photo credit: Erinn Hartman
Tom McCarthy author of C
C follows the short, intense life of Serge Carrefax, a man who -- as his name suggests -- surges into the electric modernity of the early twentieth century, transfixed by the technologies that will obliterate him.
C follows the short, intense life of Serge Carrefax, a man who -- as his name suggests -- surges into the electric modernity of the early twentieth century, transfixed by the technologies that will obliterate him.
(3:00 min)
photo credit: Terence W. Bailey
Sara Gruen author of Ape House
Bestselling author Sara Gruen's new novel was inspired by the bonobos and scientific research at Great Ape Trust in Des Moines. In this video Sara and scientist Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh talk about Ape House and Great Ape Trust's language competent bonobos.
Bestselling author Sara Gruen's new novel was inspired by the bonobos and scientific research at Great Ape Trust in Des Moines. In this video Sara and scientist Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh talk about Ape House and Great Ape Trust's language competent bonobos.
(5:00 min)
photo credit: Michael Lionstar
John Vaillant author of The Tiger
John Vaillant introduces The Tiger, his account of a Siberian tiger who stalked and killed a would-be poacher.
John Vaillant introduces The Tiger, his account of a Siberian tiger who stalked and killed a would-be poacher.
(3:14 min)
photo credit: George Whiteside
Margaret Atwood author of The Year of the Flood
Margaret Atwood talks about how she dove head first into the world of Twitter for the launch of The Year of the Flood, author and she explains her vision for the final installment of the Madd Addam trilogy.
Margaret Atwood talks about how she dove head first into the world of Twitter for the launch of The Year of the Flood, author and she explains her vision for the final installment of the Madd Addam trilogy.
photo credit: Curtis Latinga
(4:14 min)
photo credit: Tim Chapman
(1:31 min)
photo credit: Phillip Chin
Annabel Lyon author of The Golden Mean
Annabel Lyon talks about the process of researching Aristotle for her novel, The Golden Mean.
Annabel Lyon talks about the process of researching Aristotle for her novel, The Golden Mean.
(2:50 min)
Russell Peters author of Call Me Russell
Comedian Russell Peters talks about why he decided to write a memoir and about still being 'Russ'.
Comedian Russell Peters talks about why he decided to write a memoir and about still being 'Russ'.
(2:10 min)
Per Petterson author of I Curse the River of Time
Per Petterson talks about and reads from his novel, I Curse the River of Time.
Per Petterson talks about and reads from his novel, I Curse the River of Time.
photo credit: Katja Reich
Christopher Reich author of Rules of Betrayal
A book trailer for Christopher Reich's Rules of Betrayal.
A book trailer for Christopher Reich's Rules of Betrayal.
(0:30 min)
photo credit: Matt Richman
David Grann author of The Lost City of Z
(now available in paperback)
A book trailer for The Lost City of Z.
(now available in paperback)
A book trailer for The Lost City of Z.
(0:31 min)
photo credit: Paul Stuart
David Mitchell author of The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
David Mitchell talks about The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet.
David Mitchell talks about The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet.
photo credit: Rich Fitoussi
Wes Williams author of Stick to Your Vision
Wes "Maestro Fresh Wes" Williams explains what sticking to your vision means to him.
Wes "Maestro Fresh Wes" Williams explains what sticking to your vision means to him.
(1:57 min)
photo credit: David Kaufman
Linden MacIntyre author of The Bishop's Man
Winner of the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize
(now available in paperback)
MacIntyre's new novel explores the world of Catholic priests, of guilt, and of betrayal in The Bishop's Man.
Winner of the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize
(now available in paperback)
MacIntyre's new novel explores the world of Catholic priests, of guilt, and of betrayal in The Bishop's Man.
(10:44 min)
photo credit: Mo Pho
Michael Crummey author of Galore
(now available in paperback)
Michael Crummey explores the mythology and realities of life in Newfoundland in his new novel, Galore.
(now available in paperback)
Michael Crummey explores the mythology and realities of life in Newfoundland in his new novel, Galore.
Gary Shteyngart author of Super Sad True Love Story
Watch the hilarious trailer for Gary Shteyngart's new novel, Super Sad True Love Story with guest star James Franco, and others!
Watch the hilarious trailer for Gary Shteyngart's new novel, Super Sad True Love Story with guest star James Franco, and others!
(4:42 min)
photo credit: Naomi Fisch
(1:14 min)
photo credit: Jeff Burton
Bret Easton Ellis author of Imperial Bedrooms
A book trailer for Bret Easton Ellis's novel, Imperial Bedrooms.
A book trailer for Bret Easton Ellis's novel, Imperial Bedrooms.
(1:19 min)
photo credit: Elana Seibert
Peter Carey author of Parrot and Olivier in America
Peter Carey reads from his novel, Parrot and Olivier in America, at the 2010 Open House festival in Toronto.
Peter Carey reads from his novel, Parrot and Olivier in America, at the 2010 Open House festival in Toronto.
Deon Meyer author of Thirteen Hours
South African crime-writer, Deon Meyer, talks about writing in his native language, Afrikaans, and the art of translation.
South African crime-writer, Deon Meyer, talks about writing in his native language, Afrikaans, and the art of translation.
(3:28 min)
photo credit: Tess Steinkolk
Ayaan Hirsi Ali author of Nomad
The outspoken and controversial author was recently in CBC's Studio Q to talk about her new book Nomad.
The outspoken and controversial author was recently in CBC's Studio Q to talk about her new book Nomad.
(43:29 min)
Gerbrand Bakker author of The Twin
Ostensibly a novel about the countryside, as seen through the eyes of a farmer, The Twin is, in the end, about the possibility or impossibility of taking life into one's own hands. It chronicles a way of life which has resisted modernity, is culturally apart, and yet riven with a kind of romantic longing.
Ostensibly a novel about the countryside, as seen through the eyes of a farmer, The Twin is, in the end, about the possibility or impossibility of taking life into one's own hands. It chronicles a way of life which has resisted modernity, is culturally apart, and yet riven with a kind of romantic longing.
(3:29 min)
photo credit: Emily Mott
Kazuo Ishiguro author of Never Let Me Go
The move trailer for Never Let Me Go starring Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan.
The move trailer for Never Let Me Go starring Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan.
(2:29 min)
photo credit: Elena Seibert
Richard Russo author of That Old Cape Magic
(now available in paperback)
Richard Russo on That Old Cape Magic.
(now available in paperback)
Richard Russo on That Old Cape Magic.
(4:49 min)
photo credit: Okey Adichie
Chimamanda Adichie author of The Thing Around Your Neck
(now available in paperback)
Half of a Yellow Sun author, Chimamanda Adichie talks about the stories that make up her first short story collection, The Thing Around Your Neck
(now available in paperback)
Half of a Yellow Sun author, Chimamanda Adichie talks about the stories that make up her first short story collection, The Thing Around Your Neck
(5:11 min)
photo credit: Stephen DeSantis
Audrey Niffenegger author of Her Fearful Symmetry
(now available in paperback)
Audrey Niffenegger, author of the runaway bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife, answers questions about her new novel, Her Fearful Symmetry.
(now available in paperback)
Audrey Niffenegger, author of the runaway bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife, answers questions about her new novel, Her Fearful Symmetry.
(2:55 min)
photo credit: John Earle
Terry Goodkind author of The Law of Nines
(now available in paperback)
September 9, 2009. Alex Rahl should be celebrating his 27th birthday. But when insanity, fear and violence are your party guests, it's not much of a celebration. Watch the trailer for Terry Goodkind's new thriller, and discover The Law of Nines.
(now available in paperback)
September 9, 2009. Alex Rahl should be celebrating his 27th birthday. But when insanity, fear and violence are your party guests, it's not much of a celebration. Watch the trailer for Terry Goodkind's new thriller, and discover The Law of Nines.
(1:19 min)
photo credit: Maki Galimberti
John Grisham author of Ford County: Stories
John Grisham talks about how he found the inspiration for his upcoming non-fiction book in the obituaries, wrongful convictions and his involvement with The Innocence Project.
John Grisham talks about how he found the inspiration for his upcoming non-fiction book in the obituaries, wrongful convictions and his involvement with The Innocence Project.
photo credit: Jillian Edelstein
Mordecai Richler author of Barney's Version
A trailer for the feature film adaptation of Mordecai Richler's novel, Barney's Version.
A trailer for the feature film adaptation of Mordecai Richler's novel, Barney's Version.
(1:04 min)
photo credit: Eamonn McCabe
photo credit: Christian Witkin
Christopher Hitchens author of Hitch-22
22 comments from Christopher Hitchens to herald his memoir: Hitch-22.
22 comments from Christopher Hitchens to herald his memoir: Hitch-22.
(3:51 min)
photo credit: Geoff Howe
Yann Martel author of Life of Pi and Beatrice & Virgil
Yann Martel, author of the bestselling and Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, discusses his new novel, Beatrice & Virgil.
Yann Martel, author of the bestselling and Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, discusses his new novel, Beatrice & Virgil.
photo credit: Jerry Bauer
Andrew O'Hagan author of The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe
A book trailer for Andrew O'Hagan's
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe.
A book trailer for Andrew O'Hagan's
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe.
(1:15 min)
photo credit: Gasper Tringale
Justin Cronin author of The Passage
This summer's biggest thriller, The Passage, will have you sleeping with your lights on. In this interview, Justin Cronin talks about developing this epic trilogy, and introduces some of the characters.
This summer's biggest thriller, The Passage, will have you sleeping with your lights on. In this interview, Justin Cronin talks about developing this epic trilogy, and introduces some of the characters.
(4:12 min)
photo credit: Everitt Irving
John Irving author of Last Night in Twisted River
(now available in paperback)
Three clips featuring John Irving at the 2009 International Festival of Authors.
(now available in paperback)
Three clips featuring John Irving at the 2009 International Festival of Authors.
photo credit: Joy von Tiedemann
Karen Connelly author of Burmese Lessons
(now available in paperback)
For Karen Connelly, Burma united her political and emotional connections to South Asia. From the same period and place that inspired her novel The Lizard Cage comes her memoir, Burmese Lessons.
(now available in paperback)
For Karen Connelly, Burma united her political and emotional connections to South Asia. From the same period and place that inspired her novel The Lizard Cage comes her memoir, Burmese Lessons.
(5:17 min)
photo credit: Deenah Dunkelman Mollin
Claire Letemendia author of The Best of Men
(now available in paperback)
Claire Letemendia explains how her budding academic career led to her debut novel, The Best of Men.
(now available in paperback)
Claire Letemendia explains how her budding academic career led to her debut novel, The Best of Men.
(7:57 min)
photo credit: Victoria Birkinshaw, Sunday Star Times
(1:57 min)
photo credit: Shawn Grant
(0:48 min)
photo credit: MK Lynde
Catherine Gildiner author of After the Falls
(now available in paperback)
Author Catherine Gildiner talks about the difficulties of writing a memoir about her teenage years in After the Falls.
(now available in paperback)
Author Catherine Gildiner talks about the difficulties of writing a memoir about her teenage years in After the Falls.
(4:36 min)
Helen Simonson author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
Helen Simonson talks about Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and reads from the book.
Helen Simonson talks about Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and reads from the book.
photo credit: Shirley Bradley Alan Bradley author of The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag author talks about his 11-year-old protagonist and why we should pay more attention to our youth.
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag author talks about his 11-year-old protagonist and why we should pay more attention to our youth.
(3:54 min)
photo credit: Håkon Eikesdal
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Brad Pattison author of Brad Pattison Unleashed
Brad Pattison explains why tennis balls are bad for your dog’s teeth and points out the hazzards in every parking lot that could hurt your dog in these video clips.
Brad Pattison explains why tennis balls are bad for your dog’s teeth and points out the hazzards in every parking lot that could hurt your dog in these video clips.
George Fetherling author of Walt Whitman's Secret
A book trailer for George Fetherling's Walt Whitman's Secret.
A book trailer for George Fetherling's Walt Whitman's Secret.
(2:54 min)
photo credit: Ulla Montan Henning Mankell author of The Man from Beijing
A book trailer for Henning Mankell's The Man from Beijing.
A book trailer for Henning Mankell's The Man from Beijing.
(1:28 min)
photo credit: Vicky Maharaj Rabindranath Maharaj author of The Amazing Absorbing Boy
Rabindranath Maharaj discusses comics, setting a novel in Canada, and finding a voice on the train.
Rabindranath Maharaj discusses comics, setting a novel in Canada, and finding a voice on the train.
(4:09 min)
photo credit: Greg Tjepkema
Dr. Natasha Turner author of The Hormone Diet
Naturopathic Doctor, Natasha Turner, relates her personal experience with hormone imbalances, and how that led to her research the hormonal diet approach.
Naturopathic Doctor, Natasha Turner, relates her personal experience with hormone imbalances, and how that led to her research the hormonal diet approach.
(8:10 min)
photo credit: Derek Shapton
Alice Munro author of Too Much Happiness
Alice Munro in conversation with Diana Athill at the 2009 International Festival of Authors.
Alice Munro in conversation with Diana Athill at the 2009 International Festival of Authors.
(5:07 min)
photo credit: Anne deHaas
Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie co-authors of Slow Death by Rubber Duck
In part one, authors and activists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie explain the 'experiments' behind Slow Death by Rubber Duck, and the chemicals we are exposed to in every day life. In part 2, the authors explain their campaign to ban Biphenol A, a chemical currently found in baby bottles and tin cans, and tell you how you can make a difference as a consumer.
In part one, authors and activists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie explain the 'experiments' behind Slow Death by Rubber Duck, and the chemicals we are exposed to in every day life. In part 2, the authors explain their campaign to ban Biphenol A, a chemical currently found in baby bottles and tin cans, and tell you how you can make a difference as a consumer.
(4:58 min and 5:54)
photo credit: Greg Tjepkema
Jeff Rubin author of Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller
Jeff Rubin talks about how skyrocketing oil prices will see a regression in global economies, and a return to local ones, as outlined in his new book, Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller.
Jeff Rubin talks about how skyrocketing oil prices will see a regression in global economies, and a return to local ones, as outlined in his new book, Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller.
(8:00 min)
photo credit: David Hillis
CS Richardson talks about book design
Watch as VP, Creative Director C.S. Richardson at Random House of Canada explains the history and evolution – from the 1100s to present day – of book design.
Watch as VP, Creative Director C.S. Richardson at Random House of Canada explains the history and evolution – from the 1100s to present day – of book design.
photo credit: Nancy Castaldo
Diana Gabaldon author of the Lord John series
Queen of historical fiction with her best-selling Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon tells us how the Lord John series came about.
Queen of historical fiction with her best-selling Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon tells us how the Lord John series came about.
