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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Great Bear Exhibition & Book Signing with Photographer Jack Plant
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Great Bear Rainforest – a gallery exhibition and book launch celebrating one of Earth’s last true wildernesses. \nCelebrate the launch of Spirit of the Great Bear\, a powerful new book exploring one of the world’s last intact coastal rainforests. Featuring a foreword by Paul Nicklen\, this special evening invites you to connect with the landscapes\, wildlife\, and stories that define the Great Bear Rainforest. \nJoin us at the Brackendale Art Gallery for an inspiring night of storytelling\, learning\, and visual immersion. Discover the rare spirit bear\, gain insight into this unique ecosystem\, and experience a curated exhibition of photographs from the book. \nBooks will be available for purchase\, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Jack Plant\, get their copy signed\, and enjoy the exhibition. (No purchase necessary)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/spirit-of-the-great-bear-exhibition-book-signing-with-photographer-jack-plant/
LOCATION:Brackendale Art Gallery\, 41950 Government Road\, Squamish\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Figure 1 Publishing":MAILTO:publicity@figure1pub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:First Annual BC Author Market
DESCRIPTION:A gathering of BC local authors\, for mingling\, connecting\, and selling their books to the public. This event is intended to build the local author community and to encourage BC residents to support local authors.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/first-annual-bc-author-market/
LOCATION:Chilliwack Heritage Park\, 44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, V2R 4A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meet & Greet
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Author Society":MAILTO:info@bcauthorsociety.ca
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SUMMARY:Debunking the World We Live In: Unpacking the Matrix and System: Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Meet Raminder Hayre for a book signing of Debunking the World We Live In: Unpacking the Matrix and System. \nThis book explores the idea of adjusting your expectations of the 3D world\, offering insight into how energy works and influences our everyday lives. It examines the systems that surround us and questions why we are conditioned to become codependent on the people\, places\, and things in our lives. \nThrough this perspective\, readers are invited to reflect on the changes they can make to better understand the human condition and move toward a more fulfilling life.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/debunking-the-world-we-live-in-unpacking-the-matrix-and-system-book-signing/
LOCATION:Indigo Grandview Corners\, #10 - 2453 161a Street\, Surrey\, BC\, V3S 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T123000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch & Signing with Saul Leslie
DESCRIPTION:Book Launch and signing with Saul Leslie for “A Working Title I Want to Change: A Novel” (Repeater Books\, 2026) \n“A Working Title I Want to Change” explores the bleach-scented\, dizzyingly over-lit world of a supermarket’s aisles\, as austerity makes everyone within the store’s walls poorer. In the labyrinth of Tesco’s flagship supermarket\, precariously employed workers search for dignity at the margins of late-capitalist London\, while a nameless narrator cycles through the discarded nametags of sacked colleagues. Gradually absorbing their stories\, he drifts from shifts at the superstore to temporary accommodation\, as imminent homelessness threatens his intellectual hopes. Petty triumphs\, quiet humiliations\, and fleeting acts of kindness become markers of resistance to the wider collapse beyond the store’s walls. \nSaul Leslie is a writer and academic in Liverpool. He teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Liverpool and Hope University. His fiction has been published by Bloomsbury and Liverpool University Press\, and his remarks about disability and literature have appeared in the Times Literary Supplement\, The Conversation\, and The Poetry Review. His academic research on disability and employment was instrumental in influencing policy that brought about the British Sign Language Act in 2022. In addition to his PhD research on disability and the workplace\, he also works with Penguin-Random House as an editor of disabled writers’ memoirs and novels. \nThis reading is sponsored by the International Lawrence Durrell Society as part of the On Miracle Ground XXIII conference. Registration for the conference is NOT required to attend this event.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/book-launch-signing-with-saul-leslie/
LOCATION:Fairleigh Dickinson University\, Vancouver BC\, 842 Cambie Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T150000
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with Rosanna Elves
DESCRIPTION:Meet children’s author and fiction writer\, Rosanna Elves. She will be signing her debut book\, “The Amusingly Amazing Alphabet.” Each letter has a vibrant and hilarious scene illustrated by Canadian illustrator Rebecca Carlyle-Allen and a 3-word alliteration story to match. You’ll discover more than meets the eye with the recommended activities for extended learning at the back of the book. Ask Rosanna when she’ll finally get to meet her illustrator in person and about her next children’s book coming out soon!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/book-signing-with-rosanna-elves/
LOCATION:Chapters Indigo – Victoria\, 1212 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meet & Greet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T153000
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CREATED:20260727T220020Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Week Author Talk with Mischa Oak: Rainbow Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Richmond Pride Week\, Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with author\, educator\, and advocate Mischa Oak at an inspiring book talk and live Q&A!  \nA long-time advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\, Mischa will discuss his recent book Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone\, an uplifting exploration of how the LGBTQ+ experience can inspire anyone to live more joyfully and authentically. This event will be followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing. Books will be available to purchase.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/pride-week-author-talk-with-mischa-oak-rainbow-wisdom/
LOCATION:Richmond Public Library\, Brighouse Branch\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Book Signing,Day of Awareness,Meet & Greet
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260706T221719Z
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach). \nDon’t miss your chance to see Sam Wiebe (Guns Across the River and Invisible Dead)\, Dr. Alika Lafontaine (The Outrage Cure)\, Monique Gray Smith (Sharing the Light and Tilly and the Crazy Eights)\, and so many more! BTU – otherwise known as Barney Bentall\, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich – will conclude our festival with a concert that’s sure to be memorable. \nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. The open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts-2/
LOCATION:Rockwood Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Award,Book Signing,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T150000
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SUMMARY:Special Author & Illustrator Co-Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating their 2nd book birthday\, Author Rosanna Elves and Illustrator Becky Allen of “The Amusingly Amazing Alphabet” are meeting in person for the first time! Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear their stories of the making of a children’s picture book.\nFriday\, August 21\, 2026 at Indigo Mayfair\, Victoria (12pm-3pm)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/special-author-illustrator-co-book-signing/
LOCATION:Chapters Indigo – Victoria\, 1212 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Day of Celebration,Meet & Greet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T180000
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SUMMARY:"Freecouver" Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Book signing and meet-and-greet with John Lee and Rebecca Bollwitt\, co-authors of “Freecouver: 101 Free Things to do in and Around Vancouver.”
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/freecouver-book-signing/
LOCATION:Kinder Books\, 810 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 6B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T213000
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SUMMARY:Jessica Peterson Launch Event for Colt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this ticketed event to celebrate the release of Colt! The event will have a moderated discussion\, Q&A\, and a signing line. Colt is the first in a brand new series from the author that brought you the Lucky River Ranch series. A guaranteed happily ever after\, Colt is a spicy\, cowboy romance featuring a single dad and a city girl that definitely isn’t supposed to fall for the hot foreman.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/jessica-peterson-launch-event-for-colt/
LOCATION:St James Community Square\, 3214 W 10th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6K2L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Perfect Match Bookshop":MAILTO:events@perfectmatchbookshop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260921T203000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Authors Series: 52 Ways to Reconcile with Author David Alexander Robertson
DESCRIPTION:As the headliner for the Indigenous Author Series\, David A. Robertson\, one of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous authors and storytellers\, brings his acclaimed book 52 Ways to Reconcile to life in this keynote designed to engage\, inspire\, and empower audiences to move reconciliation forward in tangible ways.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/indigenous-authors-series-52-ways-to-reconcile-with-author-david-alexander-robertson/
LOCATION:Richmond Public Library\, Brighouse Branch\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Book Signing,Day of Awareness,Meet & Greet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Public Library":MAILTO:askus@yourlibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T181518Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch for Anattā: Heart of Wisdom by Michael Schauch
DESCRIPTION:Join Squamish-based alpinist and award-winning author Michael Schauch in celebrating the launch of his new book\, Anattā: Heart of Wisdom (Hohm Press)\, with a special community event on Wednesday\, September 23\, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Brackendale Art Gallery in Squamish. \nThe evening will feature readings from the book\, conversation and audience Q&A\, live music from local group Riverbank Roses\, and a book signing. \nAbout the Book: \n“Schauch writes about liberation—not through escape but through intimacy with life as it is.” —Sharon Salzberg \n***\nIn the spirit of The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen comes a series of contemplative essays and poetry that restore our connection to each other and ourselves. \nIn Anatta: Heart of Wisdom\, award-winning author\, alpinist\, and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch brings us to places where stories reign: among bones nestled in crystal-lined sky caves\, in villages atop the high Himalaya\, and within the warmth of a backyard campfire. Our stories are vehicles for our memories\, individual identities\, and shared cultures…but can we connect to an older story\, one that transcends time and the barriers between us? \nAnatta—the Buddhist idea of “non-self\,” or non-attachment to permanence—is a necessary antidote to our uncertain times. Schauch demonstrates that by immersing ourselves in the wonders of nature\, we can ignite an ancient connection and deep loving-kindness. He shows that the way to resolve conflicts with others is to first resolve conflicts within ourselves—an essential practice in an age of increasing war and polarization. \nBy weaving tales of the metaphysical with Buddhist ways of seeing\, and with refreshing bursts of humour and grace\, Schauch reconnects us to the beauty of everyday life—the stories that connect us across time and place\, and the primordial way back to the heart. \n*** \nThis book is a ‘sword of light’ for those ready to cut through the illusion of separateness and come home.” —Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo \n“Ultimately\, Anattā feels like shelter in challenging times.” —Bernadette McDonald \nMore information on the book and pre-order links are available at michaelschauch.com/anatta.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/book-launch-for-anatta-heart-of-wisdom-by-michael-schauch/
LOCATION:Brackendale Art Gallery\, 41950 Government Road\, Squamish\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Book Signing,Launch,Meet & Greet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T181332Z
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SUMMARY:‘Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility’: An Evening with Ryan Cho
DESCRIPTION:Join Upstart & Crow in celebrating the launch of Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility: Asian Masculinity in a World Made for Whiteness\, the debut from Vancouver-based author Ryan Cho. Drawing from his own experiences and interviews with other Asian men and nonbinary people\, Cho explores how culture\, sexuality and race combine to influence identity. \nAlong the way\, he meets people redefining what masculinity means to them and discusses what we can do to steward a version of masculinity that is inclusive\, progressive and authentic. \nCandid\, challenging and personal\, Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility is part memoir\, part research and social analysis\, inviting readers to question the roles Asian men have been allowed to play and to imagine broader and more nuanced ways of thinking about masculinity and men. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here as capacity is limited. For every book bought at the event\, the author will donate $10 to local groups supporting masculine folk ($5 to the Dude’s Club of Vancouver and $5 to the House of Rice). Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/brotherhood-is-a-constant-possibility-an-evening-with-ryan-cho/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow\, 1387 Railspur Alley Vancouver\, BC V6H 3R7\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Book Signing,Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="Upstart &amp%3B Crow":MAILTO:hello@upstartandcrow.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200441Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T200441Z
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SUMMARY:The Sorceress of Sky Serpents Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join internationally acclaimed Haisla and Heiltsuk author Eden Robinson for an unforgettable evening exploring the power of Indigenous storytelling\, mythology\, and imagination. Register now and get your signed copy of The Sorceress of Sky Serpents! \nCelebrated for her award-winning novels Monkey Beach and the bestselling Trickster trilogy\, Robinson returns with a sweeping new fantasy inspired by the Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. Her newest novel\, The Sorceress of Sky Serpents\, follows Yuala\, a young woman whose unusual connection to creatures feared as monsters may hold the key to her people’s survival. \nThe evening will begin with a welcome from Manuel Axel Strain. Then\, in conversation with Secwépemc and St’at’imc writer Julian Brave NoiseCat\, Robinson will discuss the origins of her richly imagined world\, the role of Indigenous mythology in contemporary fantasy\, and the enduring importance of stories as vessels for culture\, identity\, and resilience. \nThe evening will include an engaging conversation\, an audience Q&A\, and a post-event reception and book signing with Eden Robinson. Books by both Robinson and NoiseCat will be available for purchase on-site. \nEden Robinson is one of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices. Her work has earned numerous honours\, including the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize\, the Writers’ Trust Fellowship\, and the 2024 Indspire Award for her contributions to Indigenous arts and storytelling. \nThis event is co-presented with generous support from Penguin Random House\, SFU Library\, SFU LIVE\, Capilano University Library\, and Talking Stick Festival.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-sorceress-of-sky-serpents-book-launch/
LOCATION:Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="SFU Public Square":MAILTO:publicsq@sfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T123000
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SUMMARY:Author in store: Book signing with Ryan Cho
DESCRIPTION:Originally from Vancouver Island\, meet Vancouver author Ryan Cho who will be in the store signing copies and chatting about his book Brotherhood is a Constant Possibility.\nThis is a free event. \nAbout the book:\nIn this timely and insightful memoir\, Ryan Cho unpacks ideas about masculinity and Asian men in a world of stereotypes and social expectations. Drawing from his own experiences and interviews with other Asian men and nonbinary people\, Cho explores how culture\, sexuality and race combine to influence identity. Along the way\, he meets people redefining what masculinity means to them and discusses what we can do to steward a version of masculinity that is inclusive\, progressive and authentic. \nAbout the author:\nRyan Cho (he/him) is a second-generation Chinese-Canadian teacher and writer based in Vancouver\, BC. He has a background in gender\, anti-racism and environmental justice work\, and in 2018\, was recognized for his contribution to social justice education with the B.C. Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/author-in-store-book-signing-with-ryan-cho/
LOCATION:Volume One Bookstore\, 149 Kenneth St.\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
ORGANIZER;CN="Volume One Bookstore":MAILTO:books@volumeone.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T150000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Book Event
DESCRIPTION:Community driven book event. For all ages with diverse genre. Meet and greet with book signing. Trick or treat and more
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/spooky-book-event/
LOCATION:legion 240\, 2643 128th St\, Surrey\, BC\, V4A 3W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meet & Greet
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