The Next Chapter (radio program)

The Next Chapter is a Canadian radio program, which airs on CBC Radio One. The program is an hour-long weekly magazine show on books and literature, including interviews with writers.^[1]

The Next Chapter

Genre	talk show
Country of origin	Canada
Home station	CBC Radio One
Hosted by	Antonio Michael Downing
Recording studio	Toronto, Ontario
Original release	2008

The program was launched in 2008, replacing Ian Brown's similar show Talking Books.

The show was hosted by Shelagh Rogers from its premiere until 2023.^[2] In May 2023, Rogers announced her retirement from the program, effective June 24.^[3] The show was guest hosted by Ryan B. Patrick through the summer,^[3] and Ali Hassan in the 2023–24 season, until Antonio Michael Downing was announced as the new host in September 2024.