June 16, 2022
While we’re eagerly waiting for this fall’s releases, we’re also working through our TBR piles and using the summer break to catch up on all the great releases from last season. This week at Read Local BC, we’re revisiting our top Go to full post …read more
June 7, 2022
Father’s Day is just around the corner and now is a good time to think about gifts and plans for any father figures in your life!
Fathers are our courageous heroes, always there to protect and teach us. In honour of Go to full post …read more
May 24, 2022
We’re getting silly in this week’s blog post! While BC’s authors and publishers are known for their heartfelt memoirs, moving fiction, and illuminating histories, there are many comedic writers publishing right here in BC! We’ve curated a selection of some of Go to full post …read more
May 17, 2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—an annual opportunity to speak up about the hardships and stigmas of mental health challenges. Mental health affects us all, and this year we are amplifying this message: “Together for Mental Health.”
We’ve curated a selection of Go to full post …read more
March 8, 2022
It’s International Women’s Day! Each year, we’re reminded of the powerful impacts that uplifting women and amplifying their voices can have across the globe. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. We in BC are fortunate to have so many powerful women and Go to full post …read more
March 1, 2022
Spring has sprung across the province, and at Read Local BC we’re excited to enjoy the season! This week, we’re especially excited to get outside in recognition of World Wildlife Day. This March 3, artists, activists, storytellers and environmentalists across the Go to full post …read more
February 16, 2022
Family day is fast-approaching, and we can’t wait to spend time together! This week at Read Local BC, we hope to encourage you to spend some quality time with your chosen family, friends, and relatives. So, we’ve scoured our publisher’s catalogues Go to full post …read more
February 11, 2022
February is Black History Month—a time to honour the stories and contributions of Black communities across the country and worldwide that too often face systemic erasure.
This month, we encourage all our readers to support your favourite local indie bookstore and Go to full post …read more
February 2, 2022
Love is in the air at Read Local BC! With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, we’ve put together a roundup of reads that have us feeling the love. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby to try as a couple, spending time pampering Go to full post …read more
January 5, 2022
We are excited to present the top 20 bestselling BC books of 2021! How many have you read?
Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore in 2021. May 2022 be full of BC books!
No. 1
Whitewater Cooks Together Again Go to full post …read more
December 14, 2021
There’s still time to pick up the perfect BC-published book for everyone on your shopping list. Whether you’re browsing for friends or family, children or grown-ups, read on to find the perfect titles for all!
…For Biography Readers
We’re fascinated by Go to full post …read more
November 2, 2021
Time for another roundup of some of our most anticipated releases of the season! Whether you’re looking for your new favourite fiction read, poetry, memoir, or nonfiction, there’s a BC book perfect for you. Read on for a list of new Go to full post …read more