The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing

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How Amanda Brugel manifested her role in The Handmaid’s Tale

Amanda Brugel is an award-winning actor and former Canada Reads champion. In a career full of iconic characters Amanda is best known for playing Rita in The Handmaid’s Tale. She was first drawn to the character at the age of 15, before portraying her on the screen 20 years later. ... Show more

. 27min 8sec

The youngest Canada Reads contestant is now a Disney star: Here’s what she’s reading now

The actor Malia Baker was the youngest person ever to compete on Canada Reads. Back then Malia was starring in The Babysitter’s Club on Netflix, and from there joined the Disney universe. She joins the show for a reading check-in. Plus, CBC Books' Talia Kliot talks about her vent ... Show more

. 27min 42sec

How iconic musician Tegan Quin plans to tackle Canada Reads

Chart-topping musician Tegan Quin has joined the table for Canada Reads 2026. She is the second member from the duo Tegan and Sara to participate in Canada Reads, and will defend Loghan Paylor's novel The Cure for Drowning. The team will discuss the upcoming debates and make thei ... Show more

. 26min 6sec

A look inside Canada’s prison book clubs

Every month across the country in federal prisons, inmates get together for bookclubs. It may not look like the typical club, but the connection, community and stimulation are all there. It’s a program that’s been running for almost 20 years. Tom Best, the Executive Director of B ... Show more

. 27min 42sec

The quiet terror of Foe: why Actor Josh Dela Cruz is bringing it to Canada Reads

The next Canada Reads panellist and author pairing has joined the table. Actor and TV host Josh Dela Cruz will defend Iain Reid’s novel, Foe. It’s a psychological thriller set against a science fiction backdrop, and examines the nature of a domestic relationship in a climate-chan ... Show more

. 24min 47sec