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: Michael Rafelson Linwood Barclay author of Never Look Away and Fear The Worst
Video shorts for Linwood Barclay's novels Never Look Away and Fear the Worst.
Video shorts for Linwood Barclay's novels Never Look Away and Fear the Worst.
photo credit: Shirley Bradley Alan Bradley author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
A book trailer for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
A book trailer for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
(1:44 min)
photo credit: John Barber Ian Brown author of The Boy in the Moon
Ian Brown in conversation with Jian Ghomeshi on CBC Radio's Q.
Ian Brown in conversation with Jian Ghomeshi on CBC Radio's Q.
(19:21 min)
photo credit: Barker Evans Joanna Trollope author of The Other Family
Joanna Trollope discusses her latest book, The Other Family.
Joanna Trollope discusses her latest book, The Other Family.
(3:55 min)
photo credit: Annabel Reyes Paul Quarrington author of The Ravine
2008 Canada Reads-winning author Paul Quarrington explains how The Ravine is semi-autobiographical, and how he sees it as a light-hearted version of Mystic River.
2008 Canada Reads-winning author Paul Quarrington explains how The Ravine is semi-autobiographical, and how he sees it as a light-hearted version of Mystic River.
(5:31 min)
(0:50 min)
photo credit: Margarita Lam Antoniades
Vincent Lam author of Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
The author of Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures, Vincent Lam, talks about his book and the 8 part Original Canadian Series that has been created from it.
Watch the trailer for this new series here, too.
The author of Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures, Vincent Lam, talks about his book and the 8 part Original Canadian Series that has been created from it.
Watch the trailer for this new series here, too.
photo credit: Richard Wiseman
Richard Wiseman author of 59 Seconds
Richard Wiseman, author of 59 Seconds, explains the philosophy behind his book: when it comes to changing your life, the self-help movement has it wrong - but science has got it right.
Richard Wiseman, author of 59 Seconds, explains the philosophy behind his book: when it comes to changing your life, the self-help movement has it wrong - but science has got it right.
(1:01 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: Everitt Irving
John Irving author of Last Night in Twisted River
Three clips featuring John Irving at the 2009 International Festival of Authors.
Three clips featuring John Irving at the 2009 International Festival of Authors.
photo credit: David Kaufman
Linden MacIntyre author of The Bishop's Man
Winner of the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize
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
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: Laura Starks
Lori Lansens author of The Wife's Tale
Lori Lansens takes questions from readers about her new novel, The Wife's Tale, in a live Q&A session via videoconference.
Lori Lansens takes questions from readers about her new novel, The Wife's Tale, in a live Q&A session via videoconference.
(9:44 min)
photo credit: NBC
Al Roker author of The Morning Show Murders
Al Roker introduces his main character in The Morning Show Murders, Billy Blessing, a talented chef working on a morning TV show, who decides to take matters into his own hands when his executive producer is murdered.
Al Roker introduces his main character in The Morning Show Murders, Billy Blessing, a talented chef working on a morning TV show, who decides to take matters into his own hands when his executive producer is murdered.
(2:52 min)
photo credit: Linda Nylind
Lorrie Moore author of A Gate at the Stairs
Lorrie Moore, author of A Gate at the Stairs, speaks at the Saturday Book & Author Lunch at BookExpo America 2009.
Lorrie Moore, author of A Gate at the Stairs, speaks at the Saturday Book & Author Lunch at BookExpo America 2009.
(18:32 min)
photo credit: Katy Ann Davidson
Anne Murray author of All Of Me
In her revealing autobiography, All Of Me, Canada's first lady of song, Anne Murray, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.
In her revealing autobiography, All Of Me, Canada's first lady of song, Anne Murray, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.
(0:35 min)
Howie Mandel author of Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me
Howie Mandel talks about his book, being an author, Deal or No Deal host, his ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD and how it has shaped his showbiz career in his autobiography, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me.
Howie Mandel talks about his book, being an author, Deal or No Deal host, his ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD and how it has shaped his showbiz career in his autobiography, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me.
(4:21 min)
photo credit: Becket M. Ghioto
Anne Rice author of Angel Time
In the Christ trilogy, Anne Rice found her way to the light. With Angel Time, she returns to darker themes - here she talks about finding the balance between the two, and the importance of Angels.
In the Christ trilogy, Anne Rice found her way to the light. With Angel Time, she returns to darker themes - here she talks about finding the balance between the two, and the importance of Angels.
(9:38 min)
Terry O'Reilly and Mike Tennant, authors of
The Age of Persuasion
The Age of Persuasion authors Terry O'Reilly and Mike Tennant explain just how vast the impact of advertising is on our modern lives.
The Age of Persuasion
The Age of Persuasion authors Terry O'Reilly and Mike Tennant explain just how vast the impact of advertising is on our modern lives.
(4:11 min)
photo credit: Peter Tym
Stephen Brunt author of Gretzky's Tears
Canadian hockey expert Stephen Brunt delivers an in-depth exploration of the trade that changed Canadian hockey in Gretzky's Tears.
Canadian hockey expert Stephen Brunt delivers an in-depth exploration of the trade that changed Canadian hockey in Gretzky's Tears.
(5:28 min)
photo credit: Stephen DeSantis
Audrey Niffenegger author of Her Fearful Symmetry
Audrey Niffenegger, author of the runaway bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife, answers questions about her new novel, Her Fearful Symmetry.
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: Catherine MarinFrans de Waal author of The Age of Empathy
Biologist Frans de Waal presents an argument for empathy in a world focused on competition in The Age of Empathy.
Biologist Frans de Waal presents an argument for empathy in a world focused on competition in The Age of Empathy.
(5:15 min)
Todd Denault author of Jacques Plante
Canadian hockey expert, Todd Denault, talks about the incident that inspired goalie Jacques Plante to adopt the iconic hockey mask - a decision that changed the face of hockey.
Canadian hockey expert, Todd Denault, talks about the incident that inspired goalie Jacques Plante to adopt the iconic hockey mask - a decision that changed the face of hockey.
(4:42 min)
photo credit: Joy von Tiedemann
Karen Connelly author of Burmese Lessons
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.
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: Dave Roels
Rex Murphy author of Canada and Other Matters of Opinion
Canada's most distinctive commentator, Rex Murphy, chats about talking to strangers on tour, his non-celebrity status at home in Newfoundland, and the politics of Global Warming.
Canada's most distinctive commentator, Rex Murphy, chats about talking to strangers on tour, his non-celebrity status at home in Newfoundland, and the politics of Global Warming.
(9:11 min)
Linda Haynes and Devin Connell, authors of Two Dishes
Mother-Daughter team Linda Haynes and Devin Connell share the inspiration and development for their new cookbook, Two Dishes.
Mother-Daughter team Linda Haynes and Devin Connell share the inspiration and development for their new cookbook, Two Dishes.
(5:45 min)
photo credit: MK Lynde
Catherine Gildiner author of After the Falls
Author Catherine Gildiner talks about the difficulties of writing a memoir about her teenage years in After the Falls.
Author Catherine Gildiner talks about the difficulties of writing a memoir about her teenage years in After the Falls.
(4:36 min)
Joan Clark author of Road to Bliss
Joan Clark takes up the challenge of writing for teens in Road to Bliss. In this interview, Joan explains why she doesn't try to "teach" through her young adult novels, and how she came to this story.
Joan Clark takes up the challenge of writing for teens in Road to Bliss. In this interview, Joan explains why she doesn't try to "teach" through her young adult novels, and how she came to this story.
(6:53 min)
photo credit: Bill Grimshaw
Denise Chong author of Egg on Mao
In Egg on Mao, Denise Chong brings to light the story of Lu Decheng, a protester who defaced the portrait of Mao using paint-filled eggs – an unthinkable act during the height of China's Communist regime.
In Egg on Mao, Denise Chong brings to light the story of Lu Decheng, a protester who defaced the portrait of Mao using paint-filled eggs – an unthinkable act during the height of China's Communist regime.
(10:19 min)
photo credit: D.J. Weir
Douglas Coupland author of Generation A
Three videos by Crush, Inc., inspired by Douglas Coupland's new novel, Generation A.
Three videos by Crush, Inc., inspired by Douglas Coupland's new novel, Generation A.
Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann authors of Earth to Table
Get tips on how to shop at your local farmer's market from the authors of Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm.
Get tips on how to shop at your local farmer's market from the authors of Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm.
(1:08 min)
photo credit: Suzanne McLaren
Michael Wex author of How to Be a Mentsh (And Not a Shmuck)
Michael Wex wants to bring the everyday wisdom gleaned from traditional Jewish texts to a modern world in How to Be a Mentsh (And Not a Shmuck).
Michael Wex wants to bring the everyday wisdom gleaned from traditional Jewish texts to a modern world in How to Be a Mentsh (And Not a Shmuck).
(10:19 min)
photo credit: Holly Hogan
Michael Crummey author of Galore
Michael Crummey explores the mythology and realities of life in Newfoundland in his new novel, Galore.
Michael Crummey explores the mythology and realities of life in Newfoundland in his new novel, Galore.
(4:59 min)
photo credit: Randall Edwards
Thomas Trofimuk author of
Waiting for Columbus
Thomas Trofimuk discusses the various voices that weave together the story in Waiting for Columbus.
Waiting for Columbus
Thomas Trofimuk discusses the various voices that weave together the story in Waiting for Columbus.
(6:14 min)
photo credit: Carol Tedesco
Rosalind Brackenbury author of
Becoming George Sand
In Becoming George Sand, Rosalind Brackenbury explores the complexity and multifariousness of love and relationships.
Becoming George Sand
In Becoming George Sand, Rosalind Brackenbury explores the complexity and multifariousness of love and relationships.
(4:32 min)
photo credit: Karson Liegh
Victor Lodato author of Mathilda Savitch
Is there a little Mathilda Savitch in all of us? This darkly funny novel explores the death of a beloved sister.
Is there a little Mathilda Savitch in all of us? This darkly funny novel explores the death of a beloved sister.
(1:48 min)
photo credit: 2009 John Earle
Terry Goodkind author of The Law of Nines
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.
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: Vanessa Herman-Landau
Tilda Shalof editor of Lives in The Balance
Nurse and author Tilda Shalof shares the stories of ICU nurses from across North America in Lives in The Balance.
Nurse and author Tilda Shalof shares the stories of ICU nurses from across North America in Lives in The Balance.
(6:17 min)
photo credit: Kim Hedges
Chris Hedges author of Empire of Illusion
Is the WWE a metaphoddr for our modern society? This is just one lens Chris Hedges has used to explore our society and its problems in
Empire of Illusion.
Is the WWE a metaphoddr for our modern society? This is just one lens Chris Hedges has used to explore our society and its problems in
Empire of Illusion.
(7:44 min)
photo credit: Andrew Whittuck for 4th Estate
Tash Aw author of Map of the Invisible World
Tash Aw takes us to colonial Indonesia in his second novel, Map of the Invisible World. In this interview, Tash talks to us about the life of his characters.
Tash Aw takes us to colonial Indonesia in his second novel, Map of the Invisible World. In this interview, Tash talks to us about the life of his characters.
(5:18 min)
photo credit: Okey Adichie
Chimamanda Adichie author of The Thing Around Your Neck
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
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: Peter Peitsch
A.S. Byatt author of The Children's Book
A.S. Byatt recently visited Toronto's Harbourfront Center to talk to Eleanor Wachtel about her new novel, The Children's Book.
A.S. Byatt recently visited Toronto's Harbourfront Center to talk to Eleanor Wachtel about her new novel, The Children's Book.
(6:51 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: 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: Katrina Fiebig
C.E. Morgan author of All the Living
Drafted in just two weeks, C.E. Morgan tells us how All the Living seized her imagination and had her exploring stereotypes and power in the South.
Drafted in just two weeks, C.E. Morgan tells us how All the Living seized her imagination and had her exploring stereotypes and power in the South.
(8:10 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: Robert Mills
Wayson Choy author of Not Yet
Not Yet is the story of Wayson Choy's near-death experience and recovery. Here, he tells Doubleday Canada Editorial Director Martha Kanya-Forstner how this event has re-informed his life's experiences.
Not Yet is the story of Wayson Choy's near-death experience and recovery. Here, he tells Doubleday Canada Editorial Director Martha Kanya-Forstner how this event has re-informed his life's experiences.
(9:10 min)
photo credit: Ulla Montan
P.D. James author of The Private Patient
In this two part interview with P.D. James, Knopf Canada's Executive Publisher, Louise Dennys, talks with the British author about how her style and values have changed over her near-30 year writing career, as well as her latest novel, The Private Patient.
In this two part interview with P.D. James, Knopf Canada's Executive Publisher, Louise Dennys, talks with the British author about how her style and values have changed over her near-30 year writing career, as well as her latest novel, The Private Patient.
(29:45 min)
photo credit: Richard Bain
Christopher Plummer author of In Spite of Myself
Watch our three-part interview with actor Christopher Plummer as he talks about his life on stage and screen and his memoir, In Spite of Myself.
Watch our three-part interview with actor Christopher Plummer as he talks about his life on stage and screen and his memoir, In Spite of Myself.
photo credit: Brook McCormick
Annie Barrows co-author of
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written with Mary Ann
Shaffer
Watch a video interview with Annie Barrows, co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Annie explains her story in relation to it's interesting title.
Watch a video interview with Annie Barrows, co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Annie explains her story in relation to it's interesting title.
(3:46 min)
photo credit: George Whiteside
Margaret Atwood author of Moral Disorder
Margaret Atwood delights us again with her eagerly anticipated short story collection, Moral Disorder. Donít miss our interview with the charming Margaret Atwood, as she discusses Moral Disorder and entertains us with her early career aspirations.
Margaret Atwood delights us again with her eagerly anticipated short story collection, Moral Disorder. Donít miss our interview with the charming Margaret Atwood, as she discusses Moral Disorder and entertains us with her early career aspirations.
(3:30 min)
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.
photo credit: Jeff Nolte
Michael Ondaatje author of Divisadero
Enjoy an interview with one of the greatest Canadian literary voices, as Michael Ondaatje discusses Divisadero, his most intimate and beautiful novel to date.
Enjoy an interview with one of the greatest Canadian literary voices, as Michael Ondaatje discusses Divisadero, his most intimate and beautiful novel to date.
(8:35 min)
