Book publishing continues to rise year after year. But with all the noise in book marketing and recommendations from algorithms, how do you decipher what book to pick up next that is actually worth the read? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share some tips and tricks to help you find your next favourite book!

Books mentioned include:

• “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman
• “Is a River Alive?” by Robert Macfarlane
• “Crow” by Amy Spurway
• “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir
• “The Apollo Murders Series” by Chris Hadfield

Other notable mentions include:

• Goose Lane Editions
• ECW Press

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

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The Calgary Public Library achieved a record-breaking year in 2025! They reached their highest circulation in history with 17.5 million items borrowed, which include 6.5 million digital titles.

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Genevieve Luthy from Calgary Public Library to learn about why the library has seen a 15% increase and to discuss what purpose libraries serve in modern day for Canadians across the board. Genevieve also shares insight into her role and the fascinating work that goes into curating library collections.

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.

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“Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories” is the latest book by Canadian sportscaster James Duthie. The book shares a collection of some of the most compelling, hilarious and heartwarming stories from the world of hockey.

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Duthie to discuss the making of the book and the fascinating side of hockey that no one gets to see.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

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Dr. Brian Goldman’s “The Casino Shift” gives you a glimpse into the real-life pressures of Canadian emergency departments in the healthcare system.

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Dr. Goldman to discuss the making of the book and to learn about some of the methods that go behind treating patients in emergency situations. Dr. Goldman also considers the upgrades needed to improve Canada’s emergency rooms.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

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A recent article in the New York Times shares the story of Coral Hart, a romance writer who has been using AI to mass produce over 200 books under 21 different pen names. How do you feel about the use of AI in books?

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore this question and give their candid thoughts.

Plus, is Audible feeling competition for once?

Jacob and Red discuss Audible’s cheaper subscription plan and Spotify’s venture into audiobook distribution.

This episode is 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.

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Patricia Finn’s debut novel “The Golden Boy” shares a story about family life, love, betrayal, mercy, and second chances.

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Finn to discuss the development of her books’ characters and to explore why she decided to take a step back from the audiobook’s production. She wants the art to speak for itself.

Finn also reflects on her previous experiences in television and film production, as well as her time as a ghostwriter.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle with technical assistance by Matt Agnew.

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Malcolm Kempt’s debut mystery novel follows a disgraced police investigator in the heart of the Arctic Circle, whose path to redemption is paved with blood and ice.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kempt about the inspiration behind the book and reflects on his previous life as a criminal lawyer in the remote Arctic.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from A GIFT BEFORE DYING by Malcolm Kempt, read by Stephen Mendel © 2026 Malcolm Kempt ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.

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