[Video] The Giller Book Club: This Strange Eventful History
Enjoy this conversation between 2025 Giller Prize longlisted author Claire Messud and author Susan Swan.
Lyrical Voices: Celebrating Powerful Fiction from Canadian Poets for National Poetry Month
From Held to The Handmaid’s Tale, Canada’s most significant works of fiction can often be traced to Canada’s greatest poets. From Giller winners and finalists to new and upcoming releases, celebrate National Poetry Month by diving into one of these reads!
[Video] The Giller Book Club: Bad Land
Enjoy this conversation between 2025 Giller Prize longlisted author Corinna Chong and author Drew Hayden Taylor
A Unique Collaboration: The Giller Foundation Partners with Toronto’s Union Hotel to Celebrate Canadian Literature
The Giller Foundation is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Union Hotel, a brand-new boutique destination in the heart of Toronto. Known for its commitment to art and culture, Union Hotel is the perfect partner to help celebrate Canada’s vibrant literary landscape.
How Upcoming U.S. Tariffs Could Impact Canadian Independent Bookstores
Starting soon, a 25% tariff on books imported from the United States to Canada is set to take effect. This could lead to increased prices on many titles you love, making it harder for independent bookstores to compete and thrive. Here’s how this change could affect our literary community.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Enjoy this conversation between 2024 Giller Prize longlisted author Shashi Bhat and author Karma Brown.
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