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Lyanda Lynn Haupt

Wednesday, June 21, 7pm (doors 6:30pm) at the Hotel Leo - 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham

Join us in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Leo for an evening of music, poetry, comedy, and literature. Award-winning writer Lyanda Lynn Haupt will discuss her highly personal new book— a brilliant invitation to live with the earth in both simple and profound ways. A Washington State Book Award-winner, her other writings include Mozart’s Starling, and Crow Planet. She will be interviewed by Bec Detrich, Executive Director of North Cascades Institute!

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Thursday, September 14 - Save the Date!

David B. Williams

Naturalist, author, and educator David B. Williams will be joined by bestselling author Erica Bauermeister—an event you won’t want to miss!

Performed live and recorded for radio, each Radio Hour includes a guest author, live music, performance poetry by Kevin Murphy, and an episode of "As the Ham Turns" serial radio comedy. Hosts Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert are joined by announcer Rich Donnelly for an evening of entertainment. Register to attend at villagebooks.com. Seating is limited so don't delay. We'll see you there!

$5 Entrance Fee can be used towards the purchase of the featured book or other merchandise offered at that show!

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Money, Power, Respect : How Women in Sports Are Shaping the Future of Feminism

by Macaela MacKenzie

available in June, hardcover, Seal Press

Women athletes face the same sexist barriers found in all career fields: the motherhood penalty, transphobia, misogynoir, underpromotion, and more. But women in sports are fighting back, debunking myths that women aren’t as skilled, competitive, or capable of generating revenue as men. Drawing on exclusive interviews with prominent athletes—including Allyson Felix, Megan Rapinoe, and Billie Jean King—journalist Macaela Mackenzie shows how women are using sports as a platform for change.

Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run

by Martinus Evans

available in June, paperback, Avery

This book is a blueprint for those who may not fit the image of a “traditional” runner—that is, someone who is larger in size, less athletic, out of shape, or dealing with any kind of health issue that slows them down—to feel empowered to lace up their shoes and embrace the body they have right now.