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Young Changemakers

July 19, 2022

Every day at Read Local BC, we’re inspired by the activists and leaders in our community that are changing the world for the better. This week, we’re giving a special shout-out to the children and young adults who are working tirelessly Go to full post …read more

STEM

July 5, 2022

STEM: Science, technology, engineering and math. This week, we’ve curated a list of books for all you science-buffs, tech-savvy folks, engineers and mathematicians! We have books for grownups looking to deepen your knowledge of BC’s STEM projects and books to inspire Go to full post …read more

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

Father’s Day 2022

June 7, 2022

Father’s Day is just around the corner and now is a good time to think about gifts and plans for any father figures in your life!

Fathers are our courageous heroes, always there to protect and teach us. In honour of Go to full post …read more

The Funniest Books in BC

May 24, 2022

We’re getting silly in this week’s blog post! While BC’s authors and publishers are known for their heartfelt memoirs, moving fiction, and illuminating histories, there are many comedic writers publishing right here in BC! We’ve curated a selection of some of Go to full post …read more

Mental Health Month

May 17, 2022

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—an annual opportunity to speak up about the hardships and stigmas of mental health challenges. Mental health affects us all, and this year we are amplifying this message: “Together for Mental Health.”

We’ve curated a selection of 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

Read Up on World Wildlife Day

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

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