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Two-for-One Delights: BC Bestseller Pairings

Featured • January 27, 2021 • Ariel Hudnall

Some things in this world are meant to go together: salt and pepper; pencil and paper; milk and cookies. There’s a certain delight in the perfect duo, and here at Read Local BC, we’ve found some flawless BC Bestseller pairings to delight every reader, from trivia seekers and birdwatchers to fiction lovers and #CanadaReads fans. Dive in and read up!


For #CanadaReads Fans

Canada Reads is Canada’s annual “Battle of the Books,” in which five celebrities champion their favourite book in a competition to decide the winning title. Each year, the competition is stiff and the books excellent––and this year, there are two local books from Arsenal Pulp Press in the running!

For Mystery Lovers

Can’t get enough intrigue in your life? Why not grab a two-for-one with this BC Bestseller pairing of local mysteries? Pick up these novels and be swept away by intellectual protagonists on the search for the truth, and a host of other characters both sympathetic and suspicious.

For Short Story Snackers

Whether you love short stories or just a perfectly crafted story, you can’t go wrong with this incredible BC Bestseller pairing of Indigenous fiction collections, full of intricate family dynamics and imagined queer futures, these collections provide tantalizing stories that can be read during a break or just before bed.

For Local Trivia Masters

Looking for the perfect gift for your trivia-loving friend (or yourself)? Look no further than this bestselling book pairing that will have them dropping insider tips about Vancouver’s architecture, night life, and wild history for years to come. Buy the books, then join Vancouver Writers Fest on February 17 as the authors are joined by Jesse Donaldson for a free Incite event.

For Readers on the Move

Some of BC’s most popular books surround the wonderful world of transportation, from the province’s extensive railroads to idyllic ferries. This bestseller pairing will tickle any traveler-at-heart or lover of beautiful books––it’s pretty hard to go wrong!

For Hikers & Bikers

It won’t be long before BC residents start packing up their winter wardrobe and seek the great outdoors (especially after the year we’ve had!) Pick up this pairing to learn all the best trails and day-trips to try, perfectly suited for cyclists, families, and amateur to professional hikers.

For Chill Adventurers

Grab your compasses, maps, and a really comfy chair, because this book pairing is for the grand adventurer stuck at home! Follow author-explorers Bill Arnott through glacial Scandinavian passes and Wayne Sawchuk to the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains in dual journeys of discovery and wonder.

For Literary Birders

So we might be a little biased (this writer has five birds at home), but birds are pretty incredible. Learn about all the varieties BC has to offer, then settle in for a charming, literary essay collection on the surprise and delight a hobby in birdwatching brings.

For (Grand)fathers

Looking for the perfect gift for a dad or granddad? We’ve got you covered! Check out this charming BC Bestseller pairing for the person you want to celebrate––or make laugh most. Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, godfathers, and more––these collections celebrate the unique relationships we share with our paternal figures.


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