Celebrating Remarkable Fiction for International Women’s Day
Did you know eleven of the fourteen authors on the 2025 Giller longlist are women, and that seven of the last ten Giller Prize-winning authors are women? From the first woman to win the Giller (Margaret Atwood) to the Giller’s latest two-time prize-winner (Souvankham Thammavongsa), the Giller Prize has, since its earliest days, championed Canada’s brightest female fiction writers. Celebrate International Women’s Day by diving into one of their books – or by picking up a new release from a female writer!
San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival 2026: A Canadian Recap
Founded in 2005, the San Miguel Writers' Conference & Literary Festival brings together hundreds of attendees each year from around the world to celebrate literature from across the Americas.
[Video] Giller Book Club: Other Worlds
On February 25, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with André Alexis and Charlie Foran. André is the author of OTHER WORLDS, longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. Charlie is the author of twelve books, including five novels. Most recently, he published JUST ONCE, NO MORE.
Celebrating Brilliant Fiction From Black Writers for Black History Month
From two-time Prize-winner Esi Edugyan to finalist and jury chair Dionne Irving, the Giller Prize has a storied history of honouring Canada’s most impactful Black authors. Black History Month is observed each February, but it's important to read books from diverse authors year-round. Celebrate Black Canadian writers in 2026 by diving into one of our recommended reads.
[Video] Giller Book Club: The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus
On February 18, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Emma Knight and Sarah MacLachlan. Emma is the author of THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS, a finalist for the 2025 Giller Prize. Sarah is the Former President and Publisher at House of Anansi Press.
Updated: Introducing the 2026 Giller Prize Jury: Seven Independent Canadian Booksellers Ignite a Reimagined Award
The Giller Prize is proud to announce its first-ever jury composed exclusively of independent Canadian booksellers. Representing Canada’s North, West Coast, the Prairies, Central Canada, and the Maritimes, this jury represents seven of the country’s greatest champions of Canadian literature–and a radical reimagining of the Giller Prize’s selection process.
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