The Next Chapter (radio program)

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The Next Chapter is a Canadian radio program, which airs on CBC Radio One. The program is an hour-long weekly magazine show on books and literature, including interviews with writers."CBC to interview literary winners". Victoria Times-Colonist, March 20, 2010.

The program was launched in 2008, replacing Ian Brown's similar show Talking Books.

The show was hosted by Shelagh Rogers from its premiere until 2023."Shelagh Rogers to host Manitoba Book Awards". Winnipeg Free Press, January 29, 2009. In May 2023, Rogers announced her retirement from the program, effective June 24.[https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2023/05/15/shelagh-rogers-to-step-down-from-longtime-role-hosting-the-next-chapter-on-cbc.html "Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting ‘The Next Chapter’ on CBC"]. Toronto Star, May 15, 2023. The show was guest hosted by Ryan B. Patrick through the summer, and Ali Hassan in the 2023–24 season, until Antonio Michael Downing was announced as the new host in September 2024.