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<p>To celebrate its 30th anniversary, <a href="http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/" target="_blank">The Canadian Encyclopedia</a> created 30 lists of 30 things that make us proud to be Canadian, from famous people and historic events, to iconic foods and influential artists. <a href="https://macleans.ca/tag/canadian-encyclopedia-30" target="_blank">Read more of their lists here.</a></p>
<p>Canadian books, whether fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, have had a deepening impact on Canadian culture over the past half century. Here, in no particular order, are 30 books by Canadians that have made a difference.</p>
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<p>Author Margaret Atwood applauds as  Will Ferguson gives his acceptance speech after winning  with the Giller Prize  after winning the award for  his book &#8220;419&#8221;  in Toronto on Tuesday October 30, 2012.  Photo: Chris Young for Macleans</p>


Canadian Encyclopedia: 30 great Canadian books

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