Shows
Read The NorthThe Booksellers and LibrariansVisit a few of Toronto's famed independent bookstores and sneak into the archives of the Merril Collection with us in this celebration of booksellers, librarians, and their communities. Hosted by Rebecca Diem Produced by Quinton Bradshaw Music by James EllercampSpecial thanks to Anjula Gogia, Cory Doctorow, Sephora Henderson, and John Degen. You can learn more about Judith Merril and The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy by visiting torontopubliclibrary.ca/merrilBookstores:Another Story Bookshop Bakka-Phoenix Books Reading List:...2022-05-3034 min
Read The NorthThe Word On The StreetThe Word On The Street’s annual festival in downtown Toronto has endured for more than 30 years. But with the onset of a global pandemic in 2020, the festival’s future was far from assured…Hosted by Rebecca DiemProduced by Quinton BradshawMusic by James EllercampSpecial thanks to Carolyn Taylor, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Cory Doctorow, Jael Richardson, Anjula Gogia, and Nick Mount.For more information about the Festival of Literary Diversity, visit thefoldcanada.org.Reading List:Gutter Child - Jael RichardsonThe Stone Throwe...2022-05-0933 min
The Bookshop PodcastAnother Story Bookshop and author, Lisa de NikolitsSend us a textAfter chatting with Anjula Gogia from Another Story Bookshop, and author Lisa de Nikolits, Toronto, Canada, is now high on my list of places to visit once we hit the safe-to-travel mode! Anjula’s knowledge of the literary world, specifically themes of social justice, equity, and diversity, is impressive. Lisa explains what it was like growing up in apartheid South Africa and her life as a magazine art director before becoming an author. Enjoy!MandyHere's a list of links to books, authors, and websites mentioned in the show...2021-02-2256 min
LiisBeth Magazine PodcastsHow to Help A Feminist Bookstore Alive in the Amazon ageToronto-based feminist bookstop, Another Story has been operating in the west end of the city for over 30 years. It also holds and hosts approximately 50 events per year. Find out more about this uniquely long-standing indie bookstore in our short interview with Anjula Gogia, the store's event planner. 2019-04-2911 min