Canada Reads for the Win

Canada Reads is an annual book competition run on the CBC Radio and it is so fun. Five books make it to the shortlist and Canadian celebrities go head to head and debate which book should be the winner -- and they do it over CBC Radio. 

Debates begin April 13 and run until April 16, when the winner is chosen. LISTEN HERE!

Come in and explore our Canada Reads display, filled with years past winners and nominees. (Check out the book list, too.) While you're here, fill out a ballot for a chance to be our lucky winner.

What does the lucky winner receive? A set of ALL FIVE of the short-listed books. WOW! 

From the five books on the short list, who do you think will win? One book is eliminated each day - will your favourite survive?

The 2026 Contenders and their Defenders:

Questions? Contact hlister@splibrary.ca or 519-271-0220 ext. 145.

For more info go to https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads.