Canada Reads

Join us for our Canada Reads Shortlist Book Debate! Read one (or all!) of the fantastic books on the Canada Reads Shortlist, then bring your opinions and passion to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House for a spirited discussion! This event promises to be a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers, share insights, and perhaps even discover your new favorite read. Don't miss out on the chance to champion your top pick and engage in thought-provoking conversations. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts on which book deserves the spotlight this year!


The 2026 shortlist is:

A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard
The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor
Foe by Iain Reid
It’s Different This Time by Joss Richard

You may also like the following events from Haskell Free Library and Opera House:

• Next month, 21st March, 01:30 pm, Book Signing Event in Derby