Tag Archives: Fifth Business

After Canada Reads Part 2 – The Conclusion

Here’s Part 2 and the exciting conclusion of After Canada Reads! Tania’s Liesl from Fifth Business and Rianne’s Nao from A Tale For The Time Being were eliminated in Part 1. Who will be the last character standing? Jason’s Murasaki … Continue reading

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After Canada Reads Part 1

The day is finally here! Part 1 of After Canada Reads is up and ready for your ears! What titles made it through the first and second rounds of debate and voting? What titles were eliminated? Stop asking all of … Continue reading

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Write Reads #48 The Man Who Saved Henry Morgan by Robert Hough

Hey there, Buccaneers! Why don’t ye get yerself settled in like and have an earfull of our Historical Fiction Pick podcast? You can plunder and pillage our thoughts . . . um, or something. Henry Morgan: Admirable Swashbuckler or Glorified … Continue reading

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Write Reads #34 Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Are you ready for this? Well, whether you are or aren’t, it’s happening now. We talk about lots of stuffs in this one. Let us know if you’re concerned about our shared longing for a post-apocalyptic world. You can let … Continue reading

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Write Reads #19 King Leary by Paul Quarrington with Guest Host, Rick from Another Book Blog @BlogAnotherBook

The Smidgling and Kirt welcome yet another guest host to the podcast, Rick from Another Book Blog, to discuss King Leary. What do we talk about? What don’t we talk about? The dearth of male book bloggers. Hockey. Humour. Canadian … Continue reading

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Write Reads #17 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

It’s no mystery how we felt about our mystery pick: We really liked it. Have a listen to find out all of the reasons why, and, as a bonus, a discussion about the ongoing controversy surrounding Adult Fiction and Young … Continue reading

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Write Reads #16 Frog Music by Emma Donoghue with Guest Host, Laura from Reading in Bed

We had a delightful time with our guest host, Laura from Reading In Bed. We hope that you’ll have a listen and be delighted with us. Frog Music generated a lot of discussion between the three of us. Feel free … Continue reading

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