Canada Reads
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
The CBC's great Canadian book debate returns. Five prominent Canadians have each selected the one book that they believe all of Canada should read. After each day's debate, they will vote to eliminate one book, until only the winner remains.
Location:
Canada, ON
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
The CBC's great Canadian book debate returns. Five prominent Canadians have each selected the one book that they believe all of Canada should read. After each day's debate, they will vote to eliminate one book, until only the winner remains.
Language:
English
Episodes
Canada Reads 2024 highlight special
3/28/2024
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.
Duration:00:52:18
Canada Reads champions on Commotion
3/8/2024
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.
Duration:00:22:01
Canada Reads 2024: Day Four — The Finale
3/7/2024
It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2024!
Duration:01:00:04
Canada Reads 2024: Day Three
3/6/2024
Canada's annual book battle heats up as three champions fight to get their title into the final round. Which one will be eliminated next?
Duration:01:00:04
Canada Reads 2024: Day Two
3/5/2024
Four books are still in the running in the great Canadian book debate. Which title will be knocked off the shelf next?
Duration:01:00:06
Canada Reads 2024: Day One
3/4/2024
The battle of the books begins! Five celebrated Canadians champion their book as the one book all of Canada should read and vote to eliminate the first title.
Duration:01:00:04
Get ready for Canada Reads 2024!
3/1/2024
The great Canadian book debate is taking place March 4-7. Get a crash course on the 2024 contenders with this special pre-show podcast episode.
Duration:00:17:10
Alycia Pirmohamed
10/19/2023
Alycia Pirmohamed speaks with Airplay host Dave White about winning the 2019 CBC Poetry Prize and her new poetry collection Second Memory.
Duration:00:05:47
Canada Reads 2023: Day Four — the finale!
3/30/2023
It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2023!
Duration:00:54:09
Canada Reads 2023: Day Three
3/29/2023
Two books down, three left standing. The remaining champions will have to dig deep to get their book to the Canada Reads finale.
Duration:00:54:09
Canada Reads 2023: Day Two
3/28/2023
Four books remain in contention. Which book will be knocked off the Canada Reads shelf next?
Duration:00:54:09
Canada Reads 2023: Day One
3/27/2023
It's time for the 2023 edition of Canada Reads with host Ali Hassan! Five celebrated Canadians champion their chosen book as the "one book to shift your perspective" and vote to eliminate the first title from the competition.
Duration:00:54:17
Canada Reads 2023: Get to know Ducks
3/23/2023
In this introduction to the comic Ducks by Kate Beaton, discover what the book is about and why Jeopardy! Super-champion Mattea Roach chose it for Canada Reads 2023.
Duration:00:31:45
Canada Reads 2023: Get to know Station Eleven
3/23/2023
In this introduction to the novel Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, discover what the book is about and why actor, director and choreographer Michael Greyeyes chose it for Canada Reads 2023.
Duration:00:32:34
Canada Reads 2023: Get to know Greenwood
3/22/2023
In this introduction to the novel Greenwood by Michael Christie, discover what the book is about and why actor and director Keegan Connor Tracy chose it for Canada Reads 2023.
Duration:00:18:15
Canada Reads 2023: Get to know Hotline
3/22/2023
In this introduction to the novel Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah, discover what the book is about and why bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher chose it for Canada Reads 2023.
Duration:00:25:13
Canada Reads 2023: Get to know Mexican Gothic
3/21/2023
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.
Duration:00:26:58
Canada Reads 2023: Get to know Canada Reads
3/21/2023
It’s the 22nd 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.
Duration:00:34:35
Canada Reads 2022: Finale
3/31/2022
It's time to announce the winner of the great Canadian book debate!
Duration:00:54:06
Canada Reads 2022: Day Three
3/30/2022
Three books left. The champions talk about themes of home, love and fortitude on the third day of debate.
Duration:00:53:57