Bookends with Mattea Roach
CBCWhen 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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- Brilliant
The podcast is great and Mattea is brilliant. The variety of books and authors is refreshing. Keep it coming.
Apple Podcasts5Molinatoronto
Canadaa month ago - Love the thoughtful conversation!
Mattea is an excellent host and interviewer! They always ask such interesting questions. My favourite podcast by far!
Apple Podcasts5WilliamFrancisCanada5 months ago - Ian McEwan
Congratulations on the great questions that fuelled a fascinating conversation with the master novelist of our time,Ian McEwan. I just finished his latest novel and found the interview enhanced my reading experience. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Connie49Canada5 months ago - Terrible
I live in the US as do many many of your readers, Louise. I didnt appreciate your negativity re the US or the tone of your remarks. I didn’t listen all the way through. I enjoy your books. I will keep reading them but I’d rather think of you as what I have imagined and not what I just heard. Very disappointing. I detected the same attitude with Mattea as well. We as citizens of our great country the USA aren’t graced with the options that our leaders choose to make.
Apple Podcasts1Kirkieblue
United States5 months ago - Excellent
I’ve always enjoyed listening to programs like this where the authors are interviewed ..it provides tremendous insight into the kind of writing that they do. I really really like Mattea Roach’s interview style. It’s intelligent. It’s easy to listen to. I think she’s doing a marvellous job ….you can tell she’s a very bright person. Gratifying to hear one of the authors that she’s interviewed compliment her on her questions and her style. I think that’s super.
Apple Podcasts5PametcCanada8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #189 | United States/Arts/Books |
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Apple Podcasts | #11 | Canada/Arts |
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A thoughtful literary interview show where each episode centers on a author or writer, exploring craft, themes, and the world they create. Conversations blend deep literary analysis with personal story, often touching on memoir, cultural context, and the ethics of storytelling. Notable strengths include a diverse roster of guests across genres and an interviewer known for insightful, well-researched questions that bring out both craft and perspective. Potential listeners may be drawn to rigorous literary discussion, interest in book culture, and recommendations across contemporary and classic titles.
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