What Canadian books are popular right now? Check out this week's bestsellers

Here are the bestselling Canadian fiction, nonfiction and children's books from Oct. 26-Nov. 2, 2024.

Bestseller lists are compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales stats from over 260 Canadian independent stores.

Canadian fiction

The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny is the #1 Canadian fiction book this week.

In the 19th instalment of the Inspector Armand Gamache series, The Grey Wolf follows Chief Inspector Gamache and his allies as they pursue a deadly threat from Three Pines, Quebec, across the province and beyond. What starts as one murder evolves into a desperate mission to track a creature that has the potential to devastate cities and towns including Three Pines. Dealing with betrayal, suspicion and loyalty, Gamache must rely on his instincts to unravel the mystery before it's too late. 

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See the full Canadian fiction list below.

1. The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
2. In Winter I Get Up at Night by Jane Urquhart
3. Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
4. Proof by Beverley McLachlin
5. Held by Anne Michaels
6. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
7. Prairie Edge by Conor Kerr
8. real ones by katherena vermette
9. The Capital of Dreams by Heather O'Neill
10. Greenwood by Michael Christie

Canadian nonfiction

Revenge of the Tipping Point is the #1 Canadian nonfiction book this week. 

In Revenge of the Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell revisits the lessons of his groundbreaking book The Tipping Point and reframes the subject of social epidemics in the current context. Using stories and research, Gladwell highlights a concerning form of social engineering and offers a guide to making sense of modern contagion. 

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See the full Canadian nonfiction list below.

1. Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
2. The Knowing by Tanya Talaga
3. At a Loss for Words by Carol Off
4. Our Green Heart by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
5. Who We Are by Murray Sinclair, with Sara Sinclair and Niigaan Sinclair
6. Reconciling History by Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh
7. I Heard There Was A Secret Chord by Daniel J. Levitin
8. What I Mean to Say by Ian Williams
9. Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches by Matty Matheson
10. Fire Weather by John Vaillant 

Canadian kids

Tegan and Sara: Crush by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, illustrated by Tillie Walden is the #1 Canadian kids book this week. 

In the follow up to their bestselling graphic novel Junior High, Tegan and Sara have made it out of seventh grade but that doesn't mean their junior high drama is over. Just as Tegan's falling out with her BFF and Sara is dealing with growing feelings for her dream girl — the twins also have to find a way to focus on their upcoming battle-of-the-bands and a chance to open up for their favourite artist.  

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See the full kids list below.

1. Tegan and Sara: Crush by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, illustrated by Tillie Walden
2. The Animal People Choose a Leader by Richard Wagamese, illustrated by Bridget George
3. The New Girl by Cassandra Calin
4. Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas
5. Haunted Canada Graphic Novel, Volume 1 by Joel A. Sutherland
6. Barnaby Unboxed! by The Fan Brothers
7. It's My Brain! by Elise Gravel
8. Carson Crosses Canada by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Kass Reich
9. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
10. The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline