BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
What was the three-letter last name of the Ladysmith native who is "the world's most recognizable Canadian?"
What is the four-letter name of the character Burnaby native Michael J. Fox played on Family Ties?
What's the four-letter word for the amount of clothing required at Wreck Beach?
What's the nine-letter pass near Sparwood where the CPR started construction of the line to southeast BC in 1897?
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