Kobo in Conversation

Listen to Deandra's pick, Untamed by Glennon Doyle .

We spoke with neuroscientist, musician, and author Daniel Levitin about his latest book, Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

Listen to Nastaran's pick, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen .

Read Courtney's pick, My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh .

We spoke with thriller writer (and former newspaper columnist and humourist) Linwood Barclay about the myth of writer's block and the discipline required to rein in his comic gifts. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

Listen to Delina's pick, Dominicana by Angie Cruz .

Hello, fellow reader. We thought that right now, when we're all getting less human contact than ever, it would be a good time to get as personal as we can with you, our listeners.  So for the next little while, we'll be popping bonus episodes into this feed where you'll hear from our staff of readers and booksellers, and they're going to tell you all about a book they recommend.  Read Simon's pick...

Screenwriter and novelist Lori Lansens sat down with us to talk about her latest book This Little Light and how hard it was to write a dystopian novel in 2019 -- and how to play "spiritual double-dutch". Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .  

Lauren McKeon, author of  No More Nice Girls and Kobo Emerging Writer Prize nominee for her 2018 book F-Bomb spoke with us about where feminism is now, the meaning of success in a rigged game, and what to do with the energy of anger. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

We spoke with Jesse Thistle, Métis-Cree scholar and author, about his moving, poetic memoir, From the Ashes .  Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation

Investigative journalist Robyn Doolittle on fairness, ethics, and the law in the realm of sexual consent and how attitudes have shifted since #MeToo. Content warning: this episode discusses sexual assault. Though there's nothing explicitly violent mentioned, this episode may not be suitable for all listeners. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on  Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Goog...

British crime novelist Ann Cleeves discusses her new book The Long Call , why she's drawn to small places yet itches to change scenery, why reading literature in translation helps predict the future, and how libraries prop up whole sectors of the economy. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

Julie Evelyn Joyce tells us about the inspiration behind her debut novel, Steeped In Love , and what it was like to win the 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Romance. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

In this special live episode, poet Saeed Jones joins host maxine bailey on stage to talk about his memoir, How We Fight For Our Lives . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation . And subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

Kobo CEO, Michael Tamblyn, speaks with the Canadian broadcast personality and writer Ziya Tong about her debut nonfiction book, The Reality Bubble. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation . And subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

We chatted with novelist and essayist Jonathan Safran Foer about his newest book, We Are The Weather . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation . And subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

In this special episode of Kobo in Conversation, Kobo staff share their top book recommendations for the holiday season. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

In this episode, Michael is joined by Andrew Solomon, as they discuss his latest book, Far and Away: Reporting from the Brink of Change , as well as his 2012 best-seller, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity . Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts ,  Stitcher ,  Google Podcasts , or  wherever you listen .

In this episode, Michael is joined by Zalika Reid-Benta, as they discuss her debut novel, eye-opening books, and navigating different backgrounds. Zalika also treats us by reading an excerpt from her book.

Andreas Souvaliotis,  founder of Carrot Rewards, joins Michael to discuss his life, lessons, and the books that shaped both him and his recent memoir  Misfit . Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation

In this episode, Michael is joined by Karen McManus (and another special guest). The three discuss her latest novel Two Can Keep a Secret , her love of The Hunger Games and other favourite reads. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation

In this episode, Michael is joined by Dr. Julia Shaw and they discuss her latest book Evil: The Science Behind Humanity's Dark Side as well as some of her favourite reads. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

In 2015, when French readers were asked to name their favourite author, Marc Levy tied with Victor Hugo. Today he talks with Michael about his most recent work, the value of dreaming, and the importance of curiosity. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

The winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writers Prize for Mystery and Crime Fiction for her debut novel The Lost Ones talks with Michael about her lifelong love of books, her creative drive, and how trying to break into the world of screenwriting led to her writing her first book. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

Craig Davidson is a literary shapeshifter, with several novels in multiple genres. He speaks with Michael about writing for children, his family's reaction to his horror writing, and his first work of nonfiction, the CBC Canada Reads 2018 nominated Precious Cargo: My Year of Driving the Kids on School Bus 3077 . Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .