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Michael Turner on poetry, 9/11, and the constructs of space and time

Michael Turner on poetry, 9/11, and the cons...

September 5, 2018

9×11, Michael Turner’s new poetry book—his first in two decades—has its heart rooted in form and time.Go to full post …read more

Rona Altrows: for the love of snail mail and letter writing

Rona Altrows: for the love of snail mail and...

August 27, 2018

At This Juncture combines the epistolary format with a charming and humorous narrator intent on saving Canada Post and the art of letter writing. Go to full post …read more

9 short story collections for the dog days of summer

9 short story collections for the dog days o...

August 20, 2018

9 short story collections, preferably to be enjoyed at the beach or in a park.Go to full post …read more

To BC and beyond: New books for the intrepid traveller

To BC and beyond: New books for the intrepid...

July 30, 2018

Whether you’re planning a staycation, heading out on a road trip, or living vicariously through the pages, these recent books highlight some unique ideas for any trip.Go to full post …read more

Splash into summer with 14 new reads

Splash into summer with 14 new reads

July 16, 2018

By the poolside, on the beach, in the park, on the patio—all great summer spots to enjoy these exciting new books from BC publishers.Go to full post …read more

Taste Canada Awards announces 2018 shortlist full of BC books

Taste Canada Awards announces 2018 shortlist...

July 9, 2018

Congratulations to all the chefs, editors, and publishers shortlisted. We are thrilled to see the following BC-published cookbooks on the list.Go to full post …read more

BC roadtrip: 5 forgotten roadside attractions

BC roadtrip: 5 forgotten roadside attraction...

July 5, 2018

Many sights that were once popular with motorists in BC are ghost attractions today. Find traces of these 5 locations this summer.Go to full post …read more

Start your voyage with BC books on BC Ferries

Start your voyage with BC books on BC Ferrie...

June 29, 2018

We work with BC Ferries every year to help promote local books on the vessels during the summer season. Find out why these 16 books are Read Local BC selections.Go to full post …read more

Robin Stevenson: No, I will not stop talking about Queer Pride

Robin Stevenson: No, I will not stop talking...

June 25, 2018

We began talking about what the letters L, G, B, T and Q stand for. But when we got to T, a teacher held up his hand, palm out, traffic cop style. “I’m going to stop you right there,” he said.Go to full post …read more

“Stories invite us to enter into different worlds”: Lindsay Keegitah Borrows

"Stories invite us to enter into different w...

June 21, 2018

“Stories have the capacity to address feelings and demonstrate themes, to go beyond academic arguments and theoretical exposition.”Go to full post …read more

Lorna Crozier to receive George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award 2018

Lorna Crozier to receive George Woodcock Lif...

June 14, 2018

Author Lorna Crozier is being presented with the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony on June 28 in Vancouver.Go to full post …read more

10 myths from below the belt by “Dr. Sex”

10 myths from below the belt by "Dr. Sex"

June 11, 2018

Uncovering the truth and setting down the facts, here are 10 urological myths from the acclaimed urologist and andrologist Dr. Oliver Gralla.Go to full post …read more


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