Author Zoe Whittal has written acclaimed scripts and books alike, and breaks down her life in books; Steven Beattie recommends three of his favourite funny books, all of which include serious undertones; musician Jordan Astra talks about funk music and Nike shoes; and writer Ian Williams partakes in ‘speed dating therapy”on this episode of The Next Chapter.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

The Passion by Jeannette Winterson

Heroine by Gail Scott

Rat Bohemia by Sarah Schulman

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Animal Farm by Geroge Orwell

Not a River by Selva Almada

The List by Yomi Adegoke

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne

What I Mean to Say by Ian Williams