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Audiobook Café

Audiobook Café

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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.AMI Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Authors with Fascinating Backstories
    Feb 14 2026

    There are many authors who have life stories that are just as interesting as their body of works. Who are you most intrigued by?

    Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share a list of authors, dead or alive, that they would love to have a one-on-one conversation with.

    This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

    Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.

    Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe

    We want your feedback!

    Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!

    Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    28 mins
  • Libro.fm: Supporting Indie Bookstores One Audiobook at a Time
    Feb 13 2026

    The audiobook platform Libro.fm continues to grow worldwide as an ethical alternative to its competitor Audible.

    Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with co-founder Mark Pearson to learn how the service is expanding while supporting local bookstores and curating human-generated book recommendations.

    This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

    Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.

    Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe

    We want your feedback!

    Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!

    Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    30 mins
  • AI Companionship: In Conversation with Author Caia Hagel
    Feb 7 2026

    Could AI redefine our notions of love and relationships?

    In this episode of Audiobook Café, host Jacob Shymanski chats with digital anthropologist Caia Hagel about her upcoming memoir “Anon.”

    The book exhibits her experience during a trial of a new AI app that became her friend and companion.

    ""Anon"" officially comes out on February 10 via Harper Collins and will be available in both audiobook and print formats!

    This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

    Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.

    Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe

    We want your feedback!

    Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!

    Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    38 mins
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