Four B.C. Books to Celebrate Black History Month from Read Local BC

February is Black History Month! This month is dedicated to learning, honouring and reflecting on the rich history, contributions, and resilience of Black communities in British Columbia and around the world. In this spirit, below is a list…
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Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with B.C.’s Creative Industries

February marks Black History Month—a time to learn, honour, and reflect on the rich history, contributions, and resilience of Black communities in British Columbia and around the world. It is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of…

Two B.C.-published Books Earn a Spot on the Canada Reads 2025 Longlist

Since its debut in 2002, Canada Reads has become Canada's most popular literary competition. Held annually each March, the event features five celebrity defenders who debate the merits of five Canadian-authored books, eliminating one title each…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: January 2025 Picks

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in local B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of January in 2025:   A Perfect Day for a Walk by Bill…
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B.C. Creative Industries Year in Review 2024

After a year marked by headline-making moments, we reflect on the standout stories from the creative industries. From exciting new initiatives to inspiring success stories, here are some of the key highlights across…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: December Picks

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of December: Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the…

A Bookseller’s Gift Guide: Russell Books

As the holiday season approaches, many of you are likely thinking about book gift ideas. Molly, a bookseller at the family-run Russell Books in Victoria, B.C., is here to help and has shared her gifting recommendations below. Indian Horse by…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: November Pick

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of November:   The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic…

Magazines West Conference 2024: Exploring the Future of Magazines with Workshops on AI, Strategy and Sustainability

The Magazines West Conference 2024 (MagsWest) is B.C.’s only conference for magazine professionals. The one-day conference returns to Vancouver on November 22 and offers magazine professionals an array of sessions on industry innovations,…

Ten Canadian Authors on the Writing Advice That Changed Their Life

The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is a free two-day event that took place on November 1 and 2, 2024 at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus. The festival featured workshops, panelist discussions, and keynote addresses…