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(Grand)mothers are the often unsung heroes of our lives. From the countless hours spent keeping us fed, clothed and happy as children through to the words of wisdom, emotional support and eventual send offs into the world as adults, mothers and Go to full post …read more

May is Asian Heritage Month—an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Asian Canadians, and recognize how far we still have to go in the fight against anti-Asian racism and discrimination. 

This year’s Asian Heritage month theme is “Recognition, Resilience, and Go to full post …read more

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia—a day which serves as a reminder for how far we’ve come, and how far we have yet to go in the fight for LGBTQ2+ rights, freedoms, and equality. To mark this Go to full post …read more

We are excited to present the top 20 bestselling BC books of 2020! How many have you read? Go to full post …read more

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

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

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

Our individual and collective commitment to repairing relationships with Indigenous communities and to celebrating the lives and successes of their peoples is not simply a one-month project.Go to full post …read more

The final instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more

The eighth instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more

Do you have an armchair historian or a friend with some very niche interests on your list? These 12 BC books let you give a bit of local history to every reader.Go to full post …read more

Impress the intellectual on your list with a gift that is sure to spark lively conversations. You’re in for a loud—but fascinating—holiday dinner!Go to full post …read more