Read Local BC Bestsellers: October 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 October: Whitewater Cooks The Food We Love by Shelley…

Books BC announces its 2024-25 Books for Schools online database for K-12 educators

The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC) announced the 2024-25 edition of their Books for Schools database. Books for Schools helps B.C. and Canadian publishers to effectively reach the K-12 market while providing teachers,…
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Join the Literary Celebration at Vancouver Writers Fest 2024

The 37th annual Vancouver Writers Fest returns from October 21 to 27, providing an opportunity for inquisitive, book-loving people to come together for a week of literary celebration. For the past 30 years, the Festival has enriched…

B.C. Publishers Nominated for the 2024 Taste Canada Awards

Several British Columbia publishers have received nominations for the 2024 Taste Canada Awards. Now in its 27th year, Taste Canada / Saveurs du Canada announced the titles of 73 submitted cookbooks competing for a coveted culinary writing award. The…

B.C. Books win 2024 BC Yukon Book Prizes

This weekend, B.C.'s book publishing industry celebrated the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories were announced at a gala…

“Bad Land” by Corinna Chong from Arsenal Pulp Press Longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize

Vancouver-based Arsenal Pulp Press is celebrating an exciting achievement as Bad Land, the acclaimed novel by Corinna Chong, has been longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Giller Prize. This recognition places Chong’s work among Canada’s most…

B.C. Books Shortlisted for 2024 BC Yukon Book Prizes

This weekend, B.C.'s book publishing industry will celebrate the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories will be announced…

Books BC announces its 2024-25 Poetry in Transit Program in Partnership with TransLink

The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) is excited to announce the 2024-25 Poetry in Transit program. Now celebrating its 28th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: September 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 September:   Today is Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis…
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Word Vancouver 2024’s 30th Literary Festival

Word Vancouver, Western Canada’s largest literary arts festival, marks the 30th anniversary this year and returns from September 8 to September 28, 2024. It is a free and family-friendly event that brings together established and emerging…