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Iona Whishaw: “I like my female protagonists to be strong”

Iona Whishaw: "I like my female protagonists...

January 11, 2018

With her fourth book in the series forthcoming, we caught up with mystery novelist Iona Whishaw to discuss detective stories and her writing inspirations.Go to full post …read more

Canada Reads 2018 longlist includes BC nominees

Canada Reads 2018 longlist includes BC nomin...

January 8, 2018

The 15 titles longlisted for CBC Canada Reads 2018 was announced January 8 with the theme One Book to Open Your Eyes. Go to full post …read more

Bursting with anticipation: BC books we’re looking forward to in Spring 2018

Bursting with anticipation: BC books we're l...

January 5, 2018

If you’re anything like us, you’ll have a hard time waiting until these books hit the shelves at your local independent bookstore.Go to full post …read more

Year in Review: 2017 highlight reel at Read Local BC

Year in Review: 2017 highlight reel at Read ...

December 29, 2017

Even though 2017 was a tough year in many ways, we are happy to have shared books on important topics, increased diversity, award recognition, and new publishing initiatives. Check out a selection of our content highlights.Go to full post …read more

Top 15 BC Bestsellers of 2017

Top 15 BC Bestsellers of 2017

December 27, 2017

We know how much you love lists, so we compiled the local bestsellers for the year. Here are BC’s top 15 bestselling books in 2017. Take a peek!Go to full post …read more

9 Diverse Books for Young Readers | Holiday Gift Guide

9 Diverse Books for Young Readers | Holiday ...

December 22, 2017

Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation by Monique Gray Smith (Orca Book Publishers) teaches young readers about the lives of Survivors of the Residential School system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Go to full post …read more

8 Books for the Politically Engaged | Holiday Gift Guide

8 Books for the Politically Engaged | Holida...

December 19, 2017

Fake news. Clickbait. Negative newscasters. It’s difficult to balance the desire to stay informed with the stress of a constant news cycle. Our solution? Get off the net and settle down with one of these topical books for an compelling and well-researched read.Go to full post …read more

12 Books for the Environmentally Concerned | Holiday Gift Guide

12 Books for the Environmentally Concerned |...

December 18, 2017

These are books and stories with strong narratives and environmental undertones (or overtones), which reflect how passionately we feel about nature here in BC. Go to full post …read more

Best BC Books for Dog Lovers | Holiday Gift Guide

Best BC Books for Dog Lovers | Holiday Gift ...

December 15, 2017

These 6 books are perfect for any animal lover, with heartwarming stories and lots of floofy doggos and puppers to fall for. Go to full post …read more

9 Books for the Fanatic Foodie | Holiday Gift Guide

9 Books for the Fanatic Foodie | Holiday Gif...

December 13, 2017

These books are perfect for the friend that always hosts dinner parties, the grandparent who insists on packing leftovers for you, and the family member whose mouth waters just looking at cookbooks.Go to full post …read more

Talonbooks: Celebrating 50 years of independent Canadian publishing

Talonbooks: Celebrating 50 years of independ...

November 30, 2017

Talonbooks is celebrating 50 years in 2017—and we’ve got a behind-the-scenes tour of the whole operation, including the office, warehouse, and archives.Go to full post …read more

In Praise of Book Designers: “We shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but often do”

In Praise of Book Designers: "We shouldn’t...

November 29, 2017

Though there are myriad factors that build that first impression, it’s what the cover feels like that matters. Sylvia joins us with an essay in praise of book designers and what the package of a book actually does. Go to full post …read more


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