Reading should be accessed the way you want it. That’s why we’re spotlighting books that expand what reading can be—through hi-lo print books, audiobooks, ebooks, and dynamic storytelling that make the “written” word more accessible than ever.🎧 📱 📘 🎨

Only TWO weeks left to shop the Read Local BC limited edition book boxes! ⏰ Sale ends December 5th, so get your orders in before then at www.readlocalbc.ca/shop/ #BCBooks #BCAuthors #HolidaySeason #CanLit #ReadCanadian #ShopCanadian #ShopLocal #ReadLocal #ReadLocalBC

Fellowship opportunity! @ubcpress.bsky.social is now accepting applications for the Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship! Learn more and apply by November 26th at buff.ly/5cwqIdK

(1/5) Calling all book lovers! With sales closing on Dec 5th, there's only three weeks left to shop the @readlocalbc.bsky.social limited edition book boxes! We've got three amazing options for you: 🎁 The BC Culinary Box 🎁 The Early Readers Box 🎁 The Indigenous Voices Box More info below...

Congratulations to Christine Lowther and Al Rempel on their books making the Indigo Best Canadian Regional Books of 2025 for BC! Get your copies on our website or www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/... #indigobooks #bestcanadianregionalbooks #bcbooks

In a starred review, Booklist calls Delrée Dumont's pointillist illustrations in This Land Is a Lullaby "exquisite," and we agree....and apparently so do the Governor General's Literary Awards! 49thshelf.com/Blog/2024/09... #CanLit @orcabook.bsky.social

Today marks the beginning of University Press Week! #UPWeek celebrates the essential work of university presses to amplify scholarship and ideas. This year's theme, #TeamUP, honours the global community that makes knowledge possible.

ICYMI: Association of Canadian Publishers @cdnpublishers.bsky.social officially launched the Certified Canadian Publisher program! Learn more at www.certifiedcanadianpublisher.com 🍁 #CanLit #BCBooks #BCAuthors #ReadCanadian #ReadLocal #ReadLocalBC

The @readlocalbc.bsky.social limited edition book boxes are available until December 5th while quantities last. Learn more and order at www.readlocalbc.ca/shop/ 🎀 #ReadLocalBC #BCBooks #HolidaySeason

Books BC extends a warm welcome to our newest members, @new-society-pub.bsky.social and @cloudscapecomics.bsky.social!

(1/4) Congratulations to our members, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social, @orcabook.bsky.social, and @talonbooks.bsky.social 👏 The following titles have been shortlisted for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards!

We asked BC Independent book publishers for their recommendations, find out what they chose below 👀 www.readlocalbc.ca/2025/10/22/i... #ReadLocalBC #BCIndieBooks #BCIndiePublishers

The 38th annual @writersfest.bc.ca is a few days away! The festival takes place on Granville Island from October 20–26 ✒️ featuring over 130 authors in 87 events. Find more information including their program guide, festival reading list, and tickets at buff.ly/2dQL5FI #BCAuthors #BCBooks

The Victoria Festival of Authors celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! 🎉 There will be a variety of in-person programming, livestream viewing, and virtual readings and panels with authors from around Canada. Check it out from October 15 to 19. More info can be found here: buff.ly/F9ouobu

We’re still aglow from another successful launch of our Poetry in Transit program 🎉 This event would not possible without our sponsors, and we especially want to thank Creative BC for supporting this year’s Poetry in Transit Launch!

The 29th Poetry in Transit was such a success! And it would not have been possible without our sponsors. 💙 We especially want to thank Creative BC for their support of the program and additional sponsorship of the Poetry Bus this year! @readlocalbc.bsky.social poetryintransit.ca

On the eve of Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, we recommend five books to read and reflect on from @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @gooselane.bsky.social, @talonbooks.bsky.social, and @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social. Browse our full list here: alllitup.ca/book-list/re...

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’ve rounded up a few stories that reflect the diverse experiences of Indigenous identity, language, teachings, and cultural traditions. Learn more about these books on our website. #ReadIndigenous www.readlocalbc.ca/2025/09/30/i...

In June 2025 we launched the Read Local BC eBookshelf, in partnership with the Association of Book Publishers of BC. NNELS now offers accessible versions of Read Local BC titles: nnels.ca/relations/re... #Accessibility #DigitalLibrary @readlocalbc.bsky.social @libbyapp.com @nnelsca.bsky.social

(1/5) The West Coast Book Prize Society announced the winners of the 41st @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social. 🏆 Congratulations to our members, @talonbooks.bsky.social, @heritagehouse.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, and @figure1publishing.bsky.social! More details below and at buff.ly/ZxafZpf

This Saturday (Sept 20) @wordvancouver.bsky.social and @readlocalbc.bsky.social celebrate the 29th year of Poetry in Transit! Join us from 2:00 to 3:30 pm to hear readings from our featured poets, followed by discussion and Q&A. Hosted by Poet Laureate, Elee Kraljii Gardiner ✨ poetryintransit.ca

You're invited to the Talonbooks Fall 2025 Launch on October 24! Join us at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall to celebrate the release of five fantastic poetry collections. Attendance is free! Get all the details here: talonbooks.com/events/talon...

We’re back! 📚✨ It’s been over 30 years since “Word on the Street” (IYKYK) + we’re thrilled to have been able to foster the joy of the written word and inspire creativity for the last three decades. The entire event is FREE and has something for everyone (truly!). More Info: www.wordvancouver.ca

Books BC joins the literary community in remembering Norma Charles. Norma’s storytelling and spirit will leave a lasting impact on children’s literature and the writing community across Canada.

November, November by Isabella Wang and if: prey, then: huntress by Christina Shah will be launched at a reading hosted by Natalie Lim at Massy Books on September 22nd!

On Sept 17, head to the Britannia Branch of the Vancouver Public Library to enjoy poetry from @rahat.bsky.social, Evelyn Lau, and @danielaelza.bsky.social! The event begins at 6. Don't miss it!

Call for Submissions: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social's BIPOC mentorship program. An opportunity for emerging BIPOC writers to work with Lindsey Wong! arsenalpulp.com/News/2025/CA...

Autumn is approaching, and with it came our September edition, Fall into a New Series 💌 We write a monthly newsletter highlighting local literary events, achievements, launches, and must read book lists Sign up below to stay up to date on your local bookish news www.readlocalbc.ca/contact/news...

Don't miss the bus! Join us on Saturday September 20, 2-3:30 PM at @wordvancouver.bsky.social for readings from this year's poetry in Transit authors ✨ Hosted by Vancouver's Poet Laureate Elee Kraljii Gardiner ✨ More info at poetryintransit.ca #PoetryInTransit #WordVancouver #ReadLocalBC

In honor of Official Languages Day, Canadian Heritage is launching "I support Canadian books!” 🍁 On September 11, support Canadian books and local culture by sharing a photo of the book you have chosen on your social media with #CanadianBook and #OLDay. More details here: buff.ly/uwV1m7A

ICYMI: Books BC has partnered with the Independent Book Publishers Association! Check out the following thread for more details (including a promo code for Books BC members!) ⤵️

This week's BC Indie Bestseller List is here! And with it, a new children's illustrated by Richard Wagamese: This Inquisitive Raven See the full list: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

If you love arts and culture in Canada, please consider signing the @artscoalitionca.bsky.social letter before September 15th! 📣✒️ #DontCutTheArts @readlocalbc.bsky.social

Mark your calendars! September 21st is @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social 's 41st Gala! 🎉 More details and tickets here: buff.ly/6T4ZAeh

Congratulations! Alan Twigg, champion of BC's literary culture, was appointed to the Order of BC in recognition of his “unparalleled contributions to BC’s literary landscape, championing writers, preserving stories and building the foundation of a thriving literary culture.” buff.ly/XpHtHKN

(1/3) The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia is very excited to announce a partnership with the Independent Book Publishers Association 🤝 IBPA supports the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success.

Discover your next favourite read while adventuring the west coast this summer! 🔎🔖 You can now find more #BCbooks through this comprehensive map of Canadian independent booksellers and publishers: buff.ly/ns3PC8F @readlocalbc.bsky.social #BooksBC

Job alert! @greystonebooks.bsky.social is looking for a Sales & Inventory Coordinator. More details including how to apply can be found here: buff.ly/qDPnWaJ

August 8th was National Book Lovers Day! 📚💕 Check out this great thread from @governmentofbc.bsky.social. Featuring @anvilpress.bsky.social @arsenalpulp.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social #BooksBC

(1/2) Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is next weekend, August 14-17! 📖🎉 Join Canadian writers and readers in Sechelt, BC for Canada’s longest running annual literary festival. writersfestival.ca

New to this week's BC Bestseller list: Raincoast Chronicles 25: m̓am̓aɫa Goes Fishing @harbourpublishing.bsky.social Browse the full list: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

The Federation of BC Writers is hiring a Membership and Community Navigator. Check out the following link for more details: bcwriters.ca/hiring

(1/2) The eBookshelf launch last month was a great success! 📚🥳 @readlocalbc.bsky.social #BCBooks A big thanks to the McGill Public Library for providing space for the event, and the new Books BC Board Chair, Laraine Coates for MC-ing!

The Bestselling Canadian titles of 2025 (so far) from CBC is out: buff.ly/a6bgbU7 Congratulations to @arsenalpulp.bsky.social for Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew, and @touchwooded.bsky.social for The Cost of a Hostage by Iona Whishaw! @readlocalbc.bsky.social #BCBooks

Congratulations @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @orcabook.bsky.social, @talonbooks.bsky.social and Page Two Books on your national recognition! 👏 Check out the full BC Creates article here: buff.ly/jIIWTqC #BCBooks

This season is the perfect time to try something new from a BC publisher that’s not only local but bursting with fresh voices, unique stories, and West Coast perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our website for book lists, interviews and more in local publishing. #ReadLocalBC

Thornapple Press is hiring a Substantive Editor! Learn more here: buff.ly/JKM1hao

Figure 1 Publishing is hiring a Manager of Author Relations and Community Outreach! Find more details and apply here 🟡

Fantastic summer reading list from @thetyee.ca! Featuring @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social, @greystonebooks.bsky.social, @orcabook.bsky.social, Rocky Mountain Books, and @talonbooks.bsky.social 🔖 #BCBooks