Read Local BC Bestsellers: November 2025

November Bestsellers

Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights titles from B.C.-owned publishers that are sold in independent bookstores across the province. Discover some of their standout picks for November:

 

The Eh Team

The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine
by Charles Demers, forward by Dakota Ray Hebert

The ultimate guide to the quirks, charm, and outright hilarity of the Canadian lexicon. This quirky and proudly patriotic book is your backstage pass to the words, phrases, and expressions that make Canada the Great White North. From “double-double” to “pencil crayons,” from “Nanaimo bars” to “toque,” this witty and insightful book reveals the unique language and culture that define life above the 49th parallel.

 

A Festive Season On Vancouver Island

Festive Season on Vancouver Island
by Bill Arnott

Bill Arnott transports readers to the enchanting holiday season on Vancouver Island, blending personal insights with the stunning landscapes of the region. From snow-capped mountains to lush forests, Arnott captures the island’s natural beauty and rich cultural history, offering an immersive experience that highlights the connection between tradition, adventure, and local charm. Whether exploring festive celebrations or the serene beauty of the outdoors, this book showcases Vancouver Island as a unique destination for holiday exploration.

 

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape
by Kelly Hutchison, Dave Hutchison

Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape is a visual journey and celebration of this beautiful island and its adjacent Gulf Islands, as seen by nature and wildlife photographer Dave Hutchison. A twenty-year photographic journey, it is also a collaboration of two nature lovers, husband and wife, who together shared a vision: to create a pictorial fine art book, filled with beautiful scenic images, which both preserves and honours the landscape in time. The narrative is woven through Dave’s personal experiences, as he shares the stories behind his photos, offers tips on his favourite locations, and delves into the islands’ fascinating history.

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The First Christmas Tree: An Innu Tale
by Ovila Fontaine, illustrated by Charlotte Parent, translated by Ann Marie Boulanger

The Great Manitou knows that winter is the harshest season for the Innu, and he decides to find a way to make their winters a little brighter. He searches through the trees in the forest to find one who will bring joy, beauty and warmth to all. Could it be the larch, the tree that the Innu use to make sleds, bows or ointments? The birch, malleable and robust? Or the magnificent black spruce? “Do you want to become the Christmas tree?” he asks each one. But one after the other, the trees decline his offer. All except one, the little fir tree, whom the Great Manitou had initially overlooked.

 

A Place Just For Me

A Place Just for Me
by Loredana Baldinucci, illustrated by Melinda Berti, translated by Monica Meneghetti

Silver is the youngest mouse in a big mouse family. He’d love to have a quiet spot all to himself to do what he likes best: absolutely nothing! But it is almost impossible in his burrow. His noisy siblings are playing ball, dancing, and listening to music. His parents are busy cooking, building gadgets, and reading books. An adorable picture book for young readers about the importance of finding a quiet spot to ourselves where we can think, dream, and just be.

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