"A gentle and fresh illustrative, sensory journey of festive memories for readers who enjoy cozy but not sugar-coated observations, unrushed thoughts, and portrayals of landscapes and characters on our unique and special west coast and Island." --Anny Scoones , author of Home and Away , True Home , Hometown , Last Dance in Shediac , and Island Home "If you're looking to be wrapped up in the warmth and wonder of the holiday season, Bill Arnott's A Festive Season on Vancouver Island is an absolute treat. The writing is beautifully engaging - it captures the magic of winter on the Island in such a vivid and heartfelt way." --Nicola North , visual artist "From cozy coastal moments to festive community traditions, every page is filled with the kind of seasonal charm that makes you slow down and appreciate the little things. As someone who lives on Vancouver Island, I found myself smiling in recognition more than once. A Festive Season on Vancouver Island is a lovely celebration of both place and season. It's a perfect read to get you in the spirit." --Nicola North , visual artist "Anyone who even considers capturing Vancouver Island's holiday season in words needs not just a sharp eye but also a reflective mind.

Bill Arnott has these in spades. He manages to make the reader feel fully immersed not just in the festivals of the season but also in an island steeped in history and thick with misty forests and wheeling gulls, the whole effect amplified by his distinctive illustrations. He gives depth and breadth to a richly diverse evocation of the darkest - and brightest - time of year." --Theo Dombrowski , author of Family Walks and Hikes of Vancouver Island , Popular Day Hikes Vancouver Island , and Seaside Walks on Vancouver Island.