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Since 2003, Mo has worked as writer, teacher and editor. In her early career Mo taught Business Communications and English as an Additional Language. Her years spent working with international students, travelling and exploring the world inspired her to write, and in 2015 she received her Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her own memoir, Unpacked: from PEI to Palawan (Pottersfield Press) tackles a family journey under extraordinary circumstances, and was published in 2017.

Drawing on author John Cullen's years of experience as both a stand-up comic and an elite curler, Curling Rocks! offers a lighthearted, expertly detailed look at a unique sport and its history, from the most absurd curling fashions to the most sublime matches ever played.

Ever feel like life's full of crap? Good. You're not alone—and you're not wrong. Deinnis talks with author Angela Jamieson, about this refreshingly honest, hilarious, and surprisingly profound book. Engineer-turned-poop-philosopher Angela Jamieson invites you to take a long, hard look at what you've been holding onto—and finally let that sh*t go.

In Gathering Stones, poet Cathy Langdon invites readers to wander with her down a forest path, pausing by the creek to reflect on memory, love, loss, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. With honesty and warmth, her poems draw from friendships, family, and personal experience, creating a collection that is both intimate and universal.

The Andy Kim Christmas is an annual charity concert event founded by musician Andy Kim that raises money for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Gifts of Light program in Toronto. The show features Kim and a rotating lineup of other acclaimed Canadian artists for a festive celebration of music and charity. While the primary Toronto event benefits CAMH, similar shows with a charitable component have also been held in other cities, such as one benefiting Variety Children's Charity in British Columbia. Key aspects of the show Philanthropic focus: The primary goal is to raise funds for the CAMH Gifts of Light program, which provides essential items and support to mental health patients. In 2025, proceeds from the British Columbia event will go to Variety the Children's Charity of B.C.. Musical lineup: Kim invites fellow musicians to perform alongside him, creating a special, collaborative holiday concert experience. Long-running tradition: The show has been a holiday staple for many years, with the 20th anniversary celebrated in 2024. 2025 Event: The 2025 Toronto event is scheduled for December 3 at Massey Hall, with tickets available via Ticketmaster.ca or at the Box Office. Iconic host: Andy Kim is a well-known musician inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canada's Walk of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, famous for hits like "Rock Me Gently" and "Sugar, Sugar". Shows also coming to Montreal December 6 and Vancouver December 13.

Dennis interviews Chris Hall, President of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association

Ginger Ngo is an author and illustrator based in Vancouver, BC