Canada Reads 2019

     It's that time of year again!  The final five books have been chosen for Canada Reads 2019.

     I have followed this debate since it began in 2002 and here is the panel that will be debating this year.

left to right:

Ali Hassan is the host

Yanic Truesdale is defending "Suzanne" by Anais Barbeau- Lavalette

Lisa Ray is defending "Brother" by David Chariandy

Joe Zee is defending "The Woo Woo" by Lindsay Wong

Ziya Tong is defending "By Chance Alone" by Max Eisen

Chuck Comeau is defending "Homes" by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah

As soon as the announcement was made, I searched out the books and began reading.

  A few years ago, a group of my friends decided to have a discussion group for the purpose of discussing Canada Reads books.  We have our own discussions on each book and then we are ready to fully enjoy the three days of discussion - on CBC radio and usually shown on T.V.  The dates this year are March 25-28.

   By the way, the theme this year is: "One book to move you".