Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj

Kobo in Conversation

Arts EN ↓ 190 episodes

From Rakuten Kobo, the digital bookseller and maker of eReaders beloved by readers around the world, Kobo in Conversation brings you in-depth conversations with authors about how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on what's going on in the business of books. And year-end roundups of reading recommendations from the Kobo staff.

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Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj

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Arts

Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

Season 2: Ziya Tong 05.02.2020

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 .

Season 2: Jonathan Safran Foer 29.01.2020

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 .

Kobo's 2019 Holiday Picks 23.12.2019

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 .

Season 1: Andrew Solomon 25.06.2019

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 .

Season 1: Zalika Reid-Benta 10.05.2019

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.

Season 1: Andreas Souvaliotis 25.04.2019

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

Season 1: Karen M. McManus 11.04.2019

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

Season 1: Julia Shaw 28.03.2019

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 .

Season 1: Marc Levy 14.03.2019

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 .

Season 1: Sheena Kamal 28.02.2019

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 .

Season 1: Craig Davidson 14.02.2019

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 .

Season 1: Maria Qamar 31.01.2019

Maria Qamar, winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Nonfiction for her book Trust no Aunty, and the creative brain behind Instagram's @hatecopy, spoke with Michael about the power of aunties in our lives, her love of superheroes, and how hating copywriting led to becoming an artist in the age of the internet. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

Season 1: Omar El Akkad 17.01.2019

Our guest is an award-winning journalist and the author of American War, winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Literary Fiction and a CBC Canada Reads 2018 nominee. Learn how Omar's experiences in the field informed his debut novel about a second US Civil War. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

Season 1: Mark Sakamoto 03.01.2019

Michael speaks with the author of Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents , winner of CBC Canada Reads 2018, about empathy, loss, and how his family let light shine in after one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history. Hear more from  Kobo in Conversation .

Kobo's Holiday Picks 06.12.2018

In this special episode of Kobo in Conversation, Kobo staff share their top book recommendations for the holiday season.

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