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…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: August 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 August: Daniel Marshall, Untold Tales of Old British…

Poetry in Transit 2024

Poetry in Transit is an annual community engagement collaboration between the Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC), TransLink, and BC Transit. Every year, British Columbians are invited to submit their poetry to the project and a…

Read Local BC Bestseller: July 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 July: Linda Gabris, Wild Harvest BC Linda Gabris has…

Read Local BC Bestseller: June 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 June: Aaron Williams, The Last Logging Show A third-generation…

Read Local BC Bestsellers: May 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 May: Wade Davis, Beneath The Surface of Things Wade…
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Finalists Announced at the BC and Yukon Book Prizes 2024

The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the 2024 finalists for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Through eight categories and related programs, the awards celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers, illustrators,…