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Canada Reads American Style

Canada Reads American Style

Two friends -- one American, one Canadian -- who share a love for CBC’s Canada Reads and Canadian literature! https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads

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23:21

Literary Rabbit Holes 1

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/03/18

Rebecca and Tara introduce a new feature for the podcast in which books they've read prompted them to do a deeper dive into some aspect of the subject or story, in other words, they went down a rabbit hole.They kick off the inaugural episode discussing Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory by Sarah Polley and Walls: Travels Along the Barricades by Marcello Di Cintio. Instagram: Rebecca @canadareadsamericanstyle Tara @onabranchreads If you have any comments or suggestions

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37:55

Interview - Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson and Opposite...

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/03/15

Rebecca is excited to chat with Canadian author Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson about his second book in the Patrick Bird Mystery series; the first is The Road to Heaven, published by Dundurn Press in 2024. Opposite Sully's Gym, book two, is available beginning March 31, 2026. Dundurn Press: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459755888-opposite-sully-s-gym "A missing tenant, an irate mother-in-law, and a killer hiding in a Toronto rooming house — out-of-work PI Patrick Bird is back in

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31:45

Interview - Kerry Clare and Definitely Thriving

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/03/08

Tara chats with Canadian author, blogger, and podcaster Kerry Clare to discuss her latest novel, Definitely Thriving, which is available March 17, 2026 from House of Anansi Press:https://houseofanansi.com/products/definitely-thriving?srsltid=AfmBOopZcn9yxB5pt-vRIlt94svRdfoXKN-f9wWfX41Q0InAKyLHhN4S "After accidentally-on-purpose exploding her listless marriage by being discovered in bed with the next-door neighbours, Clemence Lathbury returns to her hometown resolved to build a life for herself that

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54:32

Interview - Hollay Ghadery and The Unravelling of Ou

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/03/01

Tara sits down with Iranian-Canadian author Hollay Ghadery to discuss her first novel, The Unravelling of Ou, published by Palimpsest Press in February 2026. Later in the interview, Hollay talks about poetry and how best to read it for those who may be new to it. https://palimpsestpress.ca/books/the-unravelling-of-ou-hollay-ghadery/ : "Moving on is hard. Even harder when it’s from a make-believe friend—someone, or in this instance, some thing—who’s been your strongest source of support. On what

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47:06

Interview - Kasia Van Schaik and Women Among...

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/02/24

Rebecca is excited to chat with Dr. Kasia Van Schaik about her latest book, Women Among Monuments: Solitude, Permission, and the Pursuit of Female Genius, published on February 17, 2026 by Dundurn Books. https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459752627-women-among-monuments : A lyrical meditation on the enduring obstacles women artists and writers face in a world still unaccustomed to recognizing female genius. What does it take for a woman to don the mantle of genius — a title long reserved

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56:08

Book Chat 32

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/02/15

Rebecca and Tara both share a book in which the main character is seeking a return to community. And Tara brings more horror to the podcast!Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Anne of Windy Willows by L.M. Montgomery (British edition) Walls: Travels Along the Barricades by Marcello Di Cintio Patrick Bird Mysteries: Opposite Sully's Gym #2 (03-31-26); The Road to Heaven #1 by Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard The Breakwater (04-26-26) by Leslie

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44:38

Interview - Tyler Hellard and Searching for Terry...

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/02/10

Rebecca welcomes Canadian Tyler Hellard, the author of Searching for Terry Punchout, a funny, heartwarming novel published in 2018 by Invisible Publishing that will be defended on CBC’s Canada Reads by Steve “Dangle” Glynn beginning April 13, 2026.(https://invisiblepublishing.com/product/searching-for-terry-punchout/?srsltid=AfmBOorr4I4nKSYii0VC97AkHUZzFN7b4XOqjmVDik46RSnQWhXeiC6B) : A 2026 CBC Canada Reads Selection Shortlisted for the 2019 Amazon Canada First Novel Award Shortlisted for the 2019

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39:16

Interview - Marcello Di Cintio and Precarious: The...

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/02/06

Rebecca welcomes award-winning Canadian author Marcello Di Cintio for his third podcast visit to discuss his latest book, Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers, published by Biblioasis in September 2025.A Globe 100 Best Book of 2025 • One of The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2025 • Winner of the 2024 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book Award https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/new-releases/precarious-the-lives-of-migrant-workers/ In 2023, after weeks of investigation, United Nations Special

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34:13

Alice Fitzpatrick and the Meredith Island Mysteries

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/02/01

Join Tara for a captivating interview with Alice Fitzpatrick and discover her connection with Carol Burnett and notable Canadian poet George Bowering.Alice is the author of the Meredith Island Mysteries, which include Secrets in the Water and A Dark Death. The Meredith Island Christmas Mystery, A Killing Cold, will be released June 2026. The traditional mystery appeals to Alice's fascination with what makes seemingly ordinary people commit murder. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, but dreams of a

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24:24

2026 CBC’s Canada Reads Short List

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/01/23

With the announcement of the five titles and defenders, Rebecca and Tara make their predictions for the winner of the 25th Anniversary edition of CBC's Canada Reads! Per the CBC website: "This year's edition will air April 13 to 16 on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen, CBC Gem and CBC Books. It will also be on YouTube and available as a podcast."https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/meet-the-canada-reads-2026-contenders-9.7040200 The defenders, titles, and authors: Filmmaker and actor Elle-Máijá

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43:56

Book Chat 31

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/01/22

Rebecca and Tara are back with Book Chat #31. Included are the books they are currently reading as well as their first recommendations of the New Year! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Patrick Bird Mysteries: Opposite Sully's Gym #2; The Road to Heaven #1 by Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson The Breakwater; Sisters of the Spruce by Leslie Shimotakahara To Touch the Water; The Solace of Open Spaces; A Match to the Heart: One Woman's Story of Being Struck by Lightning by Gretel

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20:05

Hidden Gems with Garnett Kilberg Cohen

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/01/14

Welcome to the podcast's first Hidden Gems episode of 2026! This is a special feature Rebecca and Tara offer in which they invite guests to recommend authors or titles that may be new to their listeners. Today’s guest is author and retired professor Garnett Kilberg Cohen from Chicago, IL.Garnett is the author of four short story collections: Cravings; Lost Women, Banished Souls; How We Move the Air; and Swarm to Glory. Her chapbook, Passion Tour, was published by Finishing Line Press. Her writing

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26:29

2026 CBC’s Canada Reads Long List

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/01/08

It's that time of year again when Rebecca and Tara try to predict which five books will make CBC's Canada Reads Short List for 2026! Adding to the excitement is that this year is the 25th anniversary of the debate, so they are hoping for an entertaining look back to find the one book all of Canada should read!https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/canada-reads-2026-longlist-9.7029177 A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt Celestina's House by Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez Crossroads by Kaleb

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33:16

Old Goals - New Goals

Canada Reads American Style ·

2026/01/01

Happy New Year!! Rebecca and Tara summarize the success of their 2025 goals and introduce new challenges for 2026!If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book chat, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com

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34:50

2025 Reading Wrap Up

Canada Reads American Style ·

2025/12/31

Rebecca and Tara hope you had a fantastic year of reading! And they wrap up their 2025 by answering the following questions: Favorite non-fiction book Favorite quote Happiest book A book that made you cry Most surprising read Most read genre Most read author Favorite reading experience What book do you wish you had buddy read Scariest/creepiest book Favorite fictional character Favorite setting or location First and last book of 2025 If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to

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46:23

Book Chat 30

Canada Reads American Style ·

2025/12/24

Rebecca and Tara close out 2025 with their 30th Book Chat! Rebecca is all about Narnia and C.S. Lewis and Tara ruminates on whether to DNF or finish the book she is currently reading.Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Stories for Winter and Nights by the Fire by British Library Women Writers The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Tara (@onabranchreads): Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing by Lili Taylor Call Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu Guo 107 Days

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42:59

Interview - Liisa Kovala and Like Water for Weary Souls

Canada Reads American Style ·

2025/12/23

Tara has a fascinating chat with Liisa Kovala, a Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and former teacher about historical fiction, cozy mysteries, sisu, her book coaching, podcast, and coffee. Her latest novel is, Like Water for Weary Souls. https://www.liisakovalabookcoach.com/ "In Nolin Creek, the water runs deep and the secrets run deeper. In the harsh landscape of a Depression-era Northern Ontario mining town, Finnish immigrant sisters Hanna and Essi Kivi scrape together a living as domestic

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39:09

Holiday Recommendations!

Canada Reads American Style ·

2025/11/14

Rebecca reveals her 2025 secret reading goal to Tara! And she and Tara offer their best reading recommendations for the holiday season! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Prince Caspian (The Chronicles of Narnia #4) by C.S. Lewis The Godfather by Mario Puzo An English Murder by Cyril Hare A Holiday By Gaslight: A Victorian Christmas Novella by Mimi Matthews Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry Tara (@onabranchreads): Starry Starry Night by Shani Mootoo The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by

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37:51

Interview - Adam Shoalts and Vanished Beyond the Map:...

Canada Reads American Style ·

2025/11/09

Rebecca is excited to chat with professional explorer Adam Shoalts about his latest book, Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell. https://adamshoalts.com/literature/: Voted by over 200 Independent Bookstores as one of the “Must Read Books” of the Year (Canadian Independent Booksellers Association) Globe and Mail #1 National Bestseller/Toronto Star #1 National Bestseller CBC #1 National Bestseller "In 1910, legendary explorer Hubert Darrell vanished in the uncharted

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54:24

Book Chat 29

Canada Reads American Style ·

2025/11/07

Rebecca and Tara return after a two-month hiatus and are ready to share the best of their recent reads!Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): My Life: Growing Up Native in America edited by IllumiNative The Horse and His Boy (The Chronicles of Narnia #3) by C.S. Lewis The Road to Heaven (Patrick Bird Mystery #1) by Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon by Lisa de Nikolits Foster by Claire Keegan Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell Tara

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