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The best books of 2019
2019 was a great year for books! Here are CBC Books's top titles in fiction nonfiction, poetry, kids and more!
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100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian
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100 true stories that make you proud to be Canadian
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100 young adult books that make you proud to be Canadian
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Holiday Gift Guide
10 books for the sci-fi and fantasy fan on your holiday gift list
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Holiday Gift Guide
16 powerful memoirs to give this holiday season
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Holiday Gift Guide
10 books for the romance lover on your holiday gift list
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Holiday Gift Guide
14 books for the history buff on your holiday gift list
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Holiday Gift Guide
14 books for those who love to laugh on your holiday gift list
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Holiday Gift Guide
14 books for the science & nature lover on your holiday list
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Holiday Gift Guide
14 books for foodies on your holiday gift list
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The CBC Books fall reading list: 30 books to read now
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My Life In Books
8 books that made an impact on M.G. Vassanji
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11 Canadian books to read for Remembrance Day
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11 Canadian books for children and young adults to read to commemorate Remembrance Day
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6 books shortlisted for $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize
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Erin Balser
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13 creepy Canadian books to read on Halloween
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9 Canadian books for kids and young adults to read this Halloween
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Ryan B. Patrick
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14 high school students share the one book they think their entire generation should read
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Margaret Atwood's 10 essential books
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Michael Crummey, Amanda Parris and Armand Garnet Ruffo among 2019 Governor General's Literary Awards finalists
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My Life in Books
Emma Donoghue shares her favourite books
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