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Sunday, December 22nd, 7pm ‘til 9pm Come enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and cider, and let us help you select those last-minute gifts!

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Book Orders

Don’t miss the fantastic giving suggestions in our Holiday Catalog inserted in this Reader!

Though we stock thousands and thousands of titles, we cannot carry everything. Our friendly, knowledgeable booksellers are happy to get any available book for you. You can submit your queries and orders: • in person 7 days a week - we’re open long hours • by phone at 360-671-2626 or 800-392-BOOK • or 24 hours a day at our website

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Building Community One Book at a Time

Dear Reader, The excitement of yet another holiday season is upon us and this edition of the Chuckanut Reader is packed with news about happenings at the store, in Fairhaven and throughout the community. Carriage rides, Santa and the Grinch are all returning and we're extremely excited about a new Fairhaven-wide activity that launches November 14th— Fairhaven Gives Back (pg. 4). Small Business Saturday (November 30) has a new twist as authors become booksellers in the new Indies First program (pg. 6). And Rick Steves makes a couple of pre-holiday appearances, among many other events.

Of course, you'll find dozens of previews of new books that will make fine presents for those on your list, or great reading for yourself. Each staff member has also picked a book or a product that he or she recommends as a great holiday gift. For even more recommendations you'll find our annual Holiday Books insert as well.

The holiday season is always a time for reflection and gratitude. As we reflect on the past year we're extremely grateful for you, dear readers. We're grateful for your support of local businesses and your dedication to building a healthy community. We're grateful for the way you value books and the ideas they carry. And, we're grateful for your friendship.

We wish you the most joyous of holiday seasons and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

–Chuck, Dee,

and the Entire Village Books/Paper Dreams Family

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In This Issue...

We have SO MUCH GOING ON over the holidays!

Dear Reader Fairhaven Gives Back - November 14th The Giving Tree, Small Business Saturday & More Holiday Activities in Fairhaven & Beyond Paul Hanson Named General Manager Fiction, Mystery, and Sci Fi (highlights & reviews) Publishing, Reading, & Writing (books & more) Introducing Village Books' First Editions Club Chuckanut Radio Hour & Whatcom READS/WRITES! Travel & Humor (book reviews & Rick Steves) Book Getaways at the Willows Inn Holiday Shopping Hints from Paper Dreams Cooking & Food (book reviews & much more) Buy Local and the One Book Pledge Science, Nature, & Pets (books) Poetry, Spirituality & Religion (books) Resolutions & Writer's Resolutions Contemporary Cultural Criticism (books) Biographies and History (highlights & reviews) Music, Knitting & Art (books & reviews) WWU Children's Literature Conference 2014 Great Reads, Gifts, and Activities for Kids E-Readers. We've got em!

Literature Live! Author Events at VB

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The Chuckanut Reader Winter 2013-2014

Publishers: Chuck and Dee Robinson Production Design: Kelly Carbert

Contributors: Jenny Blenk, Hana Boxberger, Rebecca Brown, Kelly Carbert, Charles Claassen, Christina Claassen, Brendan Clark, Stephanie Douglas, Mel Ericson, Kelly Evert, Robert Gruen, Anna Halleen, Carol Hamilton, Rachel Hanley, Paul Hanson, Alex Hatch, Sarah Hutton, Sam Kaas, Dave Lippiatt, Donna Marcantonio, Rachel McCausland, Claire McElroy-Chesson, Lindsey McGuirk, Laura Ogg, Laura Picco, Andrew Rankin, Robin Robertson, Chuck Robinson, Dee Robinson, Rem Ryals, Coryna Samon, Chris Sanders, Erika Smith, Joan Terselich, Jonica Todd, Lauren Van, Terri Weiner, Jessica Williams, Cindi Williamson.

Cover: Painting by Ben Mann Mixing two of our favorite things - snow and books!

Content except art & book covers ©Village Books 2013 Printed by the Lynden Tribune on paper made from 50% post-consumer waste

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Fairhaven Gives Back

Thursday, November 14th On Thursday, November 14, there will be three big winners!

1) You—you'll shop in Fairhaven in well-stocked shops before the holiday throngs arrive.

2) Your Friends and Loved Ones—you'll find gifts to suit every age and taste in shops throughout the district.

3) 20 Whatcom County Non-profits—10% of all sales from participating merchants will be donated to charitable organizations in the community.

How does it work? Simply come to Fairhaven and look for the Fairhaven Gives Back sign in the windows and doors of participating merchants. When you make a purchase you'll be handed a checklist with Whatcom County non-profits from which to pick your favorite (the organizations were chosen by lottery from all eligible applicants).

10% of your purchase will be donated to the non-profit you selected.

Begin your holiday season in a giving mood.

Come to Fairhaven for the 1st Annual Fairhaven Gives Back. Everybody wins.

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Village Books' 18th Annual

Giving Tree Books for Local Kids and Families in Need Can you imagine not receiving a book for the holidays? Some kids don't have to use their imaginations. For 17 years we've provided books for thousands of kids who would not otherwise have received them. Last year, because of your generosity, we gave books to almost 800 kids through a dozen local organizations! And in case you hadn't noticed, it doesn't seem that things have gotten much better for a lot of folks.

So, pick an ornament-tag from the GIVING TREE, on the store's main floor, and match it with a book of your choice. The books you purchase for giving tree recipients will be offered at a 20% discount, and will be distributed to kids, through community organizations, the week before Christmas.

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Merry Grinchmas and Grow Your Heart Three Sizes Beginning Dec. 1st and lasting through Christmas Eve, take part in Village Books’ Grinch Community Cares project, aimed at spreading good deeds throughout the community, while building a sense of togetherness and holiday spirit. Stop by our store and pick up a “25 Days of Grinchmas Bingo Card” which gives suggestions for 25 days of good deeds (like supporting local independent businesses).

Fill out at least one row of good deeds and come back to Village Books for a special gift.

Our Grinchmas celebration will also benefit our annual Giving Tree program. Purchase two Dr. Seuss books at Village Books and we’ll donate a Dr. Seuss book to a child through our Giving Tree program. We hope you’ll help us celebrate the season of giving!

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November 30th is

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY A Day Dedicated to Supporting Small Businesses Across the Country Small Business Saturday serves as a reminder to keep local businesses in mind when preparing for the holidays. What better day to kick off a special promotion than this to say thank you to you, our customers, for shopping independently?

In appreciation for your business we are offering a special selection of 10 popular books at 20% off the regular price. The special prices will continue through December 24th.

Thanks for Shopping Indie!

Saturday, November 30th is also the inaugural

indies FIRST In the old-time cowboy movies the heroes arrived to save folks from the attacking Indians. In one of the greatest turnabouts in history, an Indian is out to save Independent bookstores from the attacks of an online behemoth.

Late this summer, longtime Village Books (and indie bookstore) friend, Sherman Alexie, wrote this to fellow authors: "Now is the time to be a superhero for independent bookstores. I want all of us (you, and you, and especially you) to spend an amazing day hand-selling books at your local independent bookstore on Small Business Saturday (that's the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30 this year, so you know it's a huge weekend for everyone who, you know, wants to make a living)."

Sherman went on to suggest to fellow writers that they sign on to be booksellers for a day at an independent bookstore. He told them to sell and sign not only their own books, but to recommend books by other authors that they love and want others to read. Well, authors responded.

From 11am until 7pm you'll be able to meet and talk with Northwest authors who are passionate about books right here at Village Books. We have four authors lined up to talk up their favorites, so stop in and learn what they want you to read. Here's the schedule: • 11am -1pm: ABBE ROLNICK, novels Color of Lies and River of Angels • 1-3pm: CLETE BARRETT SMITH, Alien Bed & Breakfast middle reader series: Aliens on Vacation, Alien on a Rampage, and Aliens in Disguise • 3-5pm: JIM LYNCH, novels Truth Like the Sun, Border Songs and The Highest Tide • 5-7pm: JANET OAKLEY, novel Tree Soldier

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l a v ti s e F y a d li o H n e v Fairha The activities kick-off at 3pm on Friday, November 29th

with Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting visitors in a Victorian-era gazebo at the corner of Harris Avenue and 10th Street. It continues on the Village Green at 5pm with the Lighting of the Trees and District and a performance by the Dance Studio from "Saving Christmas Town." From 6-8pm, the Bellingham High School “Showstoppers”will be singing in different spots throughout the core of the business district.

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FAIRHAVEN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

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Friday, November 29th & Saturday, November 30th

Fairhaven HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES and Visits with SANTA At the Fairhaven Village Inn Noon to 3pm Saturdays: November 30th, December 7th, December 14th, December 21st

FREE!

From 5 to 9pm both evenings, you'll find special exhibits to enjoy at shops, galleries, and restaurants throughout the district.

Check out the art at Paper Dreams and Book Fare Café before heading downstairs to the Village Books Readings Gallery to have your photo taken with The Grinch! (3-8pm) See page 58 for details and a full schedule of photo opportunities!

Small Business Saturday is November 30th What better place to show your support of independently-owned stores than Fairhaven? ➼ See page 6 to read more!

Enjoy the festive mood and lights throughout the district nightly.

For more information about the Fairhaven Holiday Festival, visit fairhaven.com.

Thank You, Ben! Thanks to local artist Ben Mann, the coffers of the Whatcom Literacy Council have been further enriched during the Literacy Breakfast. Ben donated the painting you see here and on the cover to be auctioned to raise money for the organization. Ben's distinctively recognizable work is ubiquitous throughout the community, especially in Fairhaven.

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Bellingham Children's Theatre Presents the Wacky Intergenerational Holiday Parody

WUTCRACKER! Join in this community-wide holiday tradition one…last…time!

December 19, 20, 21 - 7pm Dec. 22 - 2pm at Bellingham High School written/directed by Drue Robinson

The WUTCRAKER has become a local legend. This year's parody of that famous ballet shines its lights on a cast of 58 people from all over Whatcom County.

Actors range in age from 7 to 80 years old, and play such beloved characters as "Uncle Doppelganger," the "Booger Flung Scaries," "Ice" and her gang of rappers, and of course "The Lonely Cheese!"

$14 tickets on sale at Village Books & The Greenhouse $17 tickets at the door

ALL AGES!

Village Books is a proud sponsor of The Wutcracker!

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Local Original Theatre Since 1994

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Building Community One Book at a Time

Paul Hanson Named

Village Books/Paper Dreams General Manager In mid-September Paul Hanson, who joined us as Community Outreach Director June, 2011, was named General Manager of Village Books/Paper Dreams.

Paul began his retail bookselling career in 1989 in a mall bookstore where he worked for six years—the last three as the store manager. He had a sixteen-year tenure at Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge Island, serving as the store's manager for thirteen of those years, just before coming to Bellingham. During those years he was active in the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, serving on its board of directors and as its president; and in the American Booksellers Association, serving a three-year term on its Booksellers Advisory Council.

Since coming to Bellingham, Paul has been actively engaged in building community partnerships with businesses and nonprofits. Taking to heart the Village Books mission—"Building Community, One Book at a Time"— he has worked with dozens of organizations to build mutually beneficial relationships, and has extended that to the Paper Dreams side of the business as well. One of his major responsibilities has been as the store's primary representative in the partnership with Whatcom Community College producing the Chuckanut Writers Conference.

He has also been instrumental in developing stronger relationships with writers and writers' groups.

Paul will work closely with Chuck and Dee, who will continue as Co-CEO's. He will also collaborate with the other members of the Leadership Team—Store Manager Sarah Hutton and Floor/Merchandising Manager Kelly Evert—in overseeing the stores' operations.

In August Paul married Kelly Evert on the Fairhaven Village Green. They live in Bellingham with her 15-yearold daughter, Madeline, and their dog, Harry.

"We got to know Paul many years before he came to work with us at Village Books," said Co-owner Chuck Robinson. "We're thrilled to have him step into this role and help lead this organization."

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The Valley of Amazement

by Amy Tan

available in November, hardcover, Harper

Spanning fifty years and two continents, Tan resurrects lost worlds: from the moment when China's imperial dynasty collapsed and a Republic arose and foreign trade became the lifeblood of Shanghai, to the inner workings of courtesan houses.

It is also a deeply evocative narrative of family secrets, the legacy of trauma, and the profound connections between mothers and daughters.

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The Explanation for Everything: A Novel

by Lauren Grodstein

available now, hardcover, Algonquin

Still recovering from the loss of his wife, an evolutionary biology professor agrees to mentor a new student's independent study on intelligent design. At first, I expected Grodstein to get preachy one way or the other, but I was pleasantly surprised by the non-political humanity of her novel. Not so much a book about the ideas themselves, but rather a compelling story about the extreme difficulty of sticking to your beliefs in times of stress, and the stubbornness of those who become slaves to their beliefs. —Brendan

by Ivan Doig

"In the third of his Morrie Morgan tales, Sweet Thunder, Doig takes us back to Butte and the battle between Anaconda, with their mouthpiece the "Post," and the start-up labor newspaper, the "Thunder" over corporate/labor issues. Doig is at his best when writing from the experience of his former reportorial career. It's a rollicking good read and, linked with its two prequel volumes, Whistling Season and Work Song, rounds out a great trilogy." –Chuck

The Last Days of California

by Mary Miller

January, hardcover, Norton

With The Last Days of California, Mary Miller bursts into the literary world, taking up the mantle of Southern fiction and rendering it her own with wry vulnerability and contemporary urgency. Miller’s revelatory protagonist, Jess, is fourteen years old and waiting for the world to end. Her evangelical father has packed up the family and left their Montgomery home to drive west to California, hoping to save as many souls as possible before the Second Coming.

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Night Film

Orfeo: A Novel

by Richard Powers

January, hardcover, Norton

The National Book Award-winning author of The Echo Maker delivers his most emotionally charged novel to date, inspired by the myth of Orpheus.

Impossibly ambitious yet exquisitely intimate—the ending will leave you both gasping at its audacity and weeping over its characters. It contains ecstatic, passionate, beautifully wrought writing about music. Orfeo is coming in January, but start buckling your seatbelt now,and get ready to have your mindset totally alight.

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by Marisha Pessl "Looking for a book for that insufferable literature snob? For a mystery fanatic? For someone who loves a good scare?

Looking for a book that they will be physically unable to put down? Look no further." –Sam

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FICTION The Wind Is Not a River

by Brian Payton

available in January, hardcover, Harper

While accompanying a crew on a bombing run in World War II, journalist John Easley's plane is shot down over the Aleutian island of Attu. But surviving the crash is only the beginning of his ordeal in this harsh and unforgiving fury of a wilderness known as "the Birthplace of Winds." In the days ahead, John must battle the elements, starvation, and his own regrets while evading discovery by the Japanese.

The Last Man Standing

by Davide Longo

available now, hardcover, Quercus

In a "post-peak" world of chaos and deprivation, a gentle, feckless antihero is cast adrift, seeking refuge in an imagined elsewhere that no longer exists.

Unusual alliances are formed, and his character is shaped in unexpected ways, while paradoxically retaining a core of integrity. This emotionally pithy work of speculative fiction may be a sleeper. And yet it may haunt your dreams..." —Donna

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Someone Else's Love Story

Inferno

by Joshilyn Jackson

by Dan Brown

available in November, hardcover, Harper

"This novel is a high-speed collision of ideas: faith with happenstance, love with death, truth with the lies we tell ourselves to get along. A miracle unfolds: a literary gem wrapped in a page turner, a novel of ideas encased in a love story you will never forget." —Lydia Netzer, author of Shine, Shine, Shine

Bellman & Black

by Diane Setterfield

available in November, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

Setterfield's debut novel, The Thirteenth Tale, was my favorite book of that year (everyone I've recommended it to has agreed), and has remained at the top of my list ever since. So, I was understandably thrilled when I'd heard that her second novel, Bellman & Black, was coming. Oh. Holy. Cow. She has done it again. This gothic tale is PERFECT for these darkening days. My only quandary: Which of her books is now my favorite? —Paul

The Ascendant: A Thriller

by Drew Chapman

available in January, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

Bond analyst Garrett Reilly has stumbled upon something much larger—and scarier—than he could have imagined.

This taut and cunning novel takes readers into a scenario that is eerily plausible and utterly terrifying—an unconventional war capable of bringing a superpower to its knees. The Ascendant is a brilliant new twist on the art of the white-knuckle thriller.

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"You'll learn a lot about Italy's history while enjoying a very exciting story!"

–Erika

Hild: A Novel

by Nicola Griffith available in November, hardcover, Macmillan

Hild is a young woman at the heart of the violence, subtlety, and mysticism of the early medieval age, all of it brilliantly and accurately evoked by Nicola Griffith's luminous prose. Recalling such feats of historical fiction as Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall and Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter, Hild brings a beautiful, brutal world and one of its most fascinating, pivotal figures, the girl who would become St. Hilda of Whitby to vivid, absorbing life.

Half the Kingdom

by Lore Segal

available now, hardcover, Melville House

A downtown hospital is struck by an epidemic of dementia; elderly patients deteriorate before the befuddled eyes of their doctors and children. Some assume it's a terrorist plot, others assume it's the end of the world, and even the medical system finds itself blundering in the dark. Segal takes us into the minds of the afflicted, full of confusion and memory.

She surprises us, makes us feel uncomfortable, and jokes with us all at once. Through it all, Segal lampoons our fear of mortality with dark wit and deep sensitivity to the diverse pains of growing old. —Brendan

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The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow

by Rita Leganski

"Rita Leganski hits it out of the park with her first novel about a boy with extraordinary hearing and a special relationship with his deceased father. I read this at the beginning of 2013 and raved about it and it's still the best thing I've read all year!." –Claire

The Book of Men: Eighty Writers on How to Be a Man

curated by Colum McCann & the Editors of Esquire and Narrative 4 available in November, paperback, Macmillan

Esquire asked eighty of the world's greatest writers to chip in with a story titled, "How to Be a Man." Contributors include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Amy Bloom, James Lee Burke, Sloane Crosley, Michael Cunningham, Geoff Dyer, Ben Fountain, Khaled Hosseini, William Kittredge, Ayana Mathis, Ian McEwan, Téa Obreht, Salman Rushdie, Jess Walter, and Terry Tempest Williams, among others.

Come in and browse the tables of staff paperback favorites–great gifts ideas for the holidays!

The Mongolian Conspiracy

by Rafael Bernal, translated by Katherine Silver available in November, paperback, New Directions

Ruthless, misogynistic, and seemingly unaffected by violence, Filiberto Garcia is a “stiff machine”—an aging, exrevolutionary hired gun in mid-sixties Mexico City. Tasked with investigating a threat against the US president during an upcoming visit, Garcia uncovers more than he bargained for, and encounters real tragedy and—maybe, just maybe – some little bit of redemption in the process. Novelist Francisco Goldman calls this “the best #!*&ing book ever written about Mexico City.” —Sam

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Finding Camlann: A Novel

by Sean Pidgeon

January, paperback, Norton

Archaeologist Donald Gladstone is sure that there never was a “real” King Arthur—that is, until a surprising find at Stonehenge seems to offer hard evidence of Arthur’s existence. Teaming up with Julia Llewellyn, a gifted linguist working at the Oxford English Dictionary, Donald sets off on a literary and mythological quest that will change both of their lives. Gloriously many-layered, Finding Camlann is a deeply satisfying love story, a gripping detective story, and a narrative journey of myriad pleasures.

The Dinner: A Novel

by Herman Koch

available now, paperback, Hogarth

A psychological thriller that takes place over the course of one meal. Once this multinational bestseller from the Netherlands sank its teeth into me, I was riveted. Koch's narrator merely sits at the table munching appetizers with his wife, brother, and sister-inlaw, yet I couldn't tear myself away.

What kept me going was my gradual suspicion that through this narrator, the author had placed me inside the mind of a sociopath. With cunning detail and flawless pacing, Koch explores the furthest limits of family loyalty. Required reading for book groups and anyone with a dark room and a flashlight. —Brendan

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly: A Novel

by Sun-mi Hwang, translated by Chi-Young Kim available in November, paperback, Penguin

The 2-million-copy bestselling modern fable from Korea that is winning hearts around the world. "Sometimes the simplest character, expressed in the sparest prose, embarks upon life's most heroic journey.

Meet Sprout, a plucky hen whose modest dream to hatch a single egg will take her down a path that leads to her true place in the natural world. This novel is uniquely poised at the nexus of fable, philosophy, children's literature, and nature writing." —Adam Johnson, The Orphan Master's Son

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FICTION Above All Things: A Novel

by Tanis Rideout

available in February, paperback, Penguin

Alternating between the perspectives of mountaineer George Mallory and his wife Ruth, this story ensnares the reader with atmospheric writing that captures all the cold and cruelty of this expedition. While George tries to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Ruth resents his absence and his obsession and fears this time he won’t return. —Rachel H.

The Isle of Youth: Stories

by Laura van den Berg

Wigrum

available in November, paperback, Talonbooks

Originally written in French and winner of the 2011 Grafika Award, Wigrum artfully blurs the line between fiction and reality. When he disappears one night in October 1944, Sebastian Wigrum leaves one final wish: to have his collections of ordinary objects compiled and published. The result is this amazing compendium, full of seemingly random objects and ficticious —but entirely believable—stories behind them. The creative format and subject matter will appeal to flash fiction readers and fans of Thomas Pynchon. This is a truly innovative book! —Jenny

The Island of Second Sight

available in November, paperback, Macmillan

by Albert Vigoleis Thelen

The characters in these stories share the sensation of having become lost in the mysteries of the self and the world at large that seems at once entirely singular and utterly familiar. Van den Berg writes with an elegant urgency and hypnotic rhythm, revealing the inner lives of marginalized young women who are grappling with the choices they've made.

available now, paperback, Penguin

The Antagonist

by Lynn Coady

by Daniel Canty, translated by Oana Avasilichioaei

Unavailable to English readers for more than 50 years, The Island of Second Sight is a masterpiece of world literature. Set in the years leading up to World War II, this is the fictionalized account of the time spent in Mallorca by the author and his wife, who encounter the most unpredictable and surreal adventures, pursued all the while by Nazis and Francoists. And then, the Spanish Civil War erupts. The Island of Second Sight is at once ironic and humanistic, hilarious and profoundly serious, philosophical and grotesque.

available now, paperback, Vintage

Tired of the reluctant hero? Finally, debut author Coady gives us the ultimate reluctant villain. Gordon "Rank" Rankin Jr. is a burly, sarcastic, unfor tunate dude. When Rank discovers his old college buddy has published a novel casting him as the villain, Rank decides to set the record straight. In a furious, occasionally drunk series of emails, he bares his damaged soul, rages against his despicable father, and reveals the hideous distortions forced upon us by others. A tip of my cap to Coady for writing the most hilarious man-to-man dialogue I've ever read (seriously). A genuinely original, resoundingly-delivered tragicomedy. —Brendan

The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles

by Katherine Pancol, translated by William Rodarmor available in January, paperback, Penguin

"No wonder Katherine Pancol's books are all bestsellers, reading her feels like coming home. Her characters become like friends and family members, and you long to know how they get on. The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles has all the quirks, tensions, and belly laughs that family, friendship, and sisterhood can entail. It is touching, entertaining, and vibrant." —David Weill

A True Novel

by Minae Mizumura, translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter, Ann Sherif available in November, paperback, Other Press

We meet Taro in the 1960s, a relentlessly ambitious Japanese immigrant trying to make his fortune.

Flashbacks and multilayered stories reveal his life: an impoverished upbringing as an orphan, his eventual rise to wealth and success despite racial and class prejudice, and an obsession with a girl from an affluent family that has haunted him all his life.

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MYSTERY A Christmas Hope: A Novel

by Anne Perry

available in November, hardcover, Ballantine Books

Claudine Burroughs expects to spend a boring evening at a Christmas party.

However, when a poet has his prostitute companion crash the event—and the woman winds up dead—Claudine has more on her hands than she bargained for.

Feeling sorry for the poet, she sets out to uncover the truth about what happened… and save the holidays!

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #14

by Alexander McCall Smith

available in November, hardcover, Pantheon

The fourteenth installment is here! Mma Ramotswe is asked to help the proprietor of the Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon, who is having trouble with her business.

The salon has suffered some unfortunate events, including face cream that burns the skin. Could someone be trying to put the salon out of business?

by Lloyd Shepherd

USA Noir: Best of the Akashic Noir Series

available in January, paperback, Washington Square Press

edited by Johnny Temple

available now, paperback, Akashic Books

Brace yourself for this myster y surrounding the ship Solander, sent on a botanical mission to Tahiti in 1812. Upon its return to London, with strange plants and natural specimens aboard, the sailors begin dying one by one. All are found lying in their beds peacefully, throats slashed, and smiling. Strangely satisfying, you'll be hooked until the end! —Claire

Launched with the summer 2004 award-winning Brooklyn Noir, this groundbreaking series is a must-read for all mystery fans; and this is the first "best of" collection. As Oprah Magazine says: "Hold the eggnog: What you need is a draft of 'edgy fatalism and sexy recklessness,' of flashy crime, gallows humor, and 'desperate deals with a variety of devils,' served up in Akashic Books' brilliant noir anthologies."

The Poisoned Island

The Shadow Girls

by Henning Mankell

available now, paperback, Vintage

Jesper Humlin is a poet with an editor who thinks he should start writing crime novels instead of poetry. While on a promotional tour, Humlin encounters three women who will change his worldview—they have fled their home countries and settled in Sweden and look to Humlin for guidance in telling their stories.

Doctor Sleep

by Stephen King

available now, hardcover, Scribner

A Great Gift...

UNDEAD

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by Sam Hill

"I LOVE a kick-ass female protagonist!

This book is dark, demented, and delicious. You'll never feel the same way about holiday jingles." –Jonica

HORROR!

In 1977, Stephen King introduced readers to sheer terror with The Shining —the story of one family taking care of the Overlook Hotel during the winter months. Danny Torrence, the son in the family, has a special gift that gives him telepathic powers called 'shining'. Ghosts start to plague the family and, well, I think we all know what happened next. Doctor Sleep takes place many years later. Danny now goes

by Dan and suffers from alcoholism. Moving from town to town he settles in New England and works in a hospice where he uses his shining abilities to help people cross to the other side. Elsewhere there is a group called the True Knot that take young children with the shining ability and feed off their "steam".

This book about good vs.evil is an excellent book for any Stephen King fan. —Alex

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Building Community One Book at a Time

Sci Fi

A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent

by Marie Brennan

available in February, paperback, Tor Books

This novel is the 'memoir' of a fictional lady in an alternate Victorian era.

The Lady Trent is a well-known and respected dragon historian and here she puts forth a tale of her start in the study of dragons, back when such a thing was hardly done, especially by a woman! She follows her dreams with dogged determination and a habit of making rash decisions and ends up part of an expedition to study dragons. Once there they discover not only dragons but uncover a local problem that could be disastrous for their expedition. —Jessica

Limit

by Frank Schätzing, translated by Shaun Whiteside available in November, hardcover, Jo Fletcher Books

In 2025, entrepreneur Julian Orley opens the first-ever hotel on the moon. But Orley Enterprises deals in more than space tourism—it also operates the world's only space elevator, which in addition to allowing the very wealthy to play tennis on the lunar surface, connects Earth with the moon and enables the transportation of helium-3, the fuel of the future.

His Sacred Bones: A Great Gift...

Good Omens

by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman "Good Omens is a great gift for fans of Gaiman or Pratchett as well as fans of science fiction or fantasy. The characters kept me laughing and the plot kept me guessing."

–Rebecca

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The Rifter Book Three

GAY

by Ginn Hale

available now, paperback, Blind Eye Books

“Finally the third installment in Hale’s Rifter trilogy is here! The last book ended on a painful cliffhanger. I always come to love Hale’s characters so much it’s hard to see them suffer and she certainly doesn’t make things easy for them, but the real miracle of her writing is that I feel everything her characters feel. Hale never disappoints.” —Rachel H.

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Publishing Programs Making Transition For more than four years, Village Books has been engaged in publishing books under its own Chuckanut Editions imprint, and printing and binding books for selfpublishers. The two programs have been very successful, and we are now embarking on some major changes.

The most apparent change will be that we have moved our printing and binding services off-site. The Espresso Book Machine, which has been a prominent feature of our Parkside North section of the store, has been moved out.

Other changes will be in enhanced publishing services that we will be able to roll out to folks who wish to publish their own books. Look for details of those services in our Spring Chuckanut Reader and check out the Writers' Corner tab at VillageBooks.com for further information.

As with any change, there will likely be some glitches as we work out all of the details and get our new systems and programs in place. We ask for your patience as we make the transition.

Questions? Contact Brendan at brendan@villagebooks.com.

VB Writes...

Village Books hosts multiple writing groups. Choose which group most reflects your writing genre then come and share your work in a supportive environment. Groups are free and open to everyone. They meet on the mezzanine level of Village Books in our new Writers' Corner.

SpecFic/SciFi Writing Group

This group meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 6-8pm.

Poetry Writing Group

Over the holidays, this group will meet the 1st Thursdays of each month only from 5:30 to 7pm.

Whatcom Young Writers

Friday Night Writes for Teens

Open to students ages 15-18. This group meets most Fridays from 6-7pm.

Read more about each group at villagebooks.com.

You can follow Village Books on Twitter. Each day we tweet about book events, new books, and book-related topics.

We are @VillageBksBham.

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Fiction Writing Group

This group meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 6-8pm.

NonFiction Writing Group

This group meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 6:15-8:15pm.

Visit us on Facebook! You’ll find our events listed there, and there are discussions of books and other book-related topics as well. Go to Facebook.com/VillageBooks.

Regular Store Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm • Sun 11am–7pm

LITERATURE Best American Magazine Writing 2013

by The American Society of Magazine Editors available in December, paperback, Columbia University Press

This year's compilation of the best journalism, as chosen by the American Society of Magazine Editors, will include nonfiction and fiction from a wide variety of print and online sources, including Slate, The Nation, The New Yorker, GQ, Harper's, The Texas Observer, Rolling Stone, and more.

A Great Gift...

A Reader's Book of Days: True Tales from the Lives and Works of Writers for Every Day

by Tom Nissley

"I read from this book every day...this is a book lover's paradise! The ultimate compendium of literary lore from Shakespeare to Salman Rushdie."

–Robert

To the Letter: A Celebration of the Lost Art of Letter Writing

by Simon Garfield

available in November, hardcover, Penguin

Can anything be done to revive a practice that has dictated and tracked the progress of civilization for more than five hundred years? Garfield is the perfect candidate to inspire bibliophiles to put pen to paper and create "a form of expression, emotion, and tactile delight we may clasp to our heart."

A Great Gift...

The Writer's Devotional: 365 Inspirational Exercises, Ideas, Tips & Motivations on Writing

by Amy Peters

The Best of McSweeney's edited by Dave Eggers

available in November, hardcover, McSweeney's

To commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the journal called “a key barometer of the literary climate” by the New York Times, here is a comprehensive collection of its most remarkable work. It includes full-color contributions from pioneering artists like Art Spiegelman and Chris Ware, and a breathtaking array of first-rate writing.

A Great Gift...

The Village Books "Reading is Sexy" T-shirts

"It's a fact: When you see someone reading a book, your heart tingles ever so slightly." –Lindsey

WRITING Carver Country: The World of Raymond Carver

by Raymond Carver

available now, hardcover, Quantuck Lane Press

This posthumous collection paints a biographical portrait of Raymond Carver, a Northwest poet and short story writer, with excerpts from his stories, poems and letters, and tributes by Ann Beattie and Tess Gallagher. The reader will explore the beautiful and harsh environment of Carter’s youth, which he captures so clearly in his stories, and images of the under-dog characters who populate those places. Writers of all genres will discover a kindred spirit in Carver as he honed his voice and developed his craft. The photographs of Bob Adelman provide an armchair tour through Raymond Carver country—Yakima, Vantage, Port Angeles. I suggest reading Carver’s poems and stories as an accompaniment to this book for an in-depth experience of Carver’s complexity and simplicity. —Cindi

"For the writer in your life (or for yourself!), this is a lovely "gift-worthy" tome that they will both cherish and use."

–Paul

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“Such an amazing experience— I need to come back to get more!”

Nicole Cohn Bellingham, WA 2013 Conference Attendee

Inspiration into Action Friday and Saturday • June 27 and 28, 2014 Whatcom Community College Bellingham, Washington More details coming soon at:

www.chuckanutwritersconference.com presented by

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Left: Original serigraph titled “Along Chuckanut Drive” by Nancy McDonnell Spaulding, commissioned by Chuckanut Bay Gallery, www.chuckanutbaygallery.com

Book & Writing Coach Since 1993, stimulating presentations about topics of importance to our community.

Real people.

Real issues.

Individual Help • Editing manuscripts • Reaching writing goals • Navigating among publishing options

Meetings are from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Northwood Hall

• Transforming words into books

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Contact

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Introducing ... VILLAGE BOOKS’

Signed

FIRST EDITIONS

CLUB

W

hether you love reading, collecting books, or simply the idea of a monthly surprise in novel form, consider joining our Signed First Editions Club. As a member, you’ll receive a newly published signed first edition fiction book each month for a year. Our qualified buyers work together to select books based on literary quality and potential collectability.

What does it cost to join? - Nothing! You pay for the books, but not for the membership. The list prices of the books vary a little around an average $25-$35 range, but members only pay a flat $25 for each book (including both tax and shipping!). Each selection also comes with a protective dust jacket cover. Memberships last for a year and you will be charged that $25 on a monthly basis. You may cancel your membership at any time.

Why a Signed First Editions Club? - Book collecting is the primary reason, but some avid readers simply enjoy receiving a novel surprise every month. This club helps members build their libraries with contemporary, autographed, first edition novels that we consider worth your attention. Since our selections are all recent publications, members have a chance to discover upcoming writers and literary gems before everyone else. As book lovers, we’re promoting literary investment more than monetary investment, but it’s also worth noting that first editions, especially signed ones, often increase significantly in value over time, especially when the author gains notable recognition.

Why Village Books’ club? - Village Books, founded in 1980, is immersed in the reading/publishing world, as is our staff of knowledgeable booksellers. We host more than 300 authors a year and have become a literary icon in our community. Our staff reads advance copies of books months before publication and frequently meets with publishing industry representatives to discuss new publications. We know books and we love books!

Can I give a membership as a gift? - Absolutely! This would be an ideal gift for the bibliophiles in your life, especially the book collecting kind, and maybe even for someone who isn’t obsessed with books…yet. Memberships last for a year and you, as the gift giver, will be charged $25 each month for that year. After that, the gift receiver can decide whether or not to continue their membership on their own... or you can renew their membership.

How do I sign up? - You can register online at VillageBooks.com (under Book Recommendations/Signed First Editions Club), by phone, or in store.

You're bound to have more questions about this program, so check out our FAQs at VillageBooks.com (under Book Recommendations/Signed First Editions Club).

Reading!

Happy

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Chuckanut Radio Hour

The

The Chuckanut Radio Hour is a radio variety show recorded live in front of an audience.

It's a lot of fun so check out our winter line-up and join us!

Thursday, November 21st, 6:30pm

Fred Moody in the Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College

–Unspeakable Joy The memoir of a lapsed Catholic ex-seminarian who bore unwitting witness to the beginnings of decades-long, rampant, serial sexual abuse by Catholic priests of the young seminarians trapped in their care, Unspeakable Joy explores the uniquely Catholic landscape of denial, ignorance, repression, and reverence that allowed priests to abuse children throughout the latter half of the twentieth century.

Fred Moody grew up in Bellingham and attended Assumption School before leaving for the seminary after finishing eighth grade. Following his expulsion from the seminary, he attended and graduated from Fairhaven College, then went on to a career as a writer in Seattle.

—Enjoy LIVE MUSIC by Walt Burkett and Darla Bradshaw Lobb

Tickets $5.00

Thursday, January 30th, 6:30pm

Seventh Anniversary Show

This month the Chuckanut Radio Hour will celebrate its seventh anniversary with highlights from past shows, a new essay by Alan Rhodes, a brand new episode of the “Bellingham Bean,” live music, and a few clips from some of the best of 2013. Our anniversary shows are always popular and a great time—join us!

Tickets for all shows are available at Village Books & BrownPaperTickets.com

Tuesday, February 25th, 6:30pm

Willy Vlautin in the Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College

–The Free: A Novel In his heartbreaking yet hopeful fourth novel, award-winning author Willy Vlautin demonstrates his extraordinary talent for illuminating the disquiet of modern American life, captured in the experiences of three memorable characters enduring a host of crises—financial, familial, and existential—and looking for meaning in distressing times. Vlautin is also the author of The Motel Life, Northline, and Lean on Pete, and the singer and songwriter of the band Richmond Fontaine. He will also be tonight’s musical guest.

A HUGE thanks to our amazing sponsors!

KMRE FM 102.3 The Chuckanut Radio Hour airs every Saturday evening at 6pm, and Sunday at 9pm on KMRE 102.3FM.

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Building Community One Book at a Time

Cheryl Strayed February 24th–25th, 2014 Whatcom READS! is a community-wide reading and discussion program intended to encourage all Whatcom County residents to read the same book and create a county-wide book club experience.

Cheryl Strayed's Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail will be the featured book for 2014.

Told with great suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild vividly captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

Enjoy the book again or discover it for the first time, then join us in welcoming author Cheryl Strayed to Bellingham in February. These events are free—everyone

is welcome!

Monday, February 24 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Mount Baker Theatre 104 N. Commercial Street Downtown Bellingham

See WhatcomReads.org for other related events.

Tuesday, February 25 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bellingham Cruise Terminal 355 Harris Avenue

Purchase Wild before February 24th at Village Books and we will donate 10% of the proceeds to Whatcom READS!

Whatcom WRITES! Theme = Journeys Have you ever taken a journey where you didn’t know where you were going? Or where you ended up somewhere you weren’t planning on? Or perhaps your journey was an interior one—how did it transform you?

Who helped you along the way? What did you learn about yourself or the world?

Enter the Whatcom WRITES! contest addressing this topic. In up to 800 words, submit your poem, fiction, or non-fiction work on the theme of journeys by midnight November 15, 2013.

For all the rules and details of where and how to submit, go to www.whatcomreads.org.

See page 62 for Whatcom READS! Kids & Teens!

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Hear winning writers read their entries: February 9th, 5pm at Village Books

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RICK STEVES

Includes Slide Show!

Christmas Comes Early This Year For nearly twenty years, Village Books has partnered with Rick Steves for his widely popular Europe Through the Back Door presentations. Those presentations have usually been in late January or early February. This year Rick is coming to Bellingham High School on the night of Tuesday, November 19th. So, now you have the opportunity to have a signed copy of one of Rick's books to give as a treasured holiday gift (the tickets to Paris would really add to the value).

This highly acclaimed bestselling author and TV & Radio star will share the latest in smart European travel. Steves explains the practical, money-saving ins and outs of independent travel. Hear his tips on getting the most out of every mile, minute, and euro on your next trip. For more than 30 years, Rick and his guides have been researching the best destinations––emphasizing authentic experience and value for your money.

He packs the house every year so grab your tickets now and prepare to have a great time!

Join us for a Rick Steves event at THE WILLOWS! See page 27.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 7pm at Bellingham High School

Admission: $5 — Tickets available at Village Books & brownpapertickets.com Proceeds to benefit Bellingham High School's PTSA • Tickets non-refundable.

A Great Gift...

The Lug Weekender Bag

"My new favorite carry-on bag is the Lug Airbus Weekender bag. It's colorful and practical, with just the right number and types of pockets." –Dee

TRAVEL Lonely Planet 1000 Ultimate Adventures

by Brett Atkinson and Steve Waters available now, paperback, Lonely Planet

Do you want to pedal across Vietnam from the rice paddies of the Mekong to the highlands, or swim between continents in the Bosphorus? Whether an armchair traveler or planning your next mountain trek, this book will give you dozens of exciting ideas. How can you resist a book with chapter titles like: "Monkey Magic: Best Adventures in Trees"?

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FUNNY & FACTUAL The Onion Book of Known Knowledge: A Definitive Encyclopaedia of Existing Information

by The Onion

available in November, paperback, Hachette

Are you a witless cretin with no reason to live? Would you like to know more about every piece of knowledge ever? Do you have cash? Then congratulations, because just in time for the death of the print industry as we know it comes the final book ever published, and the only one you will ever need: The Onion's compendium of all things known.

Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

by Allie Brosh

available in November, paperback, Simon & Schuster

In an illustrated collection of stories and essays, Allie Brosh's debut Hyperbole and a Half chronicles the many "learning experiences" Brosh has endured as a result of her own character flaws, and the horrible experiences that other people have had to endure because she was such a terrible child. Possibly the worst child.

“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.”

-Mark Twain

The Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister

by George R. R. Martin

Encyclopedia Paranoiaca

by Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf available in November, paperback, Simon & Schuster

Hilarious, freakishly insightful, and "the only guide to super-paranoia that you'll ever need" (Scientific American).

Encyclopedia Paranoiaca brings to light a whole host of hidden threats and looming dooms that make asteroid impacts, planetary pandemics, and global warming look like a walk in the park (which is also emphatically not recommended).

A Great Gift...

William Shakespeare's Star Wars by Ian Doescher "Luke, Vader, and R2D2 in iambic pentameter! Buy this for any pop culture nerd and they'll love you forever (or at least for all 5 acts)." –Brendan

Dance of the Reptiles: Rampaging Tourists, Marauding Pythons, Larcenous Legislators, Crazed Celebrities, and TarBalled Beaches: Selected Columns

by Carl Hiaasen, edited by Diane Stevenson

available in January, paperback, Vintage

Hiaasen's third collection of the best of his columns for the Miami Herald-covering topics large and small, from local issues like polluted rivers, the criminal justice system, and animal welfare to national stories like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Trayvon Martin case and of course, his classic commentary on Florida's presidential election woes.

available now, hardcover, Bantam

“My mind is my weapon... and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge.”

An illustrated collection of witticisms from everyone's favorite Lannister!

With quotes divided into a number of different general catagories, this book will be perfect for any Game of Thrones fan.

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Building Community One Book at a Time

BOOK GETAWAYS

Village Books has partnered with The Willows Inn on Lummi Island to provide a unique food and literary experience connecting readers to some of their favorite authors in a more intimate setting. Each event includes delicious meals created by the talented staff of The Willows Inn and a variety of options for overnight lodging.

For information about booking these events, go to our event calendar at villagebooks.com, visit willows-inn.com, or call the Willows at 360.758.2620.

Stow Away with European Travel Expert

Rick Steves Wednesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 14 Join travel expert Rick Steves in an exclusive afternoon discussion on Wed., Nov. 13th, and a morning gathering on Thurs., Nov. 14th. Rick will share some of his latest stories and tips from his most recent travels to Europe. Enjoy an informal talk on what's new for travelers in Europe, learn lessons from his latest trip, get a fun behind-the-scenes look at the challenges he faces running his business, and learn about his travel philosophy. There will be plenty of time for Q&A too. Guests will receive a personal copy of Europe Through the Back Door as part of this program. For those who choose an overnight package, you will have the chance to join Rick for morning coffee on the 14th. He will be your private “tour guide,” presenting an hour of stories and tips about the delights of European travel with a casual Q&A, all designed to help make sure your travel dreams are properly in focus.

See page for 24 information about Rick's slide show at Bellingham High School on Nov. 19th!

Enjoy an Afternoon with

ALICE MEDRICH the “First Lady of Chocolate”

Thursday, December 12

Come meet Alice Medrich for an afternoon two-hour discussion about the world of chocolate and baking. Enjoy tasty sweet treats while she shares her baking expertise, talks about her favorite cookbooks, and answers questions. Her discussion will be followed by a delicious meal, where guests can get to know Alice more. Participants will take home a copy of Seriously Bitter Sweet: The Ultimate Dessert Maker’s Guide to Chocolate.

Alice Medrich is truly a star in the baking world, having won more cookbook-of-theyear awards and best in the dessert and baking category awards than any other author. She received her formal training at the prestigious École Lenôtre in France, and is widely credited with introducing the chocolate truffle to the United States when she began making and selling them at her Berkeley dessert shop, Cocolat. Check out her online baking courses on craftsy.com.

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Holiday Shopping Hints By the time you read these pages, Paper Dreams will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland!

The front window will be full of trees with the variety of ORNAMENTS you've come to expect at Paper Dreams. Other decor for the holidays, as will gifts galore, will be filling the entire store. The BOXED HOLIDAY CARDS are ready for you to get a jump-start on the fun task of connecting with friends and family near and far. And when you're ready to wrap your gifts, we've got you covered there, too!

We're excited to have all the COOKBOOKS in Paper Dreams, and we've complemented them with lots of FUN KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, like cookie cutters, pizza stones, fun flasks, oodles of mugs, tea, cool bottle openers, timers, and much more.

Check out our newly-expanded personal care section with all kinds of LOTIONS AND SOAPS. You may choose to "buy local" and select Bellingham-made Samish Bay Soaps or Birchwood Botanicals. You'll also find Crabtree and Evelyn, Naked Bee, European soaps and many other fine products that make wonderful gifts.

We've added even more GAMES AND PUZZLES this year, many of which have moved to the parkside level of Village Books. There are selections for every age and interest. Lots of stocking stuffers and "gag gifts" are also on hand to add some giggles and guffaws to the holiday parties!

Don't know the size? No need when you choose from our selection of GLOVES, HATS, BAGS AND SCARVES! New this season is our LUG BAG display. You'll find it right next to our ever-popular BAGGALLINI HANDBAGS. Check out the CALENDAR SELECTION right up front on the bookstore side this year. Perfect gifts! We also have an even larger group of advent calendars…some with chocolate!

A customer said to us recently,

"Paper Dreams is the place to go when you know you need a gift, but don't know what you want. I always find the right thing there."

At Paper Dreams we always like to help you laugh and smile, so comments like this make all of us very happy.

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A Great Gift...

A Great Gift...

"Shea Butter Soap from Birchwood Botanicals is

Stainless Steel Flasks

"These are a great gift for that hardcore person whom you just don't know what to buy for. They have some great designs for anyone wanting to look good while they sip their Christmas 'eggnog'." –Lauren

A Great Gift...

The Solmate Socks

"Made mainly of thick, cozy cotton, these purposelymismatched (but coordinated) socks come in a variety of colorful patterns and are perfect for keeping your feet warm on lazy winter days!" –Rachel M.

what I am stuffing everyone’s socks with this Christmas. It’s wholesome, wonderfully scented and produced on a small family farm in Bellingham"

–Carol H.

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Eangee Lamps

A Great Gift...

Spa Comforts Herbal Hug "This year for the holidays the Spa Comforts Herbal Hug makes a wonderful gift. Whether you're easing a sore muscle with this heating pad or relaxing after a long day with its aromatherapy, anyone will appreciate this thoughtful gift." –Anna

"Not only are the lamps beautiful and fun, they are designed with leaves that have been fossilized! Eangee is dedicated to the value of sustainable and fair trade practices and are constantly finding renewable materials while ensuring their employees receive living wages. There is just so much good that comes out of these unique lamps." –Kelly E.

A Great Gift...

A Great Gift...

Hatley Boxer Briefs

Sock it to Me Socks "The Sock It To Me Socks are as comfortable as they are funny.

With their laughable designs and phrases they are a great gift for any occasion."

–Coryna

"As an active bookseller, I need to be able to reach to the highest shelf and bend to the lowest with absolute confidence in my undergarments. Hatley's Boxer Briefs give me that confidence. And each pair has a colorful pun that will make you smile whenever your boyfriend/husband/lover disrobes." –Rem

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Betty Crocker: The Big Book of Bread

by Betty Crocker Editors

available in November, hardcover, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

This one-stop bread book will delight and encourage bakers of all levels of experience, with recipes for artisanal breads, no-knead breads, coffee cakes, scones, gluten-free recipes, bread machine recipes, pizza dough, and more. New bakers will find clear and easy-to-follow instructions, tips, techniques, and how-to photos to bake a range of breads, from classic yeast breads to friendly quick breads.

Kitchen Confidence: Essential Recipes and Tips that Will Help You Cook Anything

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The Mini Minimalist

by Mark Bittman

"Packed in a boxed set of 4 mini-books, a collection of Mark Bittman's most popular recipes...a great gift for the beginning cook, someone setting up a new household, or anyone with a limited cookbook library who enjoys simple, healthy meals." –Donna

by Kelsey Nixon

available in February, paperback, Clarkson Potter

These recipes are written with simple steps, highlighting fundamental techniques steps including roasting, blanching, stir-frying, and more. The flavors are anything but basic however. Kelsey gives everyone the confidence to start with the 2.0 version of a recipe; she makes her pilaf with quinoa instead of rice, seasons roast chicken with Moroccan spices, and transforms fruit salad into a savory first course.

A Great Gift...

The America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook by the extraordinary cooks at America's Test Kitchen

"This is like having a best friend who's committed to making you the best cook ever. With a friendly tone, 3,000 step-by-step photos, and 500 favorite recipes, it's a can't miss for any cook." –Joan

The 30-Minute Vegan Soup's On!: More than 100 Quick and Easy Recipes for Every Season

by Mark Reinfeld

available in November, paperback, Da Capo Lifelong Books

Continuing with his popular 30-Minute Vegan cookbooks, celebrated chef Mark Reinfeld brings dozens of ideas for that perfect winter food: hot yummy soup. These inspired animal-free recipes cover a range from Grandma’s Chicken Noodle to Mediterranean Cauliflower, along with toppings and accompaniments. Reinfeld also ventures into the warmer weather with summer recipes for refreshing raw and fruit-based soups.

Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat.

by Katie Shelly

available in November, hardcover, Ulysses Press

Find our fantastic cookbook selection on the Paper Dreams side of the store alongside a wide array of fun kitchen gifts!

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Picture Cook distills 50 homey recipes into their most basic components and renders them step by step in enchanting line drawings like nothing ever seen in a cookbook. The perfect gift for budding chefs or visual learners, her collection of friend-tested recipes like fresh pesto or carrot soup or sweet potato fries will become the go-to recipes for any cook in need of visual inspiration.

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There's a chill in the air which means it's time for comforting foods. Soup, wine & cheese, all with a conscience. Check out these incredible new books to help you enjoy the season.

Soup Night: Recipes for Creating Community Around a Pot of Soup

by Maggie Stuckey

available now, paperback, Storey Books

I love soup. If you've eaten at the Book Fare Café, you probably know that. If not, you should come up and try some of my soups. Or even better, you should make some of your own soup. And invite your friends over. Then ask them to make some soup and invite you over. All of a sudden you'll find what Maggie Stuckey discovered: community forms around people who gather to eat together. Easy, tasty recipes for all seasons. Why not start your own soup night tradition?

The Green Vine: A Guide To West Coast Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic Wines

by Shannon Borg

available now, paperback, Mountaineers Books

This pocket guide to sourcing sustainable wine from Northern California to British Columbia is a fantastic, well-researched book filled with great information and recommendations. Amazingly detailed listings broken down to the most obscure of appellations will inspire you to enjoy the "greenest" wines the West Coast has to offer.

Join us for a special ticketed dinner & wine event at Book Fare Café with Shannon on Nov. 8th at 6:30pm! See page 65 for details.

Pacific Northwest Cheese: A History

by Tami Parr

available now, paperback, Oregon State University Press

Cheese is an ancient food. This books goes into fascinating detail about how it was brought to our region, transformed the landscape through agriculture, and how it has evolved back to its rustic, artisanal forms. Includes a great listing of cheesemakers in our region. 

The Non-GMO Cookbook: Recipes and Advice for a Non-GMO Lifestyle

by Megan Westgate & Courtney Pineau available now, hardcover, Skyhorse Publishing

This timely cookbook is a great collection of recipes from chefs, food bloggers, and regular ol' people who are concerned about genetically modified foods. Local authors, local food, local issues. Join us at Village Books for a free event with Megan & Courtney on Sunday, Nov. 24th at 4pm.

Charles Claassen is the chef/owner of the Book Fare Café on the mezzanine of Village Books. Through the seasonal menus at the café, teaching cooking and food classes in the community, and continuing to develop relationships with farmers and food artisans, he provides thoughtful, conscientious food that's quite tasty, too.

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The American Craft Beer Cookbook

YUMMY! Winter Cocktails:

by John Holl

"This book is full of recipes that include beer, go well with beer, or come from favorite American breweries! Featuring everything from simple comfort foods like beer-braised pulled pork to exotic deconstructed banana meringue pie, this amazing cookbook is sure to be a hit with your beerloving friends and family!" –Jenny

Seriously Bitter Sweet: The Ultimate Dessert Maker's Guide to Chocolate

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Mulled Ciders, Hot Toddies, Punches, Pitchers, and Cocktail Party Snacks

by Maria del Mar Sacasa, photographs by Tara Striano

available now, hardcover, Quirk Books

When the days grow shorter and the air gets crisp, it's time to enjoy some hot drinks that will put a rosy glow on your chilly cheeks. With more than 50 recipes for cold-weather beverages, including mulled ciders, hot toddies and punches, curling up with a good book on a blustery night just got that much better.

by Alice Medrich

available now, paperback, Artisan

In Seriously Bitter Sweet, Alice Medrich presents 150 meticulously tested, seriously delicious recipes—both savory and sweet—for a wide range of percentage chocolates. Alice clearly outlines the qualities of different chocolates as she explains how to cook with them. With tricks, techniques, and answers to every chocolate question, Seriously Bitter Sweet will appeal to a whole new audience of chocolate lovers

Enjoy an Afternoon with

ALICE MEDRICH At the the “First Lady of Chocolate” Willows Experience a unique opportunity to meet Alice Inn Medrich for an afternoon tasting and discuson Lummi sion about the world of chocolate and baking.

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FOOD

The Way We Ate: 100 Chefs Celebrate a Century at the American Table

by Noah Fecks and Paul Wagtouicz available now, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

For each year from 1901 to 2000, the authors invited a well-known chef or food connoisseur to translate the essence or idea of a historical event into a beautifully realized dish or cocktail. The result is an eclectic array of modern takes and memorable classics, featuring original recipes conjured by culinary notables.

Toro Bravo: Stories. Recipes. No Bull.

by Liz Crain and John Gorham available now, hardcover, McSweeney's Insatiables

At the heart of Portland’s red-hot food scene is the restaurant Toro Bravo. But this "cookbook" is more than just a listing of 95 of its best recipes. Chef John Gorham believes that each dish reflects a time and place; and he uses food to tell the story of his teenage single mom, his grandfather's crab-shack dance club, and his formative visits to Spain.

A Century of Restaurants: Stories and Recipes from 100 of America's Most Historic and Successful Restaurants

by Rick Browne

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Each profile of 100 of the oldest restaurants across America contains a famous recipe, the history of the restaurant, a look at the restaurant today, mouthwatering descriptions of some of its signature dishes, fun facts that make each place unique, and hundreds of beautiful photos that capture the spirit of each establishment. Guess which Bellingham restaurant is featured. (Hint—It's old!)

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A Great Gift...

One Woman Farm

by Jenna Woginrich

"Full of inspiration, beautiful illustrations, recipes and music from Cold Antler Farm, this is the perfect gift for the homesteader great or small." –Jessica

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Green Wizardry: One-Woman Farm: My Life Shared with Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Goats and a Fine Fiddle

by Jenna Woginrich

available now, hardcover, Storey Publishing

Jenna Woginrich’s inspiring journey from city cubicle to rural homestead continues in her latest book. She shares the joys, sorrows, trials, epiphanies, and blessings of a year spent farming on her own land. She finds deep fulfillment in the practical tasks and timeless rituals of the agricultural life, and this book is sure to inspire the homesteader or gardener in your life.

Seedswap: The Gardener's Guide to Saving and Swapping Seeds

by Josie Jeffery

Conservation, Solar Power, Organic Gardening, and other Hands-On Skills from the Appropriate Tech Toolkit

by John Michael Greer available now, paperback, New Society Publishers

A green wizard is someone with a solid grounding in practical technologies that we will need for the future, things like composting, how to make use of solar energy, how to raise your own food, and a variety of other ‘low-tech’ solutions to an expensive energy future. Broken down into easily-digestible lessons with simple exercises at the end of each, Green Wizardry is a phenomenal book for anyone wanting to take steps towards a positive future. My copy is already full of notes and bookdarts, and I can’t wait to implement some of Greer’s ideas and suggestions. —Jessica

available in January, hardcover, Roost Books

An illustrated introduction to saving seeds: this lovely reference book will show you how to harvest seeds from your own garden, set up a seed library to share with your community, and grow plants from your own seed stash. With a directory of plants and easy-to-follow instructions, this is the perfect book for firsttime gardeners.

The Golden Age of Botanical Art

by Martyn Rix

available now, hardcover, University of Chicago Press

The seventeenth century heralded a golden age of exploration, as intrepid travelers sailed around the world to gain firsthand knowledge of previously unknown continents. These explorers also collected the world’s most beautiful flora, and often their findings were recorded for posterity by talented professional artists. The Golden Age of Botanical Art tells the story of these exciting plant-hunting journeys and marries it with full-color reproductions of the stunning artwork they produced. This lavishly illustrated book offers readers a look at 250 rare or unpublished images by some of the world’s most important botanical artists.

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Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places that Inspired the Classic Children's Tales

by Marta McDowell

available now, hardcover, Timber Press

Peter Rabbit and all the rest exist in a charmed world filled with flowers, and why not, since Beatrix Potter had a lifelong love of gardens herself. This is the first book to explore her gardening life and how it came to be reflected in her books.

Beautiful illustrations of her home, Hill Top Farm, and a seasonby-season overview of her garden make this the perfect gift for the gardener in your life.

The Plant Hunters: The Adventures of the World's Greatest Botanical Explorers

by Carolyn Fry

available now, hardcover, University of Chicago Press

This gorgeous and entertaining book will be a perfect gift for gardeners and anyone fascinated by the intersection of the histories of science and discovery.

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BUY LOCAL for the Holidays F

or the 10th year, Sustainable Connections’ Think Local First! campaign is reminding folks about what it means to be local and the steps we can all take to continue to support our local businesses, our local economy, and our friends and neighbors. Take these steps for a happy and prosperous holiday season: Shop Local – Support local retailers and service providers by doing your holiday shopping with them. Remember that for every $100 you spend at a local business $68 stays here recirculating in our community, supporting local jobs and reinvestment in our community.

Make a 10% Shift – The smallest change in shopping behavior can make a huge difference. Make a goal of shifting at least 10% of your non-local purchases to a local business this holiday season.

Eat Local Food – Just because the weather has cooled doesn’t mean there isn’t still a plethora of local food to enjoy for the holidays. The Bellingham Farmers Market is open through Dec. 22nd and is a great resource for local foods.

Use Cash – Consider using cash when making holiday purchases at local businesses. Not only will using cash help ensure you’ll stick to your budget but can save local businesses thousands of dollars in processing fees.

Give and Volunteer - Local non-profits contribute significantly to the quality of our community and can use all the help they can get during these challenging economic times. Consider a monetary gift or volunteer some time.

Relax and Have Fun! – After all, that’s what this season is about. We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Take the time to enjoy the season and all its bounty along with your family and friends. You deserve it!

Online Auction Nov 22 – Dec 2

Find the perfect gift/experience for a person on your list (or yourself) in the annual Buy Local First Auction.

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Building Community One Book at a Time

One Book Pledger "Step out onto the planet. Draw a circle a hundred feet round.

Inside are three hundred things nobody understands, and, maybe, nobody's ever really seen. How many can you find?"

If you've been around Saul Weisberg very long, you've probably heard him recite this Lew Welch poem more than once. It quickly and accurately gives you two very important clues about him: 1) he's deep to the bone a naturalist, and 2) he loves poetry.

In 1979, having left Ohio for the mountains of Washington State a few years earlier, Saul became a backcountry ranger with the National Park Service in the North Cascades. On an early season climb of Mt. Shuksan, Saul and a fellow ranger were instrumental in rescuing a party that had strayed from their route and lost one member in a fall. Saul’s boss, realizing the need, designated the two as the park’s first climbing rangers, and they went on to begin what has grown into the very sophisticated mountain rescue program that exists within the park today.

In 1986 Saul, along with fellow ranger and close friend Tom Fleischner, created North Cascades Institute. The institute, which at first operated pretty much out of Saul and Tom's backpacks, has now grown to include a beautiful Environmental Learning Center at Diablo Lake, serves nearly 20,000 individuals each year—from 5th graders in Mountain School, to adults in field classes—and has a budget pushing 3 million dollars.

The Institute’s mission is to conserve and restore Northwest environments through education. The organization does that by connecting people, nature and community, with the goal of helping people of all ages enjoy the mountains, rivers, forests, wildlife and people of the Pacific Northwest so that all will care for and protect this special place.

"My knowledge of the literary world is based on dropping into the store."

Books have always had a special place in Saul's life. He says, "back in the day, there were two things I never hesitated buying—books and climbing gear. I'd look at a book or piece of gear that I wanted and I'd say to myself, 'I need that.' I've never felt that way about clothes or cars or food or anything else." Because Saul seldom gets rid of the volumes he's purchased, his library has grown with the books of many of his favorite authors, including Tim Egan, Barbara Kingsolver, Robert Michael Pyle, Ivan Doig, Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder and Tim McNulty, among others.

"The books on your shelves help define who you are," he says. “They are also a window into your past.”

Since the time Village Books began in 1980, Saul has seldom purchased books elsewhere. "My knowledge of the literary world is based on dropping into the store," Saul asserts. "I know VB has people who pay attention to books, and I know I'll find something that makes sense for me." He acknowledges that the pick shelves, where each bookseller has recommended books, has accounted for many of his purchases. "When I find someone who shares my taste in writing, I'm very likely to pick up another book they've recommended," he says.

Saul recently took a 6-month sabbatical from the institute during which he did two main things: 1) traveled with his wife Shelley talking with dozens of people outside of his circle—artists, politicians, healthcare professionals, and others— asking the question "what are you paying attention to in the world; what should I be paying attention to?", and 2) reading and writing poetry, some by poets he hadn't read, like Kathleen Flenniken, whom he came to love.

Saul is putting the final touches on the book of poetry he wrote during the sabbatical. "Now I need to figure out what to do with it," he muses. Perhaps you'll find it on the shelves of Village Books some day soon.

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SCIENCE The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets

Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn: A Father, a Daughter,

by Simon Singh

available now, hardcover, Bloomsbury

Recounting memorable Simpsons episodes, Singh brings alive intriguing and meaningful mathematical concepts and the most profound outstanding problems that haunt today's generation of mathematicians. In the process, he illuminates key moments in the history of mathematics, and introduces us to The Simpsons brilliant writing team, all of whom have various advanced degrees in mathematics, physics, and other sciences.

the Meaning of Nothing and the Beginning of Everything

by Amanda Gefter

available in January, hardcover, Bantam

Opening with the author's attempt to sneak herself and her father into a conference attended by the planet's great scientific thinkers (including Brian Greene, Max Tegmark, and coiner of the term "black hole," John Wheeler), Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn takes readers on an exhilarating and memorable journey to the mysterious heart of the universe.

My Brief History

by Stephen Hawking

available now, hardcover, Random House

Stephen Hawking, one of the most brilliant minds in history, recalls his life in his autobiography My Brief History. In this book, Hawking recalls his younger days growing up in London during World War II as well as his family life. Stephen also recounts his education at Oxford and Cambridge, and his development of Lou Gehrig's Disease in his early 20's.

This autobiography is brief, but it brings a fascinating insight to one of the greatest minds in science. —Alex

Think: Why You Should

Now in Paperback

Question Everything

The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013

by Guy P. Harrison

available in November, paperback, Prometheus Books

With an upbeat and friendly tone, Harrison shows how it's in everyone's best interest to question everything. He brands skepticism as a constructive and optimistic attitude—a way of life that anyone can embrace. An antidote to nonsense and delusion, this accessible guide to critical thinking is the perfect book for anyone seeking a jolt of inspiration.

edited by Siddhartha Mukherjee & Tim Folger

available now, paperback, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee, a leading cancer physician and researcher, selects the year’s top science and nature writing from journalists who dive into their fields with curiosity and passion, delivering must-read articles from a wide array of fields.

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal

by Barbara C. Matilsky

available now, paperback, W.W. Norton & Co.

“America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Can constipation kill you? Did it kill Elvis? In Gulp we meet scientists who tackle the questions no one else thinks of—or has the courage to ask.

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NATURE A Great Gift...

Octopus!: The Most Mysterious Creature in the Sea

Seeing Flowers

by Katherine Harmon Courage

by Teri Dunn Chace

available now, hardcover, Penguin

"The exceptional photography (not to mention the fascinating commentary) of this book makes it a detailed and inspirational artistic reference. I love it just as much as I love Seeing Trees!" –Laura P.

With eight arms, three hearts, camouflaging skin, and a disarmingly intelligent look behind its eyes, the octopus appears utterly alien. But octopuses have been captivating humans for as long as we've been catching them. Now, Courage provides an entertaining yet informative romp through the world of these infinitely interesting creatures.

Badluck Way : A Year on the Ragged Edge of the West

by Bryce Andrews

available in January, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

While reading the lean prose, I could feel the callouses on my hands and the wildness of the Montana ranch. What starts as a poetic and thoughtful memoir of a modern-day cowboy becomes a balanced portrayal of the struggle between ecologically-conscious cattle ranching and newly reintroduced wolves who threaten the herds. Through Bryce's writing comes understanding and from understanding comes compassion... for both sides of this thorny issue.

—Paul

Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775-2012

by Barbara C. Matilsky

available now, paperback, Whatcom Museum of History & Art

Vanishing Ice introduces the rich artistic legacy of the planet's frozen frontiers now threatened by a changing climate.

Tracing the impact of glaciers, icebergs, and fields of ice on artists' imaginations, this interdisciplinary survey explores the connections between generations of artists who adopt different styles, media, and approaches to interpret alpine and polar landscapes. See the groundbreaking Vanishing Ice exhibition at the Whatcom Museum through March 2, 2014.

On Extinction: How We Became Estranged from Nature

by Melanie Challenger

available now, paperback, Counterpoint Press

www.vanishing-ice.org

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Realizing the link between her own estrangement from nature and the cultural shifts that led to a dramatic rise in extinctions, award-winning writer Melanie Challenger travels in search of the stories behind these losses. This sobering yet illuminating book looks beyond natural devastation to examine “why” and “what's next.”

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PETS

Bless the Dogs

by The Monks of New Skete available in November, hardcover, Hachette

With beautiful photographs and meditations, lessons are delivered with a gentle touch; "Dogs make us believe we can actually be as they see us."

But they also do not hesitate to show just how important the possibility is: "Listen carefully to your life and you'll find that good companionship with a dog touches the broader issues of our relationship with all creation and the Creator."

INSPIRATIONAL

Beautiful Old Dogs: A Loving Tribute to Our Senior Best Friends

HUMOROUS Downton Tabby

by Chris Kelly

available in December, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

While this book makes affectionate fun of Downton Abbey, the phenomenally popular TV show where everyone's always getting dressed, it makes a broader humorous point: We treat our cats like high society. Their servants are us. If you live with a cat, the butler, maid, and cook is you. It's our cats' world. We just lint-roll it.

by David Tabatsky and Garry Gross available in November, hardcover, Macmillan

Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way that its animals are treated." How people regard older animals is especially revealing. Beautiful Old Dogs honors our senior best friends and explores their current state of care and custody. This book is inspired by the exquisite photography of Garry Gross.

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POETRY For All of Us, One Today: An Inaugural Poet’s Journey

A Great Gift...

Poems To Learn

By Heart

by Caroline Kennedy

by Richard Blanco

available in November, paperback, Random House

Richard Blanco hit many “firsts” when he was invited to be President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Poet: first openly gay, first immigrant, first Latino. Blanco writes in this little book about the feelings and emotions that came from his invitation, and his struggle with keeping his personal story in balance with the bigger picture of what it means to be “American.” As a Cuban-American myself, I related with Blanco and his desire to honor every part of his heritage.

He writes with passion, honesty, and artistic language, and captures the spirit of the writing process well. What I enjoyed most about the book was that the three poems were included in both English and Spanish-- a little treasure for my poetry collection. —Christina

A Great Gift...

I Could Chew on This: And Other Poems by Dogs

"Poems To Learn By Heart is a celebration of life's special moments. Caroline Kennedy hand selected these poems and Jon Muth's watercolors subtly enhance.

Memorize one—share it—it's yours forever." –Dave

Rimbaud the Son

by Pierre Michon, translated by Jody Gladding and Elizabeth Deshays available now, paperback, Yale University Press

Rimbaud the Son is now masterfully translated into English, enabling a wide new audience to discover for themselves the author Publishers Weekly called “one of the best-kept secrets of modern French prose." Widely celebrated upon its publication in France, Pierre Michon examines the storied life of the French poet Arthur Rimbaud by means of a new literary genre: a meditation on the life of a legend as witnessed by his contemporaries, those who knew him before the legends took hold.

by Francesco Marciuliano

"When I read I Could Pee on This, I rolled my eyes. Those cats don't know poetry. But these dogs, on the other hand, are like Wordsworth and Dickinson tied into a blindingly brilliant poetic package. These poems speak to me in ways that kibble and Kongs never will." –Charlie

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PHILOSOPHY A Life Worth Living: Albert Camus and the Quest for Meaning

by Robert Zaretsky

available in November, hardcover, Harvard University Press

This intelligent and demanding essay on Camus offers a portrait of the examined life.

Camus is a moralist for our time for whom rebellion is the human condition. Zaretsky engages with Camus as a classical thinker drawing on Greek tragedy, ancient myths, and Mediterranean culture. Zarestsky's study explores five themes: Absurdity, Silence, Measure, Fidelity, Revolt.

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A Great Gift...

Unemployed Philosopher's Guild Watches "Sure, I know, you could just check the time on your cellphone. But wouldn't it be great instead if you could keep time on Salvador Dali's mustache, the Higgs Boson, or Freud's thought bubble? The smartypants in your life will appreciate the whimsy of these watches, as well as the stylish and durable construction."

–Stephanie

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SPIRITUALITY The Hidden Lamp: Stories From Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women edited by Florence Caplow and Susan Moon available in November, paperback, Wisdom Publications

Former Bellingham resident Florence Caplow has written an exciting book: a collection of 100 stories of Buddhist women since the time of the Buddha, many of them lost until this volume. These stories are extraordinary expressions of freedom and fearlessness, and each is accompanied by the commentary of a contemporary woman teacher. As Sharon Saltzberg says, “This is an invaluable resource for practitioners and seekers everywhere. These are treasures unearthed.”

RELIGION A Great Gift...

Zealot, the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

by Reza Aslam

Quiet

available now, hardcover, Random House

With the objectivity of an historian, and the insights of a social anthropologist, Reza Aslan has written Zealot, an account of first century C.E. occupied Palestine. Centuries before the birth of Muhammad it was the Jews vs. the Romans in Palestine; many rebellious Jews became zealots and revolutionaries.

Unfortunately, crucifixion was the standard Roman method of publically eliminating rebels. Aslan offers a fascinating window into a turbulent century at the crossroads of cultures. Oh yes, there was an illiterate but charismatic rebel named Jesus who lived there too. —Cindi

by Susan Cain "You've heard the phrase, Still waters run deep? Well, introverts, it's time to claim your power!" –Cindi

PSYCHOLOGY

Classes in Mindfulness

Winter 2014 Bellingham & Seattle for healing, well-being, and stress reduction Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8 week class. Scientifically shown to reduce stress.

Classes in Bellingham and Seattle available.

Mindfulness for the Healing Professions 6 week class. 15 CEUs (LMFT, LMHC, LASW, LICSW) Continuing with Mindfulness 6 week course to continue our practice Mindfulness Retreats March 15 day retreat at Semiahmoo Park April 17-19 weekend retreat on Samish Island Schedules, registration, and home practice support available on the website.

www.MindfulnessNorthwest.com 360-830-6439

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Saturday, January 4th 11am-4pm

Need a boost to your New Year?

Ready to make 2014 your best year ever?

Join us Sat., Jan. 4 from 11am-4pm in the Readings Gallery at Village Books for our annual “Resolutions,” a day devoted to starting the year right. From 11am-4pm, on the hour, we’ll feature local experts presenting mini-workshops on topics ranging from clearing the clutter to reaching your fitness goals to local investing. Come to one or several, and bring your questions, ideas, and snacks. No tickets or reservations needed. Participants will receive 10% off recommended Resolutions-related books, that day only. Here’s a peek of what we’ll have to offer:

11am: Carolyn Koehnline — "Clearing Clutter for the New Year" Noon: Robin Robertson — "How to Succeed with your Fitness Resolution" 1pm: Renata Kowalczyk — "How to invest in Whatcom County businesses and prosper" 2pm: Chair yoga exercises led by a Yoga Northwest instructor 3pm: Julianne Dickelman — "Planning Ahead: Why Everyone Needs an Advance Directive"

Writer's Resolutions Do you want to jumpstart your writing life in 2014?

Want to connect with other writers?

Sunday, January 5th noon-5pm

After a successful “Writer's Resolutions” last year, we are offering this day of mini-workshops again on Sun., Jan. 5 in the Readings Gallery. Just like our “Resolutions” day, this will be an inspirational day devoted to starting the year off right in your WRITING life! From noon–5pm, on the hour, we'll feature local writing experts who will present mini-workshops, from writing techniques to independent publishing trends. Keep an eye on villagebooks.com for an event schedule. Come for one workshop or several and bring questions, ideas, and snacks. Participants will receive 10% off recommended books, that day only.

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Think Local First this holiday season by picking up a copy of Where the Locals Go! Coupon Book at Village Books.

Save on products, services, food and fun from your favorite local businesses!

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Choose local businesses taking action for a healthy community.

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CULTURAL CRITICISM

With Charity For All: Why Charities Are Failing and a Better Way to Give

by Ken Stern

available now, paperback, Anchor

by Keith Farnish

available now, paperback, New Society Publishers

If you’re looking for a radical, in-yourface solution to the problem of the industrial machine look no further.

Written as a how-to guide to open your mind to corporate, cultural and political brainwashing, it provides some tools to start working against those systems, and the institutions that disempower us. Lest it sound too bleak and anarchist, this book does end on the positive note of needing to build community and offers many steps to be taken in that direction. Nonetheless, this one is not for the faint of heart. —Jessica

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Ingenious: A True Story of Invention, Automotive Daring, and the Race to Revive America

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1.1 million individual charities in the United States are largely unregulated and organizations that raise millions of dollars seldom crack the problem they set out to solve. Based on his experiences at NPR and other nonprofits, Ken Stern exposes the flaws in America’s charity model and offers a prescription for individual giving and widespread reform.

Underminers: A Guide to Subverting the Machine

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POLITICS Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked

available now, hardcover, Crown

The X Prize Foundation announced that it would give $10 million to anyone who could build a mass-producible car that could travel 100 miles on the energy equivalent of a gallon of gas. The challenge attracted more than one hundred teams from all over the world, including dozens of amateurs. You'll enjoy this epic tale of invention, in which ordinary people’s lives are changed forever by their quest to engineer a radically new kind of car.

BUSINESS Junkyard Planet: Travels in the

by Chris Matthews

available now, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill fought over the major issues of the day—welfare, taxes, covert military operations, and Social Security—but found their way to agreements. They each won some and lost some, and through it all, they maintained respect for each other's positions and worked to advance the country rather than obstruct progress.

Still Dreaming: My Journey

Billion-Dollar Trash Trade

from the Barrio to Capitol Hill

available in November, hardcover, Macmillan

available now, hardcover, Norton

Tracing the export of our junk, and the massive profits that China and other rising nations earn from it, Minter spins a tale that's engaging, colorful, and troubling.

Our profligacy with stuff brings home the decline of the American economy and the ascent of the developing world. Junkyard Planet reveals that Americans might need to learn a smarter way to take out the trash.

Beloved by the immigrants and working people whose rights he has championed, eleven-term Congressman Luis Gutiérrez is, among Latinos and along with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, one of the most recognized Hispanic public figures in America. This is a candid, savvy, inspiring, and often hilarious memoir by one of America’s most fearless political leaders.

by Adam Minter

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by Luis Gutiérrez and Doug Scofield

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Neuroscientist and debut novelist Genova mines years of experience in her field to craft a realistic portrait of early onset Alzheimer's disease.

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REAL PEOPLE TRUE TALES

Love & Gratitude From the First Ten Years of StoryCorps

My Life in Middlemarch

available now, hardcover, Penguin

by Rebecca Mead

by Dave Isay

Get your hankies out because this book is a tear jerker. Celebrating ten years of StoryCorps, the oral history project that airs weekly on NPR, this latest collection of stories focus on love and gratitude. These excerpts are from radio interviews recorded all over the country, usually between two people who wish to share and preserve their stories. Whether it’s a teacher and student, siblings, married couples, or a parent and child, each person relates a part of their life that has been touched by the relationship. I have always been a huge fan of StoryCorps. It reminds me that even in the most challenging, painful, and dire situations, our human ability to express love and gratitude is remarkable. —Christina

A Laura Favorite! available in January, hardcover, Crown

In this revealing work of reportage and memoir, Rebecca Mead leads us into the life that the novel inspired her to create. Employing a structure that deftly mirrors that of Eliot's masterpiece, this autobiography takes the themes of the novel-the complexity of love, the meaning of marriage, the foundations of morality-and brings them into our world.

A Great Gift...

Robert Oppenheimer: His Life and Mind

by Ray Monk

The Dark Path: A Memoir

by David Schickler

available now, hardcover, Penguin

Since childhood, David Schickler has been torn between his intense desire to become a Catholic priest and his equally fervent desire for the company of women. At college he initiates serious conversations about becoming a Jesuit just as he enters a passionate relationship with a vivacious, agnostic young woman. Candid and funny, lyrical and blunt, The Dark Path is an evocative portrayal of one man's struggle with faith and women.

Every Love Story is a Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace

by D.T. Max

available now, paperback, Penguin

This thorough biography, now available in paperback, paints a fascinating dual portrait of David Foster Wallace, taking pains to separate the writer from the man, and the mythic literary hero from his extraordinary, sometimes painful reality. An honest, thoughtful and ultimately moving investigation of an author who spoke so clearly of our particular time and place. —Sam

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"Ray Monk brings the definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. The book takes readers from Oppenheimer's childhood in New York to his work on the Manhattan Project." –Alex

Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters from the Malay Archipelago edited by John van Wyhe and Kees Rookmaaker

available in November, hardcover, Oxford

This volume brings together the letters of the great Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace during his famous travels in the Malay Archipelago, which led him to come independently to the same conclusion as Charles Darwin: that evolution occurs through natural selection. Recently discovered letters shed light on the voyage and on Wallace's reluctance to publish on evolution, and why he famously chose to write to Darwin rather than to send his work to a journal directly. Together the letters form a remarkable and vivid document of one of the most important journeys of the 19th century by a great Victorian naturalist.

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HISTORY Thank You for Your Service

by David Finkel

The New York Times Complete World War II: All the Coverage from the Battlefields and the Homefront

by The New York Times, introduction by Tom Brokaw available in November, hardcover, Black Dog and Leventhal

Hundreds of the most riveting articles from the archives of the Times—including firsthand accounts of major battles and little-known anecdotes— have been selected for inclusion into this book, as well as commentary by respected historian Richard Overy. An enclosed DVD gives access to over 96,000 articles. Beautifully designed with hundreds of maps and photographs, it's a must-have for any history buff.

Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II

by Wil S. Hylton available now, hardcover, Penguin

On September 1, 1944, a massive American bomber carrying eleven men vanished over the tiny Pacific archipelago of Palau, leaving behind a trail of mysteries. This is the story of those missing soldiers, the families they left behind, and the legion of scientists, explorers, archeologists, and deep-sea divers who offered everything to finally give their story an ending.

available now, hardcover, Macmillan

In The Good Soldiers, Finkel shadowed the men of the 2-16 Infantry Battalion as they carried out a grueling fifteen-month tour that changed all of them forever. Now Finkel has followed many of those same men as they've struggled to reintegrate into their families and communities. Is it possible, or even reasonable, to expect them to rejoin their communities as if nothing has happened?

The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism

by Doris Kearns Goodwin

available in November, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

The story is told through the intense friendship of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft—a close relationship that ruptures in 1912 when they engage in a brutal fight for the presidential nomination. It is also the story of the muckraking press, which arouses the spirit of reform that helps Roosevelt push the government to shed its laissez-faire attitude toward robber barons, corrupt politicians, and corporate exploiters of our natural resources.

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Between Man and Beast: An Unlikely Explorer and the African Adventure that Took the Victorian World by Storm

by Monte Reel

available in December, paperback, Anchor

A riveting tale of Victorian era jungle adventure and scientific infighting that follows an unknown explorer and the incredible discovery that catapults him from the scientific fringe to international fame. With a wide range of characters, including Abraham Lincoln, Arthur Conan Doyle, P.T. Barnum and Charles Darwin, this is a unique tale about a moment in history.

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Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China

by Jung Chang

available now, hardcover, Knopf

The woman who single-handedly dragged China into the modern age also reigned over an era with a host of crises: the Taiping and Boxer rebellions, wars with France and Japan and an invasion by eight allied powers. Chang not only records the Empress Dowager's conduct of domestic and foreign affairs, but also takes the reader into her Summer Palace and Beijing's Forbidden City.

Building Community One Book at a Time

HISTORY The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects

A History of the World in 12 Maps

available now, hardcover, Penguin

available in November, hardcover, Penguin

Ranging from the earliest years of the pre-Columbian continent to the digital age, Kurin pairs the fascinating history surrounding each object with the story of its creation or discovery and the place it has come to occupy in our national memory. Kurin includes the often astonishing tales of how each made its way into the collections of the Smithsonian.

Historian and cartography expert Jerry Brotton explores a dozen of history's most influential maps. Starting with Ptolemy, "father of modern geography," and ending with satellite cartography, A History of the World in 12 Maps brings maps from classical Greece, Renaissance Europe, and the Islamic and Buddhist worlds to life and reveals their influence on how we—literally—look at our present world.

by Richard Kurin

Shakespeare's Restless World: A Portrait of an Era in Twenty Objects

by Neil MacGregor

available now, hardcover, Penguin

This magnificent book, illustrated throughout with more than one hundred vibrant color photographs from the world of Shakespeare, invites you to travel back to that pivotal moment when humankind leaped into the modern age. This was an exhilarating time when discoveries in science and technology altered the parameters of the known world.

The Siege: 68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel

by Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy available now, hardcover, Penguin

On the night of November 26, 2008, terrorists attacked targets throughout Mumbai, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the world's most exclusive luxury hotels. For sixty-eight hours, hundreds were held hostage as shots rang out and an enormous fire raged. Journalists Scott-Clark and Levy vividly unfold the tragic events in a real-life thriller filled with suspense, tragedy, history, and heroism.

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My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel

by Ari Shavit

available in November, hardcover, Spiegel & Grau

Israeli journalist Ari Shavit offers a vivid, detailed and remarkably intimate portrait of his country, beginning with his great-grandfather’s Zionist pilgrimage in 1897, through the waves of immigration, wars, political movements and pivotal moments which have given Israel its complicated and unique character. He has interviewed dozens of the people who made this history happen and offers the reader what seems to be every perspective on the most existential of questions. The personal stories he relates make the historical and political issues of Israel and the Middle East more accessible than I might have thought possible. —Terri

Shackleton's Epic: Recreating the World's Greatest Journey of Survival

by Tim Jarvis

available in January, hardcover, HarperCollins

In this extraordinary adventure memoir, one of the world's leading explorers describes his modern-day journey to retrace, for the first time ever-and in period clothing and gear-the legendary 1914 expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose three-year odyssey on the ice and oceans of the Antarctic endures as one of the world's most famous tales of survival.

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HISTORY A Great Gift...

The Heart of Everything That Is: The Untold Story of

Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man

Red Cloud, An American Legend

by Walter Stahr

by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

"This is a detailed and well researched bio about one of America's most important 19th century politicians.

Seward was influential in forming policy for immigration, expansionism, unionism, and civil rights, especially during his eight years as Secretary of State for Lincoln and Johnson." –Mel

available in November, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

Drawing on a wealth of evidence that includes Red Cloud's 134-page autobiography, lost for nearly a hundred years, Bob Drury and Tom Clavin bring their subject to life again in a narrative that climaxes with Red Cloud's War-a conflict whose massacres presaged Little Bighorn and ensured Red Cloud's place in the pantheon of Native American legends.

Village Books, in partnership with the Pickford Film Center, presents

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On-screen Author Talks & Interviews Our popular "Writers in the Limelight" HISTORY SERIES continues! Village Books will host a discussion after each film for those interested in staying. Tickets for each show are $5—available through the Pickford Film Center.

Check out Pickfordcinema.org for more information! Please note: authors do NOT attend.

Saturday, November 16, noon Ken Burns –The National Parks

America's Best Idea

No December Showing Happy Holidays!

Saturday, January 18, noon Taylor Branch –The King Years:

Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement

Saturday, February 15, noon Zbigniew Brzezinski –Strategic Vision:

America and the Crisis of Global Power

History of BASEBALL

The 34-Ton Bat: The Story of Baseball as Told Through Bobbleheads, Cracker Jacks, Jockstraps, Eye Black, and 375 Other Strange and Unforgettable Objects

by Steve Rushin

available now, hardcover, Little,Brown and Co.

"Do not drink liquids as you read this book, because you will spew them in hilarity. This is a dangerously funny book, made brilliant by the fact it is also the genuine history of baseball, true as ash. Above all, it is Rushin's love letter to the great American game." — Rick Telander, Sports Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times

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KMRE 102.3 FM A non-commercial, community-based radio station licensed to and operated by the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention since 2005. KMRE is a powerful and entertaining extension of the Spark Museum’s world-class media collection.

Underwriting a show here at KMRE supports independent local radio and connects your business, group or event to one of Bellingham’s best independent media outlets.

thousands of local listeners.

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MUSIC This Land That I Love: Irving Berlin, Woodie Guthrie and the story of Two American Anthems

The Chronicle of Jazz: Year-by-year, the Personalities, the Stories, the Innovations Behind This Century's Most Exciting Music

by Mervyn Cooke

available in November, hardcover, Oxford

A sweeping history of the evolution of jazz, from its roots in Africa and the southern United States to the myriad urban styles heard around the world today. A substantial reference section features information on international jazz festivals, a glossary of musical terms, biographies of musicians, and an extensive discography.

by John Shaw "This is a Folkie/Musicology/ Biography/History/Sociology book from which I learned all kinds of fun details about Guthrie, Berlin, and a century of other songwriters. It will give the music-lover on your list a new perspective on the songs we all know, and maybe lots of things to talk about at dinner parties." –Terri

The Walrus and the Elephants: John

All The Songs:

by James Mitchell

by Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon

Lennon’s Years of Revolution

available in December, hardcover, Seven Stories Press

It was a busy year of making music, and making allies and enemies. It was also a time of great change in America, one that saw the end of the movements of the sixties and the beginning of a new era. This book is a recollection of that time and of the John Lennon who joined the revolution, through the eyes of those who fought alongside him.

The Story Behind Every Beatles Release

available now, hardcover, Black Dog & Leventhal

All the Songs delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used. This is THE must-have Beatles book for any true Beatles fan.

The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah"

by Alan Light

available in November, paperback, Simon & Schuster

The song is a staple of movies and TV shows as diverse as Shrek and The West Wing and has been covered by hundreds of artists around the world. Written with elegance and journalistic precision, The Holy or the Broken charts the rise of "Hallelujah" from obscurity to phenomenal success.

MUSIC Makes a Great Gift!

We have a great variety of PUTUMAYO, LOCAL, HOLIDAY, & NPR music!

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KNITTING Lace One-Skein Wonders

by Judith Durant

Lace One-Skein Wonders

by Judith Durant

available now, paperback, Storey Publishing

Another great addition to your crafting library, Lace OneSkein Wonders is full of beautiful patterns for everything from shawls and baby items, to socks and household items. One of my favorite things about this book is that the yarn weights are not all ‘lace weight’ but include patterns for heavier yarns like worsted.

With so many projects there is definitely something for everyone here.

Helpfully broken up into sections by type of finished product (hat, sock, etc…), there are both charts and written instructions for everything.

I can’t wait to cast on the Pine-Needle Mittens for winter! —Jessica

"This follow-up to the original One Skein Wonders features an amazing variety of lace projects for all knitting skill levels!

Great ideas for everything from hand warmers and wristlets to shawls and wraps have easily adaptable patterns and clear, concise instructions complete with beautiful photos! Use this book to make everyone a Christmas gift—or give the book itself to your crafty knitting friends!" —Jenny

A Great Gift...

One Skein Wonders

by Judith Durant

"Do you like to knit, but don't have time for big projects? You'll love One Skein Wonders, by Judith Durant. Hats, scarves, accessories, kids' stuff, all with one skein of yarn. Great for gifts! Pick up your needles and get started! P.S. If you prefer sewing, check out One Yard Wonders." –Chris

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ART A People's Art History of the United States:

A Great Gift...

250 Years of Activist Art and Artists Working in Social Justice Movements

The Codex Seraphinianus

by Luigi Serafini

by Nicolas Lampert

available in November, hardcover, The New Press

Artist Nicolas Lampert reconnects art and its historical context in this dramatic history of radical American artists and the events that inspired them. Stylishly illustrated with over two hundred images, this book is nothing less than an alternative education for anyone interested in the powerful role that art plays in our society.

"This is one of the books that makes me a bookseller. Imagine a natural history encyclopedia for a world invented by Dr. Seuss. Back in print in the US after almost thirty years, don't miss your chance to acquire one. Also available in a $400 gift edition."

–Andrew

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It's hard to think of anything more perfect than books and art together. I love, love, love books with pictures. But here are three new takes on books AS art. Whether they are cut up, ripped apart, stitched together, painted, overprinted, manipulated/mutilated, carved, or just in general made more wonderful, these art books are mind blowing. Not only are these books beautiful and thought-provoking, they are also modest in price and size. Perfect as gifts for all your art-loving friends and family.

Various Small Books:

500 Handmade Books Volume 2

Referencing Various Small Books by Ed Ruscha

by Julie Chen

available now, paperback, Lark Crafts

by Phil Taylor

available now, hardcover, MIT Press

GREAT GIFT BOOKS! The Art of Tinkering

Altered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed

by Brian Dettmer available now, hardcover, Chronicle

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Gift Cards

by Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich available in December, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

This is a collection of exhibits, artwork, and projects that celebrate a whole new way to learn. People create their own knowledge through making and doing, working with readily available materials, getting their hands dirty, collaborating with others, problem-solving in the most fun sense of the word; and, yes, oftentimes failing and bouncing back from getting stuck.

Art Made From Books:

Sometimes, it’s good to let THEM decide...

Teachers, Friends, Employees, Grandparents, Bosses, Kids, Siblings, Parents, Spouses, Uncles, Aunts, Neighbors, Mail Carriers...

We’ve got something for EVERYONE!

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2014 WWU

children’s literature conference Continuing the Tradition and Excitement!

The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference has become an annual tradition for many, where teachers, librarians, readers and writers gather to celebrate and learn about children’s literature. Conference participants are afforded a unique opportunity to listen to, meet, and interact with the featured speakers. Village Books will again be on hand with the authors’ books, which may be purchased for autographing. Each year the conference features gifted writers and this year is no exception.

The 2014 Speakers will be:

Saturday, March 1st • Location: Western Washington University Performing Arts Center-Concert Hall • Time- 8am: doors open for book sales, autographing, and registration 9am-4pm: Conference • Registration: Early bird registration (before Jan. 15th): $95–after that, $125 Discounts available for full-time college students, para-professionals, retired educators and NEW THIS YEAR—reduced early bird fees for groups of three or more!

Clock Hours: 5 clock hours available.

Registration available at the conference.

For more information, contact Nancy Johnson (Nancy.Johnson@wwu.edu)

Nic Bishop —Acclaimed photographer and author of more than sixty books for children; recipient of 2011 ALA Sibert Medal for Nonfiction for Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Largest Parrot, 2008 Sibert Honor and Orbis Pictus Honor for Nonfiction for Spiders, 2007 Sibert Honor and Orbis Pictus Honor for Nonfiction for Quest for the Tree Kangaroo.

Jennifer Holm Author of Babymouse and Squish series; recipient of 2011 Newbery Honor for Turtle in Paradise, 2007 Newbery Honor for Penny from Heaven, 2000 Newbery Honor for Our Only May Amelia.

Steve Sheinkin Former textbook writer, current nonfiction author and recipient of the 2013 Sibert Award for Nonfiction, the 2013 Newbery Honor, 2013 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction and 2013 National Book Award finalist for Bomb: The Race to Build— and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon.

Laura Vaccaro Seeger Author/illustrator, recipient of 2013 Caldecott Honor for Green, 2008 Caldecott Honor and 2008 Geisel Award for First the Egg, and author/ illustrator of the Dog and Bear series for beginning readers.

Complete conference and registration information and is available online on the Children’s Literature Conference website (wwuclc.com). Register today and pass along this information to all authors, illustrators, teachers, and librarians that you know.

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Building Community One Book at a Time

YOUNG READERS Their Families & Educators

PICTURE BOOKS Bits and Pieces

Ladybug Girl and the Big Snow

by Judy Schachner

available now, hardcover, Dial Books

by David Soman, illustrated by Jacky Davis available now, hardcover, Dial Books

Lulu and Bingo wake up to a winter wonderland! After taking a bit of a walk, and experiencing a few winter frustrations (wet mittens, snow in her coat), Lulu gets inspired to build a castle, create a snow sculpture, and hike a big, snowy hill. They have a blast romping about through the snow and shadows until returning home for the day.

Tink is not the smartest cat in the world, but he’s got adventure to spare.

Although he has a loving family and a little kitty friend, he longs for outside adventure. One night, he escapes and wakes confused. The neighbor girls save him and Tink is returned to his family. This story, from the creator of Skippyjon Jones, is a cat-lovers delight.

Friends

Paul Meets Bernadette

available in November, hardcover, Philomel Books

available in December, hardcover, Candlewick Press

by Eric Carle

by Rosy Lamb

A boy and a girl are the best of friends until the young girl moves away. The boy, missing her terribly, crosses rivers and climbs mountains until they can be together again. This sweet story is accompanied by Eric Carle’s distinctive, colorful artwork.

A true celebration of friendship and perseverance.

Snowflakes Fall

Paul did all sorts of normal fishy things- he swam in a circle, he swam up and down, he swam sideways.

Then Bernadette came to his bowl.

She shows him an entirely new world that he didn’t realize was right outside of his home the whole time. A lovely tale of the power of looking around and enjoying the new things that a new friend can show you. —Sarah

by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Steven Kellogg available now, hardcover, Random House

Newber y M edalist Patricia MacLachlan and acclaimed illustrator Steven Kellogg pay tribute to the communit y of Newtown, Connecticut, site of the December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, with this illustrated poem in free verse in which falling snowflakes celebrate the uniqueness of life; its precious, simple moments; and the strength of memory.

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Herman and Rosie

by Gus Gordon

available now, hardcover, Roaring Brook Press

Herman likes playing the oboe, the smell of hot dogs in the winter, and watching films about the ocean. Rosie likes pancakes, listening to old jazz records, and watching films about the ocean. They both love the groovy rhythm of the city, but sometimes the bustling crowds and constant motion leaves them lonely, until they meet their perfect match.

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Visit the Village Books booth at the

Educator's Open House Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Downtown Bellingham

Here's a bounty of teaching resources to explore. Learn about the art and science of climate change by seeing the exhibition Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art. Get free lesson plans and activity ideas. Local education-related businesses and organizations offer resources for art, science, and the topics of expeditions, climate science, oceans and more. Informative 20-minute presentations from 4:30-7:00 include educators from the Taylor Shellfish, and other local resources. Discover engaging science experiments, nature journaling, phenology wheels for observing nature, and much more.

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Thursday, November 14th, 3-8:00pm

Stop by after school or after dinner!

$5 Thursday admission/Free for Educators & Museum members

Grinch Returns to Village Books

Photos Support Blue Skies for Children Everyone has a photo with Santa, but do you have a holiday photo with the Grinch?

Photographer Tim Chandonnet will return to Village Books to take folks' photos with Dr. Seuss' grouchy Grinch—you know, the one who stole Christmas. But in spite of the Grinch's stingy disposition, the photos are a charitable undertaking, raising dollars for Blue Skies for Children. Beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, you can have photos of you, your children, and even your pets taken with the Grinch in the VB Readings Gallery. For $10 Tim will snap your picture and provide you with digital images from which you can print copies for all your relatives, decorate your walls, or post on Facebook. Once again, Blue Skies for Children will benefit.

Interested in being a Grinch who helps out Blue Skies for Children?

Tim may still need volunteers to don the Grinch costume and pose with families, kids and pets.

Contact Tim at tim@timcphoto.com.

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The Grinch will be in the VB Readings Gallery: Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30: 3pm–8pm Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8: 12pm–5pm Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15: 12pm–5pm

Regular Store Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm • Sun 11am–7pm

Holiday Books!

Little Santa

by Jon Agee

available now, hardcover, Dial

Santa!

Ever wonder what Santa was like as a child? Award-winning author & illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in this Christmas picture book destined to become a classic.

A Scanimation Picture Book

by Rufus Butler Seder available now, board book, Workman Publishing

Santa Claus is going to town! Marrying the magic of Scanimation with the universally beloved figure of Santa Claus, Santa! is a holiday book unlike any other.

SANTA

is Coming to

Bellingham, and He’ll Sign Your Book!

December 7 & 14

An Otis Christmas

by Loren Long

available now, hardcover, Penguin

A new holiday classic from the #1 bestselling creator of Otis and the illustrator of the Little Engine That Could.

OF COURSE we all know that Santa comes to Bellingham every year. But this year there's a book just about his visits to Bellingham. Santa has loaded up his sleigh and, with the help of one red-nosed reindeer, will soar over rooftops in Bellingham neighborhoods, including Birchwood, York, Silver Beach, Happy Valley and, of course, Fairhaven. Join us at Village Books on Saturdays, December 7 and 14th from 11am-noon for a special visit with Santa. He'll sign the book, Santa is Coming to Bellingham, and will be handing out a treat to those who visit. For kids of all ages! We hope you’ll stop by our store to purchase this fun keepsake book and have it signed signed by Santa himself.

We Have the TOYS they Love!

Play!

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Give the Gift of Theatre for the Holidays!

The Neighborhood Playhouse presents

$8 for students 18 and under $12 Adults

the

Tickets will be on sale at VILLAGE BOOKS from December 1st - 24th, and at brownpapertickets.com now through show time.

Musical

SHOW DATES!

at the January Bellingham Theatre Guild!

4th-12th 1600 H. St.

Saturday, Jan. 4th: 2pm Pay-What-You-Can Preview

7pm Opening Night Sunday, Jan. 5th: 2pm Matinee Friday, Jan. 10th: 7pm

Join Charlotte, Wilbur, Fern, Templeton, and all the barnyard animals in this hand-clapping, toe-tapping musical adaptation of this beloved childhood classic by E.B. White. Experience this heartwarming tale of friendship in a show the whole family will love!

P.J.Night - wear your jammies

Saturday, January 11th: 2pm & 5pm Sunday, January 12th: 2pm

It’s an E.B. White season at The Neighborhood Playhouse!

This spring, they'll perform Stuart Little. theneighborhoodplayhouse.net • 360-961-2213

Buying tickets as a holiday gift? Get a copy of the book to go with them!

FAMILY All Joy and No Fun: The

A Great Gift...

Paradox of Modern Parenthood

by Jennifer Senior

available in January, hardcover, Harper

As a parent, I often reflect upon my relationship with my children. Am I teaching them the right way? Am I helping them find their fullest potential?

Am I screwing them up? The questions are endless in my mind about what I’m doing right or wrong as a parent, and usually the focus is on how I affect my children. In Jennifer Senior’s new book though, she takes the reverse approach and looks at how children affect their parents. Are they teaching us the right way? Are they helping us find our fullest potential?

And are they screwing us up? Full of facts, figures, and lots of first-hand stories from parents, this book is insightful and even comforting at times. Kids really can bring deep joy into our lives, even if it isn’t always fun. —Christina

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Talk With Your Kids: 109 Conversations About Ethics and Things That Really Matter

by Michael Parker

"This is a great gift for parents, who face the challenging task of raising honest, sensitive and caring children in today’s complex world. Families can pick from various topics and have thoughtful conversation with their kids at the dinner table, in bed, on a walk, in the car, or just about anywhere. I mom approve this book." –Christina

Regular Store Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm • Sun 11am–7pm

Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder: The Magical Fruit

by Jo Nesbo, illustrated by Mike Lowery available now, hardcover, Aladdin

When a Russian billionaire robs the Norwegian Gold Reserve and melts the last remaining gold bar into the Premier Soccer League trophy, it’s up to Doctor Proctor, Nilly, and Lisa to recapture the precious prize. But after a failed break-in attempt at the billionaire’s subterranean gold-melting lab, and with the Norwegian Gold Reserve Inspection in just three days, the only way to retrieve the trophy is to win it back. Hoping to prevent national panic and uproar, Nilly and Lisa join the Rotten Ham soccer team to try and lead the hopeless underdogs to victory before time runs out. And with the use of Fartonaut Powder, along with a handful of Doctor Proctor’s other wacky inventions, they just might have a chance!

The Carpet People

by Terry Pratchett

Middle Readers Unhooking the Moon

by Gregory Hughes

available now, hardcover, Quercus

Meet Rat: a dancing, soccer-loving, fearless ten-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Meet her older brother, Bob: Protector of Rat, though more often than not her faithful follower, Bob is determined to build a new and better life for him and his sister in America. On their adventures traveling alone from the flatlands of Winnipeg, across the border into America to find their long-lost uncle, Bob and Rat make friends with a host of unlikely characters, including a hilarious con man and a famous rap star. As they struggle to survive in the big city, they realize that finding your uncle in New York is incredibly difficult if you have almost no information about him.

available in November, hardcover, Clarion

"In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet…”

That's the old story everyone knows and loves. But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples, and there's a new story in the making.

The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet. The story of power-hungry moguls--and of two brothers who set out on an adventure to end all adventures when their village is flattened.

It's a story that will come to a terrible end—if someone doesn't do something about it.

A Question of Magic

by E.D. Baker

available now, hardcover, Bloomsbury

“In a compelling twist on the Baba Yaga legend, Baker delivers a tale about feeling trapped by everyone else’s expectations. Serafina goes to claim a mysterious inheritance only to find herself transformed into the new Baba Yaga, forced to magically answer people’s first questions. The workings of the magic system are intriguing and Serafina’s Baba Yaga encounters are varied and thought-provoking, but it’s Serafina herself who steals the show, finding ways to take control of her own life even when all hope of independence seems lost.” —Rachel H.

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The Wolf Princess

by Cathryn Constable

available now, hardcover, Scholastic Inc.

“Sophie knows there’s something strange about an obscure Russian princess inviting her and her friends to visit during their vacation, but she’s so caught up in the peculiar wonder of it all that she pushes away any misgivings.

This story swept me away with its luscious descriptions of wintery Russia.

The tale is magical without any magic, simply for the haunting mystery it evokes. Perfect reading for a chilly winter night, but a captivating story regardless of the season.” —Rachel H.

Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective: The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit

by Octavia Spencer

available now, hardcover, Simon and Schuster

Deer Creek is a small town whose only hope for survival is the success of their Founder's Day Festival. But the festival's main attraction, a time capsule that many people believe hold the town’s treasure, has gone missing. Randi Rhodes and her best friend, D.C., are Bruce Lee-inspired ninjas and local detectives determined to solve the case. Even if it means investigating in a haunted cabin and facing mean, old Angus McCarthy. They have three days to find the treasure as the future of their whole town is at stake!

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A Great Gift...

For even more GREAT GIFT SUGGESTIONS, pick up your copy of the ABC Best Books for Children (& Teens Too!) catalog in the store this holiday season. It’s a full-color catalog featuring hundreds of bookseller favorites, award winners, and critically acclaimed titles.

Whatcom READS!

KIDS & TEENS

This year, we are sharing books by award winning non-fiction author

STEVE SHEINKIN Steve Sheinkin turns history into books that entertain, astonish, and keep young readers turning pages. His recent book, Bomb, was a Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award finalist.

Steve Sheinkin will also be presenting at the WWU Children's Literature Conference March 1st to an audience of educators, librarians, artists, and writers. See page 56 for more information.

A Great Gift...

LEGO Minifigure Year by Year: A Visual History

by Gregory Farshtey & Daniel Lipkowitz "I'll admit it—I still play with my LEGO. So this book, the first of its kind to document the evolution of the minifig, is so incredibly AWESOME! I hope this book finds its way under my tree this year." –Sarah

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Liesl & Po

by Lauren Oliver "A story of love, loss, friendships transcending, and breathing life back into a world gone dim, this sweet and engaging book has that indefinable spark which turns good words and a compelling story into something more than just a quality work. It transforms them into something magical." –Hana

Join students, families and schools around the county as we read one book together.

FREE Author Event and Book Signing

Monday, March 3rd, 6:30pm Whatcom Middle School Upper Elementary Selection

Lincoln's Grave Robbers Middle School Selection

The Notorious Benedict Arnold High School Selection: Bomb

wcls.org/whatcomreadspresentskidsandteens A Great Gift...

LEGO Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life

by Daniel Lipkowitz

"This is a great book with all kinds of LEGO designs to try. The author is a LEGO writer, animator & designer, so what could be more perfect for the young aspiring engineer, artist or model-maker in your home?

Lots of tips and tricks included." –Laura O.

Building Community One Book at a Time

Young Adult The Eye of Minds

by James Dashner available now, hardcover, Delacorte Press

Michael and his two friends know how to get the most out of playing in the VirtNet: hacking! Michael gets recruited to use his hacking/gaming talents to stop Kaine, a rogue player who is trapping others in the game and causing brain damage. Full of nonstop action, and with a shocking twist ending, this book explores the dark side of virtual reality and the question of where to find the line between the real and unreal. —Rachel M.

Perfect Ruin

by Lauren DeStefano available now, hardcover, Simon and Schuster

Morgan Stockhour knows getting too close to the edge of Internment, the floating city in the clouds where she lives, can lead to madness. Even though her older brother, Lex, was a Jumper, Morgan vows never to end up like him.

If she ever wonders about the ground, and why it is forbidden, she takes solace in her best friend, Pen, and in Basil, the boy she’s engaged to marry. Then a murder, the first in a generation, rocks the city.

With whispers swirling and fear on the wind, Morgan can no longer stop herself from investigating, especially once she meets Judas. Betrothed to the victim, he is the boy being blamed for the murder, but Morgan is convinced of his innocence. Secrets lay at the heart of Internment, but nothing can prepare Morgan for what she will find or whom she will lose.

Entangled A Great Gift...

The Coldest Girl In Coldtown

by Holly Black

"An addictive read with a resourceful, determined heroine. Perfect for fans of: Libba Bray, Rae Carson, Kristin Cashore, Cassandra Clare, Tamora Pierce—to name a few." –Rachel H.

The Chaos of Stars

by Kiersten White available now, hardcover, HarperCollins On the surface this is a fantasy book, but thematically it’s far more about family. Isadora’s parents are Egyptian Gods and most of her family is immortal, so she’s pretty steamed —and hurt—by the realization that they don’t intend to use all their godly power to make her immortal, too.

The wry voice is what really won me over and I laughed aloud more times than I can count. Seriously, if you think your family is complicated you need to read this for some perspective. —Rachel H.

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by Amy Rose Capetta available now, hardcover, Houghton Mifflin

This book is so much more fun than it seems at first glance. In a universe vaguely reminescent of Star Wars, humans are a second-class minority, dispersed among the multitudes of alien planets and peoples. Although Cade's primary quest is to rescue her other half (a boy named Xan), this book has very strong themes of friendship and self-discovery, with an adventurous plot and lovable characters. A refreshing return to the classic space adventure! —Rachel M.

Teardrop

by Lauren Kate available now, hardcover, Delacorte Press Never, ever cry… Eureka Boudreaux's mother drilled that rule into her daughter years ago. But now her mother is gone, and everywhere Eureka goes, Ander is there: Ander, the tall, pale blond boy who seems to know things he shouldn't, who tells Eureka she is in grave danger.

But Ander doesn't know Eureka's darkest secret: ever since her mother drowned in a freak accident, Eureka wishes she were dead, too. She has little left that she cares about, just her oldest friend, Brooks, and a strange inheritance—a locket, a letter, a mysterious stone, and an ancient book no one understands. The book contains a haunting tale about a girl who got her heart broken and cried an entire continent into the sea. Eureka is about to discover that the ancient tale is more than a story and that Ander might be telling the truth.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF

g n i d a e eR

at Village Books!

Let’s be independent together!

For the swamped student, the light-packing traveler or the dedicated series reader tearing through paperbacks so quickly their bookshelves can’t keep up, e-reading is a convenient, easy option. For the high-tech adventurer or the hard-core comics junkie, reading digitally offers some exciting options! If there’s someone on your holiday list who matches any of these descriptions, then you’re in luck – at Village Books, we offer a huge selection of e-books and great devices for every reader.

E-read in Style! Introducing the Kobo Aura…

Brand new from Kobo and Village Books!

Featuring a 6-inch screen, an adjustable frontlight, a sleek design and access to over 3 million ebooks, the Kobo Aura delivers a premium reading experience.

Available at Village Books for just $149.99!

If you're looking for all the features of the Aura, but want a larger screen, check out the

Kobo Aura HD

A state of the art reader with a large-format, high-definition screen, for ultimate reading comfort! Just $169.99.

But wait…there’s more!

The Kobo Glo Read comfortably day or night with the Kobo Glo, one of Village Books’ most popular e-readers. The Kobo Glo features an adjustable built-in frontlight and the option for expanded data storage. Just $129.99.

Accessorize!

Accessories? Yeah, we’ve got accessories… You can personalize your E-Reader with our wide selection of cases and covers. From licensed Kobo accessories to unique slipcases made from recycled materials and others that look like out-of-print books, we have something to suite every style!

Do you have questions? We have answers! Contact the Village Books E-Team – Sam, Paul, Alex, Rachel, Jenny and Brendan – by email at eteam@villagebooks.com.

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Building Community One Book at a Time

Literature LIVE!

EVENTS

VB’s Literary Events Program

Additions & changes to this schedule will occur so check out

www.VillageBooks.com

to stay updated–or even better, let us come to you!

Register online for the Village Books eNewsletter!

NOVEMBER Fri., Nov. 8, 6:30pm —Ticketed event at Book Fare Café on the mezzanine level of Village Books

SHANNON BORG —The Green Vine: A Guide to West

Coast Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Join us at the Book Fare Café as we host Shannon Borg for a presentation about her books, The Green Vine and Chefs on the Farm. A prix fixe dinner will be prepared by the café’s chef-owner Charles Claassen, and Gabriel Lukeris of Cavatappi Wines will be there to discuss specific wines, which will be available for purchase by the bottle. Tickets are $30 for dinner and are available at brownpapertickets.com. Wine will be available for an additional cost at the event.

Sat., Nov. 9, 7pm Free event at The Shakedown, 1212 N. State Street

WILLIAM TODD SCHULTZ —Torment Saint: The Life of Elliot Smith Join us at The Shakedown in downtown Bellingham as William Todd Schultz talks about his new book, Torment Saint. Elliott Smith was one of his generation’s most gifted songwriters. A decade after his death, Schultz gives us the first proper biography of the musician.

Sun., Nov. 10, 4pm LOUIS LIPPMAN —Wince: A Pun on Thyme Local author and retired professor Lou Lippman’s new book, Wince, is a collection of 176 original vignettes, each culminating in a pun or spoonerism. The puns range from good (elicit a small groan) to excellent (produce a large groan and perhaps a chuckle), and are perfect for those with limited reading time.

Events take place in the Readings Gallery of Village Books and are FREE unless otherwise noted.

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Mon., Nov. 11, 7pm MICHAEL DALEY with ALIPIO TERENZI —Alter Mundus

Poetry

Author and translator Michael Daley will read from his recent translation of Alter Mundus, poems by Lucia Gazzino, published in a bilingual edition by Pleasure Boat Studio of New York.

Daley will be accompanied by Alipio Terenzi, who will read Ms. Gazzino’s original Italian poems.

Wed., Nov. 13-Thurs., Nov. 14 At the Willows Inn on Lummi Island Stowing Away with European Travel Expert RICK STEVES Village Books and The Willows Inn on Lummi Island present a unique opportunity to join travel expert Rick Steves in an exclusive afternoon discussion at The Willows Inn on Wed., Nov. 13th, and a morning gathering on Thurs., Nov. 14th. See page 27 for more information.

Wed., Nov. 13, 5:30-6:30pm Local Investing and the Whatcom Investing Network (WIN) Presentation with RENATA KOWALCZYK, Collaborative Economy Catalyst™

The Whatcom Investing Network is a group of local citizens who are interested in making financial investments in Whatcom County that promote long-term sustainability; matchmaking entrepreneurs seeking capital and investors looking to support local businesses. Join Renata Kowalczyk, a Collaborative Economy Catalyst™, and learn about the pioneering efforts of WIN in Whatcom County.

Wed., Nov. 13, 7pm Nature of Writing Series featuring LANGDON COOK —The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America

Join Village Books and the North Cascades Institute as we host Seattle food writer Langdon Cook for a talk about his latest book, The Mushroom Hunters. Despite warnings of booby-trapped patches, gun-toting pickers, and wilderness pitfalls, the author sets out to uncover the shadowy subculture of foragers who bring these gourmet edibles to market from the far reaches of the woods. —Co-Sponsored by North Cascades Institute

Thurs. Nov. 14 FAIRHAVEN GIVES BACK Businesses throughout the Fairhaven Historic District will be donating 10% of their sales today to non-profits in the community during the first annual Fairhaven Gives Back celebration. Read more on page 4.

Fri., Nov. 15, 5:30-8:30 VB Writes…Workshop with Alice Acheson “The Greatest Marketing Tool” Join Marketing Specialist and Publishing Consultant Alice Acheson for this evening workshop that will help you learn the first steps to marketing your book. The workshop is $60 and will take place in the Readings Gallery at Village Books. Registration deadline is Fri., Nov. 8 at 5pm. Register online at VillageBooks.com for this course.

More events on the next five pages!

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VB Reads...

Join a VB Book Group!

Groups meet in the VB Readings Gallery (unless otherwise noted)

Afternoon Book Chat Come discuss contemporary literature with Sittrea the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1pm. Open to all!

Motherhood by the Book Meet with Claire the 2nd Sunday of every month at 2pm for an hour of spirited discussion of books that celebrate the trials, tribulations, and rewards of motherhood. Meetings are next to the BOOK FARE CAFÉ on the mezzanine level of Village Books.

Engaged Citizens Book Group 3rd Wednesdays of the month at noon. Join Mary Dumas for a thought-provoking lunch hour discussing books that ask us to consider how we, as community members, can more skillfully contribute to the creation of a civilly engaged community.

General Lit Discuss books from a variety of genres with Cindi at 7pm the 1st Monday of each month. This group is open to anyone and everyone who enjoys reading and discussing books.

environmental conservation book group Join the Village Books/Whatcom Land Trust co-sponsored Environmental Conservation Book Club that meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 5-6pm. We discuss contemporary and classic texts on conservation, agriculture, and environmental issues in the Pacific Northwest.

Go to VillageBooks.com to see the monthly book selections for these groups!

Have you heard about our book group newsletter?

This monthly newsletter is packed with author and staff interviews, book reviews, genre focuses, and discussion questions.

Sign up by updating your email profile at VillageBooks.com or by emailing Rachel@villagebooks.com.

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Regular Store Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm • Sun 11am–7pm

Sat., Nov. 16, 10am-5pm VB Writes…Workshop “Your Book—What’s Next?" with Alice Acheson Join Marketing Specialist and Publishing Consultant Alice Acheson for this day-long workshop. You’ll create realistic timeline, marketing plan, and "sell sheet" to help you promote your book. This workshop is $150 and will take place in the Conference Room at the Village Inn, 1200 10th Street.

There will be a lunch break during this session, and registrants are responsible for their own lunches. Registration deadline is Fri., Nov. 8 at 5pm. Register online at VillageBooks.com for this course.

Sat., Nov. 16, noon-1pm

History Series

"Writers in the Limelight" Film Showing

at the Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema

Ken Burns The National Parks: America’s Best Idea on-screen author talk & interview Pickford Film Center & Village Books join forces to present the screening of lectures and presentations from some of the most celebrated voices in the humanities, arts, and sciences. Watch author Ken Burns discuss his book, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, in this special movie showing. (Author is not attending this event). Tickets are $5 and are available through the Pickford Film Center. Village Books will host a discussion after the showing and will provide books for sale at the event.

Sat., Nov. 16, 4pm JEANNE MATTHEWS —Her Boyfriend’s Bones:

A Dinah Pelerin Mystery

Forty years after a Greek actress murdered her boyfriend and a powerful colonel in the military junta, Dinah Pelerin and her boyfriend arrive on the island of Samos for a romantic holiday.

They are soon swept up in a wave of corruption and fresh murder with eerie echoes of the past.

Sun., Nov. 17, 4pm Nature of Writing Series featuring MARIA MUDD RUTH —Rare Bird:

Pursuing the Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet

Join Village Books and the North Cascades Institute as we host Olympia-based writer Maria Mudd Ruth as she presents Rare Bird. Part naturalist detective story, part environmental inquiry, this vibrant narrative celebrates the fascinating world of an endangered seabird that depends on the contested old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest for its survival.

—Co-Sponsored by North Cascades Institute

Mon., Nov. 18, 7pm KRIS COFFIN STEVENSON & DEBRA AKRE —Beneath the Baobab Tree:

Where Poverty Dies and Hope Begins

This book tells the inspiring true story of two women from Bellingham who work with village elders respectfully, crafting a plan that will mix the best of Western Entrepreneurship with African community in the poorest areas of Kenya.

Tues., Nov. 19, 7pm

Includes Slideshow!

in the Bellingham High School Theater

RICK STEVES —Europe Through the Back Door:

Celebrating European Travel on a Budget

Join travel expert Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel.

Tickets are $5 and are available on brownpapertickets.com & at Village Books. See page 24 for more information.

Wed., Nov. 20, 7pm JIM LICHATOWICH —Salmon, People and Place:

A Biologist’s Search for Salmon Recovery

In his latest book, acclaimed fisheries biologist Jim Lichatowich eloquently exposes the misconceptions underlying salmon management and recovery programs that have fueled the catastrophic decline in NW salmon populations for more than a century. He also presents a concrete plan for salmon recovery, based on the myriad lessons learned from past mistakes. —Co-sponsored by Wild Fish Conservancy

Thurs., Nov. 21, doors at 6:30pm, show 7pm in the Heiner Theater at WCC THE CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR with special guest FRED MOODY, —Unspeakable Joy and musical Guests Walt Burkett and Darla Bradshaw Lobb

Join us in welcoming special guest Bellingham-native Fred Moody with his book, Unspeakable Joy. This memoir explores the uniquely Catholic landscape of denial, ignorance, repression, and reverence that allowed priests to abuse children throughout the latter half of the twentieth century with no danger of detection. Tickets for the Chuckanut Radio Hour are $5 and are available at Village Books and at BrownPaperTickets.com.

Fri., Nov. 22, 7pm Poetry Nature of Writing Series featuring TIM MCNULTY —Ascendance Join Village Books and the North Cascades Institute as we host Tim McNulty for his third poetry book, Ascendance. This collection explores the universal themes of family, friendship, work, and solitude, all within the larger context of the natural world.

—Co-Sponsored by North Cascades Institute

Sat., Nov. 23, 4pm DAVID CHRISTOPHER —The Holy Universe:

A New Story of Creation for the Heart, Soul, and Spirit

Taking an unflinchingly realistic look at the global crises we face, yet offering empowerment and hope instead of grim despair, this powerful new narrative transforms the cold, scientific facts of the universe into a soulful story of creation that is reminiscent of humanity's stories of the ages.

Sat., Nov. 23, 7pm ELISHA WEINBERG —The Internet Dating Bible:

An Unintentional Self-Help Book for Ladies in Their 30s and Beyond…

Bellingham author Elisha Weinberg’s new book helps you learn more about navigating Internet dating sites. This deeply insightful work not only chronicles the journey of one woman cracking the code of Internet dating, but also tells about her journey into herself in the process.

Sun., Nov. 24, 4pm MEGAN WESTGATE & COURTNEY PINEAU —The Non-GMO Cookbook: Recipes and Advice for a Non-GMO Lifestyle

From the Bellingham-based Non-GMO Project is a collection of recipes and advice for healthy living for those who are looking to opt out of the GMO experiment. From classic favorites to bold innovations, you’ll find simple recipes for every meal and occasion.

If you can’t make it to an event, just call us to arrange for autographed copies!

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Literature LIVE!

EVENTS Mon., Nov. 25, 7pm Open mic with Laurel Leigh Village Books invites everyone to enjoy local talents as they share their own stories, poems and essays. Published and unpublished writers are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcoming audience. Bring your novel excerpts to celebrate National Novel Writing Month! Open mic is held the last Monday of each month at 7pm in the Readings Gallery. Sign up at our main counter on the first floor or call (360) 671-2626. Laurel Leigh, local writer and teacher, will emcee.

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DECEMBER

Thurs., Dec. 5, 7pm GREGORY FIELDS, editor with FELIX SOLOMON —A Totem Pole History:

The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire

Joseph Hillaire (Lummi, 1894-1967) is recognized as one of the great Coast Salish artists, carvers, and tradition-bearers of the twentieth century. A Totem Pole History, edited by Gregory Fields and written by Joseph’s daughter Pauline Hillaire, Scälla-Of the Killer Whale (b. 1929), tells the story of Joseph’s life and the traditional and contemporary Lummi narratives that influenced his work.

Sat., Dec. 7, 10:30-11am PRESCHOOL STORYTIME with Claire

Join Village Books bookseller Claire for our preschool story time. We'll have fun reading various stories. Come ready to have a good time! For ages 3-5 years old. Our preschool story time takes place the first Saturday of each month from 10:30-11am in the Kids' Section.

Thurs., Nov. 28 Village Books and Paper Dreams will be closed. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Happy Hanukkah!

Sat., Dec. 7, 11am-noon SANTA COMES TO VILLAGE BOOKS

Fri., Nov. 29, 5-9pm Fairhaven Holiday Festival and Art Walk

Mon., Dec. 9, 7pm Red Wheelbarrow Writers Group Reading —The Arboretum

Start your holidays in the historic Fairhaven district with the annual Holiday Festival Opening Celebrations and Historic Holiday Art Walk. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the gazebo, enjoy the lighting of the trees, watch a dance performance on the Village Green stage, and stroll in and out of participating businesses to see various art on display. Village Books, Paper Dreams and Book Fare Café will all be featuring art during the Art Walk from 5-8pm, so stop in to check it out.

Sat., Nov. 30, 11am-7pm Authors Are Booksellers for the Day Celebrating “Indies First” on Small Business Saturday From 11am until 7pm you'll be able to meet and talk with Northwest authors who are passionate about books right here at our store. See page 6 for more information and a schedule.

Sat, Nov. 30, 5-9pm Fairhaven Holiday Festival and Art Walk The Fairhaven Art Walk continues. Join us!

Extended Hours for the Holidays!

Village Books and Paper Dreams are open

Monday­­-Saturday: 10am-9pm Sundays: 10am-7pm

November 29th - December 23rd!

KIDS!

Join us for a special visit with Santa. He'll sign your copy of the book, Santa is Coming to Bellingham (available now), and will be handing out a treat to those who stop by.

Come join the Red Wheelbarrow Writers for the reading of The Arboretum, their Collective Novel for NaNoWriMo 2013 (National Novel Writing Month). Based off one single chapter, writers have written one chapter each for two books: one literary/mainstream and one in the horror genre. Each writer works from the chapter before with surprising, often exhilarating effects. The Arboretum addresses the age old question: What do women want?

Tues., Dec. 10, 7pm DAVID CHRISTENSEN —The Red Umbrella: Danish Resistance and Johna’s Escape from Nazi Occupation Come listen to Bellingham resident David Christensen talk about his late sister Johna Christensen’s book The Red Umbrella, a young girl’s memoir of life during WWII Nazi occupation of Copenhagen, Denmark during 1943-1945.

Thurs., Dec. 12 At the Willows Inn on Lummi Island An Afternoon with ALICE MEDRICH, the “First Lady of Chocolate” Village Books and The Willows Inn on Lummi Island present a unique opportunity to meet Alice Medrich for an afternoon two-hour discussion about the world of chocolate and baking at The Willows Inn. See page 27 for more info.

Events take place in the Readings Gallery of Village Books and are FREE unless otherwise noted.

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Thurs., Dec. 12, 7pm Poetry KATE LEBO —A Commonplace Book of Pie WWU alumni, award-winning poet and baker Kate Lebo will be reading from her debut work, a collection that balances technical baker know-how, humor, recipes, high art, and pop culture with lyrical ruminations on the real and imagined relationships between pie and those who love it.

Fri., Dec. 13, 6pm Readings from the Whatcom Young Writers Literary Journal, Snippets, Vol. 4 Join our special book launch and open mic event! Hear our teen contributors read their heartfelt, humorous, and hair-raising stories, poems, and essays.

This event is free and open to the public.

Sat., Dec. 14, 11am-noon SANTA COMES TO VILLAGE BOOKS Join us for a special visit with Santa. He'll sign the book, Santa Comes to Bellingham, and will be handing out a treat to those who stop by. Read more about this book on page 59.

Mon., Dec. 30, 7pm—NO OPEN MIC this month.

The next open mic will be January 27 at 7pm

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JANUARY

Sat., Jan. 4, 10:30-11am PRESCHOOL STORYTIME with Claire

KIDS!

Join Village Books bookseller Claire for our preschool story time. We'll have fun reading various stories. Come ready to have a good time! For ages 3-5 years old. Our preschool story time takes place the first Saturday of each month from 10:30-11am in the Kids' Section.

Sat., Jan. 4, 11am-4pm RESOLUTIONS Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions yet? Join us for our annual “Resolutions” day of inspirational mini-workshops, and we can help you start your year off right. Find a schedule of presenters on page 43.

Sun., Jan. 5, noon-5pm WRITER'S RESOLUTIONS Hey writers, do you need a jump-start to your writing life? After a highly successful “Resolutions for Writers” day of mini-workshops last year, we are returning with some great ideas to help you meet your writing goals in 2014.

Fri., Jan. 10, 7pm ELI HASTINGS —Clearly Now, the Rain: A Memoir of Love and Other Trips

Holiday Hours Sunday, December 22nd Open 10am-9pm We’re staying open late to help you with your last-minute shopping needs!

Tuesday, December 24th

Christmas Eve - We’re opening & closing early!

Open 9am-6pm

Wednesday, December 25th Merry Christmas!

Village Books and Paper Dreams are Closed

Tuesday, December 31st

New Year’s Eve

STOREWIDE SALE

Both Village Books & Paper Dreams Opening early at 9am, closing at 6pm.

Wednesday, January 1st

Happy New Year!

STOREWIDE SALE

Both Village Books & Paper Dreams Open 10am-8:30pm

A deeply personal rumination on the existential explanations for the desperation and sadness experienced by those suffering from addiction and mental disorder, this nuanced memoir brings to life the troubled, decade-long relationship between Eli Hastings and his friend Serala.

Sat., Jan. 11, 7pm Poetry JENNIFER BULLIS, —Impossible Lessons and KATHRYN HUNT, —Long Way Through Ruin Come listen to Bellingham poet, Jennifer Bullis, and Port Townsend poet, Kathryn Hunt, read from their latest books of poetry.

Thurs., Jan. 16, 7pm KEVIN SAMPSELL —This Is Between Us

Fiction

Spanning five years of one relationship’s ups and downs, the insecurities and passions, the sadness and joy, the hopes and disappointments, Sampsell’s novel is a detailed portrait of a man and a woman, both divorced, both with a child, and both trying to create a good life together in Portland, OR.

Fri., Jan. 17, 7pm William Stafford Tribute Event: An Evening of Poetry Join us for our annual poetry reading celebrating Oregon’s late poet laureate, William Stafford. This year would be Stafford’s centennial, and we invite the community to read their favorite Stafford poems at this event. One of the best-known and loved American poets, Stafford served as Poetry Consultant to the Library of Congress and received the National Book Award for Traveling Through the Dark. Bellingham poet, Jim Bertolino, will host.

Read more about these and other LitLive events at VillageBooks.com!

If you can’t make it to an event, just call us to arrange for autographed copies!

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Sat., Jan. 18, noon-1pm "Writers in the Limelight"

Sponsored by Sat., Feb. 8, 4pm Western Reads!

NANCY LORD —Early Warming: Crisis and Response

History Series

at the Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema

in the Climate-Changed North

TAYLOR BRANCH —The King Years on-screen author talk & interview

Watch author Taylor Branch discuss his book, The King Years, in this special movie showing at the Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema. (Author is not attending this event). Tickets are $5 and are available through the Pickford Film Center. Village Books will host a discussion after the showing and will provide books for sale at the event.

Mon., Jan. 20, Time TBD Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read-In

KIDS!

Local children are invited to gather at Village Books to hear stories from around the world about tolerance, the civil rights movement, and diversity in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Sponsored by WWU’s Center for Service-Learning, Village Books and Western’s AS Bookstore, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read-In and Book Drive will take place in the Readings Gallery of Village Books.

Mon., Jan. 27, 7pm OPEN MIC with Laurel Leigh Village Books invites everyone to enjoy local talents as they share their own stories, poems and essays. Sign up at our main counter on the first floor or call (360) 671-2626. Laurel Leigh, local writer and teacher, will emcee.

Thurs., Jan. 30, doors 6:30pm, show 7pm in the Heiner Theater at WCC THE CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR 7th Anniversary Show!

Come celebrate the Chuckanut Radio Hour’s 7th anniversary with highlights from past shows, a new essay by Alan Rhodes, a brand new episode of the “Bellingham Bean,” entertaining live music, and plenty of corny jokes. Tickets for the Chuckanut Radio Hour are $5 and are available at Village Books and at BrownPaperTickets.com. Read more on page 22.

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Watch author Zbigniew Brzezinski discuss his book, Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power, in this special movie showing at the Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema. (Author is not attending this event). Tickets are $5 and are available through the Pickford Film Center.

Village Books will host a discussion after the showing and will provide books for sale at the event.

Mon., Feb. 24, 7pm Open mic with Laurel Leigh Open mic is held the last Monday of each month at 7pm in the Readings Gallery. Sign up at our main counter on the first floor or call (360) 671-2626.

Laurel Leigh, local writer and teacher, will emcee.

Tues., Feb. 25, doors 6:30pm, show 7pm in the Heiner Theater at WCC CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR with special guest author and musician

WILLY VLAUTIN, —The Free: A Novel Our special guest for our February show is Willy Vlautin, for his novel, The Free, which illuminates the disquiet of modern American life, captured in the experiences of three memorable characters enduring a host of crises—financial, familial, and existential—and looking for meaning in distressing times. Vlautin will also be tonight’s musical guest. Tickets for the Chuckanut Radio Hour are $5 and are available at Village Books and at BrownPaperTickets.com.

KIDS!

Join Village Books bookseller Claire for our preschool story time. We'll have fun reading various stories. Come ready to have a good time! For ages 3-5 years old. Our preschool story time takes place the first Saturday of each month from 10:30-11am on the bean bags in the Kids' Section.

Bellingham authors John D’Onofrio & Todd Warger will talk about the history and geography of Mount Baker, from their new “Images of America” series book.

History Series

Zbigniew Brzezinski: Strategic Vision

The goal of Judith’s new book, Broken Lines, is to enable poets at all stages of development to move from their current stage or plateau to the next level in cultivating a unique voice and poetic music. This book encourages the student of poetry to entertain a kind of Zen consciousness, a “Beginner’s Mind.” Judith will also read from her poetry book, The Phoenix.

Wed., Feb. 5, 7pm JOHN D’ONOFRIO & TODD WARGER —Images of America: Mount Baker

Come listen to the winners of the Whatcom WRITES! contest read their entries. The theme of the contest this year was "journeys," ranging from travel journeys to personal transformations. Winners of the contest will be reading in the Readings Gallery, and the top 30 entrants will be published in an anthology. Whatcom WRITES! is a part of the Whatcom READS! annual county-wide reading program.

at the Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema

The Art and Craft of Poetry and The Phoenix

Sat., Feb. 1, 10:30-11am PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH CLAIRE

Sun., Feb. 9, 4-6pm Whatcom Writes! Contest Winner Readings

Sat., Feb. 15, noon-1pm —Writers in the Limelight

Sat., Jan. 25, 4pm JUDITH SKILLMAN —Broken Lines:

so far in

Joining us as a guest from WWU’s Western Reads program is former Alaska Writer Laureate, Nancy Lord, who will share stories from her writing life, informed by direct experience among fish, whales, and eroding villages in the North. Her passions for northern life, history, and natural history inform all her writing, which has been lauded for its honesty coupled with lyricism.

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