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BC Books On Motherhood And Heroines

BC Books On Motherhood And Heroines

May 7, 2026

This list is an ode to mothers, grandmothers, and the strong women in our lives....read more

6 Debut books to keep on your radar in 2026

6 Debut books to keep on your radar in 2026

April 29, 2026

Find your next favourite author before the hype with these debut books from emerging voices in childrens, fiction, and...read more

Celebrated Local Picks to Reignite Your Love for Reading 

Celebrated Local Picks to Reignite Your Love for Reading 

April 22, 2026

Stuck in a reading rut? From candid essays and introspective poetry, these critic-approved titles will help pull you back...read more

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Current BC Bestsellers

  1. A False and Fatal Claim A False and Fatal Claim
    by Iona Whishaw

  2. Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring love and family Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring love and family
    by by Carolyn Roberts, illustrated by Kelsey Matafoote

  3. The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir
    by Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho

  4. Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now
    by George M. Abbott

  5. Leading from the Heart: The Battles of a Feminist, Union Leader and Politician Leading from the Heart: The Battles of a Feminist, Union Leader and Politician
    by Judy Darcy

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Book Recs

7 Books That Are a Riveting Blast From The Past

7 Books That Are a Riveting Blast From The Past

Books To Keep You Calm When The World Is On Fire

Books To Keep You Calm When The World Is On Fire

Interviews

“For All the Raw Edges, It Was an Extraordinary Way to Make a Life”: An Interview with Scott McIntyre

“For All the Raw Edges, It Was an Extraordinary Way to Make a Life”: An Interview with Scott McIntyre

The Lifelong Process of Knowing Our Minds Can Be Beautiful: An Interview with Amber Dawn

The Lifelong Process of Knowing Our Minds Can Be Beautiful: An Interview with Amber Dawn

Local Poetry

Poetry For The Unknown

Poetry For The Unknown

“A Vehicle for Seeing Through and Beyond”: The Life and Poetry of Sandy Shreve

“A Vehicle for Seeing Through and Beyond”: The Life and Poetry of Sandy Shreve

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