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The acclaimed and bestselling author and poet Michael Crummey discusses his new novel The Adversary (Knopf Canada, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Michael Crummey first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning, bestselling author, and Globe and Mail writer-at-large John Ibbitson discusses his new book The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson, and The Making of Modern Canada (Signal, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post John Ibbitson first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The comedian and educator Nick Marino discusses his debut memoir East Side Story: Growing Up at the PNE (Robin's Egg, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Nick Marino first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of the Vancouver Writers Fest Leslie Hurtig previews this year's festival which begins Monday, 16 October 2023 (and runs until Sunday, 22 October 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Leslie Hurtig first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer, community worker and mentor Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio discusses her debut novel Reuniting with Strangers (Douglas & McIntyre, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artist David Wilson discusses his new exhibition The Ground Beneath My Feet at VisualSpace Gallery (3352 Dunbar Street), with Joseph Planta. The post David Wilson first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The Biting School's Aryo Khakpour discusses the world premiere of their production Suddenly Slaughter , Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at The Cinematheque, with Joseph Planta. The post Aryo Khakpour first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker Baljit Sangra discusses the documentary she's co-directed (with Nilesh Patel) Mareya Shot, Keetha Goal: Make the Shot , which screens at the Vancouver International Film Festival (Saturday, 06 October 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Baljit Sangra first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker David Redmon discusses the documentary he directed with Ashley Sabin, Kim's Video , which screens at the Vancouver International Film Festival this weekend, with Joseph Planta. The post David Redmon first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and director of the documentary Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Robert McCallum discusses the life of Ernie Combs, his new film, and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Robert McCallum first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author and legal scholar Benjamin Perrin , professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, talks about his new book Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial (Aevo UTP, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Benjamin Perrin first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The former mayor of the City of Vancouver Kennedy Stewart discusses his new book Decrim: How We Decriminalized Drugs in British Columbia (Harbour Publishing, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Kennedy Stewart first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The broadcaster and author Gregor Craigie discusses his novel Radio Jetlag (Cormorant Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Gregor Craigie first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The poet and educator Renée Sarojini Saklikar discusses Bramah's Quest (Nightwood Editions, 2023), the second installment in her epic fantasy The Heart of This Journey Bears All Patterns (THOT J BAP), with Joseph Planta. The post Renée Sarojini Saklikar first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The journalist and author Bregje Hofstede discusses her book In Search of Sleep: An Insomniac's Quest to Understand the Science, Psychology, and Culture of Sleeplessness (Greystone Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Bregje Hofstede first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The novelist and journalist Hilde Østby discusses her recent book The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World (Greystone Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Hilde Østby first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The poet and playwright Dan O'Brien discusses his new collection of poetry Survivor's Notebook (Acre Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Dan O’Brien first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The distinguished historian and biographer Charlotte Gray discusses her newest book Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt (Simon & Schuster, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Charlotte Gray first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The bestselling and acclaimed author Jon Klassen discusses his new book for young readers The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale (Candlewick, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Jon Klassen first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The acclaimed and bestselling author Tom Rachman discusses his newest novel The Imposters (Bond Street Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Tom Rachman first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The legendary broadcaster and author Bill Boggs discusses his new novel Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns (Post Hill Press, 2023), and his storied television career, with Joseph Planta. The post Bill Boggs first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The journalist and writer Jeannie Marshall discusses her book All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel (Biblioasis, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Jeannie Marshall first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The political economist and senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ricardo Tranjan discusses his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Ricardo Tranjan first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and journalist Katherine Palmer Gordon discusses her new book This Place is Who We Are: Stories of Indigenous Leadership, Resilience, and Connection to Homelands (Harbour Publishing, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Katherine Palmer Gordon first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The poet and writer Cornelia Hoogland discusses her writing and career, and receiving a prize from the League of Canadian Poets, the 2023 Colleen Thibaudeau Award, with Joseph Planta. The post Cornelia Hoogland first appeared on thecommentary.ca .