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Full episode: Sept. 28, 2019
In the latest episode of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Ami MacKay, Samra Habib, Tegan and Sara and more.
Proust Questionnaire
Tegan and Sara reveal how they really feel about being twins
The Calgary indie pop duo take The Next Chapter's version of the Proust questionnaire.
How a family history of dying young shaped Ami McKay and changed cancer research
The author of Daughter of Family G talks about living life knowing she might have a genetic predisposition for cancer.
Why Samra Habib shares her story about being a queer Muslim woman and coming to Canada as a refugee
The journalist and photographer spoke with Shelagh Rogers about her memoir We Have Always Been Here.
Dog-Eared Books
When The Boat People author Sharon Bala has a writing problem, she turns to this book
The St. John's-based author talks about why she keeps coming back to Janet Burroway's Writing Fiction.
Candy Palmater recommends 3 nonfiction books you should read right now
The Next Chapter columnist discusses The Making of the October Crisis by D'arcy Jenish, The Collective Wisdom of High-Performing Women and Is There Still Sex in the City? by Candace Bushnell.
Caroline Walker from McNally Robinson Booksellers shares the books that are popular in Saskatoon
McNally Robinson Booksellers is Saskatoon's largest independent bookshop.
Full episode: Sept. 21, 2019
In this episode of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Lynn Coady, Michael Crummey, Michelle Sylliboy and more.
With novel The Innocents, Michael Crummey explores strength, spirit and survival in 18th century Newfoundland
The Innocents is a tale about a brother and sister who live in isolation in a Newfoundland cove during in the 18th century.
Michelle Sylliboy reclaims Indigenous culture and identity with her book Kiskajeyi — I Am Ready
The Mi'kmaw interdisciplinary artist and poet uses images and hieroglyphic poetry to explore her culture and history.
Lynn Coady muses about love, loss and long-term care with novel Watching You Without Me
The Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author talks how her own family inspired her latest novel.
DOG-EARED READS
Why Patrick DeWitt is a fan of the 1943 novel Two Serious Ladies by Jane Bowles
The author of The Sisters Brothers and French Exit talks about why he loves the classic novel.
Bedside Books
How a book about finding your personal best inspired country music star Lindsay Ell
The Calgary-raised musician talks about why she loved reading the self-help book You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero.
Graeme Gibson, Canadian novelist and conservationist, dead at 85
Gibson published four novels and was an ardent environmentalist. He was the partner of Margaret Atwood. He spoke with Shelagh Rogers in 2011.
Full episode: Sept. 14, 2019
In the season premiere of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Cherie Dimaline, Brian Francis, Lisa Gabriele and more.
The Marrow Thieves author Cherie Dimaline is back with a novel for adults inspired by a Métis legend
Empire of Wild adapts the Indigenous tale of the werewolf-like Rougarou using themes of sex, identity and religion.
How Brian Francis captured the awkwardness of adolescence in his first YA book
The author and The Next Chapter columnist talks about writing Break in Case of Emergency.
Dog-Eared Reads
Why Farah Heron adores Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
The Toronto-based author of The Chai Factor shares the book she returns to, time and time again.
Lisa Gabriele recommends 3 novels that explore female friendships
The author of The Winters reviews Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud and How Could She by Lauren Mechling.
Bedside Books
After a traumatic brain injury, Juno Award-winning musician Kiesza is on the mend with the help of this book
The singer and multi-instrumentalist shares why she loved reading The Genie in Your Genes by Dawson Church.
Full episode: Sept. 7, 2019
In the season premiere of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers talks to Margaret Atwood, Jesse Thistle and more.
Margaret Atwood talks to CBC's Shelagh Rogers about The Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments
The celebrated author discusses the new book and the cultural significance of The Handmaid's Tale, 35 years after its release.
Jesse Thistle's book about overcoming homelessness, addiction and trauma aims to give hope to others
The Indigenous author and academic speaks with The Next Chapter about the painful process of writing a personal memoir.
Like That? Love This
Why if you liked Tayari Jones's An American Marriage, you'll enjoy Dear Evelyn by Kathy Page
The Next Chapter columnist Donna Bailey Nurse finds a Canadian counterpart to Tayari Jones' An American Marriage.
Bedside Books
Why Hannah Georgas got inspired reading self-help book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The singer-songwriter and recording artist on the book she loved reading.
