February 21, 2024
Weaving the art of human expression and experience is no straightforward task. Storytelling comes in a truly infinite number of shapes, and it is our privilege as human beings to be able to stand on either end of the stories we Go to full post …read more
July 19, 2023
Looking to whip up some big meals this summer? We’ve got you covered with both delicious all-time favourites and upcoming titles we can’t wait to devour!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
November 30, 2021
Do you have a friend or family member who defies categorization? No matter how hard you try you just can’t seem to find the perfect gift? We’ve pulled together a list featuring wild card picks from BC publishers. No matter who Go to full post …read more
November 23, 2021
Let’s face it, every family has one. That one person who stumps the gift buying process every year. The one who insists they want nothing. The one who seems to have it all. The one with the incredibly niche tastes that Go to full post …read more
September 28, 2021
Content warning: This post contains upsetting information about residential schools.
This week, September 26-October 2, is Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week has been recognized since 1982 and is an annual event celebrating the necessity of reading and the importance of free and Go to full post …read more
May 11, 2021
May 9-15 is Children’s Book Week—our annual reminder of the important role that books and literature play in shaping the next generation of leaders! We turn to books to introduce children to difficult topics, to teach them empathy and kindness, and 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
October 28, 2020
We live in an age of precarious migration—from climate change to war and famine, there has been no greater attention paid to the plight of refugees and asylum-seekers than in recent memory.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