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Bookends with Mattea Roach
When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
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4.6 stars from 1,028 ratings
Bookends
I love Mattea and am so proud of her accomplishments. But, unfortunately I cannot listen to her podcasts. I feel that she is so focussed on what she is going to next ask her guest that she doesn’t actually listen to the guest’s response. She is young and may, in time, learn to take the time...Read full review »
B C Daisy via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 11/04/24
The best
When Eleanor retired, I was so happy that they played From the Archives for over a year. She is my favourite host ever on cbc, no one else compares. Now, the time slot is being filled by one of their worst programs that I shall not mention. Why CBC, couldn’t we hear the archived interviews for...Read full review »
Lime.leaf via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/14/24
Thank you!
Bookends is a wonderful podcast. I like the down-to-earth style of interviewing that captures every day living experience in writing. I especially enjoyed your interview with Alison McCreesh, a fellow northerner.
Shar from Canada via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/29/24
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