Read + Co Books is a socially minded sales agency based in Victoria, BC. We serve our client publishers in the community, working with library, independent retail, and wholesale accounts in BC, Alberta, and the Territories.
Some useful links:
View my current publisher catalogues here, as well as recent past seasons.
To download a PDF of a publisher catalogue visit this DropBox folder.
Visit our Current Catalogue page to see what’s coming for Fall 2026
Click the links below to visit our weekly Bookmanager lists
Support Canadian authors and publishers with our list of top-selling Canadian titles this week.
Learn about our publishers here
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Getting to work alongside Heather and Read + Co is a consistently wonderful and edifying experience. Their curation, care, and approachability make for a working relationship that’s easy and feels like connecting with an old friend. – Shelf Life Books , Calgary, AB
Read + Co are our Western partners for select publisher representation and we couldn’t ask for better. Between us, we have over 40 years of experience and expertise. They are hardworking and dedicated, trustworthy and honest – and genuinely fun to work with as well! – Hornblower Group (National)
The consummate reps! Heather and her team are passionate and creative, rigorous and dependable. We come up with our best ideas when working with them. Thank you, Read + Co! – Robyn Smith, creative and operations director, Upstart & Crow Bookstore, Vancouver, BC
Thorough, creative, professional and enthusiastic – Heather Read and her able team bring these to their sales and marketing efforts every day. But even more importantly Read + Co Books are a pleasure to work with. They can spot good trade and education books, maximize their accounts and provide excellent market information from the field. For John Wiley sales increased steadily. – Matt Adamson, Senior Account Manager, John Wiley & Sons LTD.
Heather and her team are a key relationship for us — not just for new titles, but for ideas and business insights. Plus, they’re really fun! – Grant Hofer, Owner, Four Point Books, Invermere and Golden, BC
Heather and the team at Read and Co have been an absolute lifeline for our bookstore. Their support and guidance have been pivotal in our journey, propelling us towards growth we hadn’t even dreamed of. Through their expertise, we’ve been introduced to a wealth of new publications, connected with remarkable authors, and fostered invaluable collaborations with publishers. Their dedication to empowering independent bookstores like ours is truly commendable. Thanks to Read and Co, we’ve not only flourished within our community but have also carved out a unique niche that sets us apart. If you’re looking to elevate your bookstore and stand out in the literary world, I can’t recommend Read and Co highly enough. They are experts in the world of books. – Anne Uebbing, Kinder Books, New Westminster, BC
I have worked with Heather Read and her team for years and cannot say enough how wonderful an experience it’s been. Customer service is second to none. Their efficiency, professionalism, and knowledge are always impressive. Heather is consistently outstanding and is highly skilled in the industry. I always feel comfortable keeping up to date with each season and what’s most important is their honesty and authenticity in the business of books (and gifts)! Heather and her team are reliable, fun energy and operate with integrity. Recommend checking out their new website, it’s easy to follow, accessible and informative! – Senior Library Selector, Adult collections
