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Audiobook Café

Accessible Media Inc.

Jacob Shymanski shares the latest audiobook and literary news, and features in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts.

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00:28:00

Self Help Me: In Conversation with Dena Jackson

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/25

Comedian and professional speaker Dena Jackson chats with host Jacob Shymanski about her new book “Self Help Me.” She reflects on the holistic wellness practices that helped in her mental health journey and shares tips on how her book can be a resource to anyone. Dena’s book is currently available in print and will become available as an audiobook in 2026. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes

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00:28:00

Conspiracy Theories: Paul Daniel’s Top 5 Recommendations

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/19

Are you ready to dive into some conspiracy theories? Avid book reader Paul Daniel describes his top five recommended titles for the genre, everything from government and politics to aliens and the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, toward the end of the show, Jacob shares a special review of Stephen King’s retelling of “Hansel and Gretel.” Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy” by David Lifton • “Cover Up:

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00:26:54

A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/18

Author Ma-nee Chacaby is the 2025 winner of the Canada Reads competition for her 2016 book “A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Ma-nee about her experience co-writing the book with Mary Louisa Plummer. She also reflects on some of her life experiences shared in the book. In the latter portion of the show, co-author Matisse Hamel-Nelis describes her new educational book “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and

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00:28:00

The Power of Character Development

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/12

How important is character development in a story? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore the importance of having characters who evolve in a book’s plot line. They consider some examples of titles that have character development arcs and character deficits. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Books mentioned in this episode include: • James Bond Novels and Short Stories by Ian Fleming • Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling• Canon of Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle •

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00:29:44

Banned Books Week: Issues of Literary Censorship

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/11

In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson. Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids’ book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Other books mentioned include: • “And Tango Makes Three” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson • “Pride Colors” by

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00:28:00

AI in Storytelling: In Conversation with Tim Boucher

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/05

Tim Boucher has been defending his use of generative AI to write books. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Tim about his “AI Lore Books” collection and learns how he is incorporating AI’s flaws into his storytelling. This episode was produced by Jacob Shymanski and Andrika De Lanerolle. To learn more about Tim Boucher, visit his website at TimBoucher.caAudiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on

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00:31:44

Remembering John Candy: In Conversation with Author...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/04

Paul Myer’s highly anticipated biography about the late comedian John Candy comes out this month! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Paul about the making of “John Candy: A Life in Comedy.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The print and e-book book comes out on October 7. The audiobook is set to release on November 4 via Audible with narration by David Bendena. Follow Paul on Instagram @PulMyEars Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast

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00:28:00

Wayback Playback: In Conversation with Author...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/28

Waubgeshig Rice’s 2018 post-apocalyptic novel “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is still going strong. It is one of the bestselling Canadian titles of 2025, based on sales at independent bookstores.Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Waubgeshig about the significance of the book and its themes of Indigenous identity, colonialism, survival and resilience. “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is available as an audiobook on Audible! Books mentioned in this episode include: "The Lesser Blessed" by Richard Van

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00:28:00

Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/27

Molly Burke’s highly anticipated memoir “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” is set to hit bookstore shelves this October 14!Host Jacob Shymanski discusses the memoir in a special preview interview with Molly. She reflects on her success, challenges and personal growth as a social media influencer and public speaker who is blind. You don’t want to miss this vulnerable, honest and darkly humorous memoir! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audiobook Café is broadcast

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00:28:00

Review of “Bury Your Gays” & Valerie D. Maidment’s...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/21

The USA Today bestseller “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle explores what it takes to succeed in a world that wants you dead. Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review the book and explore its themes, its variety of writing styles and its potential to become adapted into a movie. In the latter portion of the show, Jacob chats with first-time author Valerie D. Maidment about her 2024 memoir “From Daylight to Dark: Finding Work in an Inaccessible World.” Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada

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00:28:00

Rosy Retrospection: The Cultural Impact of Literature

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/20

What makes a book a classic? Does a bestselling book mean that it will stand the test of time? Are bestselling books as good as we remember them to be? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore these questions and discuss the phenomenon of rosy retrospection as they look back on a list of books that were popular one hundred years ago. Books mentioned in this episode include: “Soundings” by A. Hamilton Gibbs “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald“Mrs. Dalloway” Virginia Woolf“Manhattan Transfer” by

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00:28:00

Eerie Page Turners: Horror Settings in Books

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/14

How does the setting of a book add to your perception of the story? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll chat about the importance of story settings in horror books. They also discuss the philosophy of horror and explore why readers are so enthralled with the genre.Books mentioned:“Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle“We Live Here Now” by Sarah Pinborough“The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson“The Shining” by Stephen King“The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James“Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay“The Tell-Tale

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00:28:00

The Art of Narration: In Conversation with Simon...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/13

Can you tell the difference between real voices and AI narration? What differentiates a bad narrator from a good one? Jacob Shymanski explores these questions with Simon Mattacks, a British voice artist best known for his extensive work as an audiobook narrator. Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafeWe want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes,

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00:28:00

Rejecting Perfectionism in Parenting: In Conversation...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/07

Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.” They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall. To learn more about Jessica, visit her website here: https://www.jessicaslice.com/ Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram

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00:28:00

Fair Pay, Fair Play: Royalty Issues at Audible

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/06

Author advocate Robin Sullivan and YouTuber Daniel Greene discuss the issues surrounding Audible’s new royalty model for authors, as well as the petition started by Robin.Follow Daniel’s YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw--xPGVVxYzRsWyV1nFqgg And to sign Robin’s petition, visit here. https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-its-new-royalty-model Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and

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00:01:00

Show Trailer - New Name!

Audiobook Café ·

2025/09/02

We have some news! "AMI Audiobook Review" is changing its name to "Audiobook Café."Starting this month, you can stay up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news!Tune in as host Jacob Shymnaski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts.The show airs weekends and Mondays at 1 PM Eastern on AMI-audio across Canada.You can also subscribe to Audiobook Café wherever you find podcasts.Or if you're already following "AMI Audiobook Review," no action is

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00:26:26

Best of AMI Audiobook Review

Audiobook Café ·

2025/08/31

Jacob Shymanski shares an exciting announcement for the show and takes a trip down memory lane. AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations orreviews of your own… hit us up!Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that

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00:28:00

The Audiobook Debate: Is Listening the Same as Reading?

Audiobook Café ·

2025/08/30

What is your reaction when people are dismissive of audiobooks as a medium for reading? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan pose this question to the book club and share their responses. Together they explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the reading sphere. AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your

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00:27:24

Book Review: “Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson

Audiobook Café ·

2025/08/24

Holly Jackson, a New York Times bestselling author, is back with a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. While this is Jackson’s first novel for adults, Sara Hillis seems to think it reads more like a young adult thriller. Do you agree? Listen in as Jacob Shymanski and Sara weigh in with their opinions on “Not Quite Dead Yet.”AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and

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00:28:01

"Disability Portrayal in Literature Part Two: In...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/08/23

Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell continue their conversation on authentic portrayals of disability in fictional literature. They explore issues of stereotypical tropes and Flanderization for characters. Plus, they discuss the importance of disability research and character development within a story.Books mentioned in this episode include:• “Molly the Maid” series by Nita Prose• “The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder” by Sarah J. Harris• Joe Abercrombie’s book “Best Served Cold” - “friendly” character•

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