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In-depth conversations with authors about their books—how and why they write, and the books and authors they admire. Plus, annual round-ups of reading recommendations from the staff of digital bookseller Rakuten Kobo.
Episodes run ~45 minutes, releasing fortnightly.
Hosted by Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj.
Amanda Peters on the art of thought-provoking storytelling
Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with novelist Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers and a new short story collection called Waiting for the Long Night Moon.
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Keziah Weir's literary influences are no mystery to her
Michael Tamblyn spoke with Keziah Weir, winner of the 2024 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in the category of Mystery for her novel, The Mythmakers.
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Rainbow Rowell wants to write about "messy" characters
Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with novelist and Marvel Comics writer Rainbow Rowell, author of Eleanor & Park, Fangirl, and the new book Slow Dance.
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Live at MOTIVE: Thrills from Start to Finish
Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with thriller novelists Ian Hamilton and Steve Urszenyi in front of a live audience at MOTIVE: the Crime and Mystery Festival.
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Spending time with Maurice Vellekoop
Michael spoke with author and illustrator Maurice Vellekoop about his book I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, a graphic memoir.
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Stephen Maher offers readers a glimpse of The Prince
Michael spoke with writer Stephen Maher about The Prince, his thoroughly researched account of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political rise—and decline.
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Laura Tamblyn Watts on 27 essential, uncomfortable, conversations
Nathan spoke with Laura Tamblyn Watts, author of Let’s Talk About Aging Parents: A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations.
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Anna Julia Stainsby on ugly truths, isolation, and The Afterpains
Nathan spoke with novelist Anna Julia Stainsby, author of The Afterpains. A story of four women connected by love and history while divided by grief.
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Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of A Great Country
Nathan spoke with Shilpi Somaya Gowda about A Great Country, her novel about a family striving to belong in their well-to-do new neighbourhood.
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Journalist Michael Finkel on seeing through the eyes of The Art Thief
Michael spoke with journalist Michael Finkel, author of The Art Thief, the story of a man who stole over 200 artworks only to hide them in his bedroom.
