BC Books From Vancouver Island & the Coast

Set in San Francisco's Chinatown before and after 1906, this novel portrays a young Jackson Leong coping with the ghost of his brother who died in the earthquake, as well as the mysterious ghost of a young woman. Jackson must find out the reasons why the ghosts are haunting the world of the living. If he fails, his family will face disgrace and ruin.

Angela's summer holiday with her aunt and uncle in Siena, Italy changes her life forever. First she manages to save the life of the jittery horse Tempesta. Next she falls head over heals for Tony, a local jockey. And finally, as a last minute replacement in the upcoming Palio, she has to ride Tempesta and race against Tony.

This new collection of short stories by Governor General's Award winning author Paul Yee confronts the secret lives of Chinese-Canadian teenagers as they battle with their parents over schooling, carreers, sexuality, religion and integration into North American culture. Once again Paul Yee offers a rare glimpse into the conflicted world of Chinese youth, some of whom are locally born, while others have recently immigrated from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

In these sixteen stories, Christopher Gudgeon, bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Song of Kosovo, takes a heartbreaking and hilarious look into the lives, loves, sexual obsessions and delusions that inform a grand cast of off-kilter characters.

Here is a gay couple who persevere with their marriage plans as the world, literally, crumbles around them, a woman who discovers the mysterious collection of letters that reveals a terrifying truth about her deceased fiancée, a dutiful son, …

An interactive full-colour field guide that teaches kids the fun, safe, and educational way to observe birds in their natural habitat.

Join expert bird photographers Damon Calderwood and Donald E. Waite, and their young friends, as they highlight all the basics on birding. Birding for Kids is filled with full-colour photos, fascinating facts, and fun projects that allow children to get up close and personal with nature while respecting the habitats of birds in the wild. The book includes guidelin …

A colourful keepsake highlighting some of Vancouver’s most scenic landmarks.

From the pristine beauty of its natural surroundings to its glass-towered skyline, Vancouver is a city unlike any other. As Canada’s gateway to the Pacific, this bustling metropolis supports a busy seaport, a thriving green economy, and the nation’s most ethnically diverse population. Join seasoned photographer Al Harvey as he showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver, with its majestic mountains, sparkling sho …

A board book featuring a colourful selection of animals and supernatural creatures from the world of Caroll Simpson.

Creatures of the Land and Sky is a colourful board book inspired by the wildlife, natural environment, and traditional cultures of the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The book introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the real and mythical creatures of this region through the imaginative eye of children’s author and illustrator Caroll Simpson. Featuring o …

A board book featuring a colourful selection of fish, marine mammals, and supernatural creatures from the world of Caroll Simpson.

Creatures of the Sea is a colourful board book inspired by the marine environment and traditional cultures of the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The book introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the real and mythical sea creatures of this region through the imaginative eye of children’s author and illustrator Caroll Simpson. Featuring ove …