March 31, 2021
March 31 marks Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender folks and raising awareness of the discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. Today we share five books that help demonstrate some of the intolerance and bigotry trans folks Go to full post …read more
March 23, 2021
March is flying by in a flash after what has seemed an eternity of winter. The crocuses and daffodils are up, the robins have returned to our yards, and the sun is feeling just a little bit warmer every day. While Go to full post …read more
December 18, 2020
As residents of the Pacific Northwest, we have the profound fortune to be at the crossroads of so many different cultures and lived experiences. The abundant diversity of this province’s land, history, peoples and cultures is only further reflected in the voices of its authors. This holiday season, celebrate these diverse and powerful voices with some truly fantastic local books!Go to full post …read more
December 1, 2020
‘Tis the season of giving, and BC booksellers have their top picks on hand! Ready your wishlists and shop local with these fabulous finds, spanning poetry, fiction, nonfiction and stunning debuts. This is the 2020 BC Bookseller Recommends, featuring dozens of 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
September 18, 2020
Riding the bus is not what it used to be. I know, add it to the list… Go to full post …read more
July 24, 2020
We share some locally-published, esteemed titles that will help to make Indigenous voices a regular part of every reading journey.Go to full post …read more
July 9, 2020
Our individual and collective commitment to repairing relationships with Indigenous communities and to celebrating the lives and successes of their peoples is not simply a one-month project.Go to full post …read more
April 16, 2020
“Every poem is an exercise in saying something true”Go to full post …read more
December 5, 2019
The fourth instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide seriesGo to full post …read more
November 14, 2019
“Maybe the despair is countered with humour, or joy. I think that for me is closer to the experience of things.”Go to full post …read more
May 21, 2019
Short stories are the perfect way to punctuate a warm spring day; a loyal companion to afternoons in the park and, lucky for us, there are some great new releases to pore over. Go to full post …read more