Debbie Travis
Corner Gas star Lorne Cardinal, former NHLer Georges Laraque and decorating diva Debbie Travis will be among the panelists for the 10th edition of "Canada Reads."
The CBC show features Canadian celebrities arguing the merits of homegrown books.
This year's panel will also include Sara Quin from indie singing duo Tegan & Sara and CNN broadcaster Ali Velshi.
Cardinal will argue on behalf of Unless by Carol Shields (Vintage Canada) and Laraque will defend The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou (NeWest Press).
Quin will push for Essex County by Jeff Lemire (Top Shelf Productions) and Travis will fight for The Birth House by Ami McKay (Vintage Canada).
Velshi will throw his support behind The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis (McClelland & Stewart).
When selecting the titles for the 10th edition of the show, CBC asked Canadians to choose essential novels of the past decade. Panellists chose their books from that list.
The three hour-long debates will be broadcast on CBC Radio One on Feb. 7, 8 and 9. Books will be voted off until a winner is named.