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BC Bestsellers | March 31, 2018

News Bites • April 2, 2018 • RLBC

The BC Bestseller List is compiled using sales data from more than 70 independent bookstores in BC, which is provided to the ABPBC by TBM BookManager. The list represents sales of BC-published books released within the calendar year.


No. 1

A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC
by Rob Shaw & Richard Zussman
Heritage House Publishing | 9781772032543

A breathtaking behind-the-scenes look at the dramatic rise and fall of Christy Clark’s BC Liberals, the return to power of the NDP, and what it means for British Columbia’s volatile political climate going forward.

BC Bestseller for 2 consecutive weeks


No. 2
Whitewater Cooks: More Beautiful Food
by Shelley Adams
Alicon Holdings Ltd | 9780981142432

Whitewater Cooks: More Beautiful Food is full of new recipes to inspire fans and once again turn home cooks into culinary rock stars, a hallmark of Shelley’s earlier books. Shelley’s innate flair for creating and developing recipes will not disappoint and soon home cooks across Canada will be serving their guests…more beautiful food

BC Bestseller for 16 consecutive weeks


No. 3

One Eagle Soaring
by Roy Henry Vickers & Robert Budd
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178289

The second volume in the First West Coast Books series, One Eagle Soaring explores counting and numbers with the help of West Coast animals with vivid illustrations. 

BC Bestseller for 1 week


No. 4

Grizzlies, Gales, and Giant Salmon: Life at a Rivers Inlet Fishing Lodge
by Pat Ardley
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178319

Pat Ardley built the legendary Rivers Lodge in Rivers Inlet with the love of her life, George “Hurricane” Ardley. Her memoir is a touching tribute to coastal life, personal resolve, and strength in adversity.

BC Bestseller for 5 consecutive weeks


No. 5

The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion – Surprising Observations of a Hidden World
by Peter Wohlleben
Greystone Books | 9781771643016

Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben’s personal experiences in forests and fields. Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

BC Bestseller for 21 consecutive weeks


No. 6

It Begins in Betrayal: A Lane Winslow Mystery
by Iona Whishaw
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512619

The fourth book in the popular Lane Winslow mystery series, which the Globe and Mail proclaimed “a terrific series” by “a writer to watch.”

BC Bestseller for 1 week


No. 7

Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation
by Monique Gray Smith
Orca Book Publishers | 9781459815834

Acclaimed Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith teaches readers about the lives of Survivors and how to listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action.

BC Bestseller for 1 week


No. 8

Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
by Linda Gilkeson
New Society Publishers | 9780865718418 | Second Edition

Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty by master gardener Linda Gilkeson will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy.

BC Bestseller for 3 consecutive weeks


No. 9

The Haunting of Vancouver Island: Supernatural Encounters with the Other Side
by Shanon Sinn
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512435

A compelling investigation into supernatural events and local lore on Vancouver Island.

BC Bestseller for 1 week


No. 10

On Island by Pat CarneyOn Island: Life Among the Coast Dwellers
by Pat Carney
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512107

A collection of stories chronicling the characters and dramas that capture life in small coastal communities.

BC Bestseller for 51 consecutive weeks


No. 11

As A Dog Thinketh: Daily Words of Wisdom
by Monique Anstee
TouchWood Editions | 9781771512374

Daily reflections, guidance, and sound advice from a top trainer and competitor.

BC Bestseller for 14 consecutive weeks


No. 12

Sodom Road Exit
by Amber Dawn
Arsenal Pulp Press | 9781551527161

The second novel by Lambda Literary Award winner Amber Dawn: at once a compelling family melodrama and a lesbian supernatural thriller.

BC Bestseller for 2 consecutive weeks


No. 13

Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga
by Chris Czajkowski
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178098

Taking up where Lonesome, the first bestselling wilderness dog, left off, here is another wilderness memoir from the perspective of Chris Czajkowski’s canine companions.

BC Bestseller for 1 week


No. 14

Chasing Smoke: A Wildfire Memoir
by Aaron Williams
Harbour Publishing | 9781550178050

A gritty, exhilarating and danger-filled memoir of forest firefighting in BC.

BC Bestseller for 7 consecutive weeks


No. 15

You Hold Me Up
by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Danielle Daniel
Orca Book Publishers | 9781459814479

Consultant, international speaker, and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families.

BC Bestseller for 8 consecutive weeks


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