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Discover the perfect autumnal children's book 🍂 www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle... @greystonebooks.bsky.social

Poetry is Transit is here to stay! TransLink has decided not to cancel this beloved cultural icon. More celebrations to come. We're celebrating 30 years, after all. And here's to another 30. #poetryintransit #BCBooks

This beloved and long-standing community engagement project might be on the cutting block. Learn more: www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/10/21/c...

Welcome to the 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest! 📚🎉 From October 18–25, join us on Granville Island and across Vancouver to gather with literary community; exchange ideas and dialogue; and discover the latest works from 150+ local and international authors. 🎟️ Tickets at writersfest.bc.ca

On this week's BC Bestseller List: Canadiana, Vancouver pride, and travel guides! 🍁 www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle... @arsenalpulp.bsky.social @greystonebooks.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social @touchwooded.bsky.social

Jess Housty's HOW TO NOURISH A CANNIBAL continues to sit on the BC Bestseller List, and here's where you can catch Jess read from their work in the next few weeks! For those in Toronto, Jess' reading at @anotherstoryto.bsky.social is free, but be sure to RSVP in advance! linktr.ee/nightwoodedi...

Less than a week until the 2026 Festival begins! We are excited to see these authors at #VWF2026.

Discover a new children's book about compassion and solidarity 🌏 from Arsenal Pulp Press www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

Help younger generations learn and think about science and sustainability practices with these local books: www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/10/08/t... @orcabook.bsky.social @heritagehouse.bsky.social

Find your own way to implement sustainability with these BC books: www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/10/08/h... @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @greystonebooks.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social @touchwooded.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social

This Thursday!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is about to serve more states and countries. buff.ly/24eEPBs

🏒🥇 It’s Hockey Night at #VWF2026, where our stage will be graced by two Olympic legends who paved the way for women’s hockey in Canada: Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Jennifer Botterill. Moderated by Karin Larsen. October 23 at 5:00 PM writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

The fourth collection of Canada's most haunted stories comes out soon 👻 @touchwooded.bsky.social Discover: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

Today in the office we increased our knowledge of Indigenous experiences in Canada by playing The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game by indigenous publishers @medicinewheelpub.bsky.social

On Oct 17, meet Haley Healey (author of Huxley’s Island Adventure) and many other local authors at Kids Fest! Chat with authors, get your books signed, and take part in fun hands-on activities. 🐈‍⬛🌲🐻 #VictoriaBC For more information about the event: buff.ly/WdZSsBb

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In recognition of this important day we are highlighting books by Indigenous creators that can help young readers of all ages on the journey toward reconciliation. blog.orcabook.com/kids-books-f...

We’re pleased to introduce these authors as featured guests for #VWF2026! Tickets for all events on sale now at writersfest.bc.ca.

Seven of this week's bestsellers are by Indigenous authors, just in time for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday. Grab a BC bestselling, Indigenous-authored, and published book to commemorate the date. www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Book Edition Saturday October 10 12-3:00pm ET If you’d like peer feedback on a Picture Book story, we invite you to join us. Register via CANSCAIP member/friend portal: canscaip.org

Woot woot @readlocalbc.bsky.social poetry on the go. 💓👌😎🤓

Thank you @quillandquire.bsky.social for this article (and @anvilpress.bsky.social for sharing!) 💙 ICYMI: Books BC and @readlocalbc.bsky.social are celebrating 30 years of Poetry in Transit @wordvancouver.bsky.social this Saturday, September 19 #PoetryinTransit #Poetry #BCbooks #BCtransit

Poetry in Transit scavenger hunters. @readlocalbc.bsky.social

Discover an unforgettable expression of love, loss and the solace of memory in a brand new biography from @harbourpublishing.bsky.social www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

Join acclaimed ‘backcountry poet’ bronwyn preece at Word Vancouver! On Saturday, September 19 at 3:30 pm, preece will read from her collection hiking beyond: poems from the trail at UBC Robson Square.

I spy with my little eye: A brand new children's illustrated book on Indigeneity created with 13 different illustrators @orcabook.bsky.social learn more: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

A poetry book that invites us to create new relationships with nature, is coming to bookshops soon. Find the cover below to memorize it @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

Elspeth Bradbury, author of Journeys to the Nearby, talks about sorting through lifelong accumulations, the inseparability of text and illustrations, the process of creative fermentation, and approaching the familiar with curiosity. Read the interview at www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/08/27/a...

BC Bestseller top pick of the week: The Lost Haida Manga @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social "a striking new collection tracing the origins and evolution of Haida Manga" Discover: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

NEW: A mesmerizing coffee table book that explores “one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world” and documents the fight to protect it 🌊 www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle... @harbourpublishing.bsky.social

Start building your Fall poetry collection

#8 BC Bestseller List: an archive of the Japanese Canadian experiences in pre and post wartimes in compelling prose🎞 @harbourpublishing.bsky.social harbourpublishing.com/products/978...

Whether you love love in all its forms or crave something darker and titillating, choose your perfect summer novel ❤️ 🩸

Joseph Dandurand, author of I Would Like to Say Thank You from @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, sat down with @roblucastaylor.bsky.social to talk fishing, safe spaces and early morning writing practices. 💬 Full interview here: www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/07/23/m...

Looking for something to read this B.C. Day? Here are 10 more suggestions from the #Bookshelf archives to help you out. @readlocalbc.bsky.social johnackermann.substack.com/p/10-more-bc...

Sometimes, the miraculous happens. Discover one of North America's most ambitious conservation projects below 🦬 www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle... @greystonebooks.bsky.social

🎟️ Now on sale! R. F. Kuang joins us with Taipei Story on September 26. writersfest.bc.ca/event/kuang-... Our 2025 event with Rebecca sold out in under 3 hours. 🔥 Make sure to book your seat ASAP! Each $70 ticket to this event will include a deluxe limited edition copy of Taipei Story.

Perfect road trip read just dropped: A humorous account of Canada from a life-long travel writer ✍️ @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social Discover: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

3 BC bestsellers return to the list this week 🐑🖋️🌱 Discover: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle... @heritagehouse.bsky.social @greystonebooks.bsky.social #RonsdalePress

Our book recs for Disability Pride Month ⤵ www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/07/16/e...

This week's list is a celebration of our country; with canadiana, local lore, Indigenous art retrospectives, and coastal recipes. www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...