Author: RLBC

Have you got the mystery bug? Look no further than these thrillers, mysteries, and crime novels from BC publishers.Go to full post …read more

The widely acclaimed authors talk about their recent projects, breaking the rules of form, and sense of place.Go to full post …read more

Deadline: Friday, June 9, 2023Go to full post …read more

The author talks about her new short story collection The Whole Animal, investigating the unpleasantness of a situation, and teasing out the rhythms of a story.Go to full post …read more

I Read Canadian is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. It’s a day to celebrate the richness, diversity, and breadth of local literature — and a chance to challenge your fellow book people to dedicate just 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

‘Tis the season of giving, and BC booksellers have their top picks on hand! Ready your wishlists and shop local with these fabulous finds, spanning poetry, fiction, nonfiction and stunning debuts. This is the 2020 BC Bookseller Recommends, featuring dozens of Go to full post …read more

The holiday season is upon us, and as always, you can count on us for gift-giving inspiration to suit every reader in your life.

To kick off a season of supporting local authors, publishers, and booksellers, we are proud to partner Go to full post …read more

Orange Shirt Day, held annually on September 30th, is a day to mark the impact and legacy of the Residential School system and to commit to the ongoing work of reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake in 2013, inspired Go to full post …read more

“How can one misplace a lagoon?” The Human ponders in Betsy Warland’s latest book, Lost Lagoon/lost in thought (Caitlin Press). Questions like these, about Stanley Park’s well-known Lost Lagoon, form the root of Warland’s investigation into the relationship between nature and Go to full post …read more

“There’s the opportunity to move from routine to disruption, and in that moment, to learn about life from another person’s perspective.” Go to full post …read more

The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (ABPBC) is excited to announce the 2019/20 Poetry in Transit poets. 
Each year a collection of poetry car cards is produced featuring the work of BC-authored poets in Canadian-published books. Now in its Go to full post …read more