Interview - Kerry Clare and Definitely Thriving

From Canada Reads American Style by Canada Reads American Style

March 8, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 257

About this episode

Tara chats with Kerry Clare about her latest novel, Definitely Thriving.

Tara chats with Canadian author, blogger, and podcaster Kerry Clare to discuss her latest novel, Definitely Thriving, which is available March 17, 2026 from House of Anansi Press: https://houseofanansi.com/products/definitely-thriving?srsltid=AfmBOopZcn9yxB5pt-vRIlt94svRdfoXKN-f9wWfX41Q0InAKyLHhN4S "After accidentally-on-purpose exploding her listless marriage by being discovered in bed with the next-door neighbours, Clemence Lathbury returns to her hometown resolved to build a life for herself that is good and substantial, to become the kind of sensible woman who won’t be distracted by frippery and romance. It’s supposed to be Eat, Pray, Love, without the love part. But no woman is an island, and soon Clemence finds herself embroiled in neighbourhood drama; beginning a crusade at the local bookshop; becoming adopted by a well-groomed, one-eyed cat; and being forced to admit her attraction to two very different men—each a romantic lead in his own right. But how to choose? And never mind the complications of her quirky family … A novel about friendship, community, and church jumble sales, Definitely Thriving is a celebration of people who are perfectly imperfect, and all the love…

People in this episode

Host: Tara

Guest: Kerry Clare

Topics covered

society
culture
fiction
arts
books

Keywords

Definitely Thriving
House of Anansi Press
Clemence Lathbury
friendship
community

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Definitely Thriving

Books & works: Definitely Thriving, Eat, Pray, Love, Single, Carefree, Mellow, Women Among Monuments