THE CHUCKANUT R ADIO HOUR

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

by Sarah Hawley

available in March, paperback, Berkley

Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to? Check out this witty and fun romantic comedy!

Daughters of Nantucket

by Julie Gerstenblatt

available in March, paperback, Mira Books

Local romance author SARAH will join us at our April 11 Radio Hour for a fun evening of comedy, poetry, music, and literature. Tickets $5 - villagebooks.com

Paperback Fiction

Pure Colour

by Sheila Heti

available in April, paperback, Picador

This debut historical novel is a gripping saga of the days leading up to Nantucket’s historic fire of 1846 and its dramatic aftermath. Eliza Macy is struggling to conceal her financial trouble as she waits for her whaling captain husband to return from a voyage. In desperation, she turns against her progressive ideals and targets Meg Wright, a pregnant free Black woman trying to relocate her store to Main Street. Meanwhile, astronomer Maria Mitchell loves running Nantucket’s Atheneum and spending her nights observing the stars, yet she fears revealing the secret wishes of her heart. On a sweltering July night, a massive fire breaks out in town and these three very different women are forced to reevaluate their priorities and decide what to save, what to let go, and what kind of life to rebuild from the ashes of the past.

Never Miss Out!

Admittedly, this book perplexed me when I heard about it. I found neither the cover nor the description particularly appealing. But the first chapters drew me in and wouldn’t let me go. Imagine this: Here we are, just living in the first draft of creation, which was made by some great artist, who is now getting ready to tear it apart. Pure Colour tells the story of a life, from beginning to end. It is a galaxy of a novel told sparingly. It is a contemporary bible, an atlas of feeling, and a shape-shifting epic. The author is a philosopher of modern experience and has reimagined what a book can hold. If I were to say more, it would not help to sway you to read this any more or any less. But I’d encourage you to read this if you’re one to immerse yourself in the profundity of life. –Paul

Impervious: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book Three by Laurie Buchanan available in April, paperback, Sparkpress

In the village of Fairhaven —nestled between Washington state's Bellingham Bay and the Cascade Mountains, friends and family have gathered for a wedding. The bride, the groom, the toast, the explosion? What should be a joyous occasion turns lethal. Don't miss this entertaining thriller and fun event!

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 colors of the labels! You'll also find colored dots on the spines of the used and bargain titles.

• 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.

Interested in selling good condition used books for store credit?

See villagebooks.com/readcycle-used-books for guidelines and instructions.