Vancouver’s independent bookstores are offering a refreshing change of pace Gwen Pemberton (she/her) // Arts & Culture EditorMegan Barry // Illustrator A bell dings softly as the door to Companion…
Tag: literature
Read, Review, Repeat
A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, by Laura Taylor Namey Matt Shipley // Culture & Communities Editor For Lila Reyes, a summer in England was never part of…
Read, Revise, Recycle
A vampire, space pirate and Juliet walk into a bar… Ry Forsythe (They/Them) // ContributorTara Asadi // Illustrator “Did vampires originally burn in the sun or did they always sparkle?”…
The North Shore Writers Fest
For the past twenty years, The North Shore Writers Fest has unified local writers and readers alike in a celebration of the written word. Despite originally taking place exclusively in so-called North Vancouver and this year was no different and have since moved online entirely due to Covid-19.
Let Me Be Perfectly Queer
Over the last few years, queer authors and writers have taken over the world of fiction. With so many books out there, it’s hard to pick which one to start…
Two Creatives to Look out for in 2022
Mauvey (he/him) is an alternative musical artist who blends various genres into creative, authentic expressions of love. His latest project, a mixtape titled The Florist, was released in late 2021, accompanied by a short film. Born in Ghana, but raised in the UK and so-called Vancouver, Mauvey continues to push the boundaries of the local and international music scene all while spreading love.
Adrift
Sarah Rose // Features Editor Valeriya Kim // Illustration Mom always said I had a silver tongue, and now I had a silver jaw to match. The cast made talking…
I won’t tell you
Wen Zhai // Contributor Valeriya Kim // Illustration OkI will tell youabout the wild apple treesand how I racedagainst squirrels and antsto taste the fallen apples I will tell youabout…
Make Contact
Sarah Rose // Features Editor John Pachkowsky // Illustration Endless night runs its zoetropebefore mea two-faced godmoonlight starlight Follow the eyes like spider websbetween four wallsin a hall of mirrorsbackwards…