Arts&Minds : (Ep. 335) "Giller Writers' Circle"

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    Hosted by Paula Todd at CTV's Masonic Temple, this special one-hour edition of ARTS & MINDS features an intimate conversation with the Giller-nominated authors. The live and unscripted discussion gives the audience a first-hand account of the inspiration behind the books and a chance to talk to the nominees themselves. Special surprise guests and other famous faces of literature also discuss their favourite Giller moments.
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    Hosted by Paula Todd at CTV's Masonic Temple, this special one-hour edition of ARTS & MINDS features an intimate conversation with the Giller-nominated authors. The live and unscripted discussion gives the audience a first-hand account of the inspiration behind the books and a chance to talk to the nominees themselves. Special surprise guests and other famous faces of literature also discuss their favourite Giller moments.
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    Hosted by Paula Todd at CTV's Masonic Temple, this special one-hour edition of ARTS & MINDS features an intimate conversation with the Giller-nominated authors. The live and unscripted discussion gives the audience a first-hand account of the inspiration behind the books and a chance to talk to the nominees themselves. Special surprise guests and other famous faces of literature also discuss their favourite Giller moments.
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