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71 Canadian fiction books to read in spring 2025

Check out these notable Canadian novels and short story collections coming out in the first half of 2025!

Books February 27

Emma Knight's bestselling novel The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus to be adapted for television

The Toronto author's bestselling debut novel explores motherhood and first love. The adaptation will be produced by the production company Escape Artists for Amazon's MGM Television.

Books February 27

My Life in Books

Thriller writer Linwood Barclay is inspired by these 5 books

The bestselling thriller author will champion Wayne Johnston's Jennie's Boy on Canada Reads 2025. The debates will take place March 17-20.

Books Canada Reads February 27

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!

Books December 20, 2024

Enter The First Page student writing challenge

Books February 1

Books by past CBC Nonfiction Prize finalists being published in 2025

Daphné Santos-Vieira

Books February 26

The First Page student writing challenge is open for submissions!

Books February 1

30 Canadian books to read in winter 2025

Books February 27

Would life be easier as a rat? Emily Austin's latest character thinks yes

Books Bookends February 26

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

Books February 26

Original Poetry

Chimwemwe Undi discovers the importance of looking in life's rear-view mirror in new poem

Books Governor General's Literary Awards February 27

Nnedi Okorafor brings a writer to life in her novel Death of the Author

Books Bookends February 24

Todd Stewart reveals the everyday activities that bring him joy and purpose

Books Governor General's Literary Awards February 19

3 books you should read set in Montreal

Radio The Next Chapter February 26

Niigaanwewidam Sinclair sheds light on what school didn't teach him, and how it altered his worldview

Books Governor General's Literary Awards February 19

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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