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Ontario writer Canisia Lubrin wins $208K Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

The Whitby, Ont.-based writer and poet won for her book Code Noir. The annual award recognizes the best fiction book by a woman or non-binary writer from the U.S. and Canada.

How writing helps Iryn Tushabe recover what she's left behind

The Ugandan Canadian author discussed Everything is Fine Here on Bookends with Mattea Roach.

Books Bookends May 2

36 Canadian books you should be reading in May

A new month means new books! Here are some of the most anticipated Canadian titles for May 2025.

Books Reading Lists May 1

Enter the CBC Poetry Prize

You could win $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, a two-week writing residency at the Banff Centre and have your work published on CBC Books.

5 past winners share writing tips for entering the CBC Poetry Prize

Daphné Santos-Vieira

Books CBC Literary Prizes April 30

What thrills a thriller writer? Amy Stuart shares 3 novels that inspire her

Radio The Next Chapter May 2

Liann Zhang's time as an influencer inspired her twin-swapping, horror-infused novel

Books Bookends April 30

All the Canadian books we're excited about in the first half of 2025

5 Canadian authors shortlisted for $10K Danuta Gleed Literary Award for best debut short story collection

What Canadian books are popular right now? Check out this week's bestsellers

Scaachi Koul reflects on calling people 'dog' too much

Radio The Next Chapter May 2

35 great Canadian books to read this spring

Books Reading Lists April 17

Former Toronto Raptor Jerome Williams on the importance of understanding your role

Radio The Next Chapter May 2

Q with Tom Power

'Any old fool can do it': Max Kerman is pulling back the curtain on the music industry

Talia Kliot gives her CBC Books staff pick

Radio The Next Chapter May 2

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Recognizing Canada’s best English-language and French-language books in seven categories. Discover the books

Giller Prize

$100,000 for the author of the best Canadian novel, short story collection or graphic novel. Discover the books

The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter highlights iconic Canadian authors and rising literary stars as they share the stories and ideas that intrigue and inspire them. Visit Show Site

Bookends

When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. Visit Show Site

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