Madeleine Thien

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.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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.

French-Canadian film director Denys Arcand, writer Madeleine Thien, and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland discuss Canada's perspective on Britain post-Brexit. Topics include cultural ties, historical influences, family connections, and global political shifts.