The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing

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Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.

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Exploring the fear that turned women into “witches”

When Jennifer Chevalier isn’t digging up the latest political scoop on The House on CBC Radio, she’s unearthing untold stories of women in history. She has always been particularly interested in the women labeled as witches throughout history. In her debut novel, she writes about the women who came to New France from Normandy to be brides, with a hint of witchcraft. Plus, CBC Books associate producer Ailey Yamamoto talks about the intersection between video games and high art. Books discussed on this week's show include: The Winter Witch by Jennifer Chevalier Of Floating Isles: On Growing Pains and Video Games by Kawika Guillermo Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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How this independent bookstore owner stocks their shelves

The last Saturday of April is Independent Bookstore Day. This week Carmela Vedar, the owner of The Book Wardrobe, joins the show to talk about her store in Streetsville, Mississauga and how it came to be. Plus, scholar David Williams discusses the everlasting impact of the great Irish poet, Seamus Heaney. Books discussed on this week's show include: East of Eden by John Steinbeck Wintering Out by Seamus Heaney Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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Can reading be the first step to making real change?

Kim Echlin doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. She's an author, translator and teacher who has written about political unrest and violence, and, in her reading life, is inspired by the writers who do the same. Her favourite writers bear witness to the world’s darkness and make meaning from these difficult stories. Kim’s latest book of essays pays tribute to her favourites, and it’s called Tell Others: Storytelling for a World in Turmoil. Plus, Toronto musician Lia Pappas-Kemps talks about her undying love for Zadie Smith. Books discussed on this week's show include: Tell Others: Storytelling for a World in Turmoil by Kim Echlin Intimations by Zadie Smith Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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Dystopian apartment hunting and searching for a place to call home

Graham Wright is a musician who spent almost twenty years playing keyboards in the band Tokyo Police Club, and has also done solo projects. Even before he developed his love for music, he had a passion for books. He joins the show this week to recommend three of his recent reads, all of which riff on the idea of home or at least finding your place in a hard to pin down world. Plus, CBC Books producer Daphné Santos-Vieira on the CBC Poetry Prize, and recommends a poetry collection that hit home. Books discussed on this week's show include: Pay as You Go by David Eskor Johnson How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang Julius, Julius by Aurora Steward de Pena Yield by Jaime Forsythe Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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Travelling to the birthplace of Interview with the Vampire

Vampires not only don’t die, they never seem to go away. From ancient myths to modern stories, books and movies, the vampire sucks our attention. On a recent visit to New Orleans, Antonio Michael Downing saw the home of Anne Rice and immersed himself in her life and work. He dives into the classic with vampire novel aficionado Bridget Raymundo, who also recommends a more recent vampire read she loved. Plus, Juno-nominee Sacha recommends a book that stokes her creativity. Books discussed on this week's show include: Pay as You Go by David Eskor Johnson How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang Julius, Julius by Aurora Steward de Pena Yield by Jaime Forsythe Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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A reality show where contestants win a trip ... to Mars?

Lately it’s started to feel like tech, big, small and in between has taken more from us than it’s given. For sane, humane takes on tech we call on Vass Bednar. She’s a public policy expert and the director of The Canadian Shield Institute. She joins the show to talk about two books that focus on life, tech and the future. Plus, CBC Books producer Lisa Mathews recommends The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Books discussed on this week's show include: Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis Agency by William Gibson The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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What made Judy Blume’s books so popular? Reflecting on her illustrious career and new biography

Few authors have impacted young readers' lives as much as Judy Blume. Her beloved books are frank about puberty, sex and the messiness of growing up. Alicia Cox Thomson and Brian Francis, two lifelong Judy Blume fans join the show to talk about their recent reading of Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer, and the impact Judy Blume has had on their reading lives. Plus, author Janie Chang answers The Next Chapter’s Proust questionnaire. Books discussed on this week's show include: Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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Does the Project Hail Mary adaptation do the novel justice?

Project Hail Mary is BookToker and Canada Reads panellist Morgann Book’s favourite novel of all time. So she had high expectations going into the film adaptation. Three viewings later, she’s convinced they got it right. Plus, Antonio Michael sits down with the host of Canada Reads, Ali Hassan for a warm up chat before the debates, and learns the hardest part of hosting the competition. Books discussed on this week's show include: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir It’s Different This Time by Joss Richard A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt Foe by Iain Reid The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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24/05/2022

Brat154

Love this podcast,personal,insightful and always makes you want to buy another book.thanks! Shelagh is the best.
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18/11/2012

Flustered Hero

Very cool program :)

Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.