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Read + Co Books is a socially-minded book and gift sales agency based in Victoria, BC.

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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, is coming up this Friday September 30th. We have seen some truly lovely window displays from bookstores, many including books we carry. Stories of the history this country carries are so incredibly important for educating and learning from, as that is an integral part in moving forward with care and knowledge.
#orangeshirtday #canadianhistory #nationaldayoftruthandreconciliation #september30 #truthandreconciliation #orangeshirt #indiebooks #education #newbooks #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #educationbooks #phylliswebstad

This illuminating and unique historical novel has

This illuminating and unique historical novel has been getting great reviews and media!
#indiebooks #newbooks #gillerprize #scotiabankgillerprize #awards #bookawards #canadianbooks #queerbooks #historicalfiction #bookstagram #bookrecommendations

Author Melanie Gall was at Owl's Nest Books this m

Author Melanie Gall was at Owl's Nest Books this month! Have you ordered her book "Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland, and the Golden Age of Hollywood"?
#indiebooks #newbooks #nonfiction #hollywood #oldhollywood#oldhollywoodactress #judygarland #deannadurbin #biography #autobiography

A wonder filled picture book that explores art, na

A wonder filled picture book that explores art, nature and education! Children, caretakers and educators will love this fun picture book.
#indiebooks #kidsbooks #picturebook #newbooks #childrensbooks #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #illustrations #school #backtoschool #art #kidsart #dinosaur #funbooks #funbooksforkids

September 30 is Truth and Reconciliation day, or O

September 30 is Truth and Reconciliation day, or Orange Shirt Day. There are numerous books that help educate and shine a light on the history and repercussions of the history of Residential Schools in Canada.
This window display is from Cafe Books ( @cafebooks )
#orangeshirtday #september30 #truthandreconciliation #canadashistory #residentialschools #everychildmatters #indiebooks #education #educate #canadianhistory #historyofcanada

There has been such wonderful media for this since

There has been such wonderful media for this since its publication earlier this month. It follows the life of Deanna Durbin, a Canadian born young Hollywood actress from the 1930s.
#indiebooks #newbooks #nonfiction #hollywood #oldhollywood#oldhollywoodactress #judygarland #deannadurbin #biography #autobiography

This beautifully illustrated children’s book has

This beautifully illustrated children’s book has a sweet message and looks gorgeous on any shelf!
#indiebooks #newbooks #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #picturebook #illustrator #illustration #art #bookstagram

A wonderful review from Heather. She is reading th

A wonderful review from Heather. She is reading this now, and is loving it!
"Anyone who loves intelligent and lovely writing about first hand experience in Indigenous communities, and the far north, how it relates to his own family trauma/jewish experience will love this. He is brilliant!"
The release date it September 13th!
#indiebooks #newbooks #bookrecommendations #bookreview #newrelease #bookstagram #books #bookrelease

There has been great starred reviews and wonderful

There has been great starred reviews and wonderful praise for this book! A subtle, heartbreaking and powerful story that tackles the subject of forced disappearances.
The release date is August 30.
#indiebooks #bilingualbooks #picturebook #illustrations #forceddisappearance #newbooks #newrelease #bookrecommendations

Sweetgrass is a heartfelt modern story of Indigeno

Sweetgrass is a heartfelt modern story of Indigenous knowledge and will be well loved by kids and adults in your stores!
#indiebooks #newbooks #kidsbook #kidsbooks #indigenous #indigenousbooks #indigenouskidsbooks #sweetgrass #canadianbooks #picturebook #childrensbooks

Ada Limón has been named the 24th U.S. Poet Laure

Ada Limón has been named the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate! Congratulations on the immense honour ❤️
#poet #poem #poems #poetry #poetrybook #poetrybooks #poetlaureate #24thpoetlaureate #adalimon #honour #uspoetlaureate

Have you read A Certain Hunger? Do you have it on

Have you read A Certain Hunger? Do you have it on your shelves?
This uniquely gory book is one of a kind and sure to be a hit!
#indiebooks #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #feministliterature #bookrec #literature #toread #coverart #uniqueread #art #bookcover

There has been lots of media on this one! You do n

There has been lots of media on this one! You do not want to miss out on this gripping and fascinating book.
#indiebooks #nonfiction #nonfictionreads #newbooks #newreads #trees #treebook #truecrime #truecrimebooks #bc #bcforest #northamerica #northamericantrees #bookstagram

Have you read Purr? Heather has, and has a great r

Have you read Purr? Heather has, and has a great review!
“Some of it is for beginner owners, but I’m learning too and I’m a longtime cat owner who even clicker trained her cat.
For example I’m learning that my cat loves a hunters portion (my words) of his wet food, I divide off his meal and hide a portion somewhere in the house so he can find it. He loves it! Also I learned that the meow /purr cross “prau” is actually a request sound. Fascinating reading for cat lovers!”
#indiebooks #nonfiction #newbooks #cats #catvideo #cutecat #purr #catsofinstagram #catlover #pets #cutepets #happycat #happykitty #animals

Babby Teeth releases July 29 and is a YA book writ

Babby Teeth releases July 29 and is a YA book written in verse. This unique book is sure to be a hit, it's a novel about LGBTQ+ desire, identity and vampires!
#indiebooks #yabooks #ya #newbooks #newrelease #newya #yarecommendations #bookrecommendations #vampires #vampirebooks #lgbtq #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqvampires #bookstagram

Do you have this on order yet? The Petroleum Paper

Do you have this on order yet? The Petroleum Papers comes out September 20 and is already getting media attention. It was included on a list from The Tyee ( @thetyee ). Don't miss out on this intriguing book!
#indiebooks #bookstagram #nonfiction #climatechange #climatechangebooks #bookstoeducate #thetyee #newrelease #newbook #nonfictionbooks

Buffy Sainte-Marie's debut chapter book is getting

Buffy Sainte-Marie's debut chapter book is getting all the media! This is a must for shelves across Canada. The book comes in both English and Cree!
#indiebooks #bookstagram #kidsbooks #chapterbooks #indigenous #indigenousbooks #buffysaintemarie #newbooks #cree #creelanguage #creebooks #cree

Have you seen these beautiful cards that we carry?

Have you seen these beautiful cards that we carry? They feature detailed drawings on wonderful card stock. A great addition to your card section!
#cards #seamammals #whales #whale #orca #orcas #seal #birds #westernbirds #pnw #pacificnorthwest #pnwanimals #sibley

Do you have "The Truth About Max" on order yet? It

Do you have "The Truth About Max" on order yet? It is a never before published book from the well known illustrators Alice and Martin Provensen. This is a sweet and gorgeously illustrated book that comes out November 25!
#indiebooks #newbooks #restoredbook #illustrations #illustrator #aliceprovensen #martinprovensen #cat #catbook #vintagebook #kidsbook #picturebook #art #maxthecat #farmlife #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #newrelease

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Bestseller and Media Lists: July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022

Along with our media and bestseller lists, check out our new stock watch list and…

Bestseller and Media Lists: July 6, 2022

July 6, 2022

Our weekly media and bestseller lists, plus some bonus puppy love!

Monthly Buy Lists, Indie Faves, and Hot New July Titles

July 4, 2022

Our monthly lists of July new releases, indie faves, and full monthly buy lists for…

Globe and Mail Summer Book Preview

July 4, 2022

Check out some of the Read + Co titles on this year’s Globe and Mail…

Bestseller and Media Lists: June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Our weekly media and bestseller lists, plus two award wins for HGD.

Read + Co Publishers on the Alberta Book Award Shortlists

June 27, 2022

Several of our publishers are up for an Alberta Book Award this fall. Check out…

Bestseller and Media Lists: June 15, 2022

June 17, 2022

It was lovely to see so many of you this week in Victoria at the WBRA…

Protected: Fall 2022 WBRA Book Fair Follow-up Presentation

June 16, 2022

A follow-up video to my recent WBRA Book Fair presentation of fall 22 titles. Email…

Heritage House Wins Three Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Writing Awards

June 9, 2022

Three Heritage House books received 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Writing Awards.

Bestseller and Media Lists: June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

Our weekly media and bestseller lists, plus a CBC interview with David Suzuki and Tara…

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