Ep.32: An Oral History of Whatcom READS
Ann McAllen, Linda Lambert, Chuck and Dee Robinson, Paul Hanson and Christine Perkins tell the origin story of Whatcom READS, now in its 15th year.
Neil McKay
Pacific Northwest Book Awards 2023
Pacific Northwest Book Awards 2023 The PNBA Awards are presented by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. The awards seek to honor excellence in writing from the Pacific Northwest, specifically authors or illustrators residing in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. Read on for the 2023 shortlist and winners!
Finding Joy
Finding Joy The world is filled with small joys, if only we remember to look for them. Try one of these books to unlock your own sense of delight and self-acceptance and find the joy in every day.
Award-Winning eAudiobooks
Award-Winning eAudiobooks The Audies are awarded to audiobooks each year in categories like Audio Drama and Best Narration. These are the winners and some finalists from 2022, plus some newer titles we think will be nominated in 2023.
Compelling Contemporary Fiction for CoHo Fans
Compelling Contemporary Fiction for CoHo Fans Readers love Colleen Hoover books for their plot twists, emotional intensity and readability. Here are some titles to try while you wait for your Colleen Hoover holds.
Black Authors of the Pacific Northwest
Black Authors of the Pacific Northwest Explore the fiction and nonfiction work of Black authors from our region.
Book Club Picks Winter 2023
Book Club Picks Winter 2023 If you’re in need of ideas for your next book club selection, we can help! Our quarterly lists are filled with engaging titles sure to spark discussion. Each title is available in various formats – click the author’s name to see the full list of options.
Ep 31 Bringing books back to the Sumas Library
We talk to staff who are loading books onto the brand-new shelves of the newly remodeled Sumas Library after the flood of November, 2021 caused extensive damage. Bonus, find out who makes the best cinnamon rolls! The Waters are Rising: Stories of Inspiration and Hope from the Sumas, Washington Flood of November 2021
Crime at the Library
Crime at the Library There’s a body in the stacks! But never fear, in these thrilling cozy mystery reads there’s always a librarian or an avid library user standing ready to play sleuth.
Cover Trends: Portrait Art
Cover Trends: Portrait Art Faces are a smart design choice for biographies and character-driven novels. The covers of these books draw us in to read more about the intriguing characters behind the faces.