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Multiculturalism Day

June 24, 2022

On June 27, we’re celebrating Multiculturalism Day! This is an annual opportunity to celebrate, honour and uplift all the unique cultures and individuals that enrich our country and communities. This week, we’ve curated a list of fantastic new and forthcoming books Go to full post …read more

Pride 2022

June 1, 2022

Happy Pride, readers! Each June, we come together to loudly and proudly celebrate the joys, victories and triumphs of the queer community! Pride is also an opportunity to reflect on the hardships and violence that the LGBTQ2+ community has faced throughout Go to full post …read more

International Women’s Day

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

Stories to Read Together

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

Books to Celebrate Black History Month

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

The Governor General's Literary Awards

October 20, 2021

Award season is upon us! It’s time to recognize and celebrate the best of the best in Canadian writing. The Governor General’s Literary Awards, established in 1936, is one of Canada’s most prestigious book prizes, awarded annually to the country’s best Go to full post …read more

Found Gems for Fall

September 21, 2021

Where did the time go? Summer has come and gone, and autumn is welcoming us with a fantastic season of reads and fun festivals to enjoy! For readers who just can’t wait for these fall releases and festivities, we’ve put together Go to full post …read more

#ReadaBookDay

September 6, 2021

We might be a little biased, but we love ALL book-related holidays! Today, we’re celebrating #ReadaBookDay—a chance to curl up with an old classic or a new favourite. Looking for some suggestions on what to read this Book Day? Here are Go to full post …read more