Southern man
Reviewer Susan Sanford Blades says that Jill Yonit Goldberg’s entire novel “acts as a comment on the patriarchal southern United… FULL STORY
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When a tree falls in the city
While early influences include Pat Lowther, Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje, Derksen now looks to his current communities of writers… FULL STORY
On the addiction frontlines
In an interview about his memoir, journalist and musician Garth Mullins shares his addiction experiences, activism and joining the Vancouver… FULL STORY
Travels in a garden
To avoid long distance trips and harming the environment, Bradbury chose instead to explore the wonders in her garden, season… FULL STORY
The vagaries of war
Michelle Lang’s grieving aunt, Catherine Lang, has written a book about her niece, Embedded: The Irreconcilable Nature of War, Loss… FULL STORY
All that “jazz-a-ma-tazz”
“Local musicians—even those who, like Fraser MacPherson, won a degree of international acclaim—have generally operated from a sense of responsibility… 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
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
The reckoning
Hailed in their time as celebrated politicians, the legacy of white supremacists in BC’s past is under scrutiny in When… 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
