Madeleine Thien
Canadian writer known for her novel 'Do Not Say We Have Nothing'. Her new novel, 'The Book of Records', is being published five years after this recording.
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Oct 1, 2022 • 1h 10min
Madeleine Thien Reads Yoko Ogawa
Madeleine Thien joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Cafeteria in the Evening and a Pool in the Rain,” by Yoko Ogawa, translated from the Japanese by Stephen Snyder, which was published in The New Yorker in 2004. Thien’s books include the novels “Dogs at the Perimeter” and “Do Not Say We Have Nothing,” which won the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Scotiabank Giller Prize.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 26min
In the Studio: Madeleine Thien
Madeleine Thien, a celebrated Canadian author known for her acclaimed novel 'Do Not Say We Have Nothing', shares her creative journey while crafting her new work, 'The Book of Records'. She candidly discusses the challenges of finding peace amidst public scrutiny and the significance of privacy in her writing process. From cafes in Berlin to the historical streets of Lisbon, Thien reveals how environment and personal experiences shape her characters, while also reflecting on life's lessons of failure, joy, and discovery in storytelling.
