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.
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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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