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Full episode: Dec. 28, 2019
In this episode, we revisit conversations with Shelagh Rogers from The Next Chapter in 2019 that deserve a second look.
When Wayne Grady discovered his family's secret past, it changed who he was and how he wrote
In the novel, Up From Freedom, the award-winning writer uncovers his family’s history during slavery in the South.
Gail Gallant grew up believing she was reborn — and wrote a memoir about it
The Changeling is a memoir that recounts her personal experience as a child born to replace another.
Why Lisa Charleyboy wrote a book to empower young Indigenous women
Lisa Charleyboy is the co-editor of the anthology #NotYourPrincess, which collects poetry, essays, interviews and art by Indigenous women from across North America.
Why Shandi Mitchell wrote a novel about the triumph of failure
The Waiting Hours, the second book by writer and filmmaker Shandi Mitchell, explores the lives of three first responders in the wake of tragedy.
Todd Babiak's The Empress of Idaho explores vulnerability and sexual power
The award-winning Edmonton author discusses writing an emotionally complex coming-of-age novel.
James FitzGerald looks back on how his first love's early death shaped him and another man
His memoir Dreaming Sally is full of uncanny coincidences surrounding the life and two loves of Sally Wodehouse, who died at the age of 18.
Full episode: Dec. 21, 2019
In the latest episode of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers speaks with Louise Penny, Yannick Bisson, Linwood Barclay and Shawn Hitchins.
Why Louise Penny had to be 'hurt' into writing full time
At Wordfest in Calgary, the thriller writer discussed her latest in the Inspector Armand Gamache mysteries A Better Man with Shelagh Rogers.
9 books to read from The Next Chapter's mystery book panel
The Next Chapter columnists J.D. Singh, P.K. Rangachari and Margaret Cannon reveal their mystery and thriller fiction picks for the holiday season.
How a news story about elevator inspectors (really!) inspired Linwood Barclay's latest thriller
The acclaimed thriller writer discusses his latest novel, Elevator Pitch.
How Shawn Hitchins finds hope in Dickens's A Christmas Carol
After suffering two tragic losses, writer and comedian Shawn Hitchins re-read Charles Dickins's Christmas classic to help with his grief.
How Yannick Bisson gets inspiration from the history of cars
The Murdoch Mysteries star shares why he liked reading Porsche 911: Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell.
Full episode: Dec. 14, 2019
In the latest episode of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers speaks with Kagiso Lesego Molope, Susan Point and our semi-annual children's book panel shares this year's picks!
The Next Chapter holiday children's book panel: 8 great book recommendations for young readers
Michele Landsberg and Ken Setterington share their favourite children's literature of the season.
Why Kagiso Lesego Molope's books reflect her South African heritage
The novel Such a Lonely, Lovely Road won the 2019 Ottawa Book Award and the inaugural Pius Adesanmi Memorial Award.
Appetite for Books' Jonathan Cheung shares the cookbooks that are a hit in his Montreal store
The Montreal store features a selection of cookbooks, food-related literature and cooking classes.
Bedside Books
Royal Canoe's Matt Peters is a fan of this Elena Ferrante hit novel
The lead singer of the Winnipeg indie rock band shares why he loved My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.
Robert D. Watt documents Susan Point's public revival of Coast Salish art
Point and Watt talk to Shelagh Rogers about the book People Among the People and Point's publicly commissioned artworks from coast to coast.
Full episode: Dec. 7, 2019
In the latest episode of The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers speaks with Antoni Porowski, Mary Berg and Shane M. Chartrand.
Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski celebrates how food brings people together
The food and wine guru for the hit Netflix show talks about his love for cooking and how Montreal's diversity shaped his culinary tastes.
Masterchef Canada winner Mary Berg's recipe for stress-free cooking
The self-taught chef has written a cookbook, Kitchen Party. It includes over 100 of her favourite recipes designed for big occasions, such as Mother's Day brunch or a low-key bridal shower.
Why chef Shane M. Chartrand's approach to cooking is rooted in his Indigenous identity
In Cree, tawâw means "Come in, you’re welcome, there’s room." The word is also the title of Chartrand's latest cookbook.
Westminster Books's Janet North on the cookbooks that are popular in her Fredericton store
The New Brunswick independent bookstore was founded in the mid-1970s.
Jeremy Charles goes wild in showcasing the charm of Newfoundland cuisine
Wildness: An Ode to Newfoundland and Labrador collects recipes and stories about the plentiful bounty provided by the province.
