Dear Reader,
As we head into the lengthening of the light of spring, and people are out and about enjoying strolls with friends and family, we are seeing both familiar and new faces come into the store. We're so happy when we see everyone chatting in the aisles, sharing a laugh. It reminds us that the grace, kindness, and joy we share with each other is the true backbone of this community. What has really gotten us through some of our challenges is the gratitude we have received from our customers. When we've hosted an event, we've had attendees tell us it's been the best time they've had in months. When we've helped pick out just the right gift, folks share that it's one of the reasons they return to the store again and again. Sometimes when we're battling supply chain issues or deadly weather events or worldwide pandemics, it's easy to forget that it's each of you, as individuals, who create this beautiful mosaic with us. And we have such gratitude for the gratitude you share with us, Dear Reader.
– Sarah, Paul, Kelly,
and the Entire Village Books and Paper Dreams Family
In This Issue... The Chuckanut Reader • Spring 2022 Publisher: Village Books and Paper Dreams Production & Design: Kelly Carbert Contributors: Kiana Allen, Andrew Baesler, Kendra Calitri, Erin Chervenock, Ronnie Delgado, Kelly Evert, Chelanne Evans, Chase Gartner, Paul Hanson, Sarah Hutton, Jean Jackman, Madison Marko, Claire McElroy-Chesson, Laura Picco, Hanna Reynolds, Emily Thomsen, Gabi Yoxtheimer Spring is in the air! Check out the new arrivals of books and decor at Village Books and Paper Dreams. Content except art & book covers ©Village Books 2022 Printed by the Lynden Tribune on paper made from 50% post-consumer waste.
Village Books & Paper Dreams 1200 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225 360.671.2626 430 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 360.526.2133 Browse & Shop Anytime at villagebooks.com
Check Out What Whatcom Was Reading in 2021 Dear Reader Trivia Bee & Dirty Dan Mystery Weekend VBPD Top Ten Stories of 2021 Countdown Seasonal Shopping with Kelly New Fiction and Some Cool Author Events Whatcom Reads 2022, Fiction, Mystery, Sci-Fi Chuckanut Writers Spring Classes Literature & Poetry What's Going On in Lynden Evolve Cafe & a Portrait of a Fudgemaker In the Kitchen – Cooking and Historical Drinks True Tales, Life Stores History and Games Psychology, Arts, Gardening The Chuckanut Radio Hour is BACK! Outdoors, Science, Nature PNBA Annual Book Awards Great Reads and Activities for Kids, Teens, Parents Lit Live Author Events – Virtual and In Person Round It Up for Whatcom Million Trees Project VB Reads... Join a Book Group
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New, Used, and Bargain Books Our shelves are packed with a wonderful variety of books including new, used, and bargain titles. How can you tell the difference? Look at the Labels! • White Labels mean that book is brand new. • Green Labels grace our Used Books. READcycle! It's good for the earth and your wallet. • Yellow Labels signify a Bargain Book – a publisher remainder. These titles are new but offered at a sale price. A win-win! Look for new arrivals on displays throughout the store. FH: 360.671.2626 • LY: 360.526.2133 • villagebooks.com
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