All In A Day Book Club with Alan Neal

Join us for our next Book Club

Our next All In A Day Book Club picks are Olive's Diary and My Little Brother by Maiko Serizawa, a storyteller and mathematician living in Ottawa.

Olive's Diary 
Her husband is gone. Her daughter has stopped talking. At the age of fifty-six, Olive is stuck in her loneliness. Until one day, she walks into a coffee shop and befriends Maple, an intriguing young woman and mathematician, who seems to understand Olive's hidden grief like no other.

My Little Brother 
Through vivid recollections of their time together in a small community of a rural Japanese town, Maiko brings to life the joy and warmth of their shared childhood adventures. Her brother, despite his short life due to heart disease, left an indelible mark on everyone around him, especially his big sister.

Both books have overlapping themes of family, loss, grief and of healing. 

We're aiming to host our next Book Club in May. Click here to become a member and stay up-to-date on the latest Book Club news. You can also send an email to bookclub@cbc.ca. 

Check out Alan's highlight reel featuring our most recent All In A Day Book Club event. 

What's the All In A Day Book Club?

The All In A Day Book Club meets bi-monthly at venues across the Ottawa area. We've hosted events in a cemetery, a medieval sword-training centre, a movie theatre, a former fire hall and a sugar shack. No matter where we are, the idea is still the same: gather community together for a lively evening with local authors to talk about their books and delve into the worlds of historical fiction, romance, fantasy, mystery and beyond. You never know quite what to expect as host Alan Neal keeps readers and listeners engaged with fun, exciting and sometimes emotional surprises. 

Book Club members can choose to attend the events in-person or register for the virtual broadcast. Every event is free and if you haven't had a chance to finish or read the book chosen, we encourage you to still join us for a fun evening of community and conversation. 

How do I join?

You can click here to fill out a quick form to join the Book Club. You'll receive email updates on the latest news and upcoming events. 

What books and authors have you featured?

Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew | The Drip House in Chinatown 
Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector | Happy Goat Laurel Cafe
A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair | Mayfair Theatre 
We Spread by Iain Reid | Orange Art Gallery 
Laughing With The Trickster by Tomson Highway | First Unitarian Congregation
Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin | Beechwood Cemetery 
Snow Road Station by Elizabeth Hay | Vanier Sugar Shack (Listen) 
Tom's Story by Jo-Ann Oosterman | Ottawa Public Library (Listen) 
The Valkyrie by Kate Heartfield | Ottawa Swordplay (Listen) 
In The Upper Country by Kai Thomas | 1805 Gaspé (Listen) 
Exes And O's by Amy Lea | Station Eleven (Listen) 
Outsider: An Old Man, a Mountain and the Search for a Hidden Past by Brett Popplewell | Louis Riel Dome (Listen)
Agent of Change and Clara at the Door with a Revolver | Next Door Market and Event Space (Listen)
Buried Road by Katie Tallo | CampMart (Listen)

How do I get in touch?

If you have a suggestion for our next book, feedback or questions about the Book Club you can email us at bookclub@cbc.ca.