The Next Chapter is a Canadian radio program, which airs on CBC Radio One. The program is an hour-long weekly magazine show on books and literature, including interviews with writers.[1]
The program was launched in 2008, replacing Ian Brown's similar show Talking Books.
The show was hosted by Shelagh Rogers from its premiere until 2023.[2] In May 2023, Rogers announced her retirement from the program, effective June 24.[3] The show was guest hosted by Ryan B. Patrick through the summer,[3] and Ali Hassan in the 2023–24 season, until Antonio Michael Downing was announced as the new host in September 2024. The summer season in 2024 was hosted by Christa Couture.[4]
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References
- "CBC to interview literary winners". Victoria Times-Colonist, March 20, 2010.^
- "Shelagh Rogers to host Manitoba Book Awards". Winnipeg Free Press, January 29, 2009.^
- "Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting ‘The Next Chapter’ on CBC". Toronto Star, May 15, 2023.^
- Talia Kliot. Broadcaster, musician and writer Christa Couture hosting The Next Chapter's summer season CBC Books, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 29 June 2024, retrieved 13 September 2025^