It’s the 21st edition of Canada Reads, CBC’s great Canadian book debate. If this is your first time following along, listen to learn more about the show’s format and history.

In this introduction to the novel Five Little Indians, discover what the book is about and why Ojibway author and fashion writer Christian Allaire chose it for Canada Reads 2022.

In this introduction to the novel Scarborough, discover what the book is about and why actress and activist Malia Baker chose it for Canada Reads 2022.

In this introduction to the novel What Strange Paradise, discover what the book is about and why entrepreneur and former Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad chose it for Canada Reads 2022.

In this introduction to the novel Washington Black, discover what the book is about and why Olympian and 2SLGBTQ advocate Mark Tewksbury chose it for Canada Reads 2022.

In this introduction to the memoir Life in the City of Dirty Water, discover what the book is about and why author and forest ecologist Suzanne Simard chose it for Canada Reads 2022.

We're celebrating the great Canadian book debate's 20th anniversary! Host Ali Hassan looks back at some of the most dramatic and unexpected moments in the show’s history and speaks with past authors and panellists to find out what their Canada Reads experience means to them.

It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2021!

Two books down, three left standing. The remaining champions will have to dig deep to get their book to the Canada Reads finale.

Four books and their champions are left on the second day of this title fight. Which book will be knocked off the Canada Reads shelf next?