The BC Bestseller List is compiled using sales data from more than 70 independent bookstores in BC. The list represents sales of BC published books released within the calendar year. For more info, visit http://books.bc.ca.
10. The Killer Whale Who Changed the World by Mark Leiren-Young
Killer whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. That all changed when a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and displayed to the public in 1964.
9. We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp
In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world.
8. North of Familiar: A Woman’s Story of Homesteading and Adventure in the Canadian Wilderness by Terry Milos
Sometimes humorous and often insightful, North of Familiar is the story of a woman who learned to hunt, fish, and live off the land in what most would consider an utterly hostile and unbelievably cold environment.
7. Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey by Margriet Ruurs
Stepping Stones tells the story of Rama and her family, who are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their home. With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. Nizar Ali Badr’s stunning stone images illustrate the story.
6. British Columbia from Scratch: Recipes for Every Season by Denise Marchessault and Caroline West
A celebration of British Columbia through a cook’s palate and a photographer’s lens, this cookbook highlights the province’s diverse edible landscape, from the Pacific Ocean’s seafood to Okanagan fruit.
5. Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga by Chris Czajkowski
Living alone in the remote wilderness, Chris Czajkowski has given her dogs a rich life, although not without its difficulties. Together, they trace Chris’s off-the-grid life from a dog’s-eye view as she established an ecotourism business, built cabins by hand and scratched out a living for herself and the pack.
4. Hello Humpback! By Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd
A bright and bold celebration of the magical West Coast. Ideal for babies and toddlers who are beginning to recognize their natural surroundings.
3. On Island: Life Among the Coast Dwellers by Pat Carney
In this story collection, Pat Carney follows the rhythms of day-to-day life in coastal BC. Featuring a revolving cast of characters—the newly retired couple, the church warden, the musician, the small-town girl with big city dreams—Carney’s keen observations of the personalities and dramas of coastal life are instantly recognizable to readers who are familiar with life in a small community.
An extraordinary and well-curated selection of reflections from one of Canada’s most important First Nations authors. Richard Wagamese extracts life lessons and philosophical musings from daily life, showcasing how we are connected to the universe in every moment.
1. The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Author Peter Wohlleben makes a convincing case that trees are social beings that behave like human families. Wohelleben shows how groundbreaking scientific research has revealed how trees communicate, support each other, share nutrients, and even warn each other of impending danger.
