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An Anthology of Canadian Native Literature in English
edited by Daniel David Moses, Terry Goldie and Armand Garnet Ruffo
Regarded as one of the best collections of contemporary Indigenous literature, An Anthology of Canadian Native literature in English, is a selection of essays, poems, short stories, songs and letters from First Nation, Inuit, and Metis communities across the country. It’s rare to find such a diverse collection of literature in one book.
The Neapolitan Novels
by Elena Ferrante
Do you need some summer beach reading? The Neapolitan Novels, a four-part series following the decades-long friendship of two women born in 1950s Naples, can take you through the summer months.
My Brilliant Friend, the first book in the series, introduces Elena and Lila, and follows their changing friendship as each girl experiences riches, poverty, political turmoil and motherhood. Once you’re done the first book, check out The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, and The Story of a Lost Child.
by Kathy Ceceri
It’s Fathers Day on the 18th. If you have a difficult time finding the perfect gift for your dad, why not make him a robot?
Making Simple Robots can help you learn to make robots using basic craft techniques. How cool is that!? Engineers and non-engineers alike will be able to follow each project’s clear, step-by-step instructions and benefit from the accompanying photographs.
Deliciously Ella: 100+ easy, healthy, and delicious plant-based, gluten-free recipes
by Ella Woodward
Would you like to expand your repertoire of light, healthy meals, suitable for summertime? Deliciously Ella is a collection of clean, plant-based, gluten-free recipes that aim to help reduce consumption of processed foods. Evolving form a blog with the same name, Deliciously Ella is filled with full colour photographs accompanying inventive and easy-to-follow recipes such as sweet potato brownies and roasted butternut squash risotto.
Name: Deirdre Grace
Position: Librarian, Energy, Environment & Business,
Coordinator, Engagement & Access
Which book did you choose?
My pick is Dodger (and his pick is me) and our pick is A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron.
Can you tell us why you chose this book?
I chose this book because I saw the preview for the movie, and really wanted to see it, but then there was the controversy about possible animal mistreatment during filming, and I felt like it might be better to read the book … the book’s always better than the movie anyway, right?
The book tells the story of a dog’s relationships with the people in his lives and his search for meaning and identity. It’s heartwarming and humorous, and even with a dog narrating through several incarnations it is surprisingly realistic and not corny. I love dogs and I loved this book. Dodger became part of my family when he was five years old, and I don’t know too much about his life before that – I wish he could write a book like this so I’d know more!
In celebration of Canada Learning Code Week, the Library will be hosting two FREE workshops on Thursday, June the 8th.
FREE Coding Basics
Learn simple coding using Scratch. No coding experience required.
June 8, 10am – 12pm
BCIT Library – Room 301
Register in person at the Library or on the Loop
FREE Tech Expo
Learn about new technology available in the Library.
Microsoft Hololens, Vive, Raspberry Pi, 3D printers and more.
June 8, 2-4pm
BCIT Library – Room 303
Register in person at the Library or on the Loop
Please note time change: Due to the All Staff Barbeque, we have moved the Tech Expo from 1:00-3:00 to 2:00-4:00 to allow everyone to attend both functions. We have also amended the agenda to be one hour of presentations on the new technology, followed by one hour of time to try them out, ask questions, etc. So, if you still need to leave at 3:00, you can still attend!
The Big Trip: your ultimate guide to gap years and overseas adventures
by Lonely Planet Publications
It’s nearly summertime – are you planning your first big trip abroad? The Big Trip: your ultimate guide to gap years and overseas adventures can help you prepare for your trip with helpful suggestions and info on volunteer organizations, jobs and educational programs. The book is also loaded with colourful photography that will get you excited for your travels overseas!