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How Michelle Good weaves her family’s truth through her fiction

Good joined Mattea Roach on Bookends to talk about her new book, Eliza Sunshine, the power of hope to propel us forward and the family legacy that inspired this point of view.

Books Bookends September 30

Métis author Chelsea Vowel on the legacy of her book, Indigenous Writes, 10 years later

The second edition of Indigenous Writes was recently published. Vowel joined The Next Chapter to share what has and hasn’t changed in 10 years.

Books The Next Chapter September 30

Orange Shirt Day creator Phyllis Webstad reflects on a life of overcoming adversity in new memoir

The Orange Shirt Day creator reflects on her life in new memoir, We Are Still Here.

Books September 30

The 2027 CBC Short Story Prize is open!

You could win $6,000, a writing residency and have your work published on CBC Books. The deadline to submit is Nov. 1, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. ET.

How to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30

Life Culture September 28

25 books that highlight beauty of Indigenous literature: 'It is time to tell our own stories our way'

Books September 30, 2025

30 must-read books to learn about the Indigenous experience in North America

Books September 30

My Life in Books

5 books that unlocked Vancouver actor June Laporte’s storytelling magic

Bridget Raymundo

Books September 28

Téa Mutonji’s new novel is about a messy friendship breakup

Books Bookends September 28

5 books shortlisted for $70K Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

Books September 29

Jenna Timmons-Oikawa wins 2026 CBC Nonfiction Prize

Daphné Santos-Vieira

Books CBC Literary Prizes September 29

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor's book, End Times Fascism, is the bestselling Canadian nonfiction book this week

Books September 29

5 Canadian picture books in the running for CBC Kids Reads 2026

Books September 24

How fanfiction is influencing mainstream romance

Radio Day 6 September 25

5 Canadian writers shortlisted for $70K Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize

Books September 23

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Recognizing Canada’s best English-language and French-language books in seven categories. Discover the books

Giller Prize

Giller Prize

$100,000 for the author of the best Canadian novel, short story collection or graphic novel. Discover the books

The next chapter

The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter highlights iconic Canadian authors and rising literary stars as they share the stories and ideas that intrigue and inspire them. Visit Show Site

Bookends with Mattea Roach

Bookends

When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. Visit Show Site