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Best Canadian Stories 2026
“Combines both emerging and established voices for a fascinating glimpse at the most exciting short fiction coming out of this country.”—Open Book
Selected and introduced by Zsuzsi Gartner, the 2026 edition of Best Canadian Stories provides a distinctive sample of the best Canadian short fiction published over the last year. These sixteen stories draw together an expressive range of characters and narratives, from contributors both familiar and new, and appeal to both longstanding readers and those looking for an entry point into Canadian literature.
Featuring:
Shashi Bhat • Julie Bouchard, translated by Arielle Aaronson • Randy Boyagoda • Grant Buday • Petra Chambers • Sophie Crocker • Bill Gaston • Evan J • Aaron Kreuter • Alex Leslie • Erin MacNair • D.F. McCourt • Rishi Midha • Kaitlin Ruether • Margaret Sweatman
Praise forBest Canadian Stories
One of the best things about the end of the year is having a chance to look back The threeBest Canadianvolumes are a snapshot of some of the finest in Canadian writing this yearltbr gtRobert J WiersemaToronto Star
The legacy for Canadian literature in theBest Canadian Storiesseries cant be overstated For years the collection has been the place to discover Canadian writersltbr gtWinnipeg Free Press
Best Canadian Storiescombines both emerging and established voices for a fascinating glimpse at the most exciting short fiction coming out of this countryltbr gtOpen Book
Each of the sixteen stories carries a distinctive voice BiblioasissBestjust keeps getting betterltbr gtMichael GreensteinThe Miramichi Reader
Best Canadian Stories 2025exceeded my expectations and is about as solid as short story collections getltbr gtJessica PoonThe BC Review
The arrival late in the fall each year of this collection is always cause for fanfareltbr gtQuill amp Quire
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Dimensions:
224 Pages
8in * 5.25in * .6in
1.00gr
Published:
November 18, 2025
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ISBN:
9781771966788
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eng
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