“Solidarity” by David Spaner is in the top 20 non-fiction list by our US distributer SPD!
https://www.spdbooks.org/pages/bestsellers/nonfiction/default.aspx
“Lisa Anne Smith’s finely researched Hastings Mill: The Historic Times of a Vancouver Community is bursting with characters set against Vancouver’s defining moments.” – BC BookWorld
“This commendable work is made admirable by its organization and attention to detail. The fascinating narrative is supported by excerpts from journals of six express leaders. I love reading these accounts of earlier travellers on the historic river. I love reading these accounts of earlier travellers on the historic river.” – BC Review
“This commendable work is made admirable by its organization and attention to detail. The fascinating narrative is supported by excerpts from journals of six express leaders. The author skilfully interweaves extracts where various settings and their problems are described from different temporal perspectives. I love reading these accounts of earlier travellers on the historic river. – BC Review
And you can visit the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum which is still standing at the foot of Alma street in Vancouver.
by Nancy Marguerite Anderson
“The York Factory Express provides a fascinating window into the lives of a distinct group of men who led daring, adventurous lives. Anderson peppers her story with thoughtful commentary that places the men’s experiences in the context of the times and invites thinking about the past in general.” – Canada’s History
“His book rescues an important moment in B.C. history from mainstream amnesia and does so in stylish, effective prose. Highly recommended.” – Vancouver Sun
“Solidarity is a compelling portrayal of the landscape that roused dozens of groups — diverse in age, culture, and beliefs — to work together. This is an essential volume for BC bookshelves.” – BC History
“One of the more engaging books of the season, a terrific book of history” Joseph Planta, “The Commentary” podcast
“It’s a story that cries out to be told.” – Rod Mickleburgh, BC BookWorld
“It was a wonderful read. I highly encourage you to get out and get a copy.” – Am Johal, “Below the Radar” podcast
Nominated for the George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature
The stunning ocean background of this video is the perfect setting for Kelsey Andrews’ reading of her evocative, honest poems in her book “big sky falling.”
A “fascinating” overview of BC Holocaust literature. The afterword by Rabbi Yosef Wosk “rounds out the collection with his thought-provoking reflections on hiding.” – Jewish Independent
An “important publication” – Zachor (Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre)
“A celebration of 85 authors/survivors who have written about their harrowing and inspiring stories.” – Vancouver Sun
“4 stars – highly recommended” – Canadian Review of Materials
Tainted Amber is by Gabriele Goldstone (author of the forthcoming Crow Stone, fall 2022)
“An excellent story about friendship, team work, mental health, family and the quest to save endangered animals. An excellent read-aloud choice, [that] would certainly initiate class discussions.” – The Canadian Review of Materials
Awesome Wildlife Defenders is by Martha Attema (author of the forthcoming When the Dikes Breached, spring 2023)
