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BC Booklook BCBookLook is a news service that presents original reviews and articles on books, authors, and events.

We also feature literary-related videos and audio interviews. Our goal is to provide as much information as possible, about as many B.C. books and authors as possible, to as many people as possible, on a daily basis. We gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of the Canada Council for The Arts and CreativeBC.

BC BookWorld SPRING issue is out... look for it on the BC Ferries, in libraries, and bookstores.Our cover story is on th...
03/05/2025

BC BookWorld SPRING issue is out... look for it on the BC Ferries, in libraries, and bookstores.

Our cover story is on the mysterious, wonderful world of the octopus by Mark Leiren-Young; Filmaker Sandy Wilson writes on her days at SFU; Chris Arnott on rock art; Zazie Todd's primer on dogs; Alexander Varty covers two histories of Vancouver Jazz. Leanne Dunic's poetic lyric memoir of being a model in Singapore.... and SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Digital version here: https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

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In this spicy workplace romance, a hotheaded celebrity chef and his bubbly new hire clash and spark unexpected love (Pen...
01/31/2025

In this spicy workplace romance, a hotheaded celebrity chef and his bubbly new hire clash and spark unexpected love (Penguin Random House Canada). Full review in the Winter 2024 issue of BC BookWorld (page 28): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

These two books explore Vancouver’s rich jazz history, focusing on key musicians, cultural impact, and personal stories ...
01/31/2025

These two books explore Vancouver’s rich jazz history, focusing on key musicians, cultural impact, and personal stories behind the city’s vibrant music scene. Read more: https://bcbooklook.com/all-that-jazz-a-ma-tazz/ -46530

This week, BCBookLook highlights Eddy Boudel Tan (Viking), Prudence Emery (Douglas & McIntyre), Manolis Aligizakis (Ekst...
01/22/2025

This week, BCBookLook highlights Eddy Boudel Tan (Viking), Prudence Emery (Douglas & McIntyre), Manolis Aligizakis (Ekstasis Editions) and Susan McCaslin (Ekstasis Editions) for their latest books. Get a taste of their work: https://bcbooklook.com/about/whos-who/

In her new collection of short stories, Barbara Black draws inspiration from various liquors, using them as a lens to ex...
01/22/2025

In her new collection of short stories, Barbara Black draws inspiration from various liquors, using them as a lens to explore stories and emotions, intertwining flavors with narrative to evoke deeper meanings (Caitlin Press). Full review in the Winter 2024 issue of BC BookWorld (page 26): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

Hannah Calder's Hester in Sunlight explores struggles with family, gender identity and creativity while attempting to re...
01/22/2025

Hannah Calder's Hester in Sunlight explores struggles with family, gender identity and creativity while attempting to reimagine Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1850 anti-heroine, Hester Prynne, blending metafiction with modern societal critiques (New Star Books). Read more: https://bcbooklook.com/searching-for-hester-prynne/ -46507

This week, BCBookLook highlights Ḵung Jaadee (Medicine Wheel Publishing ), Martin Crosbie (self-published), Harold Munn ...
01/09/2025

This week, BCBookLook highlights Ḵung Jaadee (Medicine Wheel Publishing ), Martin Crosbie (self-published), Harold Munn (FriesenPress) and Allison Douglas-Tourner (YNWP) for their latest books. Get a taste of their work: https://bcbooklook.com/about/whos-who/

David Spaner explores Jake Feldman's journey from 1930s Vancouver to the Spanish Civil War, delving into idealism, famil...
01/09/2025

David Spaner explores Jake Feldman's journey from 1930s Vancouver to the Spanish Civil War, delving into idealism, family conflicts, and rediscovering purpose later in life (Ronsdale Press). Full review in the Winter issue of BC BookWorld (page 25): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

People’s Co-Op Books is hosting a reading event on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 7:00 pm onwards, featuring readings ...
01/09/2025

People’s Co-Op Books is hosting a reading event on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 7:00 pm onwards, featuring readings by Elee Kraljii Gardiner and two other poets. Learn more: https://bcbooklook.com/peoples-co-op-reading/

Geographies of the Heart (UBC Press) shares the diverse stories of 18 newcomers to Canada, exploring their migration jou...
12/23/2024

Geographies of the Heart (UBC Press) shares the diverse stories of 18 newcomers to Canada, exploring their migration journeys, struggles, and the nation's dual role as haven and oppressor. Full excerpt in the winter issue of BC BookWorld (pages 22-23): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

This week, BCBookLook highlights Jody Wilson-Raybould (McClelland & Stewart), Christine Quintana (Playwrights Canada Pre...
12/23/2024

This week, BCBookLook highlights Jody Wilson-Raybould (McClelland & Stewart), Christine Quintana (Playwrights Canada Press), Billy-Ray Belcourt (Hamish Hamilton/Penguin Books Canada) and Dr. Jennifer Grenz (Knopf Canada) for their latest books. Get a taste of their work: https://bcbooklook.com/about/whos-who/

Sarah Leavitt’s graphic memoir delves into the depths of grief following the death of her partner, blending abstract vis...
12/20/2024

Sarah Leavitt’s graphic memoir delves into the depths of grief following the death of her partner, blending abstract visuals and poetic text to explore love, loss, healing, and new beginnings (Arsenal Pulp Press). Full review in the Winter issue of BC BookWorld (pages 20-21): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

In an exclusive interview, Adrienne Drobnies delves into her journey co-editing Standing on High Ground, the book’s dive...
12/20/2024

In an exclusive interview, Adrienne Drobnies delves into her journey co-editing Standing on High Ground, the book’s diverse voices, stories of activism, civil disobedience’s impact, challenges in climate action, and more (Between The Lines). Read more: https://bcbooklook.com/voices-of-climate-activism/ -46477

Jon Bartlett and Brian Robertson explore the “naming” controversy, examining how celebrated historical figures contribut...
12/19/2024

Jon Bartlett and Brian Robertson explore the “naming” controversy, examining how celebrated historical figures contributed to Indigenous displacement and social injustices, prompting deeper reflection and reconciliation (New Star Books). Full review in the Winter issue of BC BookWorld (page 19): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

This week, BCBookLook highlights Sho Yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart), Melanie Siebert (McClelland & Stewart), Danny R...
12/19/2024

This week, BCBookLook highlights Sho Yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart), Melanie Siebert (McClelland & Stewart), Danny Ramadan (Penguin Random House Canada) and Andrea Warner (ECW Press) for their latest books. Get a taste of their work: https://bcbooklook.com/about/whos-who/

Yeji Y. Ham explores the lingering trauma of the Korean War through the story of a young woman balancing family burdens,...
12/13/2024

Yeji Y. Ham explores the lingering trauma of the Korean War through the story of a young woman balancing family burdens, haunting ancestral rituals, and dreams of escape, revealing a world shaped by grief, survival, and fragile hope (Bond Street Books/Penguin Random House Canada). Read more: https://bcbooklook.com/washing-bones-in-korea/ -46468

David A. Borys chronicles 150 years of Canadian military history, exploring its evolution from a small militia to a mode...
12/13/2024

David A. Borys chronicles 150 years of Canadian military history, exploring its evolution from a small militia to a modern force through key battles, pivotal figures, and challenges, offering a compelling perspective on Canada’s global contributions (Dundurn Press). Full review in the Winter issue of BC BookWorld (page 15): https://bcbooklook.com/latest-issue/

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BCBookLook is a news service that presents original reviews and articles on books, authors, and events. We also feature literary-related videos and audio interviews. Our goal is to provide as much information as possible, about as many B.C. books and authors as possible, to as many people as possible. We gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of the Canada Council for The Arts and CreativeBC.