Book Chat 35 - Canada Reads American Style

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Rebecca and Tara are back with their monthly book chat in which they share a few of their latest best reads. Rebecca's month was not as enjoyable as she had hoped, but Tara ends on a high note with a five-star recommendation! Rebecca: Solito by Javier Zamora Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett The Peace Thieves by Brent Van Staalduinen Tara: The Collected Stories of Carol Shields by Carol Shields Beneficiary by JoAnn McCaig Night Terminus by Ellis Scott Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Make Canada Worth Fighting For by Mark Critch Everlasting; Starling House; The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Be sure to check out Rebecca (@canadareadsinspired) and Tara (@onabranchreads) on Instagram and YouTube (Canada Reads Inspired) for their inaugural Summer Reading Bingo Challenge, which ends on September 5, 2026. A random winner will receive a $50 gift card to the Independent Bookstore of their choice. The drawing is not affiliated with Instagram or YouTube. If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book talk, please email them at [email protected]

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This episode was published on June 20, 2026.

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Rebecca and Tara are back with their monthly book chat in which they share a few of their latest best reads. Rebecca's month was not as enjoyable as she had hoped, but Tara ends on a high note with a five-star recommendation! Rebecca: Solito by...

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