Reading is a hobby that everyone should be able to enjoy. Which is why we’re highlighting a few of the many books from BC publishers that expand the possibilities of reading—offering print hi-lo titles, audiobooks, ebooks, and dynamic storytelling options to increase the ways readers can access the “written” word. These stories will cater to any kind of reader, whether you’re a green thumb, interested in new hobbies, impactful memoirs or simply looking for the next great read to fully enjoy your way.
A Festive Season on Vancouver Island by Bill Arnott (Rocky Mountain Books)
Readers will be enamoured by the beautiful illustrations in A Festive Season on Vancouver Island. Author Bill Arnott transports readers to the enchanting holiday season on Vancouver Island, blending personal insights with the stunning landscapes of the region. This book offers an immersive experience that highlights the connection between tradition, adventure, and local charm.
Available format: print, ebook
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The True Cost of Wool by Anna Hunter (Nine Ten Publications)
If you’re a knitter, weaver, spinner, fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about where your textiles come from, this book will take you on a fascinating journey of wool before it’s woven through your needle. The True Cost of Wool will deepen readers’ understanding of the social and economic impacts of the Canadian textile industry with engaging storytelling featuring the voices of farmers, innovative mill owners, and resourceful entrepreneurs already building more localized, transparent wool systems.
Available in formats: print, ebook
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Fallosophy: My Trip Through Life with MS by Ardra Shephard (Douglas & McIntyre)
Fallosophy is a candid new memoir based on columnist, fashion-show TV host, podcaster and MS advocate Ardra Shephard’s award-winning blog. Shepherd begins her story with the multiple sclerosis that changed her life at 23. As her MS progresses and walking becomes harder, Ardra faces her greatest fears about disability and identity in an able-bodied world. But in confronting them, she discovers that a difficult life doesn’t have to mean the absence of joy.
Available: print, enlarged print edition
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Sugar Crash by Melinda Di Lorenzo (Orca Book Publishers)
Sugar Crash is a short, high-interest, low-reading-level book for teen readers who enjoy quick reads. Readers follow a post-apocalyptic future with a main character with diabetes who must adapt to her new environment without insulin. To save her life, she must begrudgingly team up with her former best friend to survive before things get deadly.
Available formats: print, ebook
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The Cost of a Hostage by Iona Whishaw (Touchwood Editions)
The latest Winslow mystery, The Cost of a Hostage delves into love, loyalty, and the shifting roles of men and women in King’s Cove. It’s a quiet August morning in King’s Cove. Lane has a book to read; her husband, Inspector Darling, is enjoying a rare lull at the station, until everything changes. Darling’s brother goes missing from a mining camp in Mexico, and a frantic mother reports her son kidnapped from his bedroom. From Mexico City’s chaos to the mountains beyond, Darling and Lane’s search leads them far from the law and into danger.
Available formats: print, audiobook
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Saving Wolfgang: Audiobook Edition by Gregor Craigie (Orca Book Publishers)
In the audiobook edition of Saving Wolfgang, listen to author Gregor Craigie narrate the story of Michael as he grapples with the loss of a parent, perfect for read-alouds for classroom discussions. Michael must find healing during a difficult time in his life with the help of his loved ones and the game of hockey.
Available formats: print, ebook, audiobook
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is a door by Fred Wah (Talonbooks)
is a door is a playful, four-part poetry collection that weaves together poetry projects, a chapbook, and a series of incidental poems previously published in magazines and small presses. Writer Fred Wah approaches each piece as both an investigation and a documentary, inviting readers into storytelling that is unpredictable, restless, and takes you around the world.
Available formats: print, ebook
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