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Discover the top-selling Canadian fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books for the week of Jan. 10-17.
Based on data from over 260 Canadian independent stores, Bookmanager compiles the bestseller lists.
Canadian fiction:
“Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid takes the lead in Canadian fiction this week, with four other Game Changer series titles making it to the top 10. The 2019 romance novel, which inspired a popular TV series, follows the love story between rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. As their relationship evolves, they face a tough choice between their passion for the sport and their feelings for each other. The series adaptation, helmed by director Jacob Tierney from Montreal, premiered on Crave in November and has become a hit among viewers. “Heated Rivalry” has also made it to the Canada Reads 2026 longlist.
Full Canadian fiction list:
1. “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid
2. “Game Changer” by Rachel Reid
3. “The Long Game” by Rachel Reid
4. “Pick A Colour” by Souvankham Thammavongsa
5. “The Black Wolf” by Louise Penny
6. “Flesh” by David Szalay
7. “The Paris Express” by Emma Donoghue
8. “Is This is a Cry for Help?” by Emily Austin
9. “Role Model” by Rachel Reid
10. “Tough Guy” by Rachel Reid
Canadian nonfiction:
Leading the Canadian nonfiction category is “Book of Lives” by Margaret Atwood. In this memoir, Atwood shares stories from her formative years, her journey to literary acclaim, and the societal influences that shaped her writing. Readers gain insight into the interplay between art and reality, offering a glimpse into the mind of the renowned Canadian author.
Full Canadian nonfiction list:
1. “Book of Lives” by Margaret Atwood
2. “The Wealthy Barber” by David Chilton
3. “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This” by Omar El Akkad
4. “Elbows Up!” edited by Elamin Abdelmahmoud
5. “Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism” by Stewart “Brittlestar” Reynolds
6. “Sorry, Not Sorry” by Mark Critch
7. “Values” by Mark Carney
8. “Vanished Beyond the Map” by Adam Shoalts
9. “The Smiling Land” by Alan Doyle
10. “Enshittification” by Cory Doctorow
Canadian kids:
“The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko, secures the top spot in Canadian kids’ books this week. Originally published in 1980, this timeless tale follows Princess Elizabeth as she embarks on a heroic quest to save Prince Ronald from a dragon, challenging traditional princess narratives.
Full Canadian kids list:
1. “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
2. “The Marrow Thieves” by Cherie Dimaline
3. “Be A Good Ancestor” by Leona Prince and Gabrielle Prince, illustrated by Carla Joseph
4. “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Sheila McGraw
5. “The New Girl” by Cassandra Calin
6. “Carson Crosses Canada” by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Kass Reich
7. “The Inquisitive Raven” by Richard Wagamese, illustrated by Bridget George
8. “The Barren Grounds” by David A. Robertson
9. “Hockey in the Wild” by Nicholas Oldland
10. “Mallory and the Trouble with Twins” by Arley Nopra