Better Reading at Bernard

Our yearly Kids' Book Giveaway resulted in 1500 books being put directly into Chilliwack's school libraries.  Want to get involved by donating books?  Email us at 
info@bookman.ca for details!

Nietzsche the Pin-Up Cat!

Our bookstore cat uses his fame for the betterment of cat-kind!  His 2012 charitable calendar and four limited edition bookmarks are creating quite a stir - and are generating revenue for Safe Haven Animal Shelter

Giving Away 1,750 Kids Books is Fun!

We took another step to support community literacy by holding a contest in which students could win free books for their school. We had 330 entries, and chose 3 winners after careful deliberation and voting.

Creating Positive Change!

The Canucks Riots of 2011 had our staff members shaking their heads in shame, so the morning after the riots, three of use headed out to Vancouver to help with the cleanup.  We joined hundreds of concerned citizens in the fight to show the world our true spirits!

Finding New Authors

Our manager, Amber writes about some of her favourite ways to find new author.

The Weekly Pulse

A very unique site features us as their favourite bookstore.

Read to Succeed

We tout the advantages of buying used, instead of new!

CRAWLL

The Book Man is supports the Chilliwack Rally and Walk for Literacy and Learning

Author Reading at The Book Man

Michael Clarke reads from his book, Awakening to World Disorder & Climate Realities.

Business Woman Profile

Our manage is hi-lighted in an article about local business women.

Relief from the Rings

Chilliwack is hi-lighted in an article for Olympic visitors in The Province, and The Book Man is featured!

Feel the Need to Read?

The Book Man works with The Rotary Club & Early Years to provide free books to readers!

Come With Me on a Used Bookstore Tour of Chilliwack

Our staff member Ryan reviews our local bookstores in Chilliwack.

W.P. Kinsella Author Reading

Our staff member Ryan reviews our local bookstores in Chilliwack.

The Book Man Leaves No Print

Our carbon neutral status with The Carbon Farmer is hilighted in our local paper.

Geoff Berner Comes to Town

We invited Geoff out for our Concert Series, and he said yes!  A night of hilarity ensued, brought to you by The Book Man & Evangeline's.

World Record Attempt

The Book Man was one of many locations in Chilliwack involved in a Literacy World Record attempt

Community Heroes

The Book Man is honoured by The Chilliwack Times & Live Smart BC for being an Environmental Hero

Favourite Books

Members of our community were interviewed about their favourite books, including our store manager Amber.

An article based on an interview with The Book Man & his wife Mary about what it takes to raise a reader.

Aidan Chafe interviews manager, Amber Short on hot summer reads at
The Book Man

An irreplacable sculpture is stolen from our bookstore. 
Follow up - The sculpture was RETURNED to the bookstore, almost nine months later.

An interview with our manager, Amber Short, about literacy.

Local realtor Liz Moras is a true member of our community. She honoured us with a blog about our bookstore. Thanks Liz!

An article on local politics featuring "The Book Man" himself, David Short.

Our combined first and second generation family business is hilighted in our community newspaper.

Amber Short is interviewed about her favourite books, and reading preferences throughout the year.

An interview with Amber & David Short about our internet sales division.
 

A mini quiz about our business and its owners.

Our internet sales department is featured in an article segmenting up a "Day in the Life of Chilliwack"

Sophie, one of our retired bookstore cats is hi-lighted in an article about Downtown Chilliwack.
 

Over 1500 applicants, both local & out of town, choose The Book Man as one of their favourite places to shop downtown.