Books

This image released by Knopf shows “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy. (Knopf via AP)

For novelists of Westerns, Cormac McCarthy transcended – and reinvented – the genre

Peers and fans salute acclaimed author who died this week at 89

This image released by Knopf shows “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy. (Knopf via AP)
Andrew Appleton, GVPL board chair, and vice-chair Shahira Khair cycle nearly 70 kilometres to visit all 12 library branches on a rainy Saturday. (Courtesy GVPL)

Board members hit all 12 libraries in Greater Victoria by bike

Bookin’ It! GVPL Branch Bike Tour 2023 started in Central Saanich, finished in Oak Bay

Andrew Appleton, GVPL board chair, and vice-chair Shahira Khair cycle nearly 70 kilometres to visit all 12 library branches on a rainy Saturday. (Courtesy GVPL)
Michelle Mulder uses little free libraries around Greater Victoria to launch their latest young reader book Up for Grabs. (Photo by Gastón Castaño)

Book for young readers Up for Grabs in Victoria neighbourhood lending libraries

Local author Michelle Mulder looks to highlight their city with story, launch

Michelle Mulder uses little free libraries around Greater Victoria to launch their latest young reader book Up for Grabs. (Photo by Gastón Castaño)
FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s…

FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Jason Schreurs will hold a book launch for his memoir Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health on May 14 at Nanaimo’s Windowseat Books. (Photo submitted)
Jason Schreurs will hold a book launch for his memoir Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health on May 14 at Nanaimo’s Windowseat Books. (Photo submitted)
Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter

Vancouver Island-raised writer wins CBC national Short Story Prize

Just a Howl earns Campbell River-raised Will Richter a $6,000 prize

Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Provincial grant to boost B.C. book publishers dealing with rising costs

B.C. book, magazine publishers receive $600,000 to help with shipping, printing costs

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Angela Ackerman (left) and Monique Gray Smith are the two keynote speakers for this year’s online B.C. Writers Summit, which runs from May 8 to 13, 2023. (Submitted photos)

B.C. Writers Summit to feature 2 accomplished keynote speakers

Monique Gray Smith and Angela Ackerman are both bestselling authors

Angela Ackerman (left) and Monique Gray Smith are the two keynote speakers for this year’s online B.C. Writers Summit, which runs from May 8 to 13, 2023. (Submitted photos)
FILE - Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested…

FILE - Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Local author Valerie Green holds a copy of her first historical fiction book, called Providence, inside her home library in Saanich. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Saanich author takes a page from B.C.’s past in first work of historical fiction

Valerie Green’s debut historical fiction novel, Providence, is the first in a four-book series

Local author Valerie Green holds a copy of her first historical fiction book, called Providence, inside her home library in Saanich. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Denman Islander Bill Engleson has published a novel, <em>The Life of Gronsky.</em> Photo supplied

Denman Island author publishes second novel; book launch upcoming

The Life of Gronsky blends writing with writing and a smile

Denman Islander Bill Engleson has published a novel, <em>The Life of Gronsky.</em> Photo supplied
The cover art for Wanda John-Kehewin’s new graphic novel<em> Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em>. (<em>Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em> cover art)

B.C. writer’s graphic novel depicts the spiritual journey of a Cree-Métis teen

Author Wanda John-Kehewin writes about a teen boy, a mysterious crow and a new girl at school

  • Mar 27, 2023
The cover art for Wanda John-Kehewin’s new graphic novel<em> Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em>. (<em>Dreams: Visions of the Crow</em> cover art)
Olivia Hahn, 16, peers through the blinds into the daylight outside. (Courtesy of John Hahn)

Saanich teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief

Olivia Hahn’s book explores dealing with grief at a young age, detailing the loss of her mother

Olivia Hahn, 16, peers through the blinds into the daylight outside. (Courtesy of John Hahn)
FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary "Sidney," about actor Sidney Poitier, appears at the premiere on Sept. 21, 2022 in Los Angeles. Winfrey announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s book "Hello Beautiful" for her 100th book club pick. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick

For her 100th book club pick, Oprah Winfrey relied on the same…

FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary "Sidney," about actor Sidney Poitier, appears at the premiere on Sept. 21, 2022 in Los Angeles. Winfrey announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s book "Hello Beautiful" for her 100th book club pick. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Pamela Anderson signed copies of her memoir, <em>Love, Pamela</em> in Victoria on Monday (March 6). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

‘Super sweet’: Fans line up at 5 a.m. at Victoria mall to meet Pamela Anderson

Some came all the way from Vancouver to the Indigo Mayfair store

Pamela Anderson signed copies of her memoir, <em>Love, Pamela</em> in Victoria on Monday (March 6). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
Priscila Kumar and Teale Phelps Bondaroff distribute I Remember to a free little library. (Samantha Duerksen)

Teen author distributes book on Victoria-based choir empowering those with dementia

Voices in Motion Choral Society and Greater Victoria Placemaking Network are helping to spread the message

Priscila Kumar and Teale Phelps Bondaroff distribute I Remember to a free little library. (Samantha Duerksen)
FILE - Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney’s store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Critics are accusing the publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from stories such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” to make them more acceptable to modern readers. (AP Photo/Andrew Burton, File)

Penguin to publish ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash

Altered passages on weight, mental health, gender and race will be available in original form

FILE - Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney’s store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Critics are accusing the publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from stories such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” to make them more acceptable to modern readers. (AP Photo/Andrew Burton, File)
A recent undated image provided by Dr. Seuss Enterprises shows the cover of the new book “How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” Seuss Enterprises, the company that owns the Dr. Seuss intellectual property, is releasing the sequel to the iconic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (Photo/TM & © 2023 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., All Rights Reserved, via AP)

Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel

Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming…

A recent undated image provided by Dr. Seuss Enterprises shows the cover of the new book “How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” Seuss Enterprises, the company that owns the Dr. Seuss intellectual property, is releasing the sequel to the iconic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (Photo/TM & © 2023 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., All Rights Reserved, via AP)
The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about your freedom to read?

Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
Vancouver Island Regional Library. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo city councillor becomes chairperson of VIRL board

Coun. Erin Hemmens has been Vancouver Island Regional Library’s acting chairperson since the fall

Vancouver Island Regional Library. (News Bulletin file photo)