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July 20, 2026

Nicole Thompson

Award-winning Canadian humorist Morley Torgov dies at 98

TORONTO — Morley Torgov, who spun stories of growing up…

Craig Macrae

Director Clement Virgo adapts true story of slavery into futuristic fairy tale in ‘Steal Away’

TORONTO — When Clement Virgo read a book about an…

Nicole Thompson

These are the finalists for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award

TORONTO — “Endling” author Maria Reva and “Small Ceremonies” writer…

Nicole Thompson

‘You people can change this,’ priest tells Ottawa elite as she wins award for book on homelessness

Rev. Maggie Helwig went into Wednesday night with a plan….

Alex Nino Gheciu

Giller Prize boycott ends after organizers say pressure was successful

TORONTO — A group that organized collective action against the…

Cassandra Szklarski

Children’s author Robert Munsch donates letters, story drafts to Guelph Public Library

Children’s author Robert Munsch is donating his stash of story…

Jay Baruchel, Anna Lambe, Andrew Phung and more take part in CBC Kids’ annual literature celebration

It’s another year of kids’ books, reading and fun! The…

Dryden’s “The Game” remains as significant as ever, over 40 years after its release

Expectations were always going to be high for a new…

A book lover’s odyssey: Exploring where cherished authors lived at home and abroad

From Barry’s Bay, Ont., to Dublin, these readers embarked on…

Canadian author Madeleine Thien makes Barack Obama’s 2025 summer reading list

The former U.S. president’s latest reading list features her novel,…

Blockbuster Canadian romance author Carley Fortune announces 5th novel

Canadian romance author Carley Fortune has announced that her fifth…

50 Canadian fiction books we’re excited about this fall

Here are the new Canadian novels and short story collections…

Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library…

CBC Books’ writers to watch: 22 Canadian writers making their mark in 2025

CBC Books has announced this year’s writers to watch list!…

The TV adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s novel Washington Black will surprise fans of the books

Esi Edugyan says Disney Plus’s take on her acclaimed historical…

Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario’s top literary…

Canadian sci-fi scribes among the winners for this year’s Nebula Awards

The awards, which are given out by Science Fiction and…

Natalie Sue’s ‘I Hope This Finds You Well’ among Leacock humour writing prize finalists

Calgary writer Natalie Sue’s debut novel about the absurdities of…

Weyni Mengesha, d’bi.young anitafrika among Metcalf performing arts prize winners

TORONTO — Soulpepper artistic director Weyni Mengesha and dub poet…

Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’

TORONTO — Sandy Hudson’s new book on police abolition comes…

Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’

TORONTO — Sandy Hudson’s new book on police abolition comes…

Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’

TORONTO — Sandy Hudson’s new book on police abolition comes…

Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

TORONTO — Canada’s literary institutions are banding together on the…

‘A Two-Spirit Journey,’ memoir championed by Shayla Stonechild, wins Canada Reads

TORONTO — Ma-Nee Chacaby’s memoir “A Two-Spirit Journey,” which she…

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Nicole Thompson

Award-winning Canadian humorist Morley Torgov dies at 98

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Craig Macrae

Director Clement Virgo adapts true story of slavery into futuristic fairy tale in ‘Steal Away’

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Nicole Thompson

These are the finalists for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award

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Nicole Thompson

‘You people can change this,’ priest tells Ottawa elite as she wins award for book on homelessness

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Alex Nino Gheciu

Giller Prize boycott ends after organizers say pressure was successful

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Cassandra Szklarski

Children’s author Robert Munsch donates letters, story drafts to Guelph Public Library

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Jay Baruchel, Anna Lambe, Andrew Phung and more take part in CBC Kids’ annual literature celebration

Read More >

Dryden’s “The Game” remains as significant as ever, over 40 years after its release

Read More >

A book lover’s odyssey: Exploring where cherished authors lived at home and abroad

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Canadian author Madeleine Thien makes Barack Obama’s 2025 summer reading list

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Blockbuster Canadian romance author Carley Fortune announces 5th novel

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50 Canadian fiction books we’re excited about this fall

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Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

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CBC Books’ writers to watch: 22 Canadian writers making their mark in 2025

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The TV adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s novel Washington Black will surprise fans of the books

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Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

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Canadian sci-fi scribes among the winners for this year’s Nebula Awards

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Natalie Sue’s ‘I Hope This Finds You Well’ among Leacock humour writing prize finalists

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Weyni Mengesha, d’bi.young anitafrika among Metcalf performing arts prize winners

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Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’

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Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’

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Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’

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Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

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‘A Two-Spirit Journey,’ memoir championed by Shayla Stonechild, wins Canada Reads

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