Read Local BC

We are excited to present the top 20 bestselling BC books of 2020! How many have you read? Go to full post …read more

Every year, all of us at Read Local BC delight in bringing you the best that the BC publishing world has to offer. With so much amazing talent to choose from in our province, it is no easy task to highlight Go to full post …read more

“I find book creation an industry of patience, persistence—and a lot of beauty and fun too.” 

~ Kallie George, editor

Greystone Books has been creating fine books in British Columbia since 1993. 

In the Fall of 2019, they officially launched Greystone Go to full post …read more

As residents of the Pacific Northwest, we have the profound fortune to be at the crossroads of so many different cultures and lived experiences. The abundant diversity of this province’s land, history, peoples and cultures is only further reflected in the voices of its authors. This holiday season, celebrate these diverse and powerful voices with some truly fantastic local books!Go to full post …read more

If 2020 has left you or your loved ones craving stunning horizons, forests, and waters, you’re not alone. In British Columbia, we have access to some of Canada’s most stunning landscapes and natural wonders — and though we’re not travelling quite Go to full post …read more

‘Tis the season of giving, and BC booksellers have their top picks on hand! Ready your wishlists and shop local with these fabulous finds, spanning poetry, fiction, nonfiction and stunning debuts. This is the 2020 BC Bookseller Recommends, featuring dozens of Go to full post …read more

It’s been a boom year for history buffs – especially those interested in the unique history of BC. With themes as diverse as Indigenous art and Vancouver real estate to early suffragettes and true crime, there’s a bounty of books exploring Go to full post …read more

It’s an undisputed fact that poets love the moon. Since the days are getting shorter and Earth’s sole satellite is spending more time in the night sky, we thought it would be the perfect time to feature some of our favourite Go to full post …read more

The holiday season is upon us, and as always, you can count on us for gift-giving inspiration to suit every reader in your life.

To kick off a season of supporting local authors, publishers, and booksellers, we are proud to partner Go to full post …read more

What does it mean to vote? How do you conduct a civil debate? What are the biggest issues the next generation will face when it’s their turn at the ballot box?

It’s a big day in politics, no matter where you Go to full post …read more

We live in an age of precarious migration—from climate change to war and famine, there has been no greater attention paid to the plight of refugees and asylum-seekers than in recent memory.Go to full post …read more

Rain has returned to BC and our most comfortable blankets and sweaters are out of storage. Tea and cocoa beckon, as do our bookshelves. And here at Read Local BC, we think there’s no better way to celebrate the best season Go to full post …read more