Unexpected Crime Solvers Detecting may not be the main occupation for these unusual sleuths, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t great at it. From tea shop owners to home renovators to the queen herself (yes, really), these amateur detectives fit crime-solving in around their day jobs and still manage to crack the case.
A Crime in the Making? True confession? Or a crime in the making? While these thriller titles are obviously all in good fun, it does make us wonder: if you read these books on an airplane, would you get a whole row to yourself?
Vacation Gone Wrong Getting away from it all might not always be everything it’s cracked up to be – at least in these thrillers that feature trouble in paradise.
Pride Month: Books for Allies Whether you’re looking to become a stronger ally to family and friends or to better understand the varied experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community, these resources offer perspective, insight and support.
Asian American Families in Fiction Feeling homesick? Try one of these family-centric novels by Asian American authors about family businesses, family dynamics, and intergenerational tensions.
Asian American Memoirs These writers explore the experience of the Asian American diaspora, generational trauma, and`the complexities of living between two (or more!) cultures.
Poetry from Local Authors Celebrate National Poetry Month with a selection of poetry by local writers. Many of the poets included here have participated in the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest, held each spring in Whatcom County.
Poetry You Can Listen To Sometimes poetry is best enjoyed aloud. Try listening to some poetry as an audiobook on Libby!
Pulitzer Prize Winners 2023 The winners and finalists of the Pulitzer Prize were announced May 8, 2023. Check out this selection of fiction and nonfiction honorees.
Labor in America Americans have been fighting for better working conditions for hundreds of years. Learn about historic and current labor movements with these nonfiction books.