Category: Top Picks

Summer is here and we can’t wait to hit the beach! Check out these BC-published books on your next seaside escape!Go to full post …read more

STEM: Science, technology, engineering and math. This week, we’ve curated a list of books for all you science-buffs, tech-savvy folks, engineers and mathematicians! We have books for grownups looking to deepen your knowledge of BC’s STEM projects and books to inspire Go to full post …read more

On June 27, we’re celebrating Multiculturalism Day! This is an annual opportunity to celebrate, honour and uplift all the unique cultures and individuals that enrich our country and communities. This week, we’ve curated a list of fantastic new and forthcoming books Go to full post …read more

While we’re eagerly waiting for this fall’s releases, we’re also working through our TBR piles and using the summer break to catch up on all the great releases from last season. This week at Read Local BC, we’re revisiting our top Go to full post …read more

Father’s Day is just around the corner and now is a good time to think about gifts and plans for any father figures in your life!

Fathers are our courageous heroes, always there to protect and teach us. In honour of Go to full post …read more

Happy Pride, readers! Each June, we come together to loudly and proudly celebrate the joys, victories and triumphs of the queer community! Pride is also an opportunity to reflect on the hardships and violence that the LGBTQ2+ community has faced throughout Go to full post …read more

We’re getting silly in this week’s blog post! While BC’s authors and publishers are known for their heartfelt memoirs, moving fiction, and illuminating histories, there are many comedic writers publishing right here in BC! We’ve curated a selection of some of Go to full post …read more

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—an annual opportunity to speak up about the hardships and stigmas of mental health challenges. Mental health affects us all, and this year we are amplifying this message: “Together for Mental Health.”

We’ve curated a selection of Go to full post …read more

This Thursday is International Trans Day of Visibility—an annual opportunity to celebrate the voices and experiences of the trans community, and an important reminder of the struggles the community continues to face, as well as the resiliency and courage its members Go to full post …read more

Comics and graphic novels are beloved by many! They’ve been praised widely for their accessibility, imagery, and unique format. In fact, the medium is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more storytellers choosing to use comics to present their stories in Go to full post …read more

It’s International Women’s Day! Each year, we’re reminded of the powerful impacts that uplifting women and amplifying their voices can have across the globe. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. We in BC are fortunate to have so many powerful women and Go to full post …read more

Spring has sprung across the province, and at Read Local BC we’re excited to enjoy the season! This week, we’re especially excited to get outside in recognition of World Wildlife Day. This March 3, artists, activists, storytellers and environmentalists across the Go to full post …read more