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Summer books: Warm weather brings titles for the times

Admittedly, none of the books here count as vacation-style fluff, but maybe we should save the fluff for when all the Trumps and Fords are finally gone from public office.

Inspired by women's writings, Flock brings stop-motion installation into real time

The ever-changing artwork focuses on the power of the collective female voice, evolving a little each day.

Anakana Schofield talks Latin-American literature with veteran translator Katherine Silver

Silver is one of the most prominent English language translators of contemporary Latin-American literature, with dozens of works under her belt.

Local history lives in Stephen Hui's 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

This deeply researched new guidebook connects remarkable local trails to the vibrant Indigenous heritage of the region.

Gathie Falk's new memoir, Apples, etc., launches May 26 at the Equinox Gallery

The book traces the celebrated Vancouver artist from growing up in poverty in Manitoba to a career that's earned her the Order of Canada.

Shilo Jones skewers Vancouver myths in debut novel On the Up

A critique of Lotusland is at the centre of the book, which is both a highly cinematic crime saga and a deeply literary outing.

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival celebrates comics in all their forms

More than 300 artists from around the word are flocking to Vancouver for the seventh annual VanCAF.

Trauma haunts Amber Dawn's eerie Sodom Road Exit

Each of the versatile author's works has offered her the courage and clarity to delve deeper into signature themes.

Chelene Knight's Dear Current Occupant remembers the Downtown Eastside through the eyes of a child

With a mix of essays, poetry, and photographs, Knight has created a vivid account of the turbulent childhood she spent in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Martin Amis discusses the trials of life writing, the horrors of Trump, and The Rub of Time

As the acclaimed and sometimes controversial author explains to the Straight, the theme of losing one’s original voice and vision with age is a thread that connects several of the essays in his latest collection.

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Summer books: Warm weather brings titles for the times

Inspired by women's writings, Flock brings stop-motion installation into real time

Anakana Schofield talks Latin-American literature with veteran translator Katherine Silver

Local history lives in Stephen Hui's 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

Gathie Falk's new memoir, Apples, etc., launches May 26 at the Equinox Gallery

Shilo Jones skewers Vancouver myths in debut novel On the Up

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival celebrates comics in all their forms

Trauma haunts Amber Dawn's eerie Sodom Road Exit

Chelene Knight's Dear Current Occupant remembers the Downtown Eastside through the eyes of a child

Martin Amis discusses the trials of life writing, the horrors of Trump, and The Rub of Time

CONFESSIONS

Vancouver Has Taught Me

I SAW YOU

Al Halbrich trail

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