Curious Minds & Author Talks

Over the past 25 years, Naomi Klein has charted and documented our politics and culture with a series of trenchant bestselling books. Join her for the launch of Doppelganger. 

Moderated by award-winning writer and speaker Jesse Wente, founding director of the Indigenous Screen Office and Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts.

One of the youngest #1 New York Times bestselling authors of all time and a viral success on BookTok, join Chloe Gong on the release of her latest title, Foul Heart Huntsman. 

Moderated by Bridget Raymundo, Associate Producer at CBC Books and BookToker, @bridgelikesbooks.

The iconic chef of Le Bernardin, which holds three Michelin stars and the most James Beard awards of any New York City restaurant, Eric Ripert presents his new book Seafood Simple. 

Moderated by author of Cook It Wild, food writer and critic, Chris Nuttall-Smith.

The bestselling author of Steve Jobs and other iconic biographies returns to the Hot Docs stage to unveil his astonishingly intimate portrait of the fascinating and controversial Elon Musk. 

In conversation with renowned broadcaster and journalist Anna Maria Tremonti, former host of CBC's The Current and voice of the CBC Podcast, More with Anna Maria Tremonti.

Two of Canada’s most decorated storytellers come together in this rare in-person appearance. Novelist and poet Anne Michaels discusses her new book with Oscar-winning filmmaker Sarah Polley.

In this Toronto exclusive, Peter Mansbridge, the cherished former anchor of CBC’s The National, shares his new book celebrating the people and professions that make Canada work.