This year, CBC's influential Canada Reads contest gets a regional twist, with one novel from each of five areas across the country competing for the prestigious prize.
CBC broadcaster and host of Canada Reads Jian Ghomeshi gave twitter followers a thrill this morning, announcing the hotly anticipated contenders, as well as the panelists who will defend the titles during a series of debates in February 2013. A radio announcement followed shortly on Q, Jian's popular morning show.
Representing British Columbia and Yukon: Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese (Douglas & McIntyre)
Defended by Olympian Carol Huynh
Representing Prairies and North: The Age of Hope by David Bergen (HarperCollins Canada)
Defended by sportscaster Ron MacLean
Representing Ontario: Away by Jane Urquhart (McClelland & Stewart)
Defended by writer and academic Charlotte Gray
Representing Quebec: Two Solitudes by Hugh MacLennan (McClelland & Stewart)
Defended by actor Jay Baruchel
Representing Atlantic Provinces: February by Lisa Moore (House of Anansi)
Defended by comedian Trent McClellan
Stay tuned to Open Book in 2013 for news about Canada Reads and interviews with the participants!
For more information, you can also visit the CBC website.
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