January 20, 2021
By Bill Arnott
Anticipating fame and wealth, Captain John Voss set out from Victoria, BC, in 1901, seeking to claim the world record for the smallest vessel ever to circumnavigate the globe. For the journey, he procured an authentic dugout cedar Go to full post …read more
January 12, 2021
January is always a special time of year for readers: while we collectively shake off the weight of the previous year and begin making plans for a crisp new season of wordy adventures, publishers everywhere are revealing their catalogues –– giving Go to full post …read more
January 7, 2021
We are excited to present the top 20 bestselling BC books of 2020! How many have you read? Go to full post …read more
December 18, 2020
As residents of the Pacific Northwest, we have the profound fortune to be at the crossroads of so many different cultures and lived experiences. The abundant diversity of this province’s land, history, peoples and cultures is only further reflected in the voices of its authors. This holiday season, celebrate these diverse and powerful voices with some truly fantastic local books!Go to full post …read more
December 9, 2020
If 2020 has left you or your loved ones craving stunning horizons, forests, and waters, you’re not alone. In British Columbia, we have access to some of Canada’s most stunning landscapes and natural wonders — and though we’re not travelling quite Go to full post …read more
December 1, 2020
‘Tis the season of giving, and BC booksellers have their top picks on hand! Ready your wishlists and shop local with these fabulous finds, spanning poetry, fiction, nonfiction and stunning debuts. This is the 2020 BC Bookseller Recommends, featuring dozens of Go to full post …read more
November 24, 2020
It’s been a boom year for history buffs – especially those interested in the unique history of BC. With themes as diverse as Indigenous art and Vancouver real estate to early suffragettes and true crime, there’s a bounty of books exploring Go to full post …read more
September 18, 2020
Riding the bus is not what it used to be. I know, add it to the list… Go to full post …read more
July 30, 2020
It will come as no surprise that browsing the books section of Passages Gift Shops is one of our favourite parts of the journey – especially come summer, when we can spot new and exciting BC books proudly bearing their “Read Local BC Selection” stickers. Go to full post …read more
July 24, 2020
We share some locally-published, esteemed titles that will help to make Indigenous voices a regular part of every reading journey.Go to full post …read more
March 8, 2020
This International Women’s Day we’re recommending five new or forthcoming books by women and non-binary people that challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.Go to full post …read more
December 18, 2019
The eighth instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more