On January 21, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Eddy Boudel Tan and Deepa Rajagopalan. Eddy is the author of THE TIGER AND THE COSMONAUT, a finalist for the 2025 Giller Prize. Deepa was a jury member for the 2025 Prize and is the author of PEACOCKS OF INSTAGRAM, shortlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize.
The Giller Mantella Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and racialized students pursuing English Literature, Writing, or Creative Writing at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Since 2024, the Scholarship has committed to changing the landscape of Canadian literature through action, not rhetoric. Each year, three exceptional BIPOC students receive $10,000 scholarships, providing meaningful support that addresses systemic barriers to access.
On January 7, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Mona Awad and Loghan Paylor. Mona is the author of WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY, a finalist for the 2025 Giller Prize. Loghan was a jury member for this year's Prize and is the author of THE CURE FOR DROWNING, longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize.
A new year is around the corner and we have an exciting line-up for our 2026 Giller Book Club. For the sixth year in a row, we've paired the authors from the 2025 Giller Prize longlist with previous Giller winners, shortlisted and longlisted authors, fellow writers and members of last year's jury.
As we close out another remarkable year for Canadian writers, let’s remind ourselves of how much there is to celebrate about Canadian literature and its standing in the world.
On December 3, 2025, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Souvankham Thammavongsa and Dionne Irving. Souvankham is the author of PICK A COLOUR, winner of the 2025 Giller Prize. Dionne is the author of THE ISLANDS, a finalist for the 2024 Giller Prize.
In the spirit of the holiday season, we're gifting the 2025 Giller Prize-longlisted books to 14 lucky readers! From December 1 to December 14, we will be giving away one book each day.
Souvankham Thammavongsa has been named the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour, published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000.
The 2025 Giller Prize ceremony honouring the finalists and announcing the winner will be hosted by the incomparable Rick Mercer tonight at 9 p.m. (11:30 p.m. AT, 12 a.m. NT) on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and CBC’s YouTube channel.
Five remarkable Canadian writers have been named to the 2025 Giller Prize Shortlist. Representing the boldness, inventiveness, and transformational power of Canadian literature, these five titles stand as a stirring testament to the essentiality of Canadian fiction as the prize celebrates its 32nd year as the country’s most distinguished fiction award.