We love the folks at The 49th Shelf because they're all about Canadian books. The website is a treasure trove of information about authors, literary festivals, and anything to do with the Canadian book scene. (Check out their Read Local map to indulge your 100-mile book diet.)
One thing they like to do at The 49th Shelf is create thematic lists and this week they're running a contest to build a list of Canadian books with powerful love stories in them. They're looking for books that "have made your heart beat harder or broken it at least a little." We think there are plenty of Vancouver and B.C. books that fit the bill.
You can send them a tweet with the book title and #CdnBookLove, or add the title to a post on their Facebook page. Or go to the website and add it there.
And what's a contest without a prize? The winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to drop at their favourite local bookstore. And that's a great way to share the love.
Contest closes at midnight tomorrow night, February 14, 2013.