Canada Reads, now in its 25th year, is more than a book competition; it’s a cultural conversation, one that expands into living rooms, libraries, bookstores and book clubs across the country, says Canada Reads senior producer Erin Balser. “Canada Reads is a national show that’s really taken up at the grassroots level. We love seeing people do their own versions.”WordFest presents Calgary’s Canada Reads Celebration on April 1 at the Memorial Park Library, featuring Tyler Hellard and Steve “Dangle” Glynn with fellow champion and BookTok star Morgann Book and Joss Richard, author of It’s Different This Time. wordfest.comCanada Reads Quick HitsEach day of the competition, the panellists will eliminate one book until a winner is declared. The five books that will be debated and their champions for Canada Reads 2026 are:Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard, championed by hockey analyst, YouTube personality, and podcaster, Steve “Dangle” Glynn.

Source: CBC News March 02, 2026 18:08 UTC