Nikky Manfredi

Nikky Manfredi is an associate producer at CBC Books. She is a writer, producer and fact-checker based in Toronto.

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Q&A

Louise Penny's A World of Curiosities reveals Chief Inspector Armand Gamache's origins

Louise Penny spoke with Shelagh Rogers about her latest in the Armand Gamache mystery series.

Kate Beaton's Ducks recounts life in the Alberta oil sands on Canada Reads

Kate Beaton's graphic memoir Ducks is a contender on Canada Reads. Jeopardy! super-champion Mattea Roach is championing Ducks on March 27-30, 2023.
My Life in Books

Gurdeep Pandher reads books that remind him of home — here are 5 Punjabi and Canadian favourites

The bhangra dancer will champion Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah on Canada Reads 2023. The debates take place March 27-30.

How do we make sense of climate crisis? Michael Christie's Greenwood traces disaster through a family tree

Michael Christie's novel Greenwood is a 512-page epic tale about intergenerational family dynamics, climate destruction and the wonder of trees. Keegan Connor Tracy is championing the book on March 27-30.

Sylvia Hamilton's latest poetry collection Tender imagines the overlooked lives of Black Nova Scotians

The Nova Scotia filmmaker, poet and artist spoke to The Next Chapter's Shelagh Rogers about writing poetry that reflects land and legacy.
My Life in Books

Essex County star Finlay Wojtak-Hissong on the lessons he learned from these 3 books

Finlay starring in the television adaptation of Essex County, based on the graphic novel by Jeff Lemire. Ahead of the show's premiere on March 19, Parker recommends 3 books she's loved throughout her life.
My Life in Books

Essex County star Molly Parker recommends 3 books that have had a lasting impact on her life

Molly Parker is starring in the television adaptation of Essex County, based on the graphic novel by Jeff Lemire. Ahead of the show's premiere on March 19, Parker recommended 3 books she's loved throughout her life.
My Life in Books

Once Upon a Time star Keegan Connor Tracy is a big bookworm — here are 7 books that expanded her worldview

The filmmaker and actor will champion Greenwood by Michael Christie on Canada Reads 2023. The debates take place March 27-30.
Q&A

Catherine Hernandez wrote a story about chosen family from the perspective of a newborn baby

Catherine Hernandez spoke to The Next Chapter's Ryan B. Patrick about writing The Story of Us.

Can you find hope after a life-changing pandemic? Emily St. John Mandel's Station Eleven says yes

Emily St. John Mandel's fourth novel is a Canada Reads 2023 contender. Actor Michael Greyeyes is championing Station Eleven on March 27-30.