<p>Shilpi Somaya Gowda discusses her latest novel A Great Country; thriller author Nicole Lundrigan answers The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust Questionnaire; writer and lifelong skateboarder Cole Nowicki on his latest essay collection; an exploration of power dynamics by way of May-December romance novels, and more.</p>

Shilpi Somaya Gowda discusses her latest novel A Great Country; thriller author Nicole Lundrigan answers The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust Questionnaire; writer and lifelong skateboarder Cole Nowicki on his latest essay collection; an exploration of power dynamics by way of May-December romance novels, and more.

Shilpi Somaya Gowda examines a fictional immigrant family chasing the American dream, Vancouver bar karaoke lore in Laser Quit Smoking Massage, May-December romance titles, and more.

<p>Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations&nbsp;— you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.</p>

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Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.

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Shilpi Somaya Gowda examines a fictional immigrant family chasing the American dream, Vancouver bar karaoke lore in Laser Quit Smoking Massage, May-December romance titles, and more.

Shilpi Somaya Gowda examines a fictional immigrant family chasing the American dream, Vancouver bar karaoke lore in Laser Quit Smoking Massage, May-December romance titles, and more.

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