April 19, 2023
Join the VIRL in welcoming author Carolyn Redl with her new book, “Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living” (Heritage House, 2023).
Part travelogue, part natural history, this enchanting book explores Island life over Go to full post …read more
Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book, “Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living” (Heritage House, 2023).
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Saturday, May 27
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Join us for a triple book launch!
Hear from Chef Robin Kort, Amanda Lewis, and Carolyn Redl, in conversation with moderator Yvonne Blomer as they discuss all things wild and natural.
— “The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Go to full post …read more
Join bestselling author Haley Healey for an afternoon of adventurous stories and brave women to celebrate the launch of her two new picture books—the first in the Trailblazing Canadians series from Heritage House.
“Kimiko Murakami: A Japanese-Canadian Pioneer” is the Go to full post …read more
Join bestselling author Cathy Converse at the Maritime Museum of BC for an afternoon of sailing stories and maritime adventures to celebrate the launch of her new book, Frances Barkley: Eighteenth-century Seafarer.
Friday, May 12 | 4:00 pm
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Join the JCC Jewish Book Festival and Heritage House for the launch of Ellen Schwartz’s memoir, “Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader.”
Tuesday, May 2, 7:00pm
In the Zack Gallery
moderated by Calvin Wharton
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March 17, 2023
Browse our list of new and forthcoming titles, sure to brighten up your winter days.Go to full post …read more
March 1, 2023
We’re sharing the most anticipated Spring titles and new releases for tots, children, teens, and young adults.Go to full post …read more
January 31, 2023
We’ve got an exciting list of upcoming nonfiction titles by BC’s publishers. Read on!Go to full post …read more
September 30, 2022
Today marks Canada’s second officially commemorated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At Read Local BC, we’re looking to books and stories to learn more about the violent history and legacy of residential schools. It is also #OrangeShirtDay—a day to reflect Go to full post …read more
July 19, 2022
Every day at Read Local BC, we’re inspired by the activists and leaders in our community that are changing the world for the better. This week, we’re giving a special shout-out to the children and young adults who are working tirelessly Go to full post …read more
June 16, 2022
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