Interview: Lily Chu’s new novel “The Takedown” is a rom-com with heart and substance
“I write escapist rom-coms but, like many of us, my characters struggle against the challenges presented by racism, sexism, and mental health issues.” ~ Lily Chu
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Author Stephanie Wrobel’s new thriller invites you to “The Hitchcock Hotel”
“This one, as you said, is about the twists and turns.” ~ Stephanie Wrobel
Caroline Woodward’s latest book invites readers on a coastal adventure
“It was a joy to be able to express some of the things I had seen and experienced in a playful way (like the very smelly sea lion herd, for instance) in this book.” Interview with Caroline Woodward
Michelle Wang explores dementia and celebrates family in new book
“Instead of mourning what had been, we chose to live fully in the moment.” Interview with Michelle Wang
Roz Nay’s latest novel The Offing is both a twisty thriller and a cautionary tale
“Women are still preyed upon more than men, and so I wanted to write a book that highlights the gaps and imbalances that still exist…” Interview with Roz Nay
Authors Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua champion representation in STEM through new picture book
“We hope that Khadija’s story allows children to maintain that curiosity throughout their life…”
Uncoloured: Charles Azulay explores identity and resilience in new memoir
“I’ve really fallen in love with being able to write.” Interview with Charles Azulay
Many Voices, One Story: Celebrating the 45th Toronto International Storytelling Festival by Kesha Christie
“As a storyteller, there’s something magical about taking an audience on a journey through words.” ~ Kesha Christie
Abir Mukherjee explores new terrains with “Hunted”
“If I don’t feel strongly about something, then I won’t have the determination to write a hundred thousand words about it.” ~ Abir Mukherjee
To bust myths of justice, Elizabeth Flock summons The Furies
Elizabeth Flock’s The Furies explores women’s “stories that live in the shadows” and “that people don’t often hear”.