books

Kamloops artist with lifetime love of comics publishes retro style book
A Kamloops artist and comic book fanatic self-published his first comic book called Life The…

Kamloops professor has four children’s books perfect for Christmas
A well-known university English professor in Kamloops has been busy publishing children’s books. George M.…

Wine, dine & book sign: Upcoming event at West Kelowna winery
A winery in West Kelowna is opening its doors and its wines for a special,…

Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale is back
Twice a year in Kamloops, there is a mega book and music sale, including vinyl…

Dr. Seuss’s out-of-print titles spark curiosity among book buyers
It’s been nearly a month since six Dr. Seuss titles were taken out of print,…

Kamloops woman reads obituaries for 20 years, publishes book about what she learned
Tamara Vukusic's fascination with obituaries started when she was in her twenties, and she's been…
Raw and personal: Vernon resident with dementia publishes memoir
At just 55 years old, Christine Thelker was diagnosed with dementia. Doctors told her there…

Kamloops library offers take out book ordering
Kamloops residents can now order library books along with their take out food. In light…

Vernon author’s Himalayan adventure a personal memoir of discovery
When retired school principal Patti Shales Lefkos went on a three-month hiking trip to Nepal…

You can help Parkcrest Elementary School teachers by donating books
KAMLOOPS – Community support continues to grow for those affected by the devastating fire at…

Book hunting group starting up in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Hunting season has started, and this year it includes books. A pair of…

Kamloops library targets younger crowd with innovative book club
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops library is looking to expand on its regular bookclubs by giving…

Sample local authors for last minute gifts
KELOWNA - Books make a great last minute gift and the latest from a local author is the perfect touch. Here’s the latest from some local talent. All True Not A Lie In It This novel by Okanagan College professor Alix Hawley made the Giller long list and won amazon.ca First Novel Award in 2015. All-day...

Eight books by Vernon and area authors to put under the tree this year
VERNON - For die-hard book worms, there’s no greater Christmas gift than a good read. A book, especially one with a personal inscription, makes a thoughtful gift for the book lover in your life. If you’re on the hunt for local titles, we’ve got a few suggestions. For the fiction lover %%Image1%% Turtle Valley by...

22 books from local authors to gift for Christmas
KAMLOOPS - Trends may come and go, but you can almost never go wrong when you give someone special a book for Christmas. Choosing the right book for the right person can be a challenge. But if you'd like to make your gift unique, consider choosing a local author. Whether the person you're shopping for...