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New episodes each month sharing top book club recommendations, media and book reviews
Episode 12: Short Stories and Fantasy Fiction
Whistler Public Library Program Coordinator Jeanette Bruce is in the virtual house to discuss two favourite reading genres: short fiction and fantasy.
Episode 11: A Bright Ray of Darkness
Amy's husband Geoff drops by the podcast to discuss two contemporary novels or should we call them memoirs? You be the judge.
Episode 10: My Rembrandt
Host Amy Mair dives into the elegant and sometimes sordid world of fine art with My Rembrandt, a quirky and compelling documentary about a Dutch aristocrat and his race to find the first new Rembrandt in 40 years, An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro.
Episode 09: Spring Book Review
Spring is here and with it a new season of books! Longtime book blogger Susan Matheson unpacks her top picks of the season.
Episode 08: What the Oceans Remember
Join host Amy Mair and Simon Fraser University professor Reema Faris as they explore cultural heritage, identity and memory through the memoir What the Ocean's Remember: Searching for Belonging and Home by Sonja Boon.
Episode 07: The Green Light
The Green Light (not to be confused with Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey!) is that mysterious light at the end of the dock in The Great Gatsby that represents Jay Gatsby's hope for the future.
Episode 06: Virtual Book Club
Attending festivals and large events in person may be in our distant future, but one of the largest literary events in North America has found a way to pivot with new programming and a virtual lineup.
Episode 05: An Unfortunate End
A poisoned aristocrat. A fledgling reporter. A scandal to die for. Join host Amy Mair as she meets up with mystery writer Lisa Zumpano to discuss her historical mystery series.
Episode 04: A Light in the Dark
Host Amy Mair joins with Jill Schmelke to discuss the critically acclaimed memoir Uncanny Valley by Anna Weiner as well as the historical novel Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
Episode 03: Dished
Host Amy Mair looks at two food memoirs: Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl and The Measure of My Powers: A Memoir of Food, Misery, and Paris by Jackie Kai Ellis.
Episode 02: Night Moves
Amy interviews Vancouver night photographer Brian McConville who does his best work when most law abiding citizens are asleep.
Episode 01: Pandemic Reads
In this inaugural podcast, host Amy Mair shares an email from her Mom, selects her top new book release picks for January and February and selects two books that will cure your Pandemic blues.