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6 Canadians write stories of reflection in this series from the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award winners

A special series of new, original poetry, essays and fiction inspired by the theme of mirrors — stories that reflect our lives while challenging us to view the world and ourselves with fresh eyes. Presented in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts.
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What Canadian books are popular right now? Check out this week's bestsellers

Here are the bestselling Canadian fiction, nonfiction and children's books from Feb. 8-15, 2025. This week, all five contending Canada Reads 2025 books are on the list.
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Q&A

Jack Wang reimagines lost stories of Chinese Canadians during WWII

The Vancouver-born author discussed The Riveter on Bookends with Mattea Roach.
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Enter the CBC Nonfiction Prize now

You could win $6,000, a two-week writing residency and have your work published. The prize is open between Jan. 1 and March 1!
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The First Page

The First Page student writing challenge is open for submissions!

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My Life in Books

Olympic swimmer and Canada Reads contender Maggie Mac Neil shares 5 books that held her attention

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Get your Canada Reads 2025 poster!

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Personal Essay

Li Charmaine Anne considers how our hobbies shape identity in new short story

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How to tune in to Canada Reads 2025: Watch, listen or stream the debates March 17-20

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First Look

Linwood Barclay's latest novel, Whistle, is a spooky tale about an evil toy train set — read an excerpt now

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S.K. Ali is judging the First Page student writing challenge — and wants you to know less is more!

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What ingredients make up a Canada Reads novel? Champion Saïd M'Dahoma and author Jamie Chai Yun Liew weigh in

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The Next Chapter

Joshua Whitehead recommends three books that centre queerness

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4 Black Canadian writers to watch in 2025, according to book aficionados Ryan B. Patrick & Alicia Cox Thomson

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Q with Tom Power

Former Nickelodeon star Avan Jogia reflects on the dark side of being a teen actor

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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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