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
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Voices of Climate Activism
Drobnies delves into her journey co-editing Standing on High Ground, the book’s diverse voices, stories of activism, the impact of… FULL STORY
Washing bones in Korea
Yeji Y. Ham explores the lingering trauma of the Korean War through the story of a young woman balancing family… FULL STORY
Breaking stigma, building compassion
Steele explores themes of addiction, identity and stigma, highlighting the power of vulnerability and honest storytelling to foster understanding and… 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
Roy Miki (1942 – 2024)
Miki was the recipient of a Governor General’s Award for Poetry, the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia,… 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.
Where Voyageurs Dared To Go
Some First Nations had long working relationships with the HBC men. Others were wary, if not hostile. But time and… FULL STORY
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
Lessons from 56 million years ago
“We got ourselves into this mess,” says author Steven Earle, “and we can get ourselves out. The consequences of not… 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
Flapper follies & murder in Vancouver
John MacLachlan Gray’s murder mystery blends historical and fictional characters, exploring themes of corruption, racism and societal change, with lively… FULL STORY
Cabinet of historical curiosities
Untold Tales of Old British Columbia tells long-hidden stories that reveal how BC emerged from a period of chaos and… FULL STORY
I come from strong women
Knott delves into themes of mourning, sobriety through loss, and generational dreaming, taking the reader on her journey of self-discovery… FULL STORY
