WHAT IS THE BOOKSELLERS' LIST?

Each publishing season, twenty books will be selected for promotion as part of The Booksellers’ List, via votes from CIBA bookseller members across the county. In a time of shrinking book media we can use our collective strength to ensure readers have a new way to discover a diverse range of books, recommended by Canadians, for Canadians. 

HOW TO VOTE:

• Vote using CIBA’s webform 

• Vote via NetGalley

• Vote via CataList (this option is coming soon!)

ELIGIBILITY:

Season	Eligible Titles	Number of  titles selected	Voting  opens	Voting  closes	Public announcement   of list
Fall 2025	Titles for an adult audience, published  September 1 to the end of November 2025	20	May 12, 2025	July 7, 2025	September 1, 2025

• CIBA bookseller members (and their staff) are eligible to vote for The Booksellers' List

• Vote for as many books as you and your staff would like to champion! 

• There are no limits to the number of votes your store can make.  

• Don't be afraid to vote ahead for the next season! We'll take care of managing which titles are eligible for each list. If you read something you're excited about, place your vote anytime!

VOTING CONSIDERATIONS (suggestions only)

• Vote for the books you (and/or your staff) believe should be highlighted for your customers; titles that speak to what makes the indie market unique

• No genre is off limits

• Consider amplifying the books that readers might otherwise miss

• The Booksellers’ List is a national marketing program so cross country appeal should be considered when voting

The more votes we receive from across Canada, the more vibrant the list will be! Please use your voice and support this important new program.

QUESTIONS? 

Please email Nicola