Category Archives: Kirt

Write Reads #68 Chop Suey Nation by Ann Hui

Posted on March 24, 2020 by writereads

Welcome to the Quarantine Edition of Write Reads! It’s very similar to our regular podcast but we do some talking about virus naming conventions, social distancing, self-isolating, and the like. But mainly we discuss this really excellent book about Chinese … Continue reading →

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March Nonfiction Pick

Posted on February 28, 2020 by writereads

After careful deliberation and close consultation we have selected our nonfiction pick for March. Run out this instant and get a copy of Chop Suey Nation by Ann Hui, then join us to hear what we have to say about … Continue reading →

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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 #64 Hostage by Guy Delisle

Posted on September 17, 2019 by writereads

Here’s Graphic Novel month! We hope you enjoy our discussion about this really compelling story. How would you hold up under those circumstances? Give us your thoughts. Next month is Write Reading In Bed Month! Laura Frey will be joining … Continue reading →

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Write Reads #63 Madame Victoria by Catherine Leroux

Posted on August 6, 2019 by writereads

Here’s our chat with Nat! We had fun talking about this excellent Biblioasis publication for our Indie Publisher Month.  You should buy it, read it, and listen to the podcast. Then you should tell us what you thought about this … Continue reading →

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Indie Publisher Month and Nat!

Posted on July 13, 2019 by writereads

Hey, Gentle Listeners! We have a book pick for our Indie Month: Madame Victoria by Catherine Leroux,  published by one of this podcast’s favourite independent publishers, Biblioasis! This is Leroux’s second time on the podcast. Check out all the awesome … 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 #60 Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

Posted on March 25, 2019 by writereads

Hey, Gang, it’s Write Reading In Bed month! Laura Frey from Reading In Bed has joined us once again for our discussion of Waubgeshig Rice’s Moon of the Crusted Snow. After getting over the initial awkwardness of long distance podcasting … Continue reading →

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