RMB | Rocky Mountain Books

04/09/2024

This story of the Columbia River is unique. Told from the river’s perspective, The Heart of a River is an immersive, empathetic portrait of a once-wild river and of the Sinixt, a First People who lived on the mainstem of this great western river for thousands of years and continue to do so even though Canada declared them “extinct” in 1956.

Available in both softcover and hardcover this Spring, this is a book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers 📚💧🌊🤍 Pre-order yours from your local bookstore! 👉 t.ly/exdI8

04/08/2024

"The benefits of birding are available to everyone, because birds do not discriminate. Watching them is accessible to the elderly, the middle-aged, the young and the disabled. I cherish the peace and tranquillity of birding alone but I have met many birders of all ages and abilities and this hobby truly has the power to bring people from all walks of life, age and abilities together."

Head over to The Narwhal to read the full article by RMB author, photographer, and birder Melissa Hafting! ❤️🦅🐦 Melissa's book, Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds, is available for pre-order now! (t.ly/ESgFg)

04/02/2024

These delightful picture books featured by Read Local BC are not only educational but also filled with fun, colourful illustrations that will inspire young readers as well as yourself! 📚

Explore Ontario's Great Lakes with Nuptse and Lhotse in Jocey Asnong's latest adventure book, or follow the story of the Columbia River in The Heart of a River by Eileen Delehanty Pearkes 🌊🤍 Both available this Spring!

This Children's Picture Book Day, ignite their imagination with these spectacularly vibrant and colourful books.

03/28/2024

New in paperback this Spring – The Pipestone Wolves: The Rise and Fall of a Wolf Family by Günther Bloch and John E. Marriott! 😍📚🙌

Pre-order and shop local -> t.ly/GhzZJ

03/26/2024

The Heart of a River has hit the shelves at Tap Town Books! 😍📚 Keep your eyes open for this amazing book at your local bookstores this Spring ✨💧

Get yours from Tap Town Books or find a store near you -> t.ly/4M73S

Love the interesting and beautifully rendered non-fiction kids books out there. Actually these three are interesting for adults too! Open 10-5 on this sunny Sunday. Orca Book Publishers RMB | Rocky Mountain Books

03/19/2024

Great to see Bruce McLellan's Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life at #1 on the Read Local BC Bestseller list! 😄👏📚

Based on perhaps the longest uninterrupted wildlife research project done by one individual, this is the intertwined story of the science underlying our understanding of grizzly bears and family life in the wilderness while following bears 🐻

For the week ending March 9, 2024 Our weekly BC Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, BC-owned publishers sold in independent BC bookstores. Print The List Go to full post ...read more

03/07/2024

Tomorrow, March 8, is ! We feel privileged to share and amplify stories written by and about amazing women 💪

Junko Tabei, Mary Schaffer Warren and June Mickle are three trailblazing women in the outdoor exploration and mountaineering community. Learn more about who they are and some of their amazing accomplishments in the slides below! 🙌📚

03/05/2024

Did you know that March is ? Read Local BC has put together this great list of books that might teach you something new or further your love of reading even more 🙌❤️

We're stoked for The Heart of a River by Eileen Delehanty Pearkes and illustrated by Nichola Lytle to come out this Spring! It's the perfect book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers 💧

March is National Reading Month! As if we need an excuse to dedicate any more of our spare time reading! This list of books includes thoughtful picks for both adults and children that are sure to satisfy the inquisitive mind of Go to full post ...read more

03/04/2024

Don't miss Lynn Martel's upcoming events in Golden and Invermere BC this week! Both events are free to attend, registration is required to secure your spot 😄

TUESDAY MARCH 5 @ Bacchus Books and Cafe (t.ly/S8BSS)
WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 @ Four Points Books (t.ly/B5r8n)

With spectacular, eye-popping images, Lynn Martel will share captivating stories and photos from her book Stories of Ice: Adventure, Commerce and Creativity on Canada’s Glaciers ❄📚💙

02/27/2024

Today is ! ❄🥰

This week, Paul Zizka Photography is helping to spread awareness about the impacts of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bear populations by giving 20% of sales from their Polar Bear Collection to Polar Bears International! Browse the collection here: t.ly/sH2Il

02/27/2024

In 1999, Todd Lawson lost his brother, Sean, to cerebral malaria after a motorcycle journey through southern Africa. His book 'Inside the Belly of an Elephant: A Motorcycle Journey of Loss, Legacy and Ultimate Freedom' takes us on a wild ride; weaving through heartbreak to moments of hope. It's a reminder of our resilience in the face of life's toughest challenges. 🏍❤️

Tune in to the latest Adventure Rider Radio podcast episode, featuring RMB author Todd Lawson! 👉 t.ly/LwnH7

In 1999, Todd Lawson lost his brother, Sean, to cerebral malaria after a motorcycle journey through southern Africa. Wracked with guilt, Todd meets Christina, a kindred spirit, and together they embark on a motorcycle trip across the Americas, spreading Sean's ashes along the way. Inspired by Sean's adventurous spirit, they decide to return to Africa to distribute mosquito nets to those in need, turning their journey into a meaningful exploration of the continent's beauty and its people. RMB | Rocky Mountain Books

Listen where you find podcasts or visit the ARR website by following the link in comments below. (Image: Todd Lawson)

02/22/2024

Bruce McLellan has spent his life trying to dispel misconceptions about grizzly bears. With his book, Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life: Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley, the renowned bear expert takes his passion for knowledge-sharing one step further.

Thanks for the feature Piquenews! 📖🐻📝🌲 Get your copy of Grizzly Bear Science today 👉 t.ly/M189M

02/22/2024

When the history books focus on only one kind of naturalist, they reinforce colonial power dynamics and erase the work done by Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Naturalism isn’t just a study of individual organisms, it requires deep understanding of entire ecosystems. Hazel M. Johnson, Haunani-Kay Trask and JoAnn Tall emphasized the connections between land, people, and water. Throughout their careers, they also promoted solidarity with other marginalized communities—including other tribes and racial justice movements. Naturalism is most powerful when it examines the impact of systems—social and ecological—and they did just that.

“The lives of Hazel M. Johnson, Haunani-Kay Trask, and JoAnn Tall teach us that environmental justice starts with acknowledging the deep ties between land, water and people. You can’t claim to care about one and not the others.”

www.melaninbasecamp.com/trip-reports/2024/2/7/3-bipoc-naturalists-who-paved-the-way

02/22/2024

Bruce McLellan has spent his life trying to dispel misconceptions about grizzly bears.

With his book, Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life: Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley, the renowned bear expert takes his passion for knowledge-sharing one step further.

Thanks for the feature Pique Newsmagazine! Visit www.piquenewsmagazine.com to read the full article on Bruce McLellan and his book Grizzly Bear Science! 📖🐻📝🌲

02/21/2024

Some highlights from the first Fireside Chat at the Canmore Public Library, with 2 local RMB authors Katrina Rosen and Helen Rolfe! Looks like it was a success! 🤩 Check out www.canmorelibrary.ab.ca/ for info on the next Fireside Chat (April 30) and other library events 📚

"I'm still receiving messages (very heartfelt) from people who have been affected by my book; I had no idea how rewarding this would be... I'm very thankful and proud." -Katrina Rosen

02/12/2024

Celebrate your love of travel and adventure this Valentine's Day with these two great books! 🥰📚❤️

💕 A Time of Light and Shadow by Ella Harvey, Author (t.ly/RVF_D)
💕 Our Trip Around the World by Renate Belczyk (t.ly/7Lt6y)

The love shared between travellers and adventurers is unique - a connection forged through finding the perfect travel companion, meeting new people, and creating special memories 🌎🗺🌄

Immerse yourself in two books from RMB | Rocky Mountain Books that share the personal journeys of two adventurous women experiencing the world like never before; finding love, friendship, adventure, and reflecting on all they’ve encountered. The perfect books to celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, or any day of the week! ❤️

📕 A Time of Light and Shadow by Ella Harvey -> t.ly/1w1Oz
📙 Our Trip Around the World by Renate Belczyk -> t.ly/ysoOR

02/06/2024

In Lights to Guide Me Home, Meghan J. Ward takes us on a trip around the world while chronicling her transitions through some of life’s major milestones. From Costa Rica to Nepal, Rapa Nui to Malta, Meghan explores what it means to carve out her own identity amidst family expectations, her responsibilities as a parent to young children, and her marriage to an ambitious travel and landscape photographer. Whom will she discover beneath these entanglements? 💭

Dive into this adventure-packed memoir that proves life’s greatest stories are written off the beaten path 🌄✨🌎 (t.ly/Eb6FP)

02/05/2024

Looking for a heartfelt read this Valentine's Day? Check out With You By Bike by Katrina Rosen!

Katrina and Mike's journey to mend their marriage takes them on an epic cycling tour across the globe. Together they repair 54 flat tires, navigate heat exhaustion in Vietnam, altitude sickness in Tibet, and two robberies before they face the last hard climb to the world’s tallest mountain. It's an adventure that will tug at your heartstrings. 🥰💙🚲🗺👉 t.ly/zTwrI

02/02/2024

A great interview with Dr. Bruce McLellan and The Revelator!

Bruce's book, Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life, is available for purchase at your local bookshops and online 📚🐻🌲

What One Researcher Learned Studying Grizzlies for 40 Years https://therevelator.org/grizzly-bears-book/

02/02/2024

Fireside Chats with Local Authors is a NEW event happening at the Canmore Public Library! On Tuesday, February 13th, catch RMB authors Katrina Rosen and Helen Rolfe at 6:30pm for the first in a series of author panels being held at the Library this year. 😄👏📚

More info 👉 www.canmorelibrary.ab.ca/Events/Fireside-Chats-with-Local-Authors?id=1707874200-515970

Calling all creatives! 🖋️📝

Join us on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30pm for the first in a series of author panels being held at the Library this year. https://bit.ly/3RZxD6s

At Fireside Chats with Local Authors, we invite you to bring a friend and take part in an ongoing conversation about writing, storytelling, and the craft of spinning tales of adventure to share with readers.

How do writers manage to wrangle their big ideas onto the page and then, write enough pages to fill a book? Turns out, no two authors tackle the challenge in quite the same way.

For our first Fireside Chat, we are thrilled to welcome Jordan Bartlett, Katrina Rosen, and Helen Rolfe to the panel.

Visit our website to learn more about each of these incredible local authors.

Snacks will be provided. Books will be available for purchase.

Each event will also include a book exchange table. Bring a book you love (gently used or new) for the exchange table and leave with another to read!

02/02/2024

We can't wait for Melissa Hafting's upcoming photography book Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds to come out this Spring! 🙌🐦📚 Tune in to The Warblers Podcast by Birds Canada to hear from Melissa Hafting and Dr. Melissa Lem about the healing power of nature and birds 🎙

The Warblers shares Canadian information, insights and inspiration on the world of birds and bird conservation. The lively discussions are hosted by Andrea Gress whose curiosity leads to discovering fun facts and useful tips while travelling uncommon flight paths to learn from expert guests.

01/31/2024

"Maria’s writing is so lovely: crisp and fresh and so precise; bursting with vibrant urgency—as well as wisdom and gratitude."

In Beyond, Jane Ratcliffe shares an excerpt from Maria Coffey's memoir, Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life. 💙 Take a look at the excerpt and share your thoughts at the link below!

Read an excerpt of Maria Coffey's memoir, "Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life"