New year, new books! This season, we’re excited to start the year by diving back into our old favourite series. We’ve put together a roundup of some of our favourite new additions to BC-published series. Read on for a list of our serial superstars!
The Acid Room: The Psychedelic Trials and Tribulations of Hollywood Hospital by Erika Dyck & Jesse Donaldson (Anvil Press)
In the latest addition to the 49.2 Series, author and editor Jesse Donaldson teams up with Erika Dyck to create a thrilling history of the New Westminster’s Hollywood Hospital. The series, along with The Acid Room, are dedicated to the eccentric and unusual parts of Vancouver’s history.
Dipnetting with Dad by Willie Sellars, illustrated by Kevin Easthope (Caitlin Press)
Discover a beautiful new children’s series by Willie Sellars and Kevin Easthrope, dedicated to Secwepemc culture. Set in the Cariboo Chilcotin region, the book features a father teaching his son the traditional fishing method known as dipnetting. Follow up your reading with the sequel, Hockey with Dad.
Hell and Gone by Sam Wiebe (Harbour Publishing)
Sam Wiebe is acclaimed for his Wakeland novels, which are some of the most beloved detective books in Canada, including the first two books, Invisible Dead and Cut You Down. The latest episode features Vancouver PI Dave Wakeland investigating a series of murders in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Flourishing and Free: More Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island by Haley Healey (Heritage House Publishing)
A fascinating follow-up to On Their Own Terms, author Haley Healey’s Flourishing and Free tells the true stories about sixteen trailblazing women, each of whom contributed to the history of Vancouver Island and the surrounding area. Perfect for any history buff!
Little Wolf by Teoni Spathelfer, illustrated by Natassia Davies (Heritage House Publishing)
The first book to feature Teoni Spathelfer’s beloved character, Little Wolf. In this beautifully illustrated children’s book, the titular character moves to the big city and struggles to find a connection to her culture. Eventually, Little Wolf learns to find her culture and her family everywhere she goes.
Bramah and the Beggar Boy by Renée Sarojini Saklikar (Nightwood Editions)
Renée Sarojini Saklikar’s epic series, The Heart of This Journey Bears All Patterns, has been in the works for over a decade. The first installment introduces readers to the magical world of Pacifica, where Bramah and the Beggar Boy begin their adventure.
O Canada Crosswords Book 22 by Gwen Sjogren (Nightwood Editions)
O Canada Crosswords have been sold in Canada for over 20 years, becoming increasingly popular! The latest collection of puzzles includes crossword themes such as national pride, music, puns, language, geography, food and MORE!
Gone Viking II: Beyond Boundaries by Bill Arnott (RMB | Rocky Mountain Books)
Bill Arnott, bestselling author of Gone Viking: A Travel Saga has returned with a new collection of travel stories! Arnott’s daring adventures have taken him around the world by foot, bus, train, and boat.
Nuptse and Lhotse Go to the Prairies by Jocey Asnong (RMB | Rocky Mountain Books)
Charming and beloved cats Nuptse and Lhotse agave travelled to the west coast, the Rockies, Iceland, Iceland, Nepal, and now the Canadian prairies. The felines meet other prairie animals, including the Coulee Coyote, a pronghorn and a bison!
Shu Li and the Magic Pear Tree by Paul Yee, illustrated by Shaoli Wang (Tradewind Books)
Yee’s beloved Shu Li series celebrates the diversity of Vancouver’s Commercial Drive neighbourhood. In this latest installment, Shu Li and her friends Tamara and Diego’s school is threatened with closure. The trio find unexpected help from a magic pear tree in the backyard of an elderly neighbour.