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.

Episodes

And the winner of Canada Reads 2026 is...

Canada Reads 2026: Day Four — The Finale

Canada Reads 2026: Day Three

Canada Reads 2026: Day Two

Canada Reads 2026: Day One

Meet the 2026 contenders!

Jamie Chai Yun Liew on the Canada Reads experience

Canada Reads 2025: The winners' circle

Canada Reads 2025: Day Four — The Finale

Canada Reads 2025: Day Three

Canada Reads 2025: Day Two

Canada Reads 2025: Day One

Meet the Canada Reads 2025 contenders!

Canada Reads 2024 highlight special

Canada Reads champions on Commotion

Canada Reads 2024: Day Four — The Finale

Canada Reads 2024: Day Three

Canada Reads 2024: Day Two

Canada Reads 2024: Day One

Get ready for Canada Reads 2024!