In this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mary and Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison. Then Dave explains why we should all book a trip asap to Prince Edward Island to explore The Island Walk. [transcript]
Here’s the website for The Island Walk.
A review of the walk from Travel + Leisure.
Listen to our podcast episode Atlantic Canada: For There Blow Some Cold Nor’westers on the Banks of Newfoundland.
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