photo credit: Richard Wagner
Deon Meyer author of Thirteen Hours
(now in paperback)
South African crime-writer, Deon Meyer, talks about writing in his native language, Afrikaans, and the art of translation.
(now in paperback)
South African crime-writer, Deon Meyer, talks about writing in his native language, Afrikaans, and the art of translation.
(3:28 min)
photo credit: Terence W. Bailey
Sara Gruen author of Ape House
(now in paperback)
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.
(now in paperback)
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: Carol Loewen
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photo credit: Laurie Willick
photo credit: Andrew Laszlo
Jamie Zeppa author of Every Time We Say Goodbye
Catherine Gildiner recommends Every Time We Say Goodbye by Jamie Zeppa.
Catherine Gildiner recommends Every Time We Say Goodbye by Jamie Zeppa.
Merilyn Simonds author of A New Leaf
Merilyn Simonds reads from her book, A New Leaf, a graceful and sharply observed book of inspiration that uses the garden as its central muse - as do these videos.
Merilyn Simonds reads from her book, A New Leaf, a graceful and sharply observed book of inspiration that uses the garden as its central muse - as do these videos.
photo credit: Anna Lisa Sang
Rupinder Gill author of On the Outside Looking Indian
Rupinder Gill discusses her memoir On the Outside Looking Indian.
Rupinder Gill discusses her memoir On the Outside Looking Indian.
photo credit: Paul Stuart
David Mitchell author of The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
(now in paperback)
David Mitchell talks about The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet.
(now in paperback)
David Mitchell talks about The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet.
photo credit: Eamonn McCabe
Ian McEwan author of Solar
(now in paperback)
Ian McEwan on Solar - his new book about climate change.
(now in paperback)
Ian McEwan on Solar - his new book about climate change.
photo credit: David Middleton
Nick Crowe author of A Cold Night for Alligators
Lori Lansens recommends A Cold Night for Alligators by Nick Crowe.
Lori Lansens recommends A Cold Night for Alligators by Nick Crowe.
photo credit: Tess Steinkolk
Ayaan Hirsi Ali author of Nomad
(now in paperback)
The outspoken and controversial author was recently in CBC's Studio Q to talk about her new book Nomad.
(now in paperback)
The outspoken and controversial author was recently in CBC's Studio Q to talk about her new book Nomad.
photo credit: Geoff Howe
Yann Martel author of Life of Pi and Beatrice & Virgil
(now in paperback)
Yann Martel, author of the bestselling and Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, discusses his new novel, Beatrice & Virgil.
(now in paperback)
Yann Martel, author of the bestselling and Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, discusses his new novel, Beatrice & Virgil.
photo credit: Helen Tansey
Rebecca Eckler author of How to Raise a Boyfriend
A book trailer for Rebecca Eckler's newest book, How to Raise a Boyfriend.
A book trailer for Rebecca Eckler's newest book, How to Raise a Boyfriend.
Bruce Sellery author of Moolala
Bruce Sellery gives you a few tips on setting your financial priorities, saving for your kid's education, acting on stock tips and more.
Bruce Sellery gives you a few tips on setting your financial priorities, saving for your kid's education, acting on stock tips and more.
photo credit: Seamus McGarvey
Emma Forrest author of Your Voice in My Head
Emma Forrest discusses her memoir Your Voice in My Head.
Emma Forrest discusses her memoir Your Voice in My Head.
photo credit: Susan Greenhill
Antonia Fraser author of Must You Go?
Antonia Fraser author of Must You Go? in conversation with Globe and Mail columnist and author Ian Brown at The Toronto Public Library.
Antonia Fraser author of Must You Go? in conversation with Globe and Mail columnist and author Ian Brown at The Toronto Public Library.
photo credit: Elsa Trillat
Jane Urquhart author of Sanctuary Line
Jane Urquhart explains why she wrote in the first person for Sanctuary Line, and the divide between rural and urban narratives in Canadian Literature.
Jane Urquhart explains why she wrote in the first person for Sanctuary Line, and the divide between rural and urban narratives in Canadian Literature.
Ian Tyson author of The Long Trail
Canadian Country legend, Ian Tyson, talks about growing up a cowboy on Canada's west coast, Bob Dylan, and about his new biography, The Long Trail.
Canadian Country legend, Ian Tyson, talks about growing up a cowboy on Canada's west coast, Bob Dylan, and about his new biography, The Long Trail.
(4:49 min)
Micah Toub author of Growing Up Jung
Micah Toub on projecting his anima and how to be the erect penis in your life.
Micah Toub on projecting his anima and how to be the erect penis in your life.
Christie Blatchford author of Helpless
A book trailer for Christie Blatchford's newest book, Helpless.
A book trailer for Christie Blatchford's newest book, Helpless.
(0:52 min)
Russell Peters author of Call Me Russell
Comedian Russell Peters talks about why he decided to write a memoir, his childhood and his early days in comedy.
Comedian Russell Peters talks about why he decided to write a memoir, his childhood and his early days in comedy.
Ruth Rakoff author of When My World Was Very Small
When Ruth Rakoff was diagnosed with cancer, her full and vivacious life suddenly became very small, and very focused. Her new memoir is both a cancer memoir, and "a love letter" to the people who make up that world.
When Ruth Rakoff was diagnosed with cancer, her full and vivacious life suddenly became very small, and very focused. Her new memoir is both a cancer memoir, and "a love letter" to the people who make up that world.
(4:56 min)
Red Green author of How To Do Everything
Comedian Red Green talks about his book, How To Do Everything.
Comedian Red Green talks about his book, How To Do Everything.
(1:14 min)
Martin Davidson author of The Perfect Nazi
Martin Davidson uncovers his SS Grandfather's secret past and how Hitler seduced a Generation.
Martin Davidson uncovers his SS Grandfather's secret past and how Hitler seduced a Generation.
(3:42 min)
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(1:16 min)
photo credit: Stefano Fusaro
Nicolai Lilin author of Siberian Education
Nicolai Lilin discusses what it's like to grow up in Siberia, to be labeled criminal, and about the tradition of Russian tattoos.
Nicolai Lilin discusses what it's like to grow up in Siberia, to be labeled criminal, and about the tradition of Russian tattoos.
(2:25 min)
photo credit: Nancy Castaldo
Diana Gabaldon author of The Exile
In her first-ever graphic novel, Diana Gabaldon gives readers a fresh look at the events of the original Outlander: Jamie Fraser's side of the story, gorgeously rendered by artist Hoang Nguyen.
In her first-ever graphic novel, Diana Gabaldon gives readers a fresh look at the events of the original Outlander: Jamie Fraser's side of the story, gorgeously rendered by artist Hoang Nguyen.
photo credit: Mischa Kuczynksi
(0:30 min)
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Richard Harvell author of The Bells
Author Richard Harvell illuminates the inspiration for his debut novel, The Bells.
Author Richard Harvell illuminates the inspiration for his debut novel, The Bells.
(2:12 min)
photo credit: Tim Chapman
Carl Hiaasen author of Star Island
A Q&A with Liwood Barclay and a book trailer for Carl Hiaasen's Star Island.
A Q&A with Liwood Barclay and a book trailer for Carl Hiaasen's Star Island.
K.M. Kostyal author of Great Migrations
Great herds of zebra thundering across the African plain...fragile butterflies traveling unbelievable distances...family groups of whales coursing through the waves. Many kinds of animals make annual migrations, and their stories reveal incredible strength and will to survive.
Great herds of zebra thundering across the African plain...fragile butterflies traveling unbelievable distances...family groups of whales coursing through the waves. Many kinds of animals make annual migrations, and their stories reveal incredible strength and will to survive.
(1:10 min)
Susan Casey author of The Wave
Get a behind-the-scenes look at an interview with bestselling author, Susan Casey and big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton as they discuss giant waves and the surfers who ride them.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at an interview with bestselling author, Susan Casey and big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton as they discuss giant waves and the surfers who ride them.
(2:56 min)
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: 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: Curtis Latinga
(4:14 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: 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: 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)
