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Tag: Travis Lupick

Spotlight on City of Vancouver Book Award 2018 nominees

Spotlight on City of Vancouver Book Award 20...

December 5, 2018

Take a closer look at the four books nominated for the City of Vancouver Book Award.Go to full post …read more

12 award-worthy BC books to share | Holiday Gift Guide

12 award-worthy BC books to share | Holiday ...

November 16, 2018

Give the gift of a book your friends and family members can enjoy and discuss. Go to full post …read more

Vancouver Book Award 2018 finalists unveiled

Vancouver Book Award 2018 finalists unveiled

November 8, 2018

The finalists will be celebrated on December 8, 2018, when the winner will be announced.Go to full post …read more

34th annual BC Book Prizes shortlist revealed

34th annual BC Book Prizes shortlist reveale...

March 12, 2018

On Monday, March 12, 2018, the West Coast Book Prize Society announced the BC Book Prizes 2018 shortlists. Go to full post …read more

Travis Lupick’s Fighting for Space wins George Ryga Award 2018

Travis Lupick's Fighting for Space wins Geor...

March 6, 2018

“I hope that Fighting for Space receiving this award encourages discussion of Canada’s overdose epidemic,” says Travis Lupick.Go to full post …read more

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

8 Books for the Politically Engaged | Holiday Gift Guide

8 Books for the Politically Engaged | Holida...

December 19, 2017

Fake news. Clickbait. Negative newscasters. It’s difficult to balance the desire to stay informed with the stress of a constant news cycle. Our solution? Get off the net and settle down with one of these topical books for an compelling and well-researched read.Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | November 13-19, 2017

Events this Week | November 13-19, 2017

November 13, 2017

We’re excited to be hosting another Read Local BC event this week in Nanaimo, alongside lots of other great events around the province.Go to full post …read more

Drug epidemic and overdose crisis looms large in Fighting for Space by Travis Lupick

Drug epidemic and overdose crisis looms larg...

November 10, 2017

Travis Lupick‘s new book, Fighting for Space, explains the concept of harm reduction as a crucial component of a city’s response to the drug crisis.Go to full post …read more

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