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The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing

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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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  • S18 · E39
    June 6 · 25 min

    After Heated Rivalry, what’s next for romance readers?

    <p>Readers are still in love with romance. The genre has become the engine behind the publishing industry, and Heated Rivalry shifted things into a new gear. If you, like millions of other readers, are wondering what romance to dive into next, The Next Chapter has you covered. Daphne Santos-Vieira and Alicia Cox-Thompson recommend their new favorite titles. Plus, musician Kaeley Jade recommends an iconic Indigenous story, and talks about how reading sparks her songwriting.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p

  • S18 · E39
    June 1 · 27 min

    The Montréal bookstore doing it like no other: Meet Joie de Livres

    <p>If there ever was a bookstore that lived up to its name, it’s Joie de Livres in Montréal. From its shelves of romance and fantasy, to its cocktails, coffee and nacho selection, it’s a store dedicated to the joy of reading and of life. Program director Mathieu Lauzon-Dicso talks about what to expect when you walk through its doors. Plus, writer and translator Jinwoo Park recommends two book picks for Asian Heritage Month.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books discussed on this week's show include:</s

  • S18 · E39
    May 30 · 24 min

    The books that made David Chilton The Wealthy Barber

    <p>Before he ever joined the cast of Dragons’ Den, David Chilton wrote the incredibly successful financial book The Wealthy Barber. His advice shaped the way millions of people used and invested their money. 37 years later, he's back with an updated version of his classic book, with the future of the younger generation in mind. He joins the show to discuss how books came into his life, and how they inspired him to write his own. Plus, Ewan Currie from The Sheepdogs talks about a favourite recent

  • S18 · E38
    May 25 · 27 min

    Heated Rivalry’s Nadine Bhabha’s It Girl book club

    <p>Nadine Bhabha wears many hats. Poet, comedy writer, actor and avid reader. She’s been in hit shows like Heated Rivalry and Letterkenny, worked as writer on This Hour Has 22 Minutes and was recently selected as a juror for the CBC Poetry Prize. Nadine joins the show to talk about her life as a working actor, and where books fit into it. Plus, remembering the late Canadian author Alan Bradley who answered The Next Chapter’s Proust Questionnaire in 2024.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books discussed

  • S18 · E38
    May 23 · 26 min

    The books that made Andrew Phung fall in love with storytelling

    <p>Andrew Phung is a comedian, writer and an actor. He’s probably best known for the five years he played Kimchee on Kim’s Convenience, and from there he starred in Run the Burbs, which he co-created. Over his career he’s won five Canadian Screen Awards, and this year he will host the award show. He'll discuss his journey through comedy, fatherhood and books, specifically books that have helped shape his life and career.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books discussed on this week's show include:</stro

  • S18 · E37
    May 18 · 27 min

    How being a 'sickly child' made Wayne Johnston a better writer

    <p>Wayne Johnston is a master storyteller. He’s been writing books for forty years, with the history, politics and people of Newfoundland figuring large in his works. His new novel is The Novice of Holloway Hall. He joins the show to talk about the books that have shaped him and his career. Plus, acclaimed English author Jeanette Winterson answers the Proust Questionnaire.&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books discussed on this week's show include:</strong></p><p>Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervant

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