Indigenous social work

“Long an advocate of incorporating traditional Indigenous knowledge into social work, Jeannine Carriere (at left) has co-edited a book of essays about addressing this urgent need.FULL STORY

 

The great Vancouver saxophonist, Fraser MacPherson led the life of a working musician.


All that “jazz-a-ma-tazz”

Two books show why Vancouver’s jazz scene remains vital.

“Local musicians—even those who, like Fraser MacPherson, won a degree of international acclaim—have generally operated from a sense of responsibility to the music and its listeners, rather than chasing an illusion of wealth or fame.”—Reviewer Alexander Varty. FULL STORY

Searching for Hester Prynne

Hester in Sunlight explores struggles with family, gender identity and creativity while attempting to reimagine Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1850 anti-heroine, Hester… FULL STORY

The stories baskets tell

Renowned weaver Delores Churchill blends memoir with a weaving guide, exploring ancestral techniques, cultural preservation, and the interconnectedness of Indigenous… FULL STORY

You don’t know Jack

Author Susan Mertens explores the life and work of Canadian artist Jack Shadbolt, revealing his creative journey through personal journals,… FULL STORY

Intoxicating brew

In her new collection of short stories, Barbara Black draws inspiration from various liquors, using them as a lens to… FULL STORY

Publishing with a purpose

The transition progressed from science to publishing, founding her press, and publishing books on relationships, ethics and nonmonogamy.

The art of the short story

Bhat and Adderson cover topics such as their strategies for short story writing, exploring character development, emotional depth, and overcoming… FULL STORY

Sizzle in the kitchen

In this spicy workplace romance, a hotheaded celebrity chef and his bubbly new hire clash, and spark unexpected love.

For better or for worse

Gurjinder Basran delves into the intricate dynamics of the two families preparing for a lavish wedding, exploring themes of love,… FULL STORY

The butler did it

In Susan Juby’s latest book, Helen Thorpe, a Buddhist butler, helps a reckless influencer, Cartier Hightower, navigate a series of… FULL STORY

One couple, many endings

Author Myriam Lacroix’s genre-bending debut novel delves into the promises and perils of love, offering a unique, raw and humorous… FULL STORY

Islands in the sun

Sheila Harrington sailed among the Gulf Islands for three years to interview more than fifty veteran conservationists about their local… FULL STORY

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