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
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
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April 8, 2021
The following interview is part three of a nine-part series of conversations with BC poets about their new poetry collections. New interviews will be posted every Tuesday and Thursday throughout April for National Poetry Month 2021. All interviews were conducted by Rob Taylor.
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February 12, 2021
Family Day is a rich time for stories and reading, and there is no better time to explore BC offerings for the young.
While Family Day in BC is still relatively new, perhaps we can adopt the Icelandic tradition “Jolabokaflod”—which translates 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
December 18, 2019
The eighth instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more
April 11, 2019
“I don’t want to put guilt on readers. I do, however, want them to step into my world for a moment and see things from my perspective.”Go to full post …read more
March 7, 2019
Daniel Marshall wins the 2019 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his chronicle of the 1858 Fraser River Valley gold rush.Go to full post …read more
February 13, 2019
Skip the chocolate and roses and buy yourself a good book instead.Go to full post …read more
December 13, 2018
Do you have an armchair historian or a friend with some very niche interests on your list? These 12 BC books let you give a bit of local history to every reader.Go to full post …read more
December 7, 2018
From stories of friendship to tales of triumph, these 10 enthralling new books are sure to brighten even the Grinchiest of spirits.
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November 27, 2018
Step aside, Rupi Kaur: these 12 daring books of poetry are beautifully written and packaged — a perfect gift for the poetry lover in your life.Go to full post …read more