Show #7-20 – May 4, 2008
Chuck Thompson
Smile While You’re Lying: Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer slashes through the clichés of the travel industry. You’ll never be able to read about the “charming blend of the ancient and the modern” or “exotic” destinations in the same way again.
The Rundown
A look at this week’s literary newsmakers including Anansi’s Spring Poetry Slam, the Donner Prize and Brit chanteuse Lily Allen.
Carnivore Chic
It’s cool and ethical to be a carnivore again. Susan Bourette’s first book explores this cultural shift by detailing her year-long personal exploration of the meat industry.
One Thousand Beards
Beards are back in fashion and Allan Peterkin wants to know why. The result is a cultural history of facial hair that examines the major trends over the ages.
Quotes of the Year
The Word This Week has compiled its favourite sound-bytes of the past season. Featured authors include Richard Ford, Naomi Klein, Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Coupland.
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