Canada's ultimate battle of the books kicks off! Hosted by Ali Hassan, listen as Yanic Truesdale, Lisa Ray, Joe Zee, Ziya Tong and Chuck Comeau champion one book they think all of Canada should read. The five defenders bring their diverse perspectives to this year's theme: One Book to Move You.
With one book down and four remaining, the debates roll on. Hosted by Ali Hassan, listen as Yanic Truesdale, Lisa Ray, Joe Zee, Ziya Tong and Chuck Comeau discuss the writing and setting of the four books still on the table.
With only three books remaining, the debates get spirited. Panellists Yanic Truesdale, Lisa Ray, Joe Zee, Ziya Tong and Chuck Comeau discuss the portrayal of loss and the power of hope in the books still left on the table. The debates are hosted by Ali Hassan.
The final two books go head to head in the last round of debates. Who will win Canada Reads 2019? Listen as panellists Yanic Truesdale, Lisa Ray, Joe Zee, Ziya Tong and Chuck Comeau discuss which book is the one book to move all of Canada. The debates are hosted by Ali Hassan.
Five books enter the debate ring, but only one will emerge the winner of Canada Reads 2020. Ali Hassan hosts this year's battle of the books, which is themed: One book to bring Canada into focus.
Four are left in the game on the second day of the great Canadian book debate. Which title will be the next to go?
Canada's annual book battle heats up as three champions fight to get their contender into the final round. Which book will be eliminated next?
It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2020!
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.
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?
Two books down, three left standing. The remaining champions will have to dig deep to get their book to the Canada Reads finale.
It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2021!
We're celebrating the great Canadian book debate's 20th anniversary! Host Ali Hassan looks back at some of the most dramatic and unexpected moments in the show’s history and speaks with past authors and panellists to find out what their Canada Reads experience means to them.
Three books left. The champions talk about themes of home, love and fortitude on the third day of debate.
Alycia Pirmohamed speaks with Airplay host Dave White about winning the 2019 CBC Poetry Prize and her new poetry collection Second Memory.
The great Canadian book debate is taking place March 4-7. Get a crash course on the 2024 contenders with this special pre-show podcast episode.
Canada Reads host Ali Hassan takes a closer look at Craig Davidson's memoir Precious Cargo, which will be defended by Greg Johnson in the battle of the books.
In anticipation of Canada Reads 2018, get acquainted with singer Jully Black's chosen book, The Marrow Thieves, written by Cherie Dimaline.
Mark Sakamoto's memoir Forgiveness will be defended by fashion icon Jeanne Beker in the Canada Reads 2018 debates.
Canada Reads host Ali Hassan introduces listeners to Sharon Bala's debut, which will be defended by singer-songwriter Mozhdah Jamalzadah.