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CBC's annual battle of the books, Canada Reads, is a great source for new books and titles you may have missed the first time around.
Checkout these book awards for more titles that you may be interested in.
| Scotiabank Giller Prize |
| The Scotiabank Giller Prize was founded in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife, literary journalist Doris Giller, who passed away from cancer the year before. The award recognized excellence in Canadian fiction. 2018 Short ListAn Ocean of Minutes by Thea Lim Washington Black by Esi Edugyan Songs for the Cold of Heart by Eric Dupont 2017 WinnerBellevue Square by Michael Redhill 2016 Winner |
| Governor General's Award for Literature |
| The Governor General's Literary Awards are given annually to the best English-language and the best French-language book in the seven categories. 2018 ShortlistFiction Shortlist Beirut Hellfire Society, by Rawi Hage Jonny Appleseed, by Joshua Whitehead Women Talking, by Miriam Toews Zolitude by Paige Cooper
Non-Fiction Shorthlist Homes: A Refugee Story, by Abu Bakr Al Rabeeah with Winnie Yeung
2017 English Language WinnerWe'll All Be Burnt In Our Beds Some Night by Joel Thomas Hynes 2016 English Language Winner |
| Man Booker Prizes |
| The Man Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English speaking world, rewarding the finest in fiction, highlighting great books to readers. As of 2016, the Man Booker International Prize will be awarded annually for a single book, translated into English and published in the UK. In 2018 the Golden Man Booker Prize was awarded for the best fiction writing over the last 5 decades.
2018 Man Booker Prize ShortlistShortlist (winner annouced in October) 2018 Golden Man Booker PrizeThe English Patient by Michael Ondaajte 2018 Man Booker International Prize Winner2017 Man Booker Prize WinnerLincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 2017 Man Book International Prize Winner |
| Pulizter Prize |
| The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is awarded annually to an American author. 2017 WinnerThe Undground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 2016 Winner |
| Arthur Ellis Awards (Crime writing) |
| The Arthur Ellis Awards honour the best in Canadian crime writing. 2017 ShortlistsThe winner will be announced May 2018 2016 Best Novel Winner2015 Best Novel Winner |
| Leacock Medal (Humour) |
| The Board of Directors of the Stephen Leacock Associates works to preserve the literary legacy of Stephen Leacock, oversee the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour award and encourage the growth of Canadian humour writing. 2018 Winner
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| RBC Taylor Prize (Non-fiction) |
| The RBC Taylor Prize, an annual award that honours the best in Canadian literary nonfiction. 2018 ShortlistThe winner will be announced Feb. 26, 2018.
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| Trillium Book Award |
| The Ontario government established the Trillium Book Award in 1987 to recognize excellence, support marketing and foster increased public awareness of the quality and diversity of Ontario writers and writing. 2018 Winner: |
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| Sign-up for a NextReads newsletter and receive email notifications with book suggestions in our catalogue. Each title links back to the catalogue where you can place holds on the titles that interest you most.
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| NoveList |
| Access NoveList Plus to discover new books to read. You'll find read-alikes and authors suggestions. Browse genres and award winning books. |
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