#earth Abides (#1949 ) by #george R. #stewart is a #postapocalyptic #novel about a man who survives a #deadly #global #plague and witnesses #civilization  #collapse . As he rebuilds life with a small group of survivors, the #story explores #humanity ‘s #resilience , the #loss of #knowledge , and #nature ‘s quiet reclaiming of the #world . It’s a reflective, philosophical #tale about #change , #survival , and the #enduring #rhythm of the Earth itself. 


If you got a specific novel or #story you’d like a #deepdive into — comment below.

#2 — DEEP DIVE into George R. Stewart’s “EARTH ABIDES” novel

A method where books, stories, poetry become more than entertainment; they become tools for emotional healing. That’s bibliotherapy, and today we explore how reading itself can help us heal.

Bibliotherapy - Vital Spark

A History of Reading” by Alberto Manguel invites you into a journey through time, exploring what reading has meant to people, and how the act of reading has shaped cultures, societies, even identities.
Manguel’s book isn’t a straight timeline. Instead, each chapter stands nearly on its own, as essays exploring different facets of reading

A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel - The Thinking Room (Book Review)

This, after a few weeks of colds, flus, and food poisoning, host Megan Cole revisits a favourite episode with Jazmin Welch. Jaz Welch is the founder and book designer of fleck creative studio. In her conversation with host Megan Cole, Jaz talks about how she got into book design, what she thinks about the trends in book covers, and answers the age-old question, "should we judge a book by its cover?"

Visit BC and Yukon Book Prizes: http://www.bcyukonbookprizes.com/

About fleck creative studio: https://fleckcreativestudio.com/

About Luke Bird: https://www.lukebird.co.uk/

About Holly Ovenden: https://www.hollyovenden.com/

ABOUT JAZ:
Fleck is owned by creative director Jazmin Welch (call her Jaz). She has a love for the details and revels in the problem solving challenge that each new book poses. Her goal is always to create a compelling and page-turning design that stands out on the bookshelf, suits the target audience and respects each author’s own unique desires. She loves creating artful and meaningful solutions while fostering strong connections with authors. Jaz is a book lover who is here to advocate for your story and impress your readers! She holds an Honours Bachelor of Design (Ryerson University) and Master of Publishing (Simon Fraser University). Jaz is a dog mom with a love of fresh ocean air.

ABOUT MEGAN COLE:
Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

Season 7 Episode 15: Revisiting Book Design with Jazmin Welch who  answers the question "should we judge a book by its cover?"

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 10/9/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  It's the season for scares (and action)!

From 2011:  Years after the classic "first wave" of horror and monster movies, a new generation of young filmmakers unleased the first of a era of modern horror films. In his book SHOCK VALUE: HOW A FEW ECCENTRIC OUTSIDERS GAVE US NIGHTMARES, CONQUERED HOLLYWOOD, AND INVENTED MODERN HORROR, author Jason Zinoman focuses on the influence of a handful of directors (Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, etc.) whose groundbreaking efforts created a wildly-successful industry.  

From 2012:  MACHINE GUN PREACHER tells the hardcore and inspirational true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing criminal who undergoes an astonishing transformation and finds his unexpected calling as the savior of hundreds of children in war-torn Sudan. hard-hitting and moving story of violence, redemption and the lengths to which a person will go in combatting an almost-unthinkable evil. We sat down with actors Gerard Butler & Michelle Monaghan.  

Then, ALL-NEW "Screen Scene" movie reviews (in theaters, if not specified) including ﻿﻿THE SMASHING MACHINE; ANEMONE; ﻿BONE LAKE; ORWELL: 2+2=5; JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME Amazon Prime; ﻿﻿THE LIFE OF CHUCK [4K][Decal Releasing] and ﻿RELAY [Decal Releasing].

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This week's featured soundtracks: HELLRAISER III, FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE & EVIL DEAD II (music by Christopher Young, Brian May & Joseph LoDuca)



JASON ZINOMAN + GERARD BUTLER (Archive Show) + ALL NEW REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 10-9-25

Allegra Goodman, author of the novel "Intuition," talks about the pressure that scientists in the book face in order to fund their important research projects at their independent science labs.  The full interview from a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.  Photo: allegragoodman.com.

Intuition by Allegra Goodman

This spoken word piece is an excerpt from the book To Heal a Lyrebird, Liston-Mills (2025). 

Wake

This week, Wenzel is giving a Horror Book Sampler! In the spirit of the season, Wenzel is reading short excerpts from 3 classic Horror novels as a sample platter for those interested in reading these works!
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Favorite Passage for Book One 8:06
Favorite Passage for Book Two 17:50
Favorite Passage for Book Three 26:08
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Last Call- A Steamy Small Town Workplace Romance by Cissy Mecca

Today on Moments with Marianne, I’m sharing a book that’s been winning over fans and book clubs across the country! Caretaker by R.J. Halbert has quickly become a favorite for its unforgettable characters, emotional depth, and gripping storytelling.

About Caretaker: 
A family desperate for a fresh start finds themselves tangled up in a strange connection to a mysterious old house. After experiencing marriage troubles and dark pasts, Ian and Lyana Keane are ready to leave Boston behind and move with their two kids—Ariel (15) and Zach (12)—to the sleepy New Hampshire town of Littleton. They are inexplicably drawn to an old house that they all feel an immediate connection to—a home complete with a rich history, extensive grounds, intriguing character, and a Caretaker.

About the Audiobook:
Caretaker, earned recognition from USA Today and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Its acclaimed audiobook adaptation, featuring a star-studded cast including Henry Ian Cusick, Erick Avari, Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Engman, Charles Esten, Amy Grant, Hayley Orrantia, and Michael Shanks, paired with a cinematic score by Joseph Trapanese, delivered a spellbinding, movie-like experience for listeners. Order on Audible here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Caretaker-Audiobook/B0F7TFGTJ4

It’s one of those rare reads that lingers with you long after the last page. If you love a story that pulls you in and sparks great conversation, this is one to add to your list.

You can find Caretaker on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/4i6JgQf

Want to learn more, or if your a book club looking to have R.J Halbert for a Q&A visit: https://www.rjhalbert.com

Book Club Favorite Caretaker by R.J. Halbert with Marianne Pestana

A quick but “DEEP DIVE” into various cool books and stories in a podcast format. If you don’t like to read - you’ll at least know what you’re missing out on.

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

Authors from around the world discuss their book with host Jim Foster. "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" aired for over two decades on radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

A group of friends adding their nonsense to the world, one podcast at a time.

Welcome to Writing the Coast! This is the weekly podcast where we chat with the authors and illustrators of the books who make up the shortlist of the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. On the episodes you'll hear host and podcast coordinator Megan Cole chat with the folks who are creating some of BC and Yukon's best books. We'll also check in with the literary community in our region. For more information about the BC and Yukon Book Prizes visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/

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