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Take Ten: A Decade of Collaboration, Achievement, and Inspiration for the Next Ten

It’s been ten years since British Columbia’s magazine & book publishing, music, creative technology, and film and television production industries first joined forces to tell the ‘BC Creates’ Story and celebrate Creative Industries…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: March 2025

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights titles from B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent bookstores across the province. Discover some of their standout picks for March:   Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape by…

B.C. Publisher Arsenal Pulp Press’ Dandelion Selected for Canada Reads 2025 Debate

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…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: February 2025

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights titles from B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent bookstores across the province. Discover some of their standout picks for February:   I am Connected by Kung Jaadee, illustrated…

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…