Canada Reads

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The CBC's great Canadian book debate returns. Five prominent Canadians have each selected the one book that they believe all of Canada should read. After each day's debate, they will vote to eliminate one book, until only the winner remains.

EPISODE 1

Canada Reads 2024: Day One

The battle of the books begins! Five celebrated Canadians champion their book as the one book all of Canada should read and vote to eliminate the first title.

1 hr
EPISODE 2

Canada Reads 2024: Day Two

Four books are still in the running in the great Canadian book debate. Which title will be knocked off the shelf next?

1 hr
EPISODE 3

Canada Reads 2024: Day Three

Canada's annual book battle heats up as three champions fight to get their title into the final round. Which one will be eliminated next?

1 hr
EPISODE 4

Canada Reads 2024: Day Four — The Finale

It's time for the final showdown! Two contenders go head-to-head, and one will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2024!

1 hr
EPISODE 5

Canada Reads champions on Commotion

The winning panellist and author joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud on Commotion to discuss the roller-coaster week and what it's like being on the great Canadian book debate.

22 min
MAR 28

Canada Reads 2024 highlight special

The great Canadian book debate is a highlight on any bookworm's calendar! This year's showdown took place in early March, but if you missed it, do not worry! We have all the highlights from this year's show in a one-hour recap special, hosted by Ali Hassan.

52 min

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Best Laid Plans

2012-09-05

Annabelly cellogeek

I would like to down load the episodes that feature the readings of Best Laid Plans, but can only find the readings of 'Something Fierce' (which I enjoyed). Is there an archive of podcasts where I could retrieve Best Laid Plans? Thanks
Dumb CBC

2022-04-04

terfqueenliveson

Really dumb how a tax funded mega company like CBC can’t have ALL episodes of Canada Reads available on this podcast. Why only the most current season? What if I wanted to listen to last years? Why does CBC gladly take government money and offer nothing in return.
Canada Reads: The Best Laid Plans

2011-03-27

adelenb

I found the first eleven podcasts to be intelligent, knowledgeable and humorous. I am now downloading the rest which I expect will continue to provide excellent entertainment. Terry Fallis deserved to win the Canada Reads honours. Great book, Terry!
one hour special , Canada Reads

2012-02-18

fraydal

Is there a reason why I can not download this episode. All other episodes were O.K. Many Thanks

The CBC's great Canadian book debate returns. Five prominent Canadians have each selected the one book that they believe all of Canada should read. After each day's debate, they will vote to eliminate one book, until only the winner remains.