Antonio Michael Downing teaches our expert panel how to “maco," the Trini term for minding other people's business. Talia Kliot, Kudakwashe Rutendo and Nathan Maharaj convene to recommend their favourite Canadian memoirs. Plus, Winnipeg-based musician and emerging star Leith Ross talks about growing up as an avid reader and recommends a book that had a massive impact on their latest record.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

How to Share an Egg by Bonnie Reichert

All the Little Monsters by David A Robertson

Soft as Bones by Chyana Marie Sage

Elseship: An Unrequited Affair by Tree Abraham

How to Survive a Bear Attack by Claire Cameron

It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished: A Memoir of My Body by Kate Gies

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

For many years Linden Macintyre hosted the iconic investigative program The Fifth Estate. During his time there he wrote The Bishop’s Man, which went on to win the Giller prize. Through his books and journalism, he has captivated Canadian audiences for decades. His most recent book is An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile. He joins the show to talk about the books that have shaped and influenced him into the storyteller he is today.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

Ulysses by James Joyce

That They May Face the Rising Sun by John McGahern

Ill Fares the Land by Tony Judt

The Great War and Modern Memory by Paul Fussell

An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile by Linden MacIntyre

Both Horror and Hallowe’en are having a moment. To celebrate the arrival of “spooky season” our columnist JJ Lee shares a couple of horror adjacent novels that will let you in on the fun, without the sleepless nights. Plus, author Matthew R. Morris joins the show to recommend books that celebrate the lost art of conversation and language.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddell

Leave Our Bones Where They Lay by Aviaq Johnston

What I Mean to Say by Ian Williams

Linguaphile by Julie Sedivy