Books

The annual book sale by Friends Of The Library is on now in Quesnel. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Book your support for the Quesnel Public Library

Annual book sale on now until Sept. 29 at library

 

Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. A Canadian author says a production company belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has bought the screen rights for her romantic novel. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kin Cheung

Prince Harry and wife Meghan purchase screen rights to Canadian author’s book

‘Meet Me at the Lake’ is a Toronto-set romance being adapted by Netflix

 

Katie Hayhurst of Stuie, in the Bella Coola Valley, recently hosted her long-time friend Georgina Odi from Santiago, Chile. The two women translated a children’s book Georgina wrote, adding English and Spanish text and had it self-published.(Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

International friendship between Bella Coola and Chile inspires children’s book

Catita the Canadian Kitten or Catita La Catita Canadiense has English and Spanish text

 

Abbotsford’s Dennis Pemble worked as one of very few Wildlife Control Officers in B.C. (Submitted photo)

B.C.’s last wildlife control officer pens new memoir

Retired Abbotsford man sifted through 30 years of diaries about tracking problem animals

Abbotsford’s Dennis Pemble worked as one of very few Wildlife Control Officers in B.C. (Submitted photo)
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Britney Spears announces highly anticipated memoir

Excitement fills the air as the countdown begins for pop icon Britney…

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Christine Clark holds a copy of her newest published novel Forging Forgiveness. (Robyn Clark Photography)

Quesnel author C.B. Clark an award finalist

Forging Forgiveness makes RONE Awards podium

Christine Clark holds a copy of her newest published novel Forging Forgiveness. (Robyn Clark Photography)
This image released by Knopf shows “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy. (Knopf via AP)

For novelists of Westerns, Cormac McCarthy transcended – and reinvented – the genre

Peers and fans salute acclaimed author who died this week at 89

This image released by Knopf shows “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy. (Knopf via AP)
I Heard the Turkki Call My Name written by Michael Riis-Christianson. (Sashka Macievich photo/Lakes District News)

Former Nazko resident releases book

I Heard the Turkki Call My Name written by Michael Riis-Christianson

  • May 28, 2023
I Heard the Turkki Call My Name written by Michael Riis-Christianson. (Sashka Macievich photo/Lakes District News)
FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s…

FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Provincial grant to boost B.C. book publishers dealing with rising costs

B.C. book, magazine publishers receive $600,000 to help with shipping, printing costs

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Angela Ackerman (left) and Monique Gray Smith are the two keynote speakers for this year’s online B.C. Writers Summit, which runs from May 8 to 13, 2023. (Submitted photos)

B.C. Writers Summit to feature 2 accomplished keynote speakers

Monique Gray Smith and Angela Ackerman are both bestselling authors

Angela Ackerman (left) and Monique Gray Smith are the two keynote speakers for this year’s online B.C. Writers Summit, which runs from May 8 to 13, 2023. (Submitted photos)
Superstar Dolly Parton launched a free book program for kids. In Quesnel, based at the public library, more than 250 children now receive a book each month in the mail until the age of five. (Dolly Parton's Imagination Library photo)

Dolly Parton opens books, imaginations with library in Quesnel

Book donations soar in Quesnel thanks to unique program for families

Superstar Dolly Parton launched a free book program for kids. In Quesnel, based at the public library, more than 250 children now receive a book each month in the mail until the age of five. (Dolly Parton's Imagination Library photo)
Dave and Rosemary Neads lived in Precipice Valley in the Chilcotin for 27 years. (Sage Birchwater photo)

Couple tour with new book about living 27 years off-grid in West Chilcotin wilderness

Thw book title is The Power of Dreams

Dave and Rosemary Neads lived in Precipice Valley in the Chilcotin for 27 years. (Sage Birchwater photo)
FILE - Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested…

FILE - Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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Treat your shelf! Quesnel bookstore features regional stories and Indigenous voices

Celebrate Heritage House Publishing’s ‘read local’ campaign April 1 to 30

  • Apr 3, 2023
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The cover art for Wanda John-Kehewin’s new graphic novel<em> Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em>. (<em>Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em> cover art)

B.C. writer’s graphic novel depicts the spiritual journey of a Cree-Métis teen

Author Wanda John-Kehewin writes about a teen boy, a mysterious crow and a new girl at school

  • Mar 27, 2023
The cover art for Wanda John-Kehewin’s new graphic novel<em> Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em>. (<em>Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em> cover art)
Olivia Hahn, 16, wrote a book about grappling with the loss of her mother, hoping to help other young people who are in the same position. (Courtesy of Olivia Hahn)

B.C. teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief

Olivia Hahn’s book explores dealing with grief at a young age, detailing the loss of her mother

Olivia Hahn, 16, wrote a book about grappling with the loss of her mother, hoping to help other young people who are in the same position. (Courtesy of Olivia Hahn)
FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary "Sidney," about actor Sidney Poitier, appears at the premiere on Sept. 21, 2022 in Los Angeles. Winfrey announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s book "Hello Beautiful" for her 100th book club pick. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick

For her 100th book club pick, Oprah Winfrey relied on the same…

FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary "Sidney," about actor Sidney Poitier, appears at the premiere on Sept. 21, 2022 in Los Angeles. Winfrey announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s book "Hello Beautiful" for her 100th book club pick. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Pamela Anderson signed copies of her memoir, <em>Love, Pamela</em> in Victoria n Monday (March 6). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

Fans line up at 5 a.m. at B.C. mall to meet Pamela Anderson

Some came all the way from Vancouver to Indigo Mayfair store

Pamela Anderson signed copies of her memoir, <em>Love, Pamela</em> in Victoria n Monday (March 6). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
FILE - Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney’s store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Critics are accusing the publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from stories such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” to make them more acceptable to modern readers. (AP Photo/Andrew Burton, File)

Penguin to publish ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash

Altered passages on weight, mental health, gender and race will be available in original form

FILE - Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney’s store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Critics are accusing the publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from stories such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” to make them more acceptable to modern readers. (AP Photo/Andrew Burton, File)