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We're sharing our Pride Month book picks, which include 8 new and recent books by LGBTQ+ authors, spanning fiction, poetry, memoir, and drama.
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No.8 on this week's BC Bestseller List 🥾
New this week: a sonic seaside book for young readers from @greystonebooks.bsky.social , and some friendly faces return to the list 🌊🦀
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Check out these beautiful children's books about the ocean featuring local pubs @orcabook.bsky.social @greystonebooks.bsky.social
The author of Keefer Street on character writing, movie magic, and the world-changing power of art.
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A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslow Mystery, by Iona Whishaw @touchwooded.bsky.social is #1 for the 9th week in a row. View the list to to find out what this bestseller is all about 🔎🕵🏻‍♀️
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The author of Sprocket talks about parenting styles, poetry's power, and balancing the past with the present in an in-depth interview with @roblucastaylor.bsky.social @caitlinpress.bsky.social discover: www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/05/08/d...
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World Ocean Day is coming up on June 8! Celebrate with these middle-grade nonfiction titles.
From misunderstood ocean predators to ocean conservation, these books are perfect ocean reads for kids aged 9—12.
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Today's the second day of the kickstarter for Close On A Full Moon! The Early Bird gets the… French Fry? By backing early, you can get an exclusive signed print!
Now live on Kickstarter!
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This #WorldOceansDay, dive into books that show our relationship with our ocean through different perspectives.
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Featured Interviews • May 8, 2026 • Rob Taylor
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“Making your hike into an adventure is the best thing you can do!” —Natasha Zimmers on her tips for kids wanting to try hiking.
Read more about her star-reviewed picture book, Tiny Hiker!
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Celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8 with these five ocean books for kids! From misunderstood ocean predators to archaeological sites...
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Happy World Oceans Day! In Canada, we are lucky to be surrounded by three beautiful oceans. Our connection to the waters around us shape the kinds of stories we tell. The beauty of the ocean is on full display in these new books for Canadian kids! #WorldOceansDay
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Debut author Natasha Zimmers has written a sweet, rhyming picture book that encourages young readers to explore the outdoors. The titular...
