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Insightful interviews with authors of fiction and non-fiction, plus reading recommendations for getting up to speed on a range of thought-provoking topics.
Dr. Jen Gunter on writing books about bodies for people
Nathan spoke with Dr Jen Gunter, OB/GYN and author of books on health and medicine including The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto, and Blood.
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Parenting books for raising great kids
Books on parenting with practical advice for setting limits and consequences, encouraging positive growth, and showing up as the parent you want to be.
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Incendiary stories of dystopian censorship
Speculative fiction that wrestles with questions of censorship and the limits of expression in the tradition of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.
Author Interviews
Inside the expansive mind of Liu Cixin
We spoke with Liu Cixin, the Hugo Award-winning author of international bestseller, The Three-Body Problem.
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Books on the history and culture of Ukraine
Learn about the people, culture, and history of Ukraine from remarkable writers who know the country best.
Kobo in Conversation Podcast
R.H. Thomson on viewing wars by the light of family history
Michael spoke with R.H. Thomson: actor, director, playwright, and author of By the Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families, a memoir and travelogue.
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Banned books worth reading
These books, many of which are reader favourites, are often challenged and even sometimes banned. It's a humbling privilege to be able to read them.
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Books on Canadian Black History
Learn all about the history of Canada from before Confederation through the 20th century through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Black people.
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Books for improving and maintaining your mental health
Books for better understanding psychology and improving your mental health, whether you're suffering from anxiety, depression or stress from overthinking.
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11 books for getting smarter about money
These books will help you understand the ins and outs of money, how finance and investing works, and what you can do to get your money working for you.