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 4 consecutive weeks
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 18 consecutive weeks
No. 3
One Eagle Soaring
by Roy Henry Vickers & Robert Budd
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178289
The second volume in the First West Coast Books series, One Eagle Soaring explores counting and numbers with the help of West Coast animals with vivid illustrations.
BC Bestseller for 3 consecutive weeks
No. 4
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 23 consecutive weeks
No. 5
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 7 consecutive weeks
No. 6
It Begins in Betrayal: A Lane Winslow Mystery
by Iona Whishaw
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512619
The fourth book in the popular Lane Winslow mystery series, which the Globe and Mail proclaimed “a terrific series” by “a writer to watch.”
BC Bestseller for 3 consecutive weeks
No. 7
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
by Bob Joseph
Page Two Strategies | 9780995266520
Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 8
Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation
by Monique Gray Smith
Orca Book Publishers | 9781459815834
Acclaimed Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith teaches readers about the lives of Survivors and how to listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action.
BC Bestseller for 3 consecutive weeks
No. 9
The Haunting of Vancouver Island: Supernatural Encounters with the Other Side
by Shanon Sinn
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512435
A compelling investigation into supernatural events and local lore on Vancouver Island.
BC Bestseller for 3 consecutive weeks
No. 10
Wild Fierce Life: Dangerous Moments on the Outer Coast
by Joanna Streetly
Caitlin Press | 9781771512435
Unflinching and heart-stopping stories from the Pacific Coast that build a vivid portrait of life on the continental edge and one woman’s evolving place within it.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
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 2 consecutive weeks
No. 12
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 5 consecutive weeks
No. 13
Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga
by Chris Czajkowski
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178098
Taking up where Lonesome, the first bestselling wilderness dog, left off, here is another wilderness memoir from the perspective of Chris Czajkowski’s canine companions.
BC Bestseller for 3 consecutive weeks
No. 14
Camping British Columbia, the Rockies, and Yukon: The Complete Guide to Government Park Campgrounds, Expanded Eighth Edition
by Jayne Seagrave
Heritage House Publishing | 9781772031911
In this fully revised, expanded, and updated edition of her bestselling camping guide, Jayne Seagrave lays the groundwork for anyone planning to get out of the city and explore the best that nature has to offer.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 15
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 10 consecutive weeks