Cross-Country Bookshelf

This summer, CBC Books built a literary map of Canada. From coast to coast to coast, CBC shows across the country brought together panels of book lovers to answer the question: "What books do you really need to read to understand my home?" Together, they came up with a list of 10 books for each province or region in the country. Canadians around the world took it from there. For four weeks, they voted for their favourite reads, taking each region's list of 10 titles to a final five. Together, 45 different books from all genres make up the Cross-Country Bookshelf.

Pick your region

Maybe you live in Vancouver, but you grew up in Moosonee, Ontario. Or you just got a great job in Halifax, but your heart is still in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Many Canadians have roots that spread as far and wide as the rays of a Prairie sunset. That's why you should check out all the regions' results. You never know where your next great read will come from.

1. The North
2. British Columbia
3. Alberta
4. Saskatchewan
5. Manitoba
6. Ontario
7. Quebec
8. Newfoundland & Labrador
9. The Maritimes

• The North
• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Newfoundland
• Maritimes