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The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing

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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00:54:14

Cartoonist Seth illustrates his life story through...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/12/23

Ontario cartoonist Seth uses the comic book form to look at life, host and comedian Rick Mercer answers The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust questionnaire, NHL dad Karl Subban on what inspired his latest kids’ book, Jen Ferguson reveals why she wrote the timely YA novel Those Pink Mountain Nights, and more.

en-ca

00:50:31

Three Holidays and a Wedding: the multi-faith...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/12/16

Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley reveal why they teamed up to write a festively funny multi-faith rom-com, kids’ book experts Bee Quammie and Bridget Raymundo talk about the titles they loved in 2023, Montreal author-Illustrator Marie-Louise Gay answers The Next Chapter’s Proust questionnaire, and more.

en-ca

00:50:31

Revel in some ‘bah, humbug’ holiday moments with...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/12/09

Better Next Year editor and story contributor Sonja Larsen shares some humbug holiday stories; Francesda Carbonneau from the band FRANKIIE reveals why she’s reading Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead; author of the Portia Adams adventure series Angela Misri and Wakeland series author Sam Wiebe give their top mystery recommendations; and learn more about Inaya Rahman, the detective protagonist of Ausma Zehanat Khan’s novel Blood Betrayal.

en-ca

00:51:15

Mai Nguyen dishes on the family nail spa business in...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/12/02

Toronto writer Mai Nguyen shares her novel Sunshine Nails inspired by the nail salon her parents owned while growing up in Halifax; Jeopardy! and Canada Reads winner Mattea Roach identifies three powerful memoirs about grief; Casey Plett draws from lived experience to explore the intricacies of community in her latest book, and more.

en-ca

00:51:23

Royal Wood's reveals his creative muse, Erum Shazia...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/11/25

Erum Shazia Hasan speaks with Ali Hassan about the inherent complexities of doing good. Award-winning musician Royal Wood reveals the book that helps him channel his creativity; The Pastry Nerd recommends three cookbooks; Don Gillmor explores midlife malaise and more.

en-ca

00:54:14

Marina Endicott’s memories as a RCMP Wife, the power...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/11/18

Marina Endicott talks with Ali Hassan about the emotional labour of being married to someone in law enforcement; two-time Giller winner Esi Edugyan speaks about feeling distracted in the Proust questionnaire; why C.S. Richardson doesn’t design his own book covers, and more.

en-ca

00:54:14

Karma Brown explores female empowerment, Claudia...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/11/11

Karma Brown looks at the evolution of the women’s movement in her novel What Wild Women Do; Claudia Dey explores the intricacies of father-daughter relationships in her novel Daughter; why R.H. Thompson loves being part of a good story; and everything you need to know about the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

en-ca

00:54:14

M.G. Vassanji on where religion meets physics,...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/11/04

Two-time Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author M.G Vassanji on his new novel Everything There Is, Dionne Irving on her Scotiabank Giller Prize-shortlisted story collection The Islands and Vincent Lam answers the Proust questionnaire.

en-ca

00:53:41

Charles Demers on books for animal lovers, Sarah...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/10/28

Three books about animals you should read, the Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlisted author on her critically acclaimed novel, an inside take on the social media phenomenon BookTok, and more.

en-ca

00:53:45

Naben Ruthnum on writing YA horror, How To Fail As A...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/10/21

The Grimmer is a new YA novel with a modern twist on gothic fiction, Vivek Shraya answers The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust questionnaire, sibling rivalry is at the center of Michael Crummey’s latest fiction, and more.

en-ca

00:51:31

Cousins Jillian and Mariko Tamaki's latest graphic...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/10/14

Mariko and Jillian Tamaki explore New York City in their latest graphic novel, actress Asha Bromfield talks about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Songs of Irie, Toronto musician Haley Smalls shares what she's reading, and more.

en-ca

00:50:48

Corner Gas star Brent Butt, a queer millennial love...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/10/07

The superstar comedian discusses his debut novel Huge, Eva Crocker writes about life and love in Back in the Land of the Living, Dimitri Nasrallah reviews two Maritime memoirs, and more.

en-ca

00:54:08

Blockbuster author Cherie Dimaline, Orange Shirt Day...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/09/30

Cherie Dimaline’s queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden, Phyllis Webstad on her picture book Every Child Matters, Jordan Abel subverts The Last of the Mohicans, and we revisit an interview with bestselling author David Alexander Robertson.

en-ca

00:53:42

Amazon First Novel Award winner Jasmine Sealy, Itah...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/09/23

The award-winning novel The Island of Forgetting reimagines Greek mythology, children’s book I Am Big explores race and hockey, The Damages is a chewy new read set in the 90s, and more.

en-ca

00:53:52

A culinary tribute to the mysteries of Agatha...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/09/16

Karen Pierce on Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes that Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie, Governor General’s Literary Award winner Joan Thomas probes wealth, water and the politics of art in her compelling new novel Wild Hope, poet Bertrand Bickersteth recommends a pair of exciting must-reads in poetry, and more.

en-ca

00:51:34

Polaris Music Prize finalist Debby Friday,...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/09/09

Toronto-based artist Debby Friday reveals her bedside book and feature interviews with award-winning authors Sean Michaels, Mona Awad, and Yasuko Thanh.

en-ca

00:52:01

Arkells Max Kerman’s book recommendation, Janika...

The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing ·

2023/09/02

The Juno- award-winning Arkells frontman, Max Kerman, reveals his bedside book. Feature interviews with Janika Oza and Kevin Chong. And prolific author and illustrator Jon Klassen takes our Proust questionnaire and more.

en-ca

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