Canada Reads 2024: Watch the Day One replay here

Canada Reads - Day 1

8 months ago

Duration 59:49

The battle of the books begins! Five celebrated Canadians champion their book as the one book all of Canada should read and vote to eliminate the first title.

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WATCH DAY ONE ON CBC GEM HERE

The great Canadian book debate is back for its 23rdseason!The opening round ofCanada Readskickedoff March 4, 2024at 10:05a.m ET.

Watch the Day One replay on this page or find other ways and times to tune in here.

The 2024 contenders are:

• Athlete and CBC Sports contributor Dallas Soonias championsBad Creeby Jessica Johns
• Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi championsDenison Avenueby Christina Wong & Daniel Innes
• Fashion influencer Mirian Njoh championsMeet Me at the Lakeby Carley Fortune
• Actor Kudakwashe Rutendo championsShut Up You're Prettyby Ta Mutonji
• Author Heather O'Neill championsThe Futureby Catherine Leroux, translated by Susan Ouriou

Over four days, the five champions will state their case for why their book is the "one to carry us forward." In this Day One debate, they'll voteto eliminate the first title from the competition.

This year's host is comedianAli Hassan.

Each panellist will have an opportunity to deliver an opening pitch for their respective book, then champion it when the question turns to whether their book is truly the one that all Canadians need to read right now.

The debates will take place live at 10:05 a.m. ET. You can tune in live or catch a replay on the platform of your choice.You can see all the broadcast details here.

• How to tune in to Canada Reads 2024: Watch, listen or stream the debates March 4-7

After one hour of debate, the five panellistswill have tovote one book off the show.

Want to learn more about the books? Check out our handy Canada Reads cheat sheet.

Last year, Jeopardy! star Mattea Roach championed Kate Beaton's graphic memoir Ducks to victory on Canada Reads 2023.

• Highlights from Canada Reads 2023