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Calendar of Events

Check out our calendar for upcoming concerts, visiting magicians, story times, in-store events and literary events around town!

Newspaper Articles

Over the years, a number of articles about The Book Man have been published in our local newspaper. We hope you enjoy them! Simply click on any of the below pictures to view the full articles.


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.

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

Summer Reads Aidan Chafe interviews manager, Amber Short on hot summer reads at The Book Man	Bookstore Theft An irreplacable sculpture is stolen from our bookstore. Follow up - The sculpture was RETURNED to the bookstore, almost nine months later.

Community Literacy An interview with our manager, Amber Short, about literacy.	Liz Moras' Blog Local realtor Liz Moras is a true member of our community. She honoured us with a blog about our bookstore. Thanks Liz!

Local Politics An article on local politics featuring "The Book Man" himself, David Short.	Take A Page from The Book Man Our combined first and second generation family business is hilighted in our community newspaper.

Summer Reading Amber Short is interviewed about her favourite books, and reading preferences throughout the year.	Shelves Full of Dreams An interview with Amber & David Short about our internet sales division.

Merchant Profile A mini quiz about our business and its owners.	A Day in the Life of Chilliwack Our internet sales department is featured in an article segmenting up a "Day in the Life of Chilliwack"

Readers of all Stripes Sophie, one of our retired bookstore cats is hi-lighted in an article about Downtown Chilliwack.	Favourite Places to Shop Over 1500 applicants, both local & out of town, choose The Book Man as one of their favourite places to shop downtown.