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And the winner of Canada Reads 2026 is... Apr 17, 2026

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Historical fiction novel The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor, championed by Tegan Quin, is the winner of Canada Reads 2026. The novel is set during the Second World War and follows a nonbinary protagonist named Kit as they navigate wartime, a love triangle and sibling rivalry on their family farm in rural Ontario.

After the Canada Reads finale wrapped, Tegan and Loghan spoke with Elamin Abdelmahmoud on Commotion to look back on the week of debates and talk about why this book has resonated with readers across the country.

Canada Reads 2026: Day Four — The Finale Apr 16, 2026

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It's the final showdown! Two contenders go head to head, and one book will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2026!

Canada Reads 2026: Day Three Apr 15, 2026

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The great Canadian book debate heats up as three champions make the case to get their title into the final round. Which book will be eliminated next?

Canada Reads 2026: Day Two Apr 14, 2026

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Four books are still in the running in the great Canadian book debate. Which title will be knocked off the shelf next?

Canada Reads 2026: Day One Apr 13, 2026

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The great Canadian book debate kicks off! Each of the five panellists champion the book they think is the one book all of Canada should read and vote to eliminate the first title.

Meet the 2026 contenders! Jan 24, 2026

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The great Canadian book debate is back! The star-studded cast of Canada Reads 2026 is revealed on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, along with the five books they think all of Canada should read. They also discuss debate strategy and reading outside of their comfort zones. The debates take place April 13 to 16. All the details for Canada Reads can be found at cbcbooks.ca.

Jamie Chai Yun Liew on the Canada Reads experience Jan 12, 2026

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CBC Books announced the fifteen Canadian books on the longlist for the annual great Canadian book debate. Jamie Chai Yun Liew is an author who knows exactly what having your book chosen for Canada Reads means. Her novel Dandelion was the runner-up on the show last year and she joined All in a Day host Alan Neal to talk about that experience and some of the books on this year's longlist.

Canada Reads 2024 highlight special Mar 28, 2024

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The great Canadian book debate is a highlight on any bookworm's calendar! This year's showdown took place in early March, but if you missed it, do not worry! We have all the highlights from this year's show in a one-hour recap special, hosted by Ali Hassan.

Canada Reads champions on Commotion Mar 08, 2024

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The winning panellist and author joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud on Commotion to discuss the roller-coaster week and what it's like being on the great Canadian book debate.

Canada Reads 2024: Day Four — The Finale Mar 07, 2024

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It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2024!

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