Wow—2013 and 2014 were monumental years for several of the province’s much-loved bookstores.

Black Bond Books in the Lower Mainland and Munro’s Books in Victoria both celebrated 50 years last year (2013), Laughing Oyster Book Shop in Courtenay celebrates 40 years this year (2014), and Ivy’s Bookshop in Oak Bay is celebrating 50 big ones this year (2014).

Congratulations to these wonderful independent bookstores!