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Getting Lit with Linda - The Canadian Literature Podcast

by Linda Morra

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Kasia Van Schaik speaks about the monstrous women for whom she would like to see monuments built, even building them herself in the very book she has written, Women Among Monuments (Dundurn). Women have been characterised as monstrous when…
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It Was All a Gift - Interview with Shani Mootoo (Dedication to Pinky)

September 15, 2026 · 35 min

In this episode, Linda speaks about Shani Mootoo's Starry Starry Night (Book*hug Press), an auto-fictional work that confirms her exceptional talent, in its sophisticated narration and vivid delineation of scenes from a childhood in…
The First Lie & Its Antidote - An Interview with Louise Penny

September 2, 2026 · 31 min

In this discussion between Linda and the magnificent Eastern Townships of Quebec writer, Louise Penny, they are initially joined by her dogs, Muggins and Charlie (see our social media feed!). And, of course, the conversation was greatly…
Quebec Book Day - Bonus Episode

August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

In this special bonus episode, Linda collaborates with the Association of English-Language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ) and the Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF) to draw attention to and celebrate Quebec Book Day (August 12th) by…

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Jane (Our 100th Episode!)

July 1, 2026 · 38 min

This is Getting Lit with Linda’s 100th episode – a real milestone! To mark this specific achievement, three scholars join Linda to speak about an historic author rather than a contemporary one: the magnificent Jane Rule. Born in 1936, she…
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In this interview, award-winning poet, Farah Ghafoor talks to Linda about Shadow Price (House of Anansi), shortlisted for the Trillium Prizes this year (check out our social media for pics from the event!). Since Ghafoor invites her…
Four (+) Equals One - Arjun Basu's The Reeds

June 1, 2026 · 40 min

Anyone who knows Linda also knows that she has a very passionate love-hate relationship with the city of Montreal. While on some days, she is bursting with pride for all that is wonderful about the city, on other days, she is less keen…
Just Friendship: An Interview with Lee Lai about Cannon

May 15, 2026 · 51 min

In this episode, Linda interviews Lee Lai about Cannon, the graphic novel for which Lai was shortlisted for the Carol Shields Prize (the only author on the shortlist with a Canadian connection).The friendship between the protagonist of the…
Puzzling Jigsaw Pieces: An Interview with Brittany Penner about her memoir, Children Like Us

May 1, 2026 · 40 min

Welcome back to Season 7 of Getting Lit with Linda, where we learn to love literature one book at a time! In this episode, Linda interviews the Métis writer, Brittany Penner about her memoir, Children Like Us (Random House Canada). It's…
2026 - Season 7 Teaser

March 8, 2026 · 1 min

Announcing our seventh season! We will be somewhat delayed this year, with a start date in the late spring, but we haven't forgotten about you, our dear listeners or authors - we will begin very soon! For now, some of our future guests…
The Miracles of Change & Second Chances: Madeleine Thien's "Alchemy"

January 1, 2026 · 11 min

Why should we pay attention to scars or scar tissue? After the original injury heals and its pain recedes, should we ignore what’s left behind? In this episode, Linda mulls over these questions while considering Madeleine Thien's…

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About the show

Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us. Hosted and written by Linda Morra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.