Every year, CBC Books reveals a longlist before the final contenders are announced. Ranging from hockey romance and memoir to historical fiction and horror,
the 2026 longlist showcases the breadth of what Canadian literature has to offer.
Five Canadian celebrities each pick one book that all Canadians should read.
They debate their choices over the course of four days, voting to eliminate one
every day. The last book standing is the winner.
This year's edition will air April 13 to 16 on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen,
