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About the Show
This topical literary series offers discussion and debate on a wide range of issues in the world of literature, interspersed with the latest publishing events and book news. While keeping tabs on the continuing evolution of the English language, the programs explore all manner of writing, from rap to screenwriting, with books in between.
All Episodes
Writers on the books that first alerted them to the facts of life.
2005
1:18
How some writers learned the facts of lifeAbout this EpisodeWriters on the books that first alerted them to the facts of life. |
Feature interview with Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner, which was the first Afghan novel to be written in English.
2004
8:12
Interview: Khaled HosseiniAbout this EpisodeFeature interview with Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner, which was the first Afghan novel to be written in English. |
A feature conversation with CanLit bad boy Russell Smith. His latest novel, Muriella Pent, is a hilarious send up of high society, and the arts scene in Toronto.
2004
10:16
Interview: Russell SmithAbout this EpisodeA feature conversation with CanLit bad boy Russell Smith. His latest novel, Muriella Pent, is a hilarious send up of high society, and the arts scene in Toronto. |
In this Studio 2 field piece we take a behind the scenes tour of Rideau Hall, the Governor General's home in Ottawa
2004
4:58
Inside Rideau HallAbout this EpisodeIn this Studio 2 field piece we take a behind the scenes tour of Rideau Hall, the Governor General's home in Ottawa |
So you want to be a writer? What are your chances of getting published? Imprint brings you a reality check from the trenches of the Toronto's creative writing programs.
2003
9:41
So You Want to be a Writer?About this EpisodeSo you want to be a writer? What are your chances of getting published? Imprint brings you a reality check from the trenches of the Toronto's creative writing programs. |
An interview with pre-eminent Chinese American writer Maxine Hong Kingston. After a lifetime of producing groundbreaking novels, she talks about turning her creative juices to poetry.
2003
7:19
Interview: Maxine Hong KingstonAbout this EpisodeAn interview with pre-eminent Chinese American writer Maxine Hong Kingston. After a lifetime of producing groundbreaking novels, she talks about turning her creative juices to poetry. |
Tina Srebotnjak interviews Toronto writer and broadcaster David Gilmour about his book Sparrow Nights.
2002
11:33
Interview: David GilmourAbout this EpisodeTina Srebotnjak interviews Toronto writer and broadcaster David Gilmour about his book Sparrow Nights. |
Gerald L'Ecuyer talks to writer Rob Payne about his accusation in the Globe and Mail that Can-Lit is boring.
2002
8:48
Is Can-Lit Boring?About this EpisodeGerald L'Ecuyer talks to writer Rob Payne about his accusation in the Globe and Mail that Can-Lit is boring. |
Interview with Canadian writer David Gilmour his award winning novel A Perfect Night to Go to China. Gilmour also talks about the true love of his life --- his kids.
2002
11:09
Interview: David GilmourAbout this EpisodeInterview with Canadian writer David Gilmour his award winning novel A Perfect Night to Go to China. Gilmour also talks about the true love of his life --- his kids. |
Tina Srebotnjak interviews British writer Margaret Drabble about her book The Peppered Moth.
2001
10:13
Interview: Margaret DrabbleAbout this EpisodeTina Srebotnjak interviews British writer Margaret Drabble about her book The Peppered Moth. |
Tina Srebotnjak interviews best selling Canadian writer Yann Martel about his book 'Life of Pi'.
2001
9:36
Interview: Yann MartelAbout this EpisodeTina Srebotnjak interviews best selling Canadian writer Yann Martel about his book 'Life of Pi'. |
Gerald L'Ecuyer interviews avid book collector Steve Singer on his collection of philosophy books and the philosophy of book collecting.
2000
5:03
A Philosophy of Book CollectingAbout this EpisodeGerald L'Ecuyer interviews avid book collector Steve Singer on his collection of philosophy books and the philosophy of book collecting. |
