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Mattea Roach, championing Ducks by Kate Beaton, wins Canada Reads 2023
Ducks is the first graphic memoir to win Canada Reads. The debates took place until March 30 on CBC TV, CBC Radio and CBC Books.
Canada Reads 2023: Watch the Finale replay here
It's the finale of the 22nd edition of the great Canadian book debate hosted by Ali Hassan. What is the one book to shift your perspective?
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Why Gurdeep Pandher thinks novel Hotline will shift Canadians perspective on the immigrant experience
On Day Three of Canada Reads, Gurdeep Pandher shared his thoughts on the novel Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah.
Canada Reads 2023: Watch the Day Three replay here
The 22nd edition of the great Canadian book debate hosted by Ali Hassan begins here. What is the one book to shift your perspective?
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'It turns away from despair': Michael Greyeyes on why he's championing Station Eleven on Canada Reads
On Day Three of Canada Reads, Michael Greyeyes shared his thoughts on the novel Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
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Keegan Connor Tracy on why Greenwood's complex characters and themes make it a novel that would appeal to all
On Day Two of Canada Reads 2023, Keegan Connor Tracy shared her thoughts on the novel Greenwood by Michael Christie.
Canada Reads 2023: Watch the Day Two replay here
The 22nd edition of the great Canadian book debate hosted by Ali Hassan is here. What is the one book to shift your perspective?
Canada Reads 2023: Watch the Day One replay here
The 22nd edition of the great Canadian book debate hosted by Ali Hassan begins here. What is the one book to shift your perspective?
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'This book could not exist without colonialism': Tasnim Geedi champions Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
On Day One of Canada Reads 2023, Tasnim Geedi shared her thoughts on the novel Mexican Gothic.
How to tune in to Canada Reads 2023: Watch, listen or stream the debates
The debates take place March 27-30 on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen, CBC Gem and CBC Books.
Everything you need to know about Canada Reads 2023
The great Canadian book debate is happening March 27-30! Here's everything you need to know so you are ready for Monday morning.
Watch the Canada Reads 2023 book trailers
The great Canadian book debate takes place March 27-30. The debates will be hosted by Ali Hassan and will be broadcast on CBC Radio One, CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Listen and on CBC Books.
Get ready for Canada Reads 2023 with the pre-show podcast
The great Canadian book debate takes place March 27-30. Get to know the 2023 contenders with the pre-show podcast.
Where I Write
Why author Dimitri Nasrallah writes with the seasons
For the writer of Hotline, nominated for this year’s Canada Reads, where he writes is less important than when he writes.
Jeopardy! super-champion Mattea Roach is ready for their next big challenge: Canada Reads
Mattea Roach is championing the graphic memoir Ducks by Kate Beaton on the great Canadian book debate. Tune in March 27-30 on CBC TV, CB Radio, CBC Gem, CBC Listen and CBC Books.
Bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher wants to bring his message of joy and positivity to Canada Reads
The viral video star is championing the novel Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah on Canada Reads from March 27-30.
Once Upon a Time star Keegan Connor Tracy's next big role is Canada Reads contender
The actor and filmmaker is championing the novel Greenwood by Michael Christie on the great Canadian book debate. Tune in March 27-30 on CBC TV, CB Radio, CBC Gem, CBC Listen and CBC Books.
Tasnim Geedi is known on TikTok for her smart and savvy take on books — now she's bringing it to Canada Reads
The TikTok star is going from talking books on social media to talking books on Canada Reads from March 27-30.
Canada Reads contenders Mattea Roach and Kate Beaton bond over their history in the Maritimes
The author of Ducks and the Jeopardy! star who will be championing the graphic memoir got together to discuss work, the oil sands and their Maritime connections. The great Canadian book debate takes place March 27-30, 2023!
Where I Write
Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia writes all over Vancouver: UBC, the 99 B-Line, her dresser
The Canada Reads-nominated author of Mexican Gothic sometimes wishes for a big house to write in but wants to avoid an Agatha Christie-style library murder.
My Life in Books
Gurdeep Pandher reads books that remind him of home — here are 5 Punjabi and Canadian favourites
The bhangra dancer will champion Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah on Canada Reads 2023. The debates take place March 27-30.
Where I Write
Kate Beaton wrote her graphic memoir Ducks at a 'hedgehog corner desk' in her dining room
The Canada Reads-nominated author and illustrator wrote much of her graphic novel in this lovingly cluttered corner of her dining room.
How do we make sense of climate crisis? Michael Christie's Greenwood traces disaster through a family tree
Michael Christie's novel Greenwood is a 512-page epic tale about intergenerational family dynamics, climate destruction and the wonder of trees. Keegan Connor Tracy is championing the book on March 27-30.
Download the Canada Reads 2023 poster!
The great Canadian book debate takes place March 27-30! Get a poster for your bookstore, school, library, community group or home!
Vote for your Canada Reads 2023 book — you could help break a Day One tie!
If there is a 5-way tie on Day One of Canada Reads, this survey will be used to help break the tie. The debates take place March 27-30.
