The first bits of chill are in the air—and that means the Fall Previews are flying in!Go to full post …read more

Fall 2022 Preview
October 4, 2022
October 4, 2022
The first bits of chill are in the air—and that means the Fall Previews are flying in!Go to full post …read more
September 30, 2022
Today marks Canada’s second officially commemorated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At Read Local BC, we’re looking to books and stories to learn more about the violent history and legacy of residential schools. It is also #OrangeShirtDay—a day to reflect Go to full post …read more
August 24, 2022
Each year Poetry in Transit announces ten new poems by BC poets to be featured on bus cards that appear on buses around the province. Read on to meet our 2022/23 featured poets and their Canadian-published poetry collections.
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August 16, 2022
This week, we’re dedicating our blog post to stories about friendship. We’ve included fictional and true tales about the joys and hardships of friendship from some of your favourite BC publishers. Keep reading!
For Kids
Summer is the perfect time for Go to full post …read more
August 2, 2022
We in British Columbia are so fortunate to live among a community of talented artists, photographers, makers and creators. This week, we’re paying tribute to all of their incredible work, and to the books capturing their stories! Check out this list Go to full post …read more
July 13, 2022
Summer is here and we can’t wait to hit the beach! Check out these BC-published books on your next seaside escape!Go to full post …read more
July 5, 2022
STEM: Science, technology, engineering and math. This week, we’ve curated a list of books for all you science-buffs, tech-savvy folks, engineers and mathematicians! We have books for grownups looking to deepen your knowledge of BC’s STEM projects and books to inspire Go to full post …read more
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
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