Celebrity chef Michael Smith shares what books have left their mark on his life, both in and out of the kitchen, and offers a glimpse into what it’s like running a one-of-a-kind interactive luxury restaurant in Prince Edward Island. Plus Antonio Michael catches up with Olympic champion Maggie MacNeil about her summer reading.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

Wood, Fire & Smoke by Michael Smith

Hawaii by James A. Michener

On Food & Cooking by Harold McGee

The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer

BarkSkins by Annie Proulx

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

A Friend in the Dark by Samantha M. Bailey

Hello, Juliet by Samantha M. Bailey

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