Audrey Thomas was born and raised in New York State but has lived and worked on Canada’s west coast since 1959. Her short story collections include Two in the Bush and Other Stories; Real Mothers; Goodbye Harold, Good Luck; and The Wild Blue Yonder, which won the 1990 Ethel Wilson Fiction Award (the BC Book Prize).
Audrey Thomas was born and raised in New York State but has lived and worked on Canada’s west coast since 1959. Her short story collections include Two in the Bush and Other Stories; Real Mothers; Goodbye Harold, Good Luck; and The Wild Blue Yonder, which won the 1990 Ethel Wilson Fiction Award (the BC Book Prize).
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
