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Reminiscing, Susan Crean writes, “I grew up in Mr. Wong’s kitchen …” Her memoir, Finding Mr. Wong (Talonbooks), chronicles her effort to piece together the life of the man she knew as Mr. Wong—cook and housekeeper to her Irish Canadian family Go to full post …read more

“Almost every song on it is a little treatise about something that I feel strongly about, something empowering or something to protest and try to make better.”Go to full post …read more

“In my personal life, hospitality is really important, you know, to have friends and family feel welcome. It’s how I operate,” says Evelyn Gillespie.Go to full post …read more

The Scotiabank Giller Prize announced its longlist for the 2018 award on September 17, 2018

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The Victoria Book Prize Society has announced the finalists for the 2018 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize.Go to full post …read more

The Association of Book Publishers of BC announces the 2018/19 Poetry in Transit selections.Go to full post …read more

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) has announced the finalists for eight major awards for Canadian children’s books. Go to full post …read more

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

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

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

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