The BC Bestseller List is compiled using sales data from more than 70 independent bookstores in BC, which is provided to the ABPBC by TBM BookManager. The list represents sales of BC-published books released within the calendar year.
No. 1
A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC
by Rob Shaw & Richard Zussman
Heritage House Publishing | 9781772032543
A breathtaking behind-the-scenes look at the dramatic rise and fall of Christy Clark’s BC Liberals, the return to power of the NDP, and what it means for British Columbia’s volatile political climate going forward.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 2
Whitewater Cooks: More Beautiful Food is full of new recipes to inspire fans and once again turn home cooks into culinary rock stars, a hallmark of Shelley’s earlier books. Shelley’s innate flair for creating and developing recipes will not disappoint and soon home cooks across Canada will be serving their guests…more beautiful food…
BC Bestseller for 15 consecutive weeks
No. 3
The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion – Surprising Observations of a Hidden World
by Peter Wohlleben
Greystone Books | 9781771643016
Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben’s personal experiences in forests and fields. Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
BC Bestseller for 20 consecutive weeks
No. 4
Grizzlies, Gales, and Giant Salmon: Life at a Rivers Inlet Fishing Lodge
by Pat Ardley
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178319
Pat Ardley built the legendary Rivers Lodge in Rivers Inlet with the love of her life, George “Hurricane” Ardley. Her memoir is a touching tribute to coastal life, personal resolve, and strength in adversity.
BC Bestseller for 4 consecutive weeks
No. 5
On Island: Life Among the Coast Dwellers
by Pat Carney
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512107
A collection of stories chronicling the characters and dramas that capture life in small coastal communities.
BC Bestseller for 50 consecutive weeks
No. 6
As A Dog Thinketh: Daily Words of Wisdom
by Monique Anstee
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512374
Daily reflections, guidance, and sound advice from a top trainer and competitor.
BC Bestseller for 13 consecutive weeks
No. 7
You Hold Me Up
by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Danielle Daniel
Orca Book Publishers | 9781459814479
Consultant, international speaker, and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families.
BC Bestseller for 7 consecutive weeks
No. 8
Sodom Road Exit
by Amber Dawn
Arsenal Pulp Press | 9781551527161
The second novel by Lambda Literary Award winner Amber Dawn: at once a compelling family melodrama and a lesbian supernatural thriller.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 9
Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
by Linda Gilkeson
New Society Publishers | 9780865718418 | Second Edition
Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty by master gardener Linda Gilkeson will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy.
BC Bestseller for 2 consecutive weeks
No. 10
Chilcotin Chronicles: Stories of Adventure and Intrigue from British Columbia’s Central Interior
by Sage Birchwater
Caitlin Press | 9781987915334
A collection of historical stories about the early Indigenous people, settlers, trappers, and adventurers set in the wild and untamed country of central BC’s Chilcotin Plateau.
BC Bestseller for 5 consecutive weeks
No. 11
The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
by Dr. Jason Fung
Greystone Books | 9781771642651
Acclaimed author Dr. Jason Fung forever changed the way we think about obesity with his bestselling book, The Obesity Code. Now he’s set out to do the same for type 2 diabetes.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 12
The Spitfire Luck of Skeets Ogilvie: From the Battle of Britain to the Great Escape
by Keith C. Oglivie
Heritage House Publishers | 9781772032116
A young Canadian Spitfire pilot finds adventure, love, and a remarkable dose of luck on the frontlines of the Second World War.
BC Bestseller for 4 consecutive weeks
No. 13
Hiking the Gulf Islands of British Columbia
by Charles Kahn
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178258 | Fourth Edition
An up-to-date guide with historical and practical information includes something for everyone eager to explore the diverse and stunning archipelago often referred to as BC’s Enchanted Isles.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 14
Sonny Assu: A Selective History
by Candice Hopkins, Ellyn Walker, Richard Van Camp, and Marianne Nicolson; art by Sonny Assu; foreword by Janet Rogers
Heritage House Publishers | 9781772031706
A stunning retrospective highlighting the playfulness, power, and subversive spirit of Northwest Coast Indigenous artist Sonny Assu.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 15
Chasing Smoke: A Wildfire Memoir
by Aaron Williams
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178050
A gritty, exhilarating and danger-filled memoir of forest firefighting in BC.
BC Bestseller for 6 consecutive weeks