Literature
Six books by UVic alumni to add to your reading list
Looking for some Canadian authors to add to your TBR pile? Whether you’re a poetry lover, or only read non-fiction, try these six books by UVic alums!
Victoria’s first mobile bookstore enters its second season this summer
Meant Well Books is a community-oriented business. “For me, a big goal with the book truck is to create opportunities for people to connect through stories,” Brouwer said. “I think…
Writing Department unveils new writers-in-residence program
“It occurred to me that it would be great if more writing students had dedicated writing spaces on campus and a way to connect with students and faculty studying in…
Six unique Little Free Libraries around Victoria
If you’re a fan of Doctor Who, this LFL by Cedar Hill Golf Course is the perfect way to travel through time and space this summer. The little blue telephone…
‘This city is full of poets’: Victoria celebrates National Poetry Month 2026
For National Poetry Month, celebrated every April in Canada, the Martlet spoke to Victoria’s Poet Laureate, Kyeren Regehr, to learn about some of the events featured at local bookstores and…
JP Meldrum can’t stop creating
In anticipation of his 30th birthday, Meldrum knew he wanted to “own it as hard as possible,” while already working towards completing several projects at the beginning of the year.…
In conversation with Leigh Jarrett, author of queer romance series ‘The Salish Sea Society’
The Vancouver Island-based queer author talks gay narratives, writing sex scenes, and Ilya Rozanov.
Victoria Poetry Project celebrates 20 years
Headlining the event is previous Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary, Sheri-D Wilson, who inspired the creation of Tongues of Fire.Our Digital Print Issue
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