A guide for nature-loving locals and visitors alike, Plants of Greater Victoria boasts over 200 species of wild flowers, berries, ferns, bushes, and marine plants of BC’s capitol. Available online and in stores now. .. #PlantsOfGreaterVictoria #VictoriaBC #PlantGuide buff.ly/PJVvcU0

Happy BC Day! Celebrate local culture, heritage, and the great outdoors in this array of titles from BC storytellers. buff.ly/W9aESXb #ReadLocalBC #BCDay #BCAuthor

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Grouse Mountain’s beloved rescue grizzly bear Grinder. Our thoughts are with Coola and the Grouse Mountain team.

I'm Christy Obalek, author/illustrator of The Thing About Birds & Drawn from Nature (coming Fall 2026). I love working in watercolour for the transparency & "happy accidents"—I work with fairly wet paint, so there's room to allow the pigment to settle how it wants. #Watercolor

I’m David Norwell, Author/Illustrator of A Complex Coast. I didn’t formally learn watercolours, I just got a paint set & started painting in my journals. My goal is to have it look very raw & authentic. My Grampa was an amazing watercolour artist & was always my inspiration.

Hello! I'm Keiko Honda, author & illustrator of Hidden Flowers. I came to watercolour sideways, & later than expected. It was a way of seeing slowly in a life that moved fast. What I love about the medium is what makes it difficult: water does what it wants. #WorldWatercolorMonth

Hello! I’m Joanne Thomson, author/illustrator of 300 Mason Jars. Watercolour painting is like having a quiet conversation with someone you want to know better. It is intimate, exacting and rewarding. I always learn something about the paint and about myself. #WorldWatercolorMonth2026

It’s #InternationalMoonDay! 🌖 Join a young boy and his cat for a whimsical bedtime story exploring the majesty and wonder of the moon in our forthcoming picture book, coming this October. #PictureBooks

Hellooo:) I’m Renee Hansen, full-time mom and Illustrator of Whitey’s Journey. When I was about twelve, my great aunt gifted me my first set of watercolours and taught me the basics. It’s been my medium of choice ever since! #WorldWatercolorMonth2026

Celebrate the trailblazing women of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in So She Went Ahead: 50 Trailblazing Women of the Canadian Prairies by Haley Healey, illustrated by Kimiko Fraser. Available now. buff.ly/rwPr7Re #SoSheWentAhead #PrairieStories #LocalHistory

June 21, 2026, is the 30th anniversary of #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! 🎆 We take this time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. buff.ly/ZXFLjrz . #NIHM2026 #IndigenousVoices #CanadianBooks

Discover the most interesting women you’re never heard of: poet, prospector, and entrepreneur Florence Wilson (1823–1902) has a legacy that spans from the literary circles of Chalres Dickens to the Cariboo gold rush. Watch the book trailer on YouTube: buff.ly/8WojWH4 #CanadasHistory

Coming Fall 2026 . . . Heritage House is exploring unique histories & perspectives. From a Canadian Spy in the 1940s, to artists inspired by nature, Japanese Canadian Baseball heroes to Suffragettes in Vancouver & more. Take a closer look buff.ly/DTkAQrj!

This #WorldOceansDay, dive into books that show our relationship with our ocean through different perspectives. buff.ly/4kA2OUG #WestCoastLiving #EnvironmentalBooks Sound Effect by CatFox_Alex from Pixabay

Invest in a clean and clear future this #CanadianEnviromentWeek! 🌎 . #EnviroWeek #ClimateActivism

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada! Asian Canadians are a foundational part of Canada’s national story, and we celebrate their essential contributions across generations that have helped make Canada what it is today. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AsianHeritageMonth #AsianCanadianAuthors

Author Marion McKinnon Crook had a great time on her library tour across the Thompson-Nicole region. Thank you to everyone who made this tour special! #BookTour #CanLit #ReadLocalBC

Happy Publication Day to A Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta & Ruth Masters. 🌲 🦆 Get ready to be inspired to get out in the great outdoors! Available online or at your favourite independent bookstore. buff.ly/ynJ3UlE #NatureGuide #EnvironmentalActivist

The Best Gift Ever/Kishchi li miiyeur prayzoon is “a celebration of Métis culture” that showcases the enduring bonds of music, tradition, and family. Available in English and Michif, as well as in French and Michif as Le plus beau des cadeaux / Kishchi li miiyeur prayzoon! buff.ly/tEXnUzd

Happy Mother’s Day to all the inspiring, hardworking women and mother figures we hold dear! We couldn’t do it without you 🌸📚💕 Have a treat, grab a book, and celebrate yourself! buff.ly/9dAmLcw #MothersDay #Memoir #CanLit

Happy pub day to Plants of Greater Victoria! 🌿 A full-colour guide to 200+ species of wild plants, this book is a must for nature-loving locals and visitors alike. Available now. buff.ly/sxQbnOF . #VictoriaBC #TourismGuide #PlantGuide

April 25 is Canadian #IndieBookstoreDay! 📚 Indie bookstores do so much for creators and the Canadian book community. #CIBD2026 is our chance to say thank you 🥰 buff.ly/mFnqE23 #ShopLocal #IndieBookstores #BookLovers

Meet our authors this #CanadianIndependentBookstoreDay! See the full blog post for the times and locations: buff.ly/3WViAp0 . #CanadianAuthor #ReadLocal

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 Check out these books inspired by the desire to foster a healthier and more sustainable planet. buff.ly/epMZAbE #Nature #CanadianBooks

Happy triple-release day to So She Went Ahead, The Best Gift Ever/Kishchi li miiyeur prayzoon, and the board-book edition of A Little Camper Love! Available now online and at your local indie bookstore. heritagehouse.ca. . #KidLit #PictureBooks #CanadianAuthors

#DYK that April 21 is #BCBookDay? A day to celebrate & support our province’s independent book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, independent bookstores, libraries, & festivals that connect us with local stories!

Enthusiastic birders, rejoice! 🦉 A Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta promises to be the definitive guide for locals and visitors alike! buff.ly/oG0bKRT #BirdsOfAlberta #BirdingGuide #GuideBook

From the literary circles of Charles Dickens to gold-rush saloons in the Cariboo, Bloomsbury to Barkerville chronicles the fascinating life and intrepid spirit of Florence Wilson (1823–1902). Available now. buff.ly/YAjtzwW #GoldRush

Happy Pub Day to Bloomsbury to Barkerville and The Next Big Pigs! 📚 🐖 Prospectors, poets, pigs, and Broadway dreams, oh my! Available now online and at your local indie bookstore. heritagehouse.ca

Hidden Flowers: A Memoir placed Third in the Prose Illustrated category at the 43rd #AlcuinSocietyAwards for Excellence in #BookDesign in Canada! Congratulations to our fantastic Senior Designer Setareh and author Keiko Honda. #BookAwards #AwardWinningBooks