Over the course of a week, five prominent Canadians each defend a book they believe everyone should read. One title is eliminated every day until only one remains. Canada Reads airs on CBC radio and television annually.

indicates a review is available for that book

2012

• Something Fierce – Carmen Aguirre

Also shortlisted:

• On a Cold Road – Dave Bidini
• The Game – Ken Dryden
• Prisoner of Tehran – Marina Nemat
• The Tiger – John Vaillant

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Added 11 February 2013.
Updated 11 February 2013.