Tag: New Star Books

From silly to serious, these four BC books experiment with form, content, and genre.Go to full post …read more

From poetry on the complexities of Jewish identity to memoirs by the descendants of Holocaust survivors, here are some reads in honour of Rosh Hashanah.Go to full post …read more

Come celebrate ecology and travel writing!
Join well-known regional writers Don Gayton and Meaghan Hackinen for a Summerland book launch, presented in partnership with the Ryga Arts Festival. Gayton explores diverse aspects of Okanagan ecology and culture in The Sky and Go to full post …read more

BC’s publishers and authors have you covered with the perfect list to start off your 2023 TBR pile.Go to full post …read more

Lace up your hiking boots, load up your backpack and let these BC-published books inspire your next outdoor adventure.Go to full post …read more

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

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

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

Award season is upon us! It’s time to recognize and celebrate the best of the best in Canadian writing. The Governor General’s Literary Awards, established in 1936, is one of Canada’s most prestigious book prizes, awarded annually to the country’s best Go to full post …read more

There is nothing quite like the feeling of being so completely absorbed in a story that all sense of time is lost. Whether it keeps you up past midnight or demands to be read on the bus, here are some truly Go to full post …read more