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

There is a great event coming up at Massy Arts Gal

There is a great event coming up at Massy Arts Gallery in Vancouver on May 26. Two of our authors will be doing a reading from their books, we know it won’t be a night to miss!
#indiebooks #vancouver #massygallery #massyart #vancouverart #bcart #canadianartists #canadianbooks #canadaart #reading #authorreading #bookstagram

Did you hear?….. The Covenant of Water has been

Did you hear?…..
The Covenant of Water has been picked for Oprah’s Bookclub. And no big deal, but she said “This is one of the top five books I’ve read in my lifetime.”! What an honour!
#indiebooks #bookstagram #newrelease #newbooks #newbook #oprah #oprahbookclub #oprahspick #bookclub #bookrecommendations

It is a true pleasure to be working with such outs

It is a true pleasure to be working with such outstanding independent bookstores. Us at Read & Co Books truly care for books and know the absolute importance of independent bookstores. Thank you for everything you do, we love you all!
#independentbookstore #independentbookstoreday #indiebooks #bookstore #bookstores #booklover #books #bookstagram

A wonderful book that continues to get shimmering

A wonderful book that continues to get shimmering praise. Heather says he is charming, witty, whole-hearted and Welsh 🙂
A great book for memoir and nature lovers alike!
#indiebooks #newbooks #memoir #biography #naturebooks #bookrecommendations #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #bookstore

Andrey Kurkov will be speaking at the @vancouverwr

Andrey Kurkov will be speaking at the @vancouverwritersfest on June 1!
The Vancouver Writers Festival and @upstartandcrow are honoured to welcome the Ukraine’s most celebrated writer in discussion with @globeandmail correspondent Nathan VanderKlippe.
#andreykurkov #vancouverwritersfest #vancouverwriters #writersfest #nonfiction #ukraine #ukrainianbook #ukrainianauthor #newbooks #recentrelease #bookstagram #indiebooks

We love everything Paperole! These fun cards have

We love everything Paperole! These fun cards have such unique illustrations and I am in love with the strawberry paper in the back 🍓🃏
#indiebooks #cards #playingcards #cardgames #cardtrick #paper #stationery #strawberry #strawberryaesthetic #bookstagram

Did you know that Curtis Stock will be signing boo

Did you know that Curtis Stock will be signing books at Audrey’s Books ( @audreysbooks ) on May 13th? We can’t wait!
#indiebooks #newbooks #booksigning #horsebooks #horseracing #signedbook #theturcottes #bookstagram #indiebookstore

Some of Wren’s (me!) recent favourites!
🍄 I’m a sucker for journals! And this adorable mushroom one is both beautiful and on trend with the mushroom craze!
🐚 I love everything Briana Corr Scott ( @brianacorrscott ) does, and this gorgeous book created along with @jennilynnbritton is another example of her amazing art!
🧵 And Tiny Worlds in Fabric is everything I adore! Faeries, sewing and miniatures! It is so inspiring to flip through
And how could I forget the bag! Although it looks small, it’s shocking how much fits in the well made, mini, canvas tote.
#indiebooks #newbooks #journals #journaling #mushrooms #mushroomart #mushroomjournal #art #canadianart #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #illustration #eastcoast #faerie #faeries #sewing #miniture #crafts #diy #newbooks #totebag #recommendation

Last week was book fair for the west coast! It was

Last week was book fair for the west coast! It was such a blast seeing everyone and getting all caught up in person. We had (almost) all our team the first day! It was great fun all being together to set up our table. Now off to Alberta for Heather and Bridget!
#wbra #bookfair #vancouverisland #indiebooks #canadianbookstore #bcbooks #canadianbooks #bookstagram #newbooks #bookrecommendations #books

I think we all know someone who would love this hi

I think we all know someone who would love this hiking guide! For beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, this guide is sure to be a hit 🍻🥾
#indiebooks #hiking #hikingguide #beer #beerlover #hiker #pnw #pnwhiking #pnwguide #newbooks

These are just a few of the gorgeous cards we carr

These are just a few of the gorgeous cards we carry from @nimbuspub . The illustrations are detailed and absolutely beautiful, perfect for all letter writing needs🦋🐛✉️
🎶 music by the lovely @peachandquietmusic
#indiebooks #letters #butterfly #carerpilar #writing #writingletters #cards #illustration #natureillustration

The Chinese New Year is coming up, 2023 is the yea

The Chinese New Year is coming up, 2023 is the year of the rabbit!
This wonderful interactive board book has great information and fun for kids to learn and celebrate this festival 🎉
#indiebooks #2023 #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #interactivebooks #picturebook #newyear #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2023 #rabbit #yearoftherabbit

What a cool idea! This is a palm sized book full o

What a cool idea! This is a palm sized book full of poetry, life tips, meditations and more! A great stocking stuffer from The School of Life🎁
#giftideas #holidaygifts #stockingstuffers #stockingstuffer #books #nonfiction #selfhelp #selfhelpbooks #phoneaddiction #bookstagram

The winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fic

The winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize! If you don't have this book already, it is highly recommended and is getting fabulous media 📘
#indiebooks #bookstagram #awardwinner #newbooks #awardwinningbooks #books #fiction #recommendation #bookrecommendations #newread

Do you have this book yet? It is full of stunning

Do you have this book yet? It is full of stunning drawings and information on Welsh mythology. And Heather highly recommends it 🐉
#indiebooks #newbooks #myth #mythology #welshmythology #welshmyth #wales #art #illustration

This book is a fascinating, edgy, personal look at

This book is a fascinating, edgy, personal look at the day-to-day life of a student immigrant in Germany - cleaner by day, club-goer by night (and into day), Leyla straddles the worlds of west and east, rich and poor, academic and hedonist. Her fictionalized diary is a heart-breaking and sometimes confounding document of a time of huge transition in one young woman's life.

Looking for a great alternative to a chocolate adv

Looking for a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar? This is a giant size calendar with 24 mini books in a gorgeous package. And it can be reused each year!
#indiebooks #advent #adventcalendar #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #reusableadventcalendar #reading #encouragereading #giftidea #gruffalo #christmas #holidays #christmasadventcalendar

This brand new release is getting so much lovely m

What pairs with a great new book? Tea! Heather an

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

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Protected: Fall 2022 WBRA Book Fair Follow-up Presentation

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