Chester L. Richards: Aerospace Engineer (Ret.), Inventor, Adventurer, Author, Storyteller, Romantic.

Ever feel like life's full of crap? Good. You're not alone—and you're not wrong.

Deinnis talks with author Angela Jamieson, about this refreshingly honest, hilarious, and surprisingly profound book. Engineer-turned-poop-philosopher Angela Jamieson invites you to take a long, hard look at what you've been holding onto—and finally let that sh*t go.

Miya loves her school and she especially loves storytime. One day, her teacher shares a story about a little girl who was taken away to a residential school. The little girl wasn't allowed to go home. Her hair was cut and she wasn't allowed to keep her favourite doll. She was taken away from her family because she was Indigenous, just like Miya!

Miya worries the same thing will happen to her. Her mom tells her that Indigenous girls and boys aren't forced to leave their families anymore. Miya is relieved, but she is still sad. What can she do about these feelings?

In Gathering Stones, poet Cathy Langdon invites readers to wander with her down a forest path, pausing by the creek to reflect on memory, love, loss, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. With honesty and warmth, her poems draw from friendships, family, and personal experience, creating a collection that is both intimate and universal.

Dennis interviews Californian musician Kevin Christopher

The Andy Kim Christmas is an annual charity concert event founded by musician Andy Kim that raises money for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Gifts of Light program in Toronto. The show features Kim and a rotating lineup of other acclaimed Canadian artists for a festive celebration of music and charity. While the primary Toronto event benefits CAMH, similar shows with a charitable component have also been held in other cities, such as one benefiting Variety Children's Charity in British Columbia.
Key aspects of the show

Philanthropic focus: The primary goal is to raise funds for the CAMH Gifts of Light program, which provides essential items and support to mental health patients. In 2025, proceeds from the British Columbia event will go to Variety the Children's Charity of B.C..

Musical lineup: Kim invites fellow musicians to perform alongside him, creating a special, collaborative holiday concert experience.

Long-running tradition: The show has been a holiday staple for many years, with the 20th anniversary celebrated in 2024.

2025 Event: The 2025 Toronto event is scheduled for December 3 at Massey Hall, with tickets available via Ticketmaster.ca or at the Box Office.

Iconic host: Andy Kim is a well-known musician inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canada's Walk of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, famous for hits like "Rock Me Gently" and "Sugar, Sugar".

Shows also coming to Montreal December 6 and Vancouver December 13.

Her poems arise from memories, both personal and historical. They also develop from observation and constant reading, and from the natural world. These layered elements combine to offer through-lines for further contemplation in our wounded, resilient lives.

Dennis interviews Chris Hall, President of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association