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Tag: Sylvia Taylor

Year in Review: 2017 highlight reel at Read Local BC

Year in Review: 2017 highlight reel at Read ...

December 29, 2017

Even though 2017 was a tough year in many ways, we are happy to have shared books on important topics, increased diversity, award recognition, and new publishing initiatives. Check out a selection of our content highlights.Go to full post …read more

12 Books for the Environmentally Concerned | Holiday Gift Guide

12 Books for the Environmentally Concerned |...

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

In Praise of Book Designers: “We shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but often do”

In Praise of Book Designers: "We shouldn’t...

November 29, 2017

Though there are myriad factors that build that first impression, it’s what the cover feels like that matters. Sylvia joins us with an essay in praise of book designers and what the package of a book actually does. Go to full post …read more

Recommended Reads: A Wave of Women in Nonfiction

Recommended Reads: A Wave of Women in Nonfic...

October 31, 2017

Challenge and adventure, rebellion and struggles, discovery and passion; read these books by female authors, recommended during Women’s History Month. Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | October 2–8, 2017

Events this Week | October 2–8, 2017

October 2, 2017

Don’t miss enticing events this week with launches for novels, story collections, non-fiction, poetry, and more.Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | September 18-24, 2017

Events this Week | September 18-24, 2017

September 18, 2017

With two multi-day festivals in Vancouver, and two multi-day festivals on the Island, it’s a busy week for literary events. Go to full post …read more

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