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Books

Candace Plattor wins International Book Awards

Candace Plattor, a Vancouver-based counselor and blogger for The Vancouver Observer's Psyched blog, has been honoured with not just one, but two International Book Awards this year....

Book Review: Y by Marjorie Celona

Y, Marjorie Celona’s debut novel, has been turning heads and generating headlines since its publication at the end of August. Since then, Y has earned a place on the Giller Prize longlist, as well as...

Donna Morrissey's The Deception of Livvy Higgs

Donna Morrissey's latest novel takes readers back through time to French Newfoundland and World War II-era Halifax as its narrator tries to make peace with her own history.

Magnified World

Debut novel: a journey through mental illness.

Top Vancouver Events: Sept 20-26

We're already shimmying our hips and practicing our jazz hands and it's not even Saturday yet. That's when we'll be singing our hearts out at Denman Cinema for the Chicago sing-a-long. See what else...

Top Vancouver Events: Sept 6-12 - Hot events to keep the summer vibe going

Well, we're just going to say it. September is the new August. We thought the hot summer months held some of the best events, but now we're not so sure. By the looks of this week's events, September...

Vancouver Actor Stephen Miller weaves intricate tale of terrorism in "The Messenger"

"The Messenger", by Stephen Miller," blurs the lines of ethics and morality.

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 24 - 29

What would a weekend be like without dancing? Good thing you'll never have to find out. With BeeVancity, there is always dancing and a whole lot more. Here's our top picks of the week! Be sure to...

Canadian Siblings Tell Story of Holocaust Hero

There are not many books about cyclists and there are even fewer about cyclists who participated during the Second World War.

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 16-22

There's something special about outdoor events under the stars. Especially when it involves Bollywood dancing or Patrick Swayze! Read on for the best events to check out this week in Vancouver. Top...