Canada Reads

In this introduction to the novel Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, discover what the book is about and why TikTok creator Tasnim Geedi chose it for Canada Reads 2023.

It's time to announce the winner of the great Canadian book debate!

Three books left. The champions talk about themes of home, love and fortitude on the third day of debate.

Four books remain in the great Canadian book debate. Which title will be voted off next?

The 21st edition of the great Canadian book debate begins! Host Ali Hassan asks the five panellists to find the One Book to Connect Us. One of the five titles will be voted off on the first day.

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.