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13 books to make you feel hopeful as the new year gets underway
This time of year is usually full of promise and good intentions. But when global unrest of various kinds starts to seem like the new normal, it can be hard to feel hopeful about the year ahead. Here are 13 picks to inspire, motivate and lift the spirits as you start 2026.
The best Canadian books of 2025
Still trying to find that perfect book for someone on your list this holiday season? You're in luck. Here are CBC Books' No. 1 picks for the top Canadian fiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics and kids books of the year.
Books by past CBC Literary Prizes winners and finalists that came out in 2025
Being a finalist for the CBC Literary Prizes can jump-start your literary career. Need proof? Here are some books that were published in 2025 written by former CBC Literary Prizes winners and finalists.
The cosy book trend getting us through the colder months
The best Canadian children's books of 2025
