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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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Podcast Update: We’ll Be Back on Jan. 10!

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/27

Thank you for listening this year! New episodes of Audiobook Café will resume on January 10, 2026. In the meantime, enjoy our extensive archive of episodes. Happy holidays and happy listening! 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, audiobook recommendations orreviews of your own… hit us up!Our email

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00:28:00

Audiobook Café’s Best of 2025

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/21

In this year-end special, host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll reflect on the best interviews of the show from the past year! Past episodes mentioned in this program include: Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke Flesh: In Conversation with David SzalayWayback Playback: In Conversation with Author Waubgeshig RiceFair Pay, Fair Play: Royalty Issues at AudibleAccording to Alina This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and

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00:28:00

Year-end Special: Favourite Books of 2025!

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/20

In this year-end special, Jacob Shymanski hosts a roundtable discussion with three friends of the program: Ramya Amuthan, Aamer Khar and Sara Hillis. Together, they reflect on their favourite audiobooks of the year. Plus, they share their favourite discovered titles in 2025! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 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

Local Heavens: In Conversation with K.M. Fajardo

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/14

“Local Heavens” is K.M. Fajardo’s reimagining of the classic novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was a readers’ favourite in the category of science fiction for 2025’s Goodreads Choice Award. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about how her reimagination relates to modern day and why she chose to use cyberpunk in the tone of the book. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast

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00:22:00

Proposed Changes to the 'Literature for the Blind'...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/10

This episode was recorded on December 10, 2025, and is published early to address a recently proposed change in Bill C-15 which would repeal the free 'Literature for the Blind' service under the Canada Post Corporation Act.Host Jacob Shymanski explores the issues, the implications and the circumstances of the proposed change with Daniella Levy-Pinto, the manager of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and Laurie Davidson, the Executive Director of the Centre of Equitable

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00:28:00

Fiction vs. Non-fiction: The Literary Divide Part 2

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/07

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, continue their discussion on the dividing issues between fiction and nonfiction literature. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 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, audiobook recommendations orreviews of your

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00:28:00

Julie Chan is Dead: In Conversation with Liann Zhang

Audiobook Café ·

2025/12/06

Liann Zhang’s debut novel “Julie Chan is Dead” was an instant international bestseller. The diabolical thriller follows a young woman who steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade.Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Liann about the making of her book and how her personal experiences as a former social media influencer inspired some of the backdrop to the story. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audiobook Café

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00:28:00

Swimming Up Niagara Falls: In Conversation with David...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/30

In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we dive into a new memoir by lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky titled “Swimming Up Niagara Falls! The Battle to Get Disability Rights Added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about his involvement in the successful fight to guarantee equal rights for people with disabilities in Canada. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. David's

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00:27:04

Being Heumann: In Conversation with Kristen Joiner

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/29

In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.”Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement.This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audiobook Café is

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00:28:00

Fiction vs. Non-fiction: The Literary Divide

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/23

How are non-fiction and fictional books perceived and valued in literature? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, discuss the dividing issues between the categories and why there shouldn’t be any weight between the two. 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

Wayback Playback: “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/22

“Wicked: For Good” is out in theatres! The film is loosely based on the classic 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire. Host Jacob Shymanski and avid audiobook reader Karoline Bourdeau dive into a Wayback Playback with their honest review of the book. In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle shares the Book Report featuring news about author Alice Wong and the 2025 Giller Prize winner. Audiobook Café is broadcast

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00:28:00

AI Narration for Indie Audiobooks

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/16

Indie author Evan Tomos recently released a full-cast audiobook version of his young adult book “Rupert Blacklock and the Prophecy of Whimsy Fickle.” What makes this audiobook different from others? It features 45 characters completely read by digital voices using ElevenLabs, an AI voice generating platform.Jacob and Evan explore the use of AI in audiobook narration and how AI models can expand opportunities for independent authors in the publishing industry. This episode was produced by Andrika De

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00:28:00

Hockey Romance: In Conversation with Author Rachel Reid

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/15

This month, Crave is launching “Heated Rivalry,” a new hockey romance show based on the best-selling book series “Game Changers” by Rachel Reid. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about the growing popularity of hockey romance and why the smut is so crucial to the plot of her stories. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 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

Wayback Playback: “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/09

Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware has inspired host Jacob Shymanski to review the original book with audiobook fanatic Sara Hillis. Is this New York Times bestseller worth reading? Listen in for their honest review! 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, audiobook

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00:28:00

Adaptations: Books vs. Movies

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/08

Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has host Jacob Shymanski thinking about book adaptations.He chats with Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast about the characteristics that allow for a good adaptation of a book into another medium. They also debate whether a book always trumps its adapted film or TV show. 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

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00:28:00

Flesh: In Conversation with David Szalay

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/02

David Szalay’s novel “Flesh” is shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about the intricacies of the novel’s main character Istvan. They also explore the book’s writing style and discuss the interpretation for book endings.“Flesh” is available at CELA Library. The announcement for the Booker Prize winner is scheduled for November 10. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new

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00:29:15

We Survived the Night: In Conversation with Julian...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/11/01

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat debuted his very first book this month, a memoir entitled “We Survived the Night.” Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Julian to learn about his Indigenous cultural influences behind the book and his experience as a first-time narrator. Julian also reflects on the making of his Oscar-nominated documentary film “Sugarcane.” The book is available in audiobook format at Audible and at the CELA Library. This episode is produced by Andrika De

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00:28:00

Books That Make You Think

Audiobook Café ·

2025/10/26

What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder? Jacob explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think!They also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book? In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the "Book Report" with the latest news about the

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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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