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Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020: Jeff VanderMeer, Jay Douglas and more

Today on q: author Jeff VanderMeer, q books columnist Jael Richardson, filmmaker Babak Payami, musician Jay Douglas.
Author Jeff VanderMeer, q books columnist Jael Richardson, musician Jay Douglas. (Ditte Valente, Arden Wray, Submitted)

Today on q, with host Tom Power:

  • Author Jeff VanderMeer talks about his latest novel Dead Astronauts and seeing his work adapted for the screen.
  • Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on a new book to check out: A Prayer For Travellers by Ruchika Tomar.
  • Iranian filmmaker Babak Payami discusses how the Tirgan Festival is memorializing its eight volunteers who lost their lives on Flight 752.
  • Toronto reggae legend Jay Douglas reflects on his incredible life and career, and talks about his new single, Jah Children.

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