Best Canadian Essays 2025

by Emily Urquhart (editor)

Selected by editor Emily Urquhart, the 2025 edition of Best Canadian Essays showcases the best Canadian nonfiction writing published in 2023.



Katherine Ashenburg • James Cairns • Mitchell Consky • Michelle Cyca • Sadiqa de Meijer • Ariel Gordon • Lana Hall • Helen Humphreys • Rebecca Kempe • Jiin Kim • Christine Lai • Jessica Moore • Tom Rachman • Leanne Betasamosake Simpson • Vance Wright

Genres: Nonfiction, Canada

152 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2024

Reviews

[Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great bunch of short reads! I especially enjoyed 'Found', 'Complimentary, Free of Charge' and 'Notes from Grief Camp' if you're just looking to read a few!

[Cathleen Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book of short essays was a perfect launch for a summer reading blitz. While I enjoyed some more than others, of course, what I enjoyed most was a cross Canada survey of ideas. Who knew that Canadian pride would be so high in 2025?

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of essays from a very talented group of Canadian writers. My favourite one was “Complimentary, Free of Charge” by Jiin Kim!

[Sydney Scarlata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic anthology of Canadian authors. Thought provoking, raw, truly human.