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Write Reads #68 Chop Suey Nation by Ann Hui
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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Tagged Ann Hui, Canadian literature, CanLit, Chinese Canadian history, Chinese food, chinese restaurants, Chop Suey Nation, non-fiction
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March Nonfiction Pick
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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Tagged Ann Hui, Canadian literature, CanLit, Chinese Canadian history, Chinese food, Chop Suey Nation, nonfiction
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Write Reads #67 Unless by Carol Shields
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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Tagged book club, Canadian literature, CanLit, Carol Shields, feminism, humour, podcast, Unless
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Tania’s Birthday Pick
If you haven’t heard through the rumour mill or telepathy, Unless by Carol Shields is Tania’s birthday pick. We’ll be discussing it later this month. Sorry this wasn’t posted sooner but you still have time to grab it and read … Continue reading
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Tagged book club, Canadian literature, CanLit, Carol Shields, podcast, Unless
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Write Reads #66 Top Ten Canadian Books of the 2010s
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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Tagged Best of 2019, book club, Canadian literature, CanLit, favorites, podcast, Top Ten Canadian Books of the 2010s
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Write Reads #65 Twin Studies by Keith Maillard
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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Tagged book club, Canadian literature, CanLit, Keith Maillard, podcast, Twin Studies, twins
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Write Reads #64 Hostage by Guy Delisle
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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Tagged Andre Alexis, book club, CanLit, Days By Moonlight, graphic novel, guy delisle, Hostage, Hurricane Dorian, Leacock Award, miracle workers, podcast, simon rich
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Write Reads #60 Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
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
Write Reads #58 French Exit
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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Tagged CanLit, CanLit Dumpster Fire, Elif Batuman, favourites, French Exit, Giller Awards 2018, Globe and Mail, humour, Mythago Wood, New York, Paris, Patrick deWitt, Robert Holdstock, Tea Obreht, The Idiot, The Tiger's Wife, Two Old Women, Velma Wallis
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