There’s still time to pick up the perfect BC-published book for everyone on your shopping list. Whether you’re browsing for friends or family, children or grown-ups, read on to find the perfect titles for all!
…For Biography Readers
We’re fascinated by the stories and lives of extraordinary Canadians. Any biography or nonfiction fan is sure to enjoy these all-access biographies from Greystone Books.
Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography by Andrea Warner (Greystone Books)
Gordie: A Hockey Legend by Roy MacSkimming (Greystone Books)
…For History Buffs
This pair of books shares the extraordinary stories of some of the province’s lesser-known pioneers and trailblazers, sure to capture the attention of any history buff. They’ll enjoy learning about Black pioneers, female settlers, local communities, and daring expeditions from across BC’s diverse history.
Go Do Some Great Thing: The Black Pioneers of British Columbia by Crawford Kilian (Harbour Publishing)
By Snowshoe, Buckboard and Steamer by Kathryn Bridge (Royal BC Museum)
The York Factory Express by Nancy Marguerite Anderson (Ronsdale Press)
Deep and Sheltered Waters by David R. Gray (Royal BC Museum)
…For Hockey Fans
Hockey season is in full swing. Get your game face on with this pair of books. Perfect for fans old and young!
Hockey with Dad by Willie Sellars, illustrated by Kevin Easthope (Caitlin Press & Dagger Editions)
Hockey’s Original 6: Great Players of the Golden Era by Mike Leonetti (Greystone Books)
…For Little Environmentalists
Have a little nature lover on your hands? Help foster a love of reading and the outdoors by reading this pair from Orca Book Publishers together. These titles are all about the environment and how we can help protect it.
Conservation Canines: How Dogs Work for the Environment by Isabelle Groc (Orca Book Publishers)
Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist by Sylvia Olsen with Cate May Burton (Orca Book Publishers)
… For Craft Enthusiasts
Looking to make some toasts over the holiday season? These books from TouchWood Editions celebrate the best wine, beer, and spirits available on the west coast!
Tapping the West: How Alberta’s Craft Beer Industry Bubbled Out of an Economy Gone Flat by Scott Messenger (TouchWood Editions)
The Distilleries of Vancouver Island: A Guided Tour of West Coast Craft and Artisan Spirits by Marianne Scott (TouchWood Editions)
The Sipster’s Pocket Guide to 50 Must-Try BC Wines by Luke Whittall (TouchWood Editions)
…For Museum-Goers
BC’s amazing museums have so much to offer! We love visiting the exhibits and learning more about our province’s history, culture, and ecology. To learn more about the museums of British Columbia check out this pair of books on their history, as well as a guide to the best ones in the province for children.
Great Expectations: Reflections on Museums and Canada by Jack Lohman (Royal BC Museum)
Time to Wonder: A Kid’s Guide to BC’s Regional Museums by Sue Harper and S. Lesley Buxton (RMB | Rocky Mountain Books)
…For Cabin Dwellers
These reads from Harbour Publishing are perfect for a cozy winter escape! Readers will love to snuggle up with these books, both set in BC’s cabin country.
Here on the Coast: Reflections from the Rainbelt by Howard White (Harbour Publishing)
The Bushman’s Lair: On the Trail of the Fugitive of the Shuswap by Paul McKendrick (Harbour Publishing)
…For Poetry Fans
Poetry fans will devour these collections by some of the province’s most beloved writers.
The East Side of It All by Joseph Dandurand (Nightwood Editions)
Creeland by Dallas Hunt (Nightwood Editions)
Lost Lagoon / lost in thought by Betsy Warland (Caitlin Press & Dagger Editions)
Sweet Water by Yvonne Blomer (Caitlin Press & Dagger Editions)