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Former columnist launches book
Former Now columnist and freelancer Kelley Scarsbrook is celebrating the launch of her first book this Sunday in South Surrey.
Lucky to have these storytellers
Life Before the Taser by Douglas Barker and Amanda in England: The Missing Novel by Darlene Foster
Library offering First Nations fare
Canada's national Aboriginal Day is held annually on June 21 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation's aboriginal peoples.
The end of an era in Mission
It's not the end but rather a metamorphosis for one of downtown Mission's iconic enterprises, Murdoch's Bookshoppe.
Eve Ensler's cancer journey memoir a call to action
- Eve Ensler will speak at the North Shore Credit Union Centre for the Performing Arts, Tuesday, May 14 at 7: 30 p.m. For tickets, $20, which includes a copy of her new book, In the Body of the World, visit capilanou. ca/nscu/Eve-Ensler.
Book prize for White Rocker
A White Rock-based author is among winners of the 29th annual BC Book Prizes, organized by West Coast Book Prize Society.
'Princess Myth' explores South Asian youth views
A new exhibit at Surrey Art Gallery offers insight into how Surrey girls with South Asian heritage see themselves.
West Vancouver book club joins international movement
WHEN the members of a West Vancouver book club finished reading Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity For Women Worldwide, they felt compelled to take action.
Hey kids! Use Layar to teach us about Minecraft
Here at the 'Now,' we've noticed how crazy our young readers are about Minecraft.
Mumford & Sons tickets up for grabs
While the May 24 Mumford & Sons show at Surrey's Holland Park may have sold out in minutes, the Now is giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader.
Black Bond tailoring its offerings to connect with younger readers
A local bookstore is targeting younger readers with two new programs.
Candidate under fire for resumé
The Liberals are raising questions about the professional credentials of Jane Shin, the NDP candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed.
Enough about me, but then again
WRITING an autobiography requires the author to dexterously balance compelling modesty and repelling conceit, high-minded truths and titillating details.
Local author shares African adventure
Tsawwassen author Melissa Haynes shares her experiences of volunteering at a Big Five game preserve in South Africa in her new book.
