Canada Reads is an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcast by Canada's public broadcaster, the CBC. The program airs annually in two distinct editions, the English-language Canada Reads on CBC Radio One, and the French-language Le Combat des livres on Première Chaîne.
Showing Season 21 of 4
2021
Welcome to the great Canadian book debate! Five champions each choose a book by a Canadian writer that they believe the entire country should read. After four days of debates, one book will be declared the winner of Canada Reads.
2021-03-08
It's time for Canada Reads 2021 with host Ali Hassan! Five celebrated Canadians champion their chosen book as the "one that will transport us" and vote to eliminate the first title from competition.
2021-03-09
Four books and their champions are left on the second day of this title fight. Which book will be knocked off the Canada Reads shelf next?
2021-03-10
Two books down, three left standing. The remaining champions will have to dig deep to get their book to the Canada Reads finale.
2021-03-11
It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2021!