CKCU Literary News
Wednesday February 7th, 2018 with Hans G. Ruprecht & Friederike Knabe
The shortlist for »Canada reads« (2018) — some comments.

”CBC BOOKS | Meet the 2018 contenders for CBC's battle of the books. This year's contenders are:  * Fashion journalist Jeanne Beker, defending Forgiveness by Alberta-born, Toronto-based writer Mark Sakamoto. * Storm-chaser Greg Johnson, defending  Precious Cargo by Toronto writer Craig Davidson. * Actor Tahmoh Penikett, defending American War by Egyptian-Canadian journalist Omar El Akkad. * TV personality and singer Mozhdah Jamalzadah, defending The Boat People by St. John's writer Sharon Bala. * Singer-songwriter Jully Black, defending The Marrow Thieves by Toronto writer and editor Cherie Dimaline, a member of the Georgian Bay Métis community.“ Source: http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/meet-the-canada-reads-2018-contenders-1.4505780