Category Archives: Opinions

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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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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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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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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