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For generations of Canadians, storytelling has been one of the most important tools for surviving long Canadian winters.
When the wind is howling outside your window and it feels like the night will never end, anecdotes, true stories, and tall tales are a vital way of keeping your spirits up while connecting with loved ones, so it’s no surprise that this country has a long history of producing storytellers of remarkable talent.
And as this list of Canadian Audible Originals attests Canadians have access to more stories than ever before. Whether you’re looking for narratives about failure and success that will inspire you to take charge of your own life, celebrated accounts from Indigenous storytellers, or fascinating true-crime adventures, here are just a few of the audiobooks and podcasts you should check out this season.
Michele Romanow’s The Revisionaries
In the world of business, the most glowing victories usually come after years of setbacks and missteps, and in our haste to celebrate success we often downplay the failures that most entrepreneurs have had to deal with on the way to their big breakthroughs.
Over the course of ten illuminating episodes, The Revisionaries entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den star Michele Romanow interviews the leaders of some of the world’s most exciting start-ups about the mistakes they made and the pitfalls they encountered along the way.
Thomas King’s Indians on Vacation
Few living artists in Canada can command the same respect as Thomas King, author of The Back of the Turtle — and his latest audiobook, Indians on Vacation offers up the same signature blend of humour, wit and trenchant cultural criticism that has made him a household name.
Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate Indigenous writers and learn from their unique perspectives on pressing cultural concerns like environmental degradation, racism and the importance of respecting the treaties that laid the foundation for Canada’s existence.
If you want to listen to an audiobook that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, this is one title you should download immediately.
Colm Feore’s True North Heists
Have you ever heard about the time Georges Lemay broke into the Bank of Nova Scotia and got away with hundreds of thousands of dollars? Or the group of criminal masterminds who successfully pulled of a plan to steal thousands of barrels of maple syrup?
In True North Heists one of Canada’s most celebrated actors shares some of this country’s most fascinating true crime stories. From train bandits to securities fraudsters, this series will introduce you to audacious plots and daring thieves that will change the way you think about Canadian history.
With winter setting in again and many Canadians turning to more contemplative activities, audiobooks and podcasts are a wonderful way to unwind.
Cozying up under a warm blanket and putting on the latest episode of The Revisionaries or Truth North Heists won’t just help you clear your mind and focus on what’s important — it will also help you plug into a storytelling tradition that is as old as Canada.
