BC editors shortlisted for prize
The Writers’ Trust of Canada has announced the shortlist for the inaugural Nancy Flight Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing,… FULL STORY
NEWS & EVENTS
Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize Submissions
The University of British Columbia Library and the Pacific BookWorld News Society are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Basil… FULL STORY
A mother fights for addicted son
Sunday, October 18, at 1 pm, Elana Epstein (at right) launches her book Today I Will Be Fearless: Rising through… FULL STORY
Whistler Writers Fest Saturday Lineup
The 25th anniversary of the Whistler Writers Fest hits full stride on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with a powerhouse lineup… FULL STORY
Two BC writers make Giller shortlist
Two British Columbia authors have landed on the prestigious five-title shortlist for the 33rd annual Giller Prize: Vancouver author Nazanine… FULL STORY
20th Annual Vancouver Story Slam
Ten of the city’s top writers and spoken-word performers will take the stage on Thursday, December 3, 2026, for the… FULL STORY
Loghan Paylor named 2026 VPL Writer
The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) has appointed bestselling author and 2026 CBC Canada Reads champion Loghan Paylor as its 2026… FULL STORY
Whistler Writers Fest Turns 25
The Whistler Writers Fest marks a quarter-century of connecting storytellers and readers this fall, kicking off its 25th anniversary on… FULL STORY
Poetry in Transit turns 30
The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) has announced the 10 poets and titles selected for the 2026–27… FULL STORY
Vancouver Book Award Shortlist Unveiled
The West Coast Book Prize Society has revealed the six shortlisted titles contending for the 2026 Vancouver Book Award. Established… FULL STORY
Two BC Authors Giller Longlisted
Two Vancouver novelists are among the 14 Canadian writers in contention for the prestigious 2026 Giller Prize. Chosen from more… FULL STORY
Word Vancouver 2026
Celebrating 30 years of BC writers and authors since its inaugural event in 1995, Word Vancouver will again be running… FULL STORY
SCWES Names Book Award Winners
Writers and publishers from across British Columbia gathered at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for the… FULL STORY
Eng shortlisted for Warland Award
Vancouver poet, educator and community organizer Mercedes Eng has been named to the six-author shortlist for the 2025 Warland Award… FULL STORY
Abbott wins Purdy BC Award
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts (SCFWA) has announced George M. Abbott as the winner of the inaugural… FULL STORY
Word Vancouver this Fall
VANCOUVER — Western Canada’s largest free literary festival, Word Vancouver, is returning from September 10 to 26, 2026, culminating in… FULL STORY
BC authors named WIBA Finalists
Two British Columbia children’s authors have been named finalists for the 2026 Whistler Independent Book Awards (WIBA). Vancouver writer Paul… FULL STORY
2026 Woodcock & Ryga Winners
The local literary community gathered at the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Library on Friday, July 24, to celebrate two outstanding… FULL STORY
Coles Penticton hosts Okanagan writers
Come and see twelve authors local to the Okanagan area in a special one-day event to be held at Cherry… FULL STORY
Biblioasis Double Launch
Biblioasis authors Pauline Holdstock and Richard Kelly Kemick will launch their newest books during a free public event at Upstart… FULL STORY
