Book Choice of the Week

In one sense, the success of Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues has been astounding.
There are few kinds of writing that renowned Vancouver author and visual artist George Fetherling hasn’t made a mark in.
So strong was the field for this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence that the jury couldn't settle on just one name.
A microbiologist and a poet walk into a bar…
A heavily illustrated new book brings out all the glory and dirt of this fabled oasis of sin.
It takes an experienced satirist to point barbs at the work of the Almighty Himself, what with the risk of an old-fashioned smiting or blighting in return.
The whole show wraps up on October 21 with The State and the Fate of This Small Blue Planet, an urgent discussion between enviro-sages Tim Flannery and David Suzuki.
The annual fest offers everything from poetry slams and storytelling for kids to workshops, panel discussions, and countless chances to meet favourite authors and creators.
The gritty Americana-tinged music of local singer-songwriter has always had a powerful lyrical side, both mesmerizing and wrenching.
Martin’s tone isn’t preachy, making cooking out of your comfort zone more appealing.