The Vancouver author and radio host’s memoir May It Have a Happy Ending discusses her journey of love, grief and radio; the CBC Books senior producer recommends hopeful books to inspire us in the New Year; musician Julian Taylor talks about his favourite parenting book; a sneak peek at what authors are coming to Bookends with Mattea Roach this winter; and why patience was key for Amanda Peters in writing her first novel on this episode of The Next Chapter.

Books discussed in this episode include:

Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham

The Capital of Dreams by Heather O'Neill

Unearthing by Kyo Maclear

Acme Novelty Datebook Volume Three by Chris Ware

I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman

Hum by Helen Phillips