November 24, 2020
It’s been a boom year for history buffs – especially those interested in the unique history of BC. With themes as diverse as Indigenous art and Vancouver real estate to early suffragettes and true crime, there’s a bounty of books exploring Go to full post …read more
November 17, 2020
It’s an undisputed fact that poets love the moon. Since the days are getting shorter and Earth’s sole satellite is spending more time in the night sky, we thought it would be the perfect time to feature some of our favourite Go to full post …read more
November 16, 2020
The holiday season is upon us, and as always, you can count on us for gift-giving inspiration to suit every reader in your life.
To kick off a season of supporting local authors, publishers, and booksellers, we are proud to partner Go to full post …read more
October 28, 2020
We live in an age of precarious migration—from climate change to war and famine, there has been no greater attention paid to the plight of refugees and asylum-seekers than in recent memory.Go to full post …read more
October 20, 2020
Rain has returned to BC and our most comfortable blankets and sweaters are out of storage. Tea and cocoa beckon, as do our bookshelves. And here at Read Local BC, we think there’s no better way to celebrate the best season Go to full post …read more
October 10, 2020
How do we get our children ready for conversations about difficult or even painful topics? Books can help make it easier to approach these tricky subjects with kids. Vibrant, exciting stories can help them understand what’s going on in their own Go to full post …read more
September 25, 2020
By DF Parizeau
Novels can feel daunting at times, so in come short stories to save the day: the Netflix of the literary world! Whether you’re a one story at a time kind of reader or you live to binge, these Go to full post …read more
September 4, 2020
Fall may not begin in the calendar until September 22, but it’s official: the Fall publishing season has officially begun. With hundreds of titles pushed into this season as a result of the pandemic, it’s a bumper lineup of talent we Go to full post …read more
August 7, 2020
How do we approach talking to children about complex topics like social justice? We turn to books of course! Rife with beautiful illustrations and rhythmic stories that are easy to follow, children’s books are the perfect way to introduce kids to Go to full post …read more
July 17, 2020
These four books help unpack some of our preconceived notions about what a suburb is and its relationship to Vancouver-proper.Go to full post …read more
April 28, 2020
“In this interesting time of isolation, I think that what we all need are reminders of how deeply and intrinsically connected we are to each other.”Go to full post …read more
March 8, 2020
This International Women’s Day we’re recommending five new or forthcoming books by women and non-binary people that challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.Go to full post …read more