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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Throughout the month and beyond, CBC Books is highlighting books across many genres by writers of East Asian, South Asian, Western, Central and Southeast Asian descent.

Presented by the Stephen Leacock Associates, the award annually recognizes the best in Canadian humorous writing. The winner will be revealed on June 22.

Rick Mercer is among the 11 authors longlisted for the 2024 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. Other longlisted authors include Patrick deWitt, Deborah Willis and William Ping. The short list will be announced on May 21 and the winner will be revealed on June 22.

Check out some of the books discussed on national CBC Radio programs between April 15-21.

The Vancouver writer spoke with Ryan B. Patrick about how her lived experiences inspired her debut novel Broughtupsy.

Claudia Dey and Janika Oza are the other Canadian finalists. The prize celebrates fiction by women and non-binary authors.

Check out some of the books discussed on national CBC Radio programs between March 18-April 1, 2024.

The Vancouver writer spoke with The Next Chapter's Ryan B. Patrick about his essay collection Laser Quit Smoking Massage — and the real-life home business that inspired its quirky title.

The fashion influencer will be the first to champion a romance book on Canada Reads. The great Canadian book debate will air March 4-7.

To honour Black History Month, The Next Chapter contributor Ryan B. Patrick curated a list of Black Canadian writers to watch and read.