Books

Retired Vernon doctor Nicholas Rety’s memoir, Choice and Chance, has made its way to the world’s largest books trade fair for exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. (Contributed)

Okanagan doctor’s memoir made available to world

Nicholas Rety’s story of how he came from Hungary to Vernon to be part of world’s biggest book fair

 

Victoria author Jean Paetkau with her new book Blood on the Breakwater at the Breakwater in James Bay. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Victoria children’s book author writes murder mystery set in James Bay

This is the author’s ‘first book for grownups’ after writing three children’s books

 

Cynthia Mackey, a preschool teacher and author from Central Saanich, has self-published two books. (Natasha Baldin/News Staff)

Central Saanich author offers glimpse into picture book publishing

Book signing set for Aug. 25

 

Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. A Canadian author says a production company belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has bought the screen rights for her romantic novel. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kin Cheung

Prince Harry and wife Meghan purchase screen rights to Canadian author’s book

‘Meet Me at the Lake’ is a Toronto-set romance being adapted by Netflix

Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. A Canadian author says a production company belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has bought the screen rights for her romantic novel. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kin Cheung
Mary-Anne Neal received a Lifelong Learning Award from Leadership Victoria in 2022 for supporting learners. (Courtesy of Mary-Anne Neal)

Central Saanich author shortlisted for writers’ festival

Mary-Anne Neal’s memoir celebrates Dene people

  • Aug 7, 2023
Mary-Anne Neal received a Lifelong Learning Award from Leadership Victoria in 2022 for supporting learners. (Courtesy of Mary-Anne Neal)
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Britney Spears announces highly anticipated memoir

Excitement fills the air as the countdown begins for pop icon Britney…

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Eagle Feather Literacy and Literacy Central Vancouver Island have co-developed a program aimed at boosting literacy for Indigenous elders. (News Bulletin file photo)

Literacy program in Nanaimo created for residential school survivors

Literacy Central Vancouver Island and Eagle Feather Literacy announce partnership

Eagle Feather Literacy and Literacy Central Vancouver Island have co-developed a program aimed at boosting literacy for Indigenous elders. (News Bulletin file photo)
This image released by Knopf shows “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy. (Knopf via AP)

For novelists of Westerns, Cormac McCarthy transcended – and reinvented – the genre

Peers and fans salute acclaimed author who died this week at 89

This image released by Knopf shows “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy. (Knopf via AP)
Andrew Appleton, GVPL board chair, and vice-chair Shahira Khair cycle nearly 70 kilometres to visit all 12 library branches on a rainy Saturday. (Courtesy GVPL)

Board members hit all 12 libraries in Greater Victoria by bike

Bookin’ It! GVPL Branch Bike Tour 2023 started in Central Saanich, finished in Oak Bay

Andrew Appleton, GVPL board chair, and vice-chair Shahira Khair cycle nearly 70 kilometres to visit all 12 library branches on a rainy Saturday. (Courtesy GVPL)
Michelle Mulder uses little free libraries around Greater Victoria to launch their latest young reader book Up for Grabs. (Photo by Gastón Castaño)

Book for young readers Up for Grabs in Victoria neighbourhood lending libraries

Local author Michelle Mulder looks to highlight their city with story, launch

Michelle Mulder uses little free libraries around Greater Victoria to launch their latest young reader book Up for Grabs. (Photo by Gastón Castaño)
FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s…

FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Jason Schreurs will hold a book launch for his memoir Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health on May 14 at Nanaimo’s Windowseat Books. (Photo submitted)

Punk music’s positive impacts on mental health something to scream about for B.C. author

Jason Schreurs holding book launch in Nanaimo on May 14

Jason Schreurs will hold a book launch for his memoir Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health on May 14 at Nanaimo’s Windowseat Books. (Photo submitted)
Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter

Vancouver Island-raised writer wins CBC national Short Story Prize

Just a Howl earns Campbell River-raised Will Richter a $6,000 prize

Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Provincial grant to boost B.C. book publishers dealing with rising costs

B.C. book, magazine publishers receive $600,000 to help with shipping, printing costs

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Angela Ackerman (left) and Monique Gray Smith are the two keynote speakers for this year’s online B.C. Writers Summit, which runs from May 8 to 13, 2023. (Submitted photos)

B.C. Writers Summit to feature 2 accomplished keynote speakers

Monique Gray Smith and Angela Ackerman are both bestselling authors

Angela Ackerman (left) and Monique Gray Smith are the two keynote speakers for this year’s online B.C. Writers Summit, which runs from May 8 to 13, 2023. (Submitted photos)
FILE - Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested…

FILE - Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Local author Valerie Green holds a copy of her first historical fiction book, called Providence, inside her home library in Saanich. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Saanich author takes a page from B.C.’s past in first work of historical fiction

Valerie Green’s debut historical fiction novel, Providence, is the first in a four-book series

Local author Valerie Green holds a copy of her first historical fiction book, called Providence, inside her home library in Saanich. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Denman Islander Bill Engleson has published a novel, <em>The Life of Gronsky.</em> Photo supplied

Denman Island author publishes second novel; book launch upcoming

The Life of Gronsky blends writing with writing and a smile

Denman Islander Bill Engleson has published a novel, <em>The Life of Gronsky.</em> Photo supplied
The cover art for Wanda John-Kehewin’s new graphic novel<em> Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em>. (<em>Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em> cover art)

B.C. writer’s graphic novel depicts the spiritual journey of a Cree-Métis teen

Author Wanda John-Kehewin writes about a teen boy, a mysterious crow and a new girl at school

  • Mar 27, 2023
The cover art for Wanda John-Kehewin’s new graphic novel<em> Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em>. (<em>Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em> cover art)
Olivia Hahn, 16, peers through the blinds into the daylight outside. (Courtesy of John Hahn)

Saanich teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief

Olivia Hahn’s book explores dealing with grief at a young age, detailing the loss of her mother

Olivia Hahn, 16, peers through the blinds into the daylight outside. (Courtesy of John Hahn)