Tag: TouchWood Editions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love is in the air at Read Local BC! With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, we’ve put together a roundup of reads that have us feeling the love. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby to try as a couple, spending time pampering Go to full post …read more

This week at Read Local BC, we’re celebrating Asian Canadian voices sharing their stories with British Columbia. Read on for a roundup of our favourite histories, poetry collections, memoirs, and children’s tales by some of BC’s most prominent Asian Canadian writers.

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We are excited to present the top 20 bestselling BC books of 2021! How many have you read?

Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore in 2021. May 2022 be full of BC books!

No. 1

Whitewater Cooks Together Again Go to full post …read more

Arguably the best part of a BC winter is the weather-made excuse to stay indoors curled up under a thick quilt while the rain or the snow (as the case may be) falls against the window. We can’t think of a Go to full post …read more