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Podcast – writereads

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

A Canadian book club podcast that will change the world of literature forever

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Write Reads #68 Chop Suey Nation by Ann Hui

March 24, 2020 11:39 - 89.7 MB

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 →

March Nonfiction Pick

February 28, 2020 14:42

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 →

Write Reads #67 Unless by Carol Shields

February 24, 2020 18:51 - 81.2 MB

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 →

Write Reads #66 Top Ten Canadian Books of the 2010s

January 20, 2020 02:08 - 77.5 MB

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 →

Write Reads #65 Twin Studies by Keith Maillard

October 15, 2019 14:33 - 89.4 MB

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 →

Write Reads #64 Hostage by Guy Delisle

September 17, 2019 23:05 - 92 MB

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 →

Write Reads #63 Madame Victoria by Catherine Leroux

August 06, 2019 18:28 - 77.8 MB

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 →

Write Reads #62 Boy Wonders by Cathal Kelly

July 08, 2019 15:20 - 99.9 MB

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 →

Write Reads #60 Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

March 25, 2019 16:26 - 85.8 MB

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

November 11, 2018 19:15 - 85.7 MB

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 →

Write Reads #57 The Substitute

August 27, 2018 18:14

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 →

Stalking Nicole Lundrigan

August 13, 2018 22:33

Next week on the podcast Kirt and I will be discussing the deliciously creepy book, The Substitute, so I wanted to do a wee post about Nicole Lundrigan. We have stalked Lundrigan in the past, when we read her phenomenal … Continue reading →

Write Reads #56 Recap and Reconnect

July 23, 2018 14:12

Hey! Look at us still hobbling along. We’ve been delayed again but here is the “Year In Review” that we promised a while ago. We’re also pleased to have some info for you about our ambitions for the coming year. … Continue reading →

Write Reads #55 Rodent by Lisa J. Lawrence

April 25, 2018 17:35

Oh, hi there.  How’ve you been? Us? Oh, you know, just on an extended hiatus, no big whoop. Did you miss us? Hopefully, there are still ears out there listening for our podcasts. We’re really sorry for the long delay, … Continue reading →

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