CBC’s annual Battle of the Books Canada Reads announced their 2013 selections and panelists today at a reception in the broadcaster’s atrium. The books and champions are

• February by Lisa Moore, championed by comedian Trent McClellan
• Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese, championed by Olympic wrestler Carol Huynh
• Away by Jane Urquhart,  championed by author Charlotte Gray
• Two Solitudes by Hugh MacLennan, championed by actor Jay Baruchel
• The Age of Hope by David Bergen, championed by broadcaster Ron MacLean

Since Hugh isn’t around anymore to represent his book as author, CBC has asked Doug to stand-in for Hugh and lend his special insight into Hugh’s work and Two Solitudes. Follow along at CBC Books!