The BC Bestseller List is compiled using sales data from more than 80 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
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 25 consecutive weeks
No. 2
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 10 consecutive weeks
No. 3
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 8 consecutive weeks
No. 4
E.J. Hughes Paints Vancouver Island
by Robert Amos
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512558
A handsome new retrospective on one of BC’s most beloved artists that unveils, for the first time, photographs, sketches, and ephemera from the artist’s estate.
BC Bestseller for 2 consecutive weeks
No. 5
105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia
by Stephen Hui
Greystone Books | 9781771642866
The all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern BC’s best-selling hiking guidebook—now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington.
BC Bestseller for 2 consecutive weeks
No. 6
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 11 consecutive weeks
No. 7
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 30 consecutive weeks
No. 8
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 1 week
No. 9
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 10 consecutive weeks
No. 10
Ghostly Campfire Stories of Western Canada
by Barbara Smith
Heritage House | 9781772032451
Hair-raising tales of ghosts, spirits, and unexplained phenomena set across Western Canada.
BC Bestseller for 1 week
No. 11
West Coast ABCs
by Jocey Asnong
RMB | Rocky Mountain Books | 9781771602853
Bestselling children’s book illustrator Jocey Asnong takes readers on another colourful journey as she highlights the West Coast region of Canada in this playful alphabet book.
BC Bestseller for 2 consecutive weeks
No. 12
Mountain Footsteps: Hikes in the East Kootenay of Southeastern British Columbia (4th Edition)
by Janice Strong
RMB | Rocky Mountain Books | 9781771602464
The 4th edition of Mountain Footsteps is completely revised and updated. It includes enhanced colour maps and beautiful photos which breathe new life into the wilderness experience for all outdoor enthusiasts.
BC Bestseller for 5 consecutive weeks
No. 13
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 14 consecutive weeks
No. 14
On the Line: A History of the British Columbia Labour Movement
by Rod Mickleburgh
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178265
The important story of how BC’s labour organizations have shaped the economic, political and social fabric of the province—at a cost of much blood, sweat, toil and tears.
BC Bestseller for 7 consecutive weeks
No. 15
Property Values
by Charlie Demers
Arsenal Pulp Press | 9781551527277
The worlds of urban gentrification, overpriced real estate, and gang violence collide in this wry and sardonic crime novel by author and comedian Charles Demers.
BC Bestseller for 5 consecutive weeks