With so many new books coming out, fall can be both an exhilarating and an overwhelming time for readers.

At CBC Books , we've got you covered with a list of the must-read Canadian fiction titles publishing this fall.

From page-turning novels to compelling short story collections, there's a wide variety of books to dive into, both from authors we already know and love and those who are making their exciting debuts.

If you're interested in writing fiction, the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize will be accepting submissions between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1. You can submit your original, unpublished short fiction for a chance to win $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts , a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and have your story published on CBC Books

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