Write Reads
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A Canadian book club podcast that will change the world of literature forever. We try to stick with paperbacks as much as possible and all books must be written by a Canadian author.
Write Reads
4y ago
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 restaurants. WARNING: This podcast might make you crave Chinese food! Maybe have a snack before you listen. And, if you’re stuck at home and bored, go back and listen to our entire library of podcasts. That’ll keep you busy.
Other books discussed in this podcast:
A Sportsman’s Notebook by Ivan Turgenev
West With the Night by Beryl Markha ..read more
Write Reads
4y ago
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 this culinary cross country chronicle ..read more
Write Reads
4y ago
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 the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
A Sportsman’s Notebook by Ivan Turgenev
The Inquirer by Jaclyn Dawn
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
Radicalized by Corey Doctorow
La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman
We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib
Bookstores mentioned:
Bookmark Halifax
Glass Bookshop
Wackadoodle book contests mentioned:
Canada Reads ..read more
Write Reads
4y ago
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 it and then listen to us talk about it. Here’s to also wishing the best Bestie and podcast co-host in the universe a very happy birthday ..read more
Write Reads
4y ago
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 the disappointment. If you read the book and have lots to say about it, let us know and we’ll address your comments in our next podcast. We’ll also let you know what book we’ll be discussing for that podcast very, very soon.
To recognize the decade that has passed, the year that has passed, the year to come, and the Lunar New Year that will be happening this coming weekend, we are presenting our Top ..read more
Write Reads
4y ago
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 7th anniversary of our little podcast. Happy anniversary to us!
Our Sci-Fi and Fantasy pick for next month is This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. We eagerly invite applications for guest hosts.
Other books mentioned in this podcast:
Dream Sequence by Adam Foulds
Reproduction by Ian Williams
Days by Moonlight by Andre Alex ..read more
Write Reads
4y ago
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 us to talk about Twin Studies by Keith Maillard. Grab that book, read it, and listen to us talk. Very simple.
Other books discussed in this podcast:
Days By Moonlight by Andre Alexis
Miracle Workers by Simon Rich
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Leacock Award article mentioned:
CanLit’s Comedy Problem by PASHA MALLA
https://writereads.files.wordpre ..read more
Write Reads
5y ago
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 gem of Canadian Literature and what you thought about all the stuff we say about it. You’ll never believe this podcast’s surprise (and very “meta” ending).
Our Graphic Novel Month pick is Hostage by Guy Delisle. Look at us keeping on track [pats own backs]. So far, it’s just Kirt and Tania talking about this one, but if anybody gets a hankering to do a casting of pods ..read more
Write Reads
5y ago
Hey, Gentle Listeners! We have a book pick for our Indie Month: Madame Victoria by Catherine Leroux, published by one of this podcast’s favourite independent publishers, Biblioasis! This is Leroux’s second time on the podcast. Check out all the awesome things we had to say about The Party Wall.
We’re going to be joined for this episode by our very dear friend and very special guest host, Natalie Hamilton (@bookishwanderer). Nat teaches literature, she has worked with publishers of literature, she blogs and tweets about literature, and she has sold literature with two particular book lovers ..read more
Write Reads
5y ago
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 the emails and comments that will surely ensue. What’s your take on the Leacock Award? How do you feel about memoirs? Do you remember the television show called V? Are The Littlest Hobo and The Beachcombers not absolute classics of television history? Tell us.
We will be announcing our pick for Indie Month very soon (and maybe a guest host!). Keep your eyes open for that.
Other books dis ..read more