Kobo in Conversation - podcast cover

Kobo in Conversation

Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharajkoboinconversation.libsyn.com
From Rakuten Kobo, the digital bookseller and maker of eReaders beloved by readers around the world, Kobo in Conversation brings you in-depth conversations with authors about how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on what's going on in the business of books. And year-end roundups of reading recommendations from the Kobo staff.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Season 2: Robyn Doolittle

Investigative journalist Robyn Doolittle on fairness, ethics, and the law in the realm of sexual consent and how attitudes have shifted since #MeToo. Content warning: this episode discusses sexual assault. Though there's nothing explicitly violent mentioned, this episode may not be suitable for all listeners. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Mar 04, 202048 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Season 2: Ann Cleeves

British crime novelist Ann Cleeves discusses her new book The Long Call , why she's drawn to small places yet itches to change scenery, why reading literature in translation helps predict the future, and how libraries prop up whole sectors of the economy. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Feb 26, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Season 2: Julie Evelyn Joyce

Julie Evelyn Joyce tells us about the inspiration behind her debut novel, Steeped In Love , and what it was like to win the 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Romance. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Feb 19, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Season 2: Saeed Jones

In this special live episode, poet Saeed Jones joins host maxine bailey on stage to talk about his memoir, How We Fight For Our Lives . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation . And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Feb 12, 202057 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Season 2: Ziya Tong

Kobo CEO, Michael Tamblyn, speaks with the Canadian broadcast personality and writer Ziya Tong about her debut nonfiction book, The Reality Bubble. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation . And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Feb 05, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Season 2: Jonathan Safran Foer

We chatted with novelist and essayist Jonathan Safran Foer about his newest book, We Are The Weather . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation . And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Jan 29, 202046 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Kobo's 2019 Holiday Picks

In this special episode of Kobo in Conversation, Kobo staff share their top book recommendations for the holiday season. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Dec 23, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Season 1: Andrew Solomon

In this episode, Michael is joined by Andrew Solomon, as they discuss his latest book, Far and Away: Reporting from the Brink of Change , as well as his 2012 best-seller, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation And subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , or wherever you listen ....

Jun 25, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Season 1: Zalika Reid-Benta

In this episode, Michael is joined by Zalika Reid-Benta, as they discuss her debut novel, eye-opening books, and navigating different backgrounds. Zalika also treats us by reading an excerpt from her book.

May 10, 201926 min

Season 1: Andreas Souvaliotis

Andreas Souvaliotis, founder of Carrot Rewards, joins Michael to discuss his life, lessons, and the books that shaped both him and his recent memoir Misfit . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation

Apr 25, 201928 min

Season 1: Karen M. McManus

In this episode, Michael is joined by Karen McManus (and another special guest). The three discuss her latest novel Two Can Keep a Secret , her love of The Hunger Games and other favourite reads. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation

Apr 11, 201915 min

Season 1: Julia Shaw

In this episode, Michael is joined by Dr. Julia Shaw and they discuss her latest book Evil: The Science Behind Humanity's Dark Side as well as some of her favourite reads. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation .

Mar 28, 201938 min

Season 1: Marc Levy

In 2015, when French readers were asked to name their favourite author, Marc Levy tied with Victor Hugo. Today he talks with Michael about his most recent work, the value of dreaming, and the importance of curiosity. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation .

Mar 14, 201923 min

Season 1: Sheena Kamal

The winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writers Prize for Mystery and Crime Fiction for her debut novel The Lost Ones talks with Michael about her lifelong love of books, her creative drive, and how trying to break into the world of screenwriting led to her writing her first book. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation .

Feb 28, 201915 min

Season 1: Craig Davidson

Craig Davidson is a literary shapeshifter, with several novels in multiple genres. He speaks with Michael about writing for children, his family's reaction to his horror writing, and his first work of nonfiction, the CBC Canada Reads 2018 nominated Precious Cargo: My Year of Driving the Kids on School Bus 3077 . Hear more from Kobo in Conversation ....

Feb 14, 201922 min

Season 1: Maria Qamar

Maria Qamar, winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Nonfiction for her book Trust no Aunty, and the creative brain behind Instagram's @hatecopy, spoke with Michael about the power of aunties in our lives, her love of superheroes, and how hating copywriting led to becoming an artist in the age of the internet. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation ....

Jan 31, 201918 min

Season 1: Omar El Akkad

Our guest is an award-winning journalist and the author of American War, winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Literary Fiction and a CBC Canada Reads 2018 nominee. Learn how Omar's experiences in the field informed his debut novel about a second US Civil War. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation .

Jan 17, 201919 min

Season 1: Mark Sakamoto

Michael speaks with the author of Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents , winner of CBC Canada Reads 2018, about empathy, loss, and how his family let light shine in after one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history. Hear more from Kobo in Conversation .

Jan 03, 201927 min

Kobo's Holiday Picks

In this special episode of Kobo in Conversation, Kobo staff share their top book recommendations for the holiday season.

Dec 06, 201855 minSeason 1Ep. 1
Hosted on Libsyn
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android