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The Right and the Real by Joelle Anthony

B.C. Books columnist Nikki Tate tells us about the latest novel from Gabriola Island author Joelle Anthony.
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Sitting Lady Sutra by Kay Stewart





Cracking open a page-turner. Nikki Tate-Stratton tells us about a mystery novel set in Victoria

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The Ecoholic Body

Harmful ingredients in anti-aging creams and dangerous chemicals in kids' sandals are just a few of the things Adria Vasil talks about in her new book, "Ecoholic Body".
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B.C. Books

Nikki Tate tells us about a new collection of short stories by Victoria author Yasuko Thanh.
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B.C. books - Three novels for kids about the Titanic

Our B.C. book reviewer Nikki Tate-Stratton drops by with three novels for kids about the Titanic

That Fatal Night: The Titanic Diary of Dorothy Wilton by Sarah Ellis (Scholastic - Dear Canada series)
Deadly Voyage: RMS Titanic by Hugh Brewster (Scholastic - I Am Canada)
Ghosts of the Titanic by Julie Lawson (Scholastic)

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B.C. Books - Mnemonic, A Book of Trees

Our B.C. book reviewer Nikki Tate-Stratton drops by with a book about unlocking memories in a unique way.

Mnemonic, A Book of Trees by Theresa Kishkan.

 

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Hiromi Goto's "Half World" and "Darkest Light"

Many works of young adult literature involve journeys into imaginary worlds. This week on Titles and Tate, our regular book reviewer Nikki Tate-Stratton tells us about Hiromi Goto, a BC author, whose work takes readers to some pretty interesting places.

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Charlotte Gill wins BC National Book Award

Charlotte Gill's book, "Eating Dirt: Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe," has won her the BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction.

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Love poems for Valentine's Day

Our B.C. book reviewer Nikki Tate Stratton has a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day. It's hard to imagine a more romantic way to share time with your sweetie than by reciting a bit of love poetry. Nikki introduces us to "The Wild Weathers: A Gathering of Love Poems," edited by Ursula Vaira.

 

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Ferry Tales by Philip Vannini

Collecting ferry tales. A Royal Roads professor has interviewed hundreds of people who use the BC Ferries. He's published a new book with those stories.

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