Canada Reads

Historical fiction novel The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor, championed by Tegan Quin, is the winner of Canada Reads 2026. The novel is set during the Second World War and follows a nonbinary protagonist named Kit as they navigate wartime, a love triangle and sibling rivalry on their family farm in rural Ontario.

After the Canada Reads finale wrapped, Tegan and Loghan spoke with Elamin Abdelmahmoud on Commotion to look back on the week of debates and talk about why this book has resonated with readers across the country.

It's the final showdown! Two contenders go head to head, and one book will be crowned the winner of Canada Reads 2026!

The great Canadian book debate heats up as three champions make the case to get their title into the final round. Which book will be eliminated next?

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

The great Canadian book debate kicks off! Each of the five panellists champion the book they think is the one book all of Canada should read and vote to eliminate the first title.