April 25, 2018
Poetic Licence is a special Read Local BC column for National Poetry Month. Each column features one poet and a snapshot into their bookish world. David Zieroth is a Governor General’s Award-winning poet and his new collection is the bridge from Go to full post …read more
April 12, 2018
The British Columbia Historical Federation have announced the shortlist for the Annual Historical Writing CompetitionGo to full post …read more
April 4, 2018
Pat Ardley’s bestselling memoir tells the incredible story of three decades spent building and running a fishing lodge in remote Rivers Inlet.Go to full post …read more
March 21, 2018
In honour of World Poetry Day, The League of Canadian Poets has announced the first-ever longlists for the 2018 Poetry Awards.Go to full post …read more
March 8, 2018
Fiction, non-fiction, memoir, history, and poetry—take a pledge to read books by women published in Canada. We’ve got your reading list here. Go to full post …read more
February 16, 2018
Every day this week has at least one event, so you have your pick! May we suggest attending more than one? Go to full post …read more
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
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
October 25, 2017
In celebration of Canadian Library Month, Vanessa Colantonio at the Coquitlam Public Library shares some recommended BC books to check outGo to full post …read more
October 9, 2017
With full bellies after the Thanksgiving long weekend, this week’s literary events are the perfect thing for visiting relatives (or perhaps for you to get some time away). Go to full post …read more
August 14, 2017
The 2017 festival kicks off on Thursday, August 17. Here are some not-to-miss events! Go to full post …read more
August 11, 2017
Earlier this year Daniel Francis was awarded the British Columbia Historical Federation’s Community History Award for his latest book, Where Mountains Meet the Sea: An Illustrated History of the District of North Vancouver, which commemorates the 125th anniversary of the District Go to full post …read more