Come on out for a night of literary fun, as we celebrate the launch of Best Canadian Essays 2026! Guest editor Brian Bethune, along with several writers featured in the anthology—Mark Kingwell, Stephen Marche, Kelsey Gilchrist, and Ronna Bloom—will be reading from their work. Copies will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Another Story.
The launch will take place on Friday, December 5 at 7PM.
Grab a copy of Best Canadian Essays 2026 here!
Check out the full set of Essays, Stories, and Poetry here!
ABOUT BEST CANADIAN ESSAYS 2026
“A superb collection of national thinkers, crackling with insight on the issues of the age.”—Chatelaine
Selected and introduced by Brian Bethune, Best Canadian Essays 2026 provides a unique perspective on what constitutes the best Canadian nonfiction writing published in the previous year. Featuring topics of motherhood and the choice to be child-free, climate change, catfishing, addiction and mental health, these fourteen essays offer poignant and clear-eyed insights into the diverse—sometimes underexplored—aspects of our society and ourselves.
Featuring:
Hollie Adams • Peter Babiak • Chris Banks • Ronna Bloom • Andreae Callanan • Kelsey Gilchrist • Cynthia Gralla • Basma Kavanagh • Mark Kingwell • Kyo Maclear • Stephen Marche • Shane Neilson • Ian Roy • Darryl Whetter
