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(Grand)mothers are the often unsung heroes of our lives. From the countless hours spent keeping us fed, clothed and happy as children through to the words of wisdom, emotional support and eventual send offs into the world as adults, mothers and Go to full post …read more

This past Sunday, June 20, we commemorated World Refugee Day! To celebrate and welcome all the refugees who make their home in Canada, we’ve put together a reading list of BC published books in honour of this year’s theme: Together we Go to full post …read more

In coastal BC, we have a unique relationship to the ocean: we either live near it, work on it, eat the bounty that comes from it, play on it—or all of the above. Inland, the creeks and streams coming down from Go to full post …read more

It’s time to break out your rainbows and celebrate—Pride Month is here again! Whether you’re out and proud, cheering from the sidelines as an ally, or living anywhere in between, Pride Month is the time to reaffirm the value and wonderful Go to full post …read more

May is Asian Heritage Month—an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Asian Canadians, and recognize how far we still have to go in the fight against anti-Asian racism and discrimination. 

This year’s Asian Heritage month theme is “Recognition, Resilience, and Go to full post …read more

Spring is right around the corner — and with it, the joy of all things green, growing, and delicious. From backyard gardens with tidy rows of sprouting carrots and beets, to local forests full of wild mushrooms and berries, the spring Go to full post …read more

Freedom to Read Week provides Canadians a powerful opportunity to address issues of intellectual freedom, censorship, and access to information as they affect our communities — whether locally, nationally, or abroad. As part of our commitment to these three issues which Go to full post …read more

February is Black History Month, and while the histories and mythologies of Black culture we collectively observe are frequently US-centric, Black Canadians have their own powerful legacy. From the cultural hub of Hogan’s Alley in Vancouver to the Black Loyalists who Go to full post …read more

Some things in this world are meant to go together: salt and pepper; pencil and paper; milk and cookies. There’s a certain delight in the perfect duo, and here at Read Local BC, we’ve found some flawless BC Bestseller pairings to Go to full post …read more

January is always a special time of year for readers: while we collectively shake off the weight of the previous year and begin making plans for a crisp new season of wordy adventures, publishers everywhere are revealing their catalogues –– giving Go to full post …read more

We are excited to present the top 20 bestselling BC books of 2020! How many have you read? Go to full post …read more

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