by Paul Yee Paul Yee’s Saltwater City is an informative read that any reader wishing to learn about the history of Chinese-Canadians will enjoy. Yee begins with the story of early Chinese immigrants, pioneers who went through hard times. Through this story and others that quickly follow, Yee illustrates how these pioneers made things better […]

by Derek Hayes Maybe this recommendation is a bridge too far.  I don’t want to bore you with a book about tunnels, bridges and stuff like that. But really, Incredible Crossings: the History and Art of the Bridges, Tunnels and Inland Ferries That Connect British Columbia by Derek Hayes is an engaging read about something that we […]

by Jodi Picoult While I am always open to reading something I might not normally pick up, there is comfort in having an author that you can rely on; you know what to expect and look forward to the familiar. In this librarian’s opinion, Jodi Picoult is one of these masters of reliability, offering full […]

by Stephen Whyno Pro athletes are a rare bunch.  Only a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of players can make it to the Big Leagues of their chosen sport, an elite few who have excelled for long enough and are dedicated to honing their craft for their entire lives. You make it, you […]

by Alice Feeney Alice Feeney has written some edge of your seat thrillers, and her newest novel, Daisy Darker does not disappoint. The Darker family is heading to Beatrice (aka Nana) Darker’s secluded cottage for her 80th birthday. Not the most loving and connected family, the dysfunctional Darkers don’t generally go out of their way […]

by John Dvorak I enjoy reading local history.  City of Richmond has a relatively short history of about 150.  European presence in the area is only about 300 years.  Indigenous people have been here since time immemorial.  But I’ve also been curious about the whole history of BC and North America.  Going back all the […]

by Emma Straub I’m a November baby, and when birthday season rolls around I often find myself in reflection, something like post-birthday party Jenna Rink in 13 Going On 30, looking back on how things have gone so far and wondering what might come. What if I had done something differently, even something small? How […]

by Emily Henry When the outside world gets busy and requires a little extra brain power, it’s nice to have a straightforward read to pick up at the end of the day. Emily Henry is known for her reads-like-a-rom-com narratives, easy to become immersed in without demanding any excess energy. Book Lovers is no exception. […]

by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are back with The Golden Couple, a new edge of your seat thriller that is reminiscent of their earlier works. Matthew and Marissa Bishop have it all – a nice house, plenty of money, a child, a happy marriage; but that’s not all, they […]

by Jennifer Weiner Summertime often brings an influx of beach time – and with it, beach reads (at least, it does if you’re a librarian). Jennifer Weiner can easily be counted on for an unputdownable blend of family secrets, love, loss and humour, and her latest hit, The Summer Place, is no exception. The story […]