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SUMMARY:Book Chat: Get Ready for Canada Reads 2026
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>About the Program</h3>\n<p>Get ready for 
 Canada Reads 2026 with this lively Book Chat! Before the celebrity panel t
 akes the stage on CBC from April 13&ndash\;16 to decide which title all Ca
 nadians should read\, join us to explore this year&rsquo\;s contenders&mda
 sh\;why each book was selected and why it might deserve a spot on your TBR
  list.</p>\n<p><strong>This year&rsquo\;s Canada Reads titles are:</strong
 ></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href="https://wpl-kitch.ca.iiivega.com/search/card?id=
 d975fd47-25f5-5fd0-bd9e-b97143b0c8e6&amp\;entityType=FormatGroup" target="
 _blank" rel="noopener"><em>A Minor Chorus</em></a> by Billy-Ray Belcourt</
 li>\n<li><a href="https://wpl-kitch.ca.iiivega.com/search/card?id=775d0d26
 -dfe7-5b89-8de7-7f812b981718&amp\;entityType=FormatGroup" target="_blank" 
 rel="noopener"><em>Searching for Terry Punchout</em></a> by Tyler Hellard<
 /li>\n<li><a href="https://wpl-kitch.ca.iiivega.com/search/card?id=c8c2637
 b-1a28-5e9b-bdbe-48ae68887de1&amp\;entityType=FormatGroup" target="_blank"
  rel="noopener"><em>The Cure for Drowning</em></a> by Loghan Paylor</li>\n
 <li><a href="https://wpl-kitch.ca.iiivega.com/search/card?id=5176ee94-d44d
 -5827-b2d4-cd21e31cc70f&amp\;entityType=FormatGroup" target="_blank" rel="
 noopener"><em>Foe</em></a> by Iain Reid</li>\n<li><a href="https://wpl-kit
 ch.ca.iiivega.com/search/card?id=9124e835-cc6b-5475-b4ba-53fe0ab528f1&amp\
 ;entityType=FormatGroup" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>It's Different
  This Time</em></a> by Joss Richard</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Already read some - or
  all - of them? Come share your thoughts and join the conversation about w
 hich book you believe should be crowned the Canada Reads 2026 champion!</p
 >\n<h4>About Book Chats</h4>\n<p>If you love reading\, discussing books\, 
 and discovering new titles\, Book Chats&nbsp\;is the perfect place for you
 . This series offers a welcoming space to explore a variety of genres\, re
 visit old favourites\, and hear fresh recommendations from fellow readers 
 and WPL staff. Participate however feels comfortable - whether you read th
 e suggested titles ahead of time and join the conversation\, or simply lis
 ten and gather ideas for your next great read. Along the way\, you&rsquo\;
 ll learn tips for finding books you&rsquo\;ll love\, discover read-alike s
 trategies\, and explore special topics such as book awards and trending ti
 tles.</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Photography Notice:</strong> Please note tha
 t photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast\,
  reproduced\, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or 
 small group photos\, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and
  will ask permission before taking photos.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>For larger publi
 c events\, please note that by attending\, you are consenting to the use o
 f your appearance\, image\, and voice in print or digital productions crea
 ted by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak 
 to library staff at the event if you&rsquo\;d like to be excluded from any
  photo/video.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Staff: Kelly</strong></p>\nhttps://wp
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