Bats are nothing like rats

“Debunk bat myths with Neil Griffin’s (left) Bat Planet, a look at the science, lore and ecological importance of these flying mammals.” FULL STORY



 

 

 

 

Author Archive

Jan Howarth

Jan Howarth recounts her journey from a career in the West Coast fishing industry to becoming a successful PR consultant… FULL STORY

Gayle Mavor

In her memoir, At One With An Island: Salt Spring Revisited (Mavorick Publishing $21.50) Gayle Mavor revisits Salt Spring Island,… FULL STORY

Darcy Nybo

Every day, countless dogs are abandoned at shelters, found roaming the streets, or rescued from dangerous situations. This book offers… FULL STORY

George’s Reading Room

UBC Library is launching a new project that will offer readers, writers, students, and academic researchers an immersive experience in… FULL STORY

Behind the iron curtain

Author Jadzia Prenosil’s memoir, My Childhood Behind the Iron Curtain (Island Blue Print $19.99) details her childhood in 1960s Communist… FULL STORY

John Henry

Author John Henry’s Guide to Backcountry Adventure in Cathedral Park (FriesenPress $22.49) is an essential resource for anyone visiting this… FULL STORY

Umar Turaki

In Umar Turaki’s novel, Every Drop of Blood Is Red (Little A $23.51), lives intertwine in Jos, Nigeria, when Dareng… FULL STORY

John D’Eathe

In Celebrities Who Have Met Me: A Child of the Lost Empire (Adagio Media $21.99), John D’Eathe reflects on his… FULL STORY

Frank Assu

Join brave young girls Kiara and Nova as they battle wildfires across B.C. communities with their friend, Bob the tactical… 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

Katrina Chen

The first Taiwanese-born Canadian appointed to the BC Cabinet, Katrina Chen’s book, A Stronger Home (Orca $21.95) for ages 6-8,… FULL STORY

Mike Deas

Author and illustrator of The Sueño Bay Adventure Series, Mike Deas, brings to life the story of young Mia through… FULL STORY

Sophie Dubé

Illustrated by Vancouver artist, Sophie Dubé, Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Conserve and Care for Water (Orca $29.95), due… FULL STORY

Elinor Florence

Set in 1905 Alberta, Flora Craigie, a young Scottish woman flees her abusive husband in Elinor Florence’s upcoming book, Finding… FULL STORY

B.R. Bentley

In The Blood Labyrinth (FriesenPress $20.99) by BC author B.R. Bentley, a 74-year-old mystery begins to unravel after the suspicious… FULL STORY

New book launch event

People’s Co-op Bookstore will be hosting the launch event of Jon Bartlett and Brian Robertson’s When Heroes Become Villains (New… FULL STORY

Simon Roy

Co-authored by Simon Roy, Jess Pollard and Sergey Nazarov, Griz Grobus (Image Comics $26.99) is a sci-fi graphic novel set… FULL STORY

Ron Prasad

A collection of fifteen chilling short stories by author Ron Prasad, I Will Wander On: Volume One (iUniverse $30.95), explores… FULL STORY

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