Category Archives: CanLitNews

Write Reads #67 Unless by Carol Shields

Posted on February 24, 2020 by writereads

Welcome to Tania’s birthday party! Woo hoooo! This podcast was recorded on the actual anniversary of Tania’s arrival on this plane of existence. It gets pretty wild. Have a listen and enjoy. Other books discussed in this podcast: Far From … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #66 Top Ten Canadian Books of the 2010s

Posted on January 20, 2020 by writereads

We’re back! We know that you’re expecting a discussion of This Is How You Lose the Time War but you’re going to be sad. We read the book but we decided not to discuss it. We hope you will survive … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #65 Twin Studies by Keith Maillard

Posted on October 15, 2019 by writereads

It’s Write Reading In Bed Month! We’re joined by one of our favourite guest hosts, Laura Frey (Reading-In-Bed), for her bi-annual visit. We had lots of good stuff to say about this critically acclaimed novel. Listen! Today also marks the … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #62 Boy Wonders by Cathal Kelly

Posted on July 8, 2019 by writereads

We are so delighted to have Naomi from Consumed by Ink joining us to discuss the 2019 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Boy Wonders by Cathal Kelly. We delve into lots of stuff in this one. We look forward to … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #58 French Exit

Posted on November 11, 2018 by writereads

As we enter the final countdown to the Giller Awards, here is our discussion about one of the nominees. We hope you enjoy it in spite of some very minor technical problems in the podcast. We have a good laugh, … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #57 The Substitute

Posted on August 27, 2018 by writereads

Hey there, friends. Look at us! Right on time with our 57th podcast. This is a good one too. We have finally sorted out our technical issues so you won’t be tortured by bad sounding podcasts anymore. It’s also an … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #56 Recap and Reconnect

Posted on July 23, 2018 by writereads

Hey! Look at us still hobbling along. We’ve been delayed again but here is the “Year In Review” that we promised a while ago. We’re also pleased to have some info for you about our ambitions for the coming year. … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #54 Every Blade of Grass by Thomas Wharton

Posted on September 20, 2017 by writereads

This is the final Write Reads to be recorded on 84th Avenue in Edmonton, and it is the last podcast (for a while, at least) in which Tania and Kirt will be recording in the same room, city, or province. … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #53 Crying For The Moon by Mary Walsh

Posted on August 16, 2017 by writereads

Read the book? Haven’t read the book? Curious? On the fence? Just plain nosy? Listen to this podcast. Tell us how you feel about it. Or, don’t. It’s up to you. You will get to hear Tania make everybody uncomfortable … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #52 The River of Stars by Guy Gavriel Kay

Posted on July 20, 2017 by writereads

So much could have gone wrong with Kirt’s Birthday Pick: Kirt is not a big fantasy fan. Tania isn’t crazy about historical fiction. The book is a massive 632 pages of time commitment during the summer months. Thankfully, none of … Continue reading →

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