Nov 27
New Bookmark for Escape From Pannonia

New Bookmark for Escape From Pannonia

The 23rd Annual JCCGV Jewish Book Festival Event

Everyone who attends the Spoken Word Slamfest at the JCC Community Centre will receive a copy of the book Escape From Pannonia, A Tale of Two Survivors written by Steve Floris.

Date: Thu November 29, 2008

Time: 9:30pm to midnight

Place: JCC Community Centre, 950 West 41st Avenue Vancouver

Tickets: $15

For more info or to buy the book click here.

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Nov 27

Mike McCardell of Global TV visits the False Creek Harbour and finds that everyone’s favourite book is Dead Fish and Fat Cats, a no nonsense journey through our dysfunctional fishing industry see the video clip here.

Buy the book here.

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Nov 27
Located in Downbeat Gift Guide

Located in Downbeat Gift Guide

Song On My Lips has proved to be one of our most popular titles for seasonal gift giving. With photos from the archives of Downbeat Magazine, as well as from Dr. Botek’s personal collection, the book educates as well as entertains. To learn more about the book or purchase direct from the publisher here.

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Nov 26

Author Joyce Dassonville was featured on the front page of the Surrey/North Delta Reader and the Peace Arch News on Sunday November 16, 2008.

Author Joyce Dassonville with The Picture Cookbook

Author Joyce Dassonville with The Picture Cookbook

The page below is part of the double page spread on pages 8-9.

To find out more about The Picture Cookbook or purchase a copy please click here.

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Nov 21

Jo Blackmore leads a workshop on Self-Publishing

Jo Blackmore leads a workshop on Self-Publishing

For on-line ticket purchase click here.

For more information about the JCC Book Festival click here.

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This year the Festival will have a spotlight on local self-published writers on Sunday Nov 23, 2008 – there will be a presentation table in the atrium for their use all day to sell their books and talk about their writing. Meet Sally Rogow, author of  FACES OF COURAGE Young Heroes of World War II. The second edition of Faces of Courage is now available at your local bookstore or order on-line from Granville Island Publishing using the link above.

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Nov 12

Juvie, Inside Canada’s Youth Jails

Author Gordon Cruse will be part of a panel on Restorative JusticeForum on November 12th, 1-2 pm at The Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver.  Other guests scheduled to attend: Gregor Robertson & Peter Ladner (Mayoral candidates), Wally Oppal, VPD Police Chief Chu, Deputy Mayor David Cadman, and the newly appointed Provincial Restorative Justice Coordinator.  Visit their website for more information.

To learn more about the book or buy a copy now click here.

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