I’m thrilled to have as my guest today J.B. McKinnon. James, as he more commonly goes by, is one of my favourite nature writers working today. He’s written or co-written five books of non-fiction, including The 100-Mile Diet, which helped catalyze the local food movement. James’s latest book, The Day the World Stops Shopping, explores what would happen if we all bought less stuff. His writing has appeared in a number of magazines including the New Yorker, National Geographic and Orion. In our conversation, James shares advice for writers considering a book project, and reveals a theme that runs through most of his work.

Angela Pelster-Wiebe is the author of the acclaimed book “Limber”, a collection of essays loosely themed around different types of trees. If there is such a thing as a cult classic in nature writing, "Limber" might be one—it’s been described by reviewers as strange, startling and mystical. The stories combine memoir, nature writing, and moments that could be called magical realism. Angela brings that same mix of candour and spirituality to our conversation.

David Gessner is the author of 13 books on non-fiction, including the NY Times bestseller "All the Wild That Remains"., and a columnist with Orion magazine. His most recent book, "Quiet Desperation, Savage Delight" explores the life of Henry Thoreau in the context of the global pandemic. In my conversation with David, we explore the role of a nature writing in the midst of the climate crisis and what it means to find home in a more transient world.