Igloliorte on why she wanted to celebrate the art of the Labrador Inuit
The academic talks to Shelagh Rogers about SakKijâjuk: Art and Craft from Nunatsiavut.
Dog-Eared Reads
Why Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright loves re-reading Robertson Davies's Tempest-Tost
The Canadian rock musician on why he loved the 1951 classic fiction.
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The Next Chapter listener Matthew Parker compares Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five to Michael Ondaatje's Running in the Family.
Why Harold R. Johnson wrote a mash-up of memoir and genre to honour his late brother Clifford
The author spoke with Shelagh Rogers about memoir Clifford.
Why Sheila Heti explores the question of motherhood in her new novel
The author spoke with Shelagh Rogers about novel Motherhood.
Book Report
What Antanas Sileika's learned from Jordan B. Peterson's self-help book
The Next Chapter columnist reviews the Toronto-based professor's 12 Rules For Life.
Bedside Books
Why musician Amy Millan loves Claudia Dey's novel Heartbreaker
The Toronto-based musician explains some of the many reasons she loves the book.
Dania Tomlinson on the nature of myth and legends
The debut novelist on writing historical fiction and fantasy with Our Animal Hearts.
Full episode: Sept. 24, 2018
On the latest edition of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Sheila Heti, Harold R. Johnson and more.
Why economic anxiety inspired Lisa Moore's new short story collection
The celebrated author spoke with Shelagh Rogers about Something for Everyone.
Elizabeth Hay makes peace with her mother's food and father's anger
The award-winning novelist from Ottawa, Ont. talks about her new memoir, All Things Consoled, which is about taking care of her elderly parents.
As she turns 50, Candy Palmater rethinks her reading list
The comedian worries about how she'll finish reading her vast collection of books and what she'll be focusing on in the years to come.
