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Jacob Shymanski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts! Tune in for the latest audiobook releases, curated recommendations and literary news.
Unknown Host hosts Audiobook Café.
Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share a beginner’s guide to audiobooks. In part one of this discussion, they explore: Chapter 1: why you should start listening to audiobooks Chapter 2: the different formats and
Author Jinwoo Park’s debut novel “Oxford Soju Club” is a spy thriller that follows the lives of three Koreans caught up in an espionage. The story weaves a tale of how immigrants are forced to create identities to surviv
Stephen Fishbach’s debut fiction novel “Escape!” was featured on Spotify's list for best audiobooks of 2026 so far. His book follows a reality TV star and a disgraced producer who gets one last shot at redemption on a sh
Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll share some fun reads to enjoy on a warm summer night. They also explore the guilt of listening to books that are formulaic and easy to digest. Books mentioned in this episode include: “
Randy Boyagoda’s upcoming novel “The Lords of Serendipity” cuts deep into the world of higher education. The book explores a fictional story of a Sri Lankan village girl who dreams of going to Harvard and a middle-class
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, we open the vault to look back on some of our favourite author discussions on disability, accessibility and inclusion. The episode includes by the following authors: • David Lepo
In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we look back on “There Plant Eyes” by M. Leona Godin. The book captures the cultural history of blindness while blending together Leona’s personal story of sight loss. Host Jacob
Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll talk about "high-concept" novels. Stories whose premises are distinctly creative and take big risks. Together they examine the practical limits of creativity. Titles mentioned in
Author Loghan Paylor’s debut novel is winner of the 2026 edition of Canada Reads! “The Cure for Drowning” is a World War II historical fiction about a messy and emotionally rich love triangle. Host Jacob Shymanski catche
Natalie Sue’s debut novel “I Hope This Finds You Well” was an international bestseller. Now she’s back with another novel set to release in August! “You'll Love It Here” is a contemporary and thoughtful comedy about a ca
Author Barry Walters’ latest book "Mighty Real" blurs the line between chronicle and memoir and explores the fascinating history of LGBTQ+ music from the underground dancefloors of the 1970s to the global charts of the 1
Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Szell explore the power of humour in storytelling and how humour can make challenging topics approachable in a way that nothing else can. They cover a range of titles that utilize humou
Kate Cayley’s “Property” is a 2026 finalist for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. The fictional novel follows troubled residents in a gentrifying neighbourhood where they navigate class and privilege, queer respectabi
Paralympian Victoria Nolan’s 2014 memoir “Beyond Vision: The Story of a Blind Rower” is the inspiration behind the upcoming biopic “Blindly Victorious.” Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Victoria to learn about her jo
Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll reflect on authors who take big risks in their storytelling, everything from subject matter to writing styles and killing off significant characters. Books mentioned in this episode inc
In 2025, music writer Niko Stratis released “The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman,” a memoir-in-essays on transness, dad rock, and the music that saves us. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Niko to learn about her journe
Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore the complex modern cultural significance of books. They examine books as status objects, books as a refuge of long-form content and the way the publishing industry cultura
This summer, Jess Janz is coming out with a new essay collection “The Table Where We Meet.” The book reflects on ‘Dinner with Strangers,’ an initiative she created that encourages strangers to gather and learn more about
Imani Thompson’s debut novel “Honey” is a wickedly funny and suspenseful thriller about a graduate student who murders bad men and justifies it in the name of feminism. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Imani to learn
Host Jacob Shymanski celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day which is recognized on May 21. He looks back on past interviews with: Matisse Hamel-Nelis, co-author of the educational book called “Accessible Communica
Uzma Jalaluddin
2 appearances on this show
James Duthie
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Brian Goldman
MD, Author of The Power of Teamwork · Victory North
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Reid
Author of Heated Rivalry
1 appearance on this show
David Szalay
Booker Prize Winner 2025
1 appearance on this show
Paul Myers
Advocate Capital, Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Molly Burke
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Slice
author of Unfit Parent, a Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World
1 appearance on this show
Becca Syme
author, coach, Gallup-Certified Strengths expert
1 appearance on this show
Nnedi Okorafor
1 appearance on this show
Mark Leslie Lefebvre
director of business development at Draft2Digital
1 appearance on this show
Ardra Shephard
writer, podcaster, MS advocate
1 appearance on this show
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