Season 4, Episode 5: Nadia Ragbar

Free Bonus Bookspo: My New Book is Out!

After I had Sharon Bala on my podcast in January to talk about her amazing new novel [https://kerryreads.substack.com/p/season-4-episode-3-sharon-bala]Good Guys [https://kerryreads.substack.com/p/season-4-episode-3-sharon-bala], she reached out to ask if I would like her to interview me on the pod when my own book came out, and my automatic answer was OH MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE! And so here it is, a situation in which the BOOKSPO host chair is commandeered by one of the smartest, kindest, most excellent writers I know. Thank you, Sharon! And thanks to you, dear listener, for checking out our conversation, in which we talk about literary Trojan horses, the politics of Definitely Thriving, its mid-century British sensibility, and how Barbara Pym inspired me to write a homage. About Definitely Thriving: The heartening and hilarious story of a woman who doesn’t have it all figured out just yet. After accidentally-on-purpose exploding her listless marriage by being discovered in bed with the next-door neighbours, Clemence Lathbury returns to her hometown resolved to build a life for herself that is good and substantial, to become the kind of sensible woman who won’t be distracted by frippery and romance. It’s supposed to be Eat, Pray, Love, without the love part. But no woman is an island, and soon Clemence finds herself embroiled in neighbourhood drama; beginning a crusade at the local bookshop; becoming adopted by a well-groomed, one-eyed cat; and being forced to admit her attraction to two very different men—each a romantic lead in his own right. But how to choose? And never mind the complications of her quirky family … A novel about friendship, community, and church jumble sales, Definitely Thriving is a celebration of people who are perfectly imperfect, and all the love and support that’s required for one woman to make it on her own. Out Now! Order DEFINITELY THRIVING today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe [https://kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Season 4, Episode 8: Shani Mootoo

Purchase STARRY STARRY NIGHT from your local indie bookstore https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781771669566/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781771669566/] Buy tickets for the March 5 Toronto launch of Definitely Thriving: https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/bridget-joness-diary-definitely-thriving-book-launch-with-kerry-clare/ [https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/bridget-joness-diary-definitely-thriving-book-launch-with-kerry-clare/] Buy tickets to Blue Heron Book's Book Drunkard Festival Brunch at Wooden Sticks in Uxbridge on March 22 https://blueheronbooks.com/events/4094220260322 [https://blueheronbooks.com/events/4094220260322] Purchase DEFINITELY THRIVING from your local bookshop: https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/] from Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html] From Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1] From Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe [https://kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Season 4, Episode 7: Renée Belliveau

Purchase A SENSE OF THINGS BEYOND from your local indie bookstore https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781774714522/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781774714522/] Buy tickets for the March 5 Toronto launch of Definitely Thriving: https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/bridget-joness-diary-definitely-thriving-book-launch-with-kerry-clare/ [https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/bridget-joness-diary-definitely-thriving-book-launch-with-kerry-clare/] Purchase DEFINITELY THRIVING from your local bookshop: https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/] from Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html] From Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1] From Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe [https://kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Season 4, Episode 6: Sarah Louise Butler

Purchase RUFOUS AND CALLIOPE from your local indie bookstore https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781771624572/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781771624572/] Purchase my book, Definitely Thriving: from your local bookshop: https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/] from Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html] From Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1] From Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe [https://kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Season 4, Episode 5: Nadia Ragbar

Purchase The Pugilist and the Sailor from your local indie bookstore https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781778430718/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781778430718/] Purchase my book, Definitely Thriving: from your local bookshop: https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/ [https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781487013936/] from Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/definitely-thriving-a-novel/9781487013936.html] From Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Definitely-Thriving-Novel-Kerry-Clare/dp/1487013930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMJJOC69JHZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWVQ1qYuWFqbCC5wQ_wmq83Vs_0GBgBAU4OyxgCCvCzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dHIYmVKXdn-7EtZX4YSrjNwqv79bgsH5GbliB5folaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=definitely+thriving&qid=1767376359&sprefix=definitely+thriving%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1] From Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/definitely-thriving-kerry-clare/1147425682?ean=9781487013936] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe [https://kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]