2025 CBC’s Canada Reads Short List

Rebecca and Tara discuss CBC's Canada Reads Short List, how well they did in selecting what would make the short list, and who they predict will win based on the slightest amount of research possible and their gut feelings.

https://www.cbc.ca/books/meet-the-canada-reads-2025-contenders-1.7431920

The Contenders:

• Olympic gold medalist Maggie Mac Neil champions Watch Out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey
• Podcaster and wellness advocate Shayla Stonechild champions A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby, with Mary Louisa Plummer
• Heartland actor Michelle Morgan champions Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper
• Thriller writer Linwood Barclay champions Jennie's Boy by Wayne Johnston
• Pastry chef Saïd M'Dahoma champions Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew