Canada Reads American Style

Rebecca is excited to chat with Heather Stemp, author of the Ginny Ross historical fiction series for tween and teen readers. Rebecca also recommends it for adult fans of Anne of Green Gables. Heather’s paternal roots lie in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. After 30 years as an English teacher, she retired to research her family history, discovering her Aunt Ginny’s friendship with Amelia Earhart in the process. As a result, she began writing the Ginny Ross Series. Amelia and Me was shortlisted for the 2014/2015 Red Cedar Award. Under Amelia’s Wing was shortlisted for the 2021 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People and the 2022 Red Maple Award. Beyond Amelia, will be released April 16, 2024. When not writing, Heather loves traveling with her husband, Don, and spending time at the cottage with her grandchildren and grand dogs. https://www.heatherstemp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authorheatherstemp/ https://visitatchison.com/highlight/amelia-earhart-festival https://visitatchison.com/highlight_type/amelia-earhart When the Dikes Breached by Martha Attema Winterkill by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Dreadfall Water series by Thomas King

Tara chats with Vince R. Ditritch, the author of the Tony Vicar series which includes The Liquor Vicar, The Vicar's Knickers, and The Vicar Vortex. He is also the drummer and manager of the band Spirit of the West. He has circled the world, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum albums, and been enshrined in several Halls of Fame. Vince currently lives on Vancouver Island.

Rebecca and Tara celebrate their 100th episode as co-hosts by sharing ten facts about themselves and their top three podcasts. Interestingly, they both had near death experiences and divulged youthful criminal secrets. Rebecca: Tara:

Rebecca and Tara discuss their latest reads! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads):

Rebecca and Tara chat with CBC's Canada Reads host Ali Hassan about the 2024 debates! Ali's website includes information about his stand-up comedy, public events, acting, memoir, hosting, podcasts, etc. He may be the busiest man in Canada! https://standupali.com/ https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads https://www.loveclosely.com/ https://allpoetry.com/Do-Not-Ask-My-Love Prairie Edge by Conor Kerr: https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/prairie-edge

Rebecca chats with the podcast's good friend Sarah from Nova Scotia to find out what she thought of the 2024 Canada Reads debate. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sareshears/

Rebecca and Tara discuss CBC's 2024 Canada Reads DAY THREE! https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads Rebecca and Tara will be doing a live YouTube Wrap Up on DAY FOUR (3/7/24) with Jolene at 2:00 pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/@canadareadsamericanstyle/streams Connect with Jolene on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BookwormAdventureGirl

Rebecca and Tara discuss CBC's 2024 Canada Reads DAY TWO! https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads https://www.johnkingbooksdetroit.com/ Rebecca and Tara will be doing a live YouTube Wrap Up on DAY FOUR (3/7/24) with Jolene at 2:00 pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/@canadareadsamericanstyle/streams Connect with Jolene on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BookwormAdventureGirl

Rebecca and Tara discuss CBC's 2024 Canada Reads DAY ONE! https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads Rebecca and Tara will be doing a live YouTube Wrap Up on DAY FOUR (3/7/24) with Jolene at 2:00 pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/@canadareadsamericanstyle/streams Connect with Jolene on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BookwormAdventureGirl

Rebecca and Tara ask the question: Why are we able to talk about a book for 30 minutes that we didn't like and yet struggle to articulate clearly what we loved about a five-star read? Books discussed:

Rebecca and Tara share what they are currently reading and their latest reading recommendations! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads):

Rebecca chats with award-winning author Garnett Kilberg Cohen, the author of four short story collections: Cravings (October 2023); Lost Women, Banished Souls; How We Move the Air; and Swarm to Glory. Her chapbook, Passion Tour, was published by Finishing Line Press. Garnett's writing has appeared in The New Yorker online, Rumpus, The Gettysburg Review, Witness, The Literary Review, StoryQuarterly, The Antioch Review and elsewhere. https://garnettcohenauthor.com/ Short Stories and Author Recommendations:

Rebecca and Tara celebrate Black History Month with their picks and TBR! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads)

Tara interviews Gina Leola Woolsey, author of Fifteen Thousand Pieces: A Medical Examiner's Journey Through Disaster, a nonfiction account of Dr. John Butt who was Chief Medical Examiner at the time of the Swissair plane crash off the coast of Nova Scotia in 1998. Gina left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and a MFA from the University of King's College. She splits her time between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. Gina won the 2010-2011 CBC Nonfiction Prize for My Best Friend, a decades-panning tale that offers a glimpse into her relationship with her troubled brother, from the innocence of their difficult childhood to his adult addictions. Website: https://www.ginaleolawoolsey.com/ Instagram: @ginaleola Gina's Recommended Reading List & Current Reads:

Rebecca and Tara chat about what they are reading and what they've recently read! (Side note: Rebecca said "palatable" but meant "palpable". Ha!) Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads):

Rebecca and Tara are thrilled to discuss the CBC's Canada Reads Short List! Rebecca: @canadareadsamericanstyle Tara: @onabranchreads

Happy New Year! Rebecca and Tara review their 2023 reading goals and set new challenges for 2024! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads):

Rebecca and Tara wrap up their 2023 reading year! They also encourage you to follow @river_street_writes on Instagram if you're interested in CanLit, Canadian authors, and small Canadian presses. Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads):

Rebecca and Tara are excited to discuss the 2024 Canada Reads Long List (before the New Year!) and predict the Short List contenders! Let the holiday book shopping begin! https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-canada-reads-2024-longlist-is-here-1.7056323 Rebecca: @canadareadsamericanstyle Tara: @onabranchreads

Rebecca and Tara are back with another book chat after a busy fall season! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Tara (@onabranchreads): https://invisiblepublishing.com/