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Dear Reader,
The holiday season is always exciting, but the 2015 holiday season is excitement on steroids as we get our new location open in Lynden and join that community's holiday celebrations (see page 35). And, there will be no less excitement in Fairhaven with Fairhaven Gives Back (page 6), carriage rides (page 7), and many other events you'll see in this edition of the Reader. You'll also find recommendations from each member of the Village Books and Paper Dreams family, including those folks at the Lynden store. You'll find some of our favorite books and gift ideas throughout this issue. As always, the Reader is also packed with previews of forthcoming books, and reviews of some we've really liked. This is a season of thanks, and it's only appropriate that we thank you, Dear Reader. As we celebrate our thirty-sixth holiday season in Fairhaven and reach out to our North County community, we want to let you know how much we appreciate your support of local business and your community. We wish you a joyous holiday season, and may you have a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year.
–Chuck, Dee,
and the entire Village Book & Paper Dreams Family
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In This Issue... Dear Reader Seasonal Activites in Fairhaven & Beyond Small Business Saturday and Indies First Resolutions & Writers Resolutions Mini-Workshops Fiction, Mystery, Sci Fi (highlights & reviews) Whatcom Reads! Writes, and Art Contest 2015 Writing Groups & Chuckanut Writes Classes Art, Creativity, Psychology, Music, Poetry (books) The Chuckanut Radio Hour Upcoming Shows Food for the Holidays (book reviews & highlights) Our Lynden Store, Art at the Jansen, and New Faces Thank You for Thinking Local First Local History & More Murder (books & interview) History & Current Events (book highlights & reviews) Bios & Adventure (book highlights & reviews) Science, Nature, and Aminals (books) Good for a Smile (books, books, books) Great Reads & Activites for Kids, Teens, and Teachers Y.A.R.C. Young Adult Book Reviews Literature Live! Author Events at VB
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Contributors: David Beaumier, Amy Blackwood, Hana Boxberger, Rebecca Brown, Joe Buckley, Kelly Carbert, Charles Claassen, Brendan Clark, Eliot Davis, Gaye Davis, Brenda Druhall, Stephanie Douglas, Mel Ericson, Meryl Evans, Kelly Evert, Robert Gruen, Carol Hamilton, Asya Hampton, Paul Hanson, Alex Hatch, Sarah Hutton, Elise Johnson, Sam Kaas, Dorie Klassen, Hayley Krogh, Kiersten Mara, Donna Marcantonio, Claire McElroy-Chesson, Kristen Morse, Laurie Mullarky, Laura Ogg, Mckenzie Oliver, Laura Picco, Fran Protzeller, Andrew Rankin, Cherie Rendon, Chuck Robinson, Dee Robinson, Nadia Saenz, Chris Sanders, Anne Slee, Erika Smith, Lauren Sommer, Joan Terselich, Jonica Todd, Terri Weiner, Cindi Williamson, Hayden Winn Cover: photo by Kelly Carbert Content except art & book covers ©Village Books 2015 Printed by the Lynden Tribune on paper made from 50% post-consumer waste
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Head into Village Books where the party will continue. Throughout the day, we'll have "Book Walks" where you'll have the chance to win even MORE prizes! Bring your friends, bring your family, and get lots of great ideas for your early holiday shopping. We can't wait to see you there!
Village Books and Paper Dreams 20th 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 the past 19 years we've provided books for thousands of kids who would not otherwise have received them. Last year alone, because of your generosity, we gave books to almost 900 children through seven local organizations! Stop by either the Fairhaven or Lynden store and pick a tag from the GIVING TREE then 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 children, through community organizations, in the weeks before Christmas.
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Fairhaven Gives Back
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Thursday, November 12th When you’re doing your holiday shopping this year, don’t just pay; pay it forward. That’s the message of Fairhaven Gives Back, an annual event hosted by the Historic Fairhaven Association. Held two weeks before Thanksgiving—on Thursday, November 12th—Fairhaven Gives Back helps holiday shoppers support local businesses as well as their favorite local nonprofits with each purchase they make. It’s a brilliantly simple idea: When shoppers make a purchase at participating Fairhaven businesses or restaurants, 10% of the sale is donated to the nonprofit of the shopper’s choosing from a list of up to 20 Whatcom charities. Since the event was first launched in 2013, Fairhaven Gives Back has raised more than $3500 for local nonprofits.
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It continues on the Village Green at 5pm with the Lighting of the Holiday Forest and a performance by the Bellingham High School “Showstoppers.” Continue the fun with the...
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At the Fairhaven Village Inn Noon to 3pm Santa will be visiting with families at the Fairhaven Village Inn lobby; and free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides will be offered from the portico of the Inn. Saturdays: November 28th, December 5th, December 12th, & December 19th
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Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28th From 5 to 8pm both evenings, you'll find special exhibits to enjoy at shops, galleries, and restaurants throughout the district—watch for special lights at participating locations. Get a great book recommendation at Village Books, try our new holiday fudge flavors at Paper Dreams.
Saturday, 5pm-5:30pm Couldn't make it Friday? No problem! The Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra will perform on the Village Green at Saturday’s Lighting of the Holiday Forest (~5pm) before the 2nd night of the Holiday Art Walk (5-8pm).
Small Business Saturday is November 28th What better place to show your support of independently-owned stores than Fairhaven? Enjoy the festive mood and lights throughout the district nightly.
For more information about the Fairhaven Holiday Festival, visit fairhaven.com. Shop & Dine in Fairhaven then stroll down to the
Holiday Port Festival
Friday, December 4th - Sunday, December 6th The Holiday Port Festival is a free, family-friendly event held annually at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. This is the Port’s signature event for the community and includes: • performances by local choirs, bands, and dancers • gingerbread house display • free cookies & hot apple cider • visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus • horse-drawn wagon rides, and more! There will also be a food drive to benefit the Bellingham Food Bank, so bring non-perishable food items to help fight hunger. For a schedule of events, see portofbellingham.com/141/Holiday-Port.
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and indies FIRST A Day Dedicated to Supporting Small Businesses —and Independent Bookstores— Across the Country Small Business Saturday serves as a reminder to keep local businesses in mind when preparing for the holidays. When you Shop Small, the money you spend in the community can stay in the community. Conceived by American Express and first observed on November 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, encouraging holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are local. Register your American Express card at shopsmall.com in advance and receive a special bonus from AmEx for purchases made on Nov. 28th at Village Books and Paper Dreams and at other eligible small businesses. Indies First is a campaign in support of independent bookstores by authors and publishers. Sherman Alexie came up with the idea for writers to support their local indies by volunteering to work at a store on Small Business Saturday in 2013. Alexie called the appeal “Indies First.” This year, bestselling author Cheryl Strayed is leading the call for her fellow authors to get behind Indies First for the 2015 holiday season. Stop by Village Books and Paper Dreams for great recommendations from local authors and our knowledegable staff.
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A Great Gift... Naked Bee Lavender and Beeswax Absolute Hand Lotion in Paper Dreams
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Need a boost to your New Year? Ready to make 2016 your best year ever?
Join us Saturday, January 2nd in the Readings Gallery of Village Books for our annual "Resolutions" day of mini-workshops, devoted to starting the year right. From 11am-4pm, on the hour, we'll feature local experts who will present on a variety of topics. Come to one presentation, or all, and bring your questions, ideas, and snacks. No tickets or reservations needed. Participants will receive 10% off recommended books, that day only. Keep an eye on VillageBooks.com for an event schedule. We hope to see you there!
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Writers Resolutions Do you need motivation for your writing project? Are you interested in making 2016 a writerly year?
Village Books will once again offer Writers Resolutions in the Readings Gallery, to help you start the year off "write!" From 11am-4pm, on the hour, we'll feature local writing experts who will present mini-workshops on writing techniques and novel development. We'll also give a preview to some of our upcoming Chuckanut Writers classes offered in the new year. Come for one workshop, or all, and bring questions, ideas and snacks. Participants will receive 10% off recommended books, that day only. Keep an eye on VillageBooks.com for an event schedule.
Sunday January 3rd 11am-4pm
no tickets or reservations needed
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum
available now, hardcover, Penguin Classics
First published in 1902, the fantastical tale begins when a wood nymph discovers a baby abandoned in the forest. Raised among the mythical forest creatures, the child learns to outwit evil as he grows toward adulthood and must re-enter the mortal world, determined to share gifts and spread love to his fellow man.
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A Great Gift... Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
"Groff's story of a twenty-four year marriage is as unexpected as it is brilliant. Fiction doesn't get any finer than this." –Joan
Unspeakable Things by Kathleen Spivack
available in January, hardcover, Knopf
A strange, haunting, debut novel about survival and love in all its forms: about sexual awakenings and dark secrets, about European refugee intellectuals who’ve fled Hitler’s armies with dreams intact and who have come to an elusive new (American) “can-do, will-do” world they cannot seem to find. A novel steeped in surreal storytelling and beautiful music that transports its half-broken souls—and us—to another realm of the senses.
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The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
available in February, hardcover, Spiegel & Grau
From the author of Life of Pi, this is an allegorical novel about faith and loss told in three intersecting narratives. The story starts in Lisbon at the turn of the 20th century, then visits mid-20th century, and, finally, current day. Martel is a master observer of human foibles and is an excellent storyteller.
And West is West by Ron Childress
available now, hardcover, Algonquin
An Air Force drone pilot is tasked with launching a missile against a suspected terrorist even though women and children are in the crosshairs. On Wall Street, a young quant develops an algorithm that profits his clients by exploiting the instability caused by this kind of antiterrorist strike. These minor players’ actions have global implications. Winner of the prestigious PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction.
The Early Stories of Truman Capote by Truman Capote
The pledge is a commitment to buy, in any given month, one fewer book from online sellers and chain stores and one more book from Village Books and Paper Dreams.
My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
available in January, hardcover, Random House
Looking for your next book club pick? This is it, the latest from Pulitzer prize-winner, Elizabeth Strout (Olive Kittredge). Told in Strout’s emblematic sparse prose, we see Lucy Barton’s complicated bond with her mother. Through hospital bedside conversations, Lucy’s past and present are revealed—her complex relationships with her husband and daughters, her difficult childhood overshadowed by poverty, and her road to a life of her own choosing. Brilliant and complex, this novel will leave your book club mulling ideas over for hours. –Laurie
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available now, hardcover, Random House
His prose: witty, poignant, and crystalclear. His characters: solitary, observant young children; charming and naïve young women, and aging urban sophisticates worn down by cynicism. His settings: the rural South of his childhood and the cosmopolitan New York of the 1940s. This collection offers readers the opportunity to see the confident first steps of one of the 20th century’s most-acclaimed writers onto the path that would lead to his most beloved works.
A Great Gift... Republic of Tea in Paper Dreams
"Tea! We have lot of great flavors (Vanilla Almond is my favorite) and they come in lovely tea canisters perfect for a present. Pair it with a new mug and you've got a great gift ready to go." –Lauren
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Eleanor
by Jason Gurley
by Sunil Yapa
available in January, hardcover, Crown Publishing
available in January, hardcover, Lee Boudreaux Books
This electrifying debut novel takes place during the 1999 anti-globalization riots in Seattle, WA. It follows a handful of unforgettable characters who are all integral parts of the mayhem on this particular day. But the real star here is Yapa's colorful language, a style reminiscent of Junot Diaz for its poetic playfulness and urgency.
In a tale of magic and fantasy, Portland author Jason Gurley takes us to a place where tragedy can be averted and time exists in more than one dimension. Twins Esme and Eleanor have been violently torn apart, yet somehow this family must be healed. This is a story of redemption you will not be able to put down. –Laurie
Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator
After Alice
by Gregory Maguire available now, hardcover, William Morrow & Company
by Homer Hickam
From the vivid imagination that brought you the story of the Wicked Witch of the West now comes the wondrous adventures of Ada. And just who is Ada? Why, she is the friend who follows young Alice down the rabbit hole! With an always impressive skill for retelling a story and with a truly unique wit, Gregory Maguire manages to make Ada’s Wonderland adventure fresh and new, even though she is following right along in Alice’s footsteps. –Hana
available now, hardcover, William Morrow
Carrying Albert Home is the funny, sweet, and sometimes tragic tale of a young couple and a special alligator on a crazy 1000-mile adventure. Told with warmth and down-home charm Homer Hickam's rollicking tale is ultimately a testament to that strange and marvelous emotion we inadequately call love. The story takes place post depression and is a real charmer.
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Sword of Apollo by Noble Smith
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available in December, hardcover, Thomas Dunne Books
From Bellingham author, Noble Smith... "A high-adrenaline tale of battle and intrigue, honor and treachery, that once underway never lets up its pace....Smith's passion for his subject shines through, and the struggles against the odds of his young heroes, Nikias and Kolax, are told with verve and a keen eye for the detail of life in ancient Greece." –James Aitcheson
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found in Paper Dreams "Scarves are a wonderful accessory— they look great, keep you warm, and EVERYBODY can use one." –Erika
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After You
by Jojo Moyes available now, hardcover, Pamela Dorman Books
Lou is back...the quirky, loyal, colorfully dressed heroine, as she works to reclaim her life and move on from Will's death. In her search for healing, she encounters some eccentric members of a grief therapy group, begins a new relationship with an ambulance driver, and has her whole life turned upside down by the appearance of Will's never-before-known daughter. As we watch Louisa attempt to live the life Will wished for her, we laugh, cry, and cheer on this delightful character. –Laurie
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The Dressmaker's War by Mary Chamberlain
available in January, hardcover, Random House
In London, 1939, Ada Vaughan is a young woman with an unusual dressmaking skill, and dreams of a better life for herself. That life seems to arrive when Stanislaus, an Austrian aristocrat, sweeps Ada off her feet and brings her to Paris. When war breaks out, Stanislaus vanishes, and Ada is taken prisoner by the Germans, she must do everything she can to survive: by becoming dressmaker to the Nazi wives.
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The Swans of Fifth Avenue
by Melanie Benjamin available in January, hardcover, Delacorte Press
Glitzy, gossipy, and deliciously naughty, this book exposes the inner circle of Truman Capote and the decadent women of New York society. Think People magazine in 1955...the dirty little affairs, the neglected wives, the parties dripping with jewels, and more importantly, the question of who is really a friend. This book will keep you turning pages until the last piece of dirty laundry is aired. –Laurie
Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke
available in November, hardcover, Knopf
Whatever well our lives are drawn from, it is deep, wild, mysterious, and unknowable…Rules for a Knight is many things: a code of ethics; an intimate record of a lifelong quest; a careful recounting of a knight’s hardest won lessons, deepest aspirations, and most richly instructive failures; and an artifact, a relic of a father’s exquisite love.
The Hours Count By Jillian Cantor
The Clasp
by Sloane Crosley available now, hardcover, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
This madcap adventure, involving a necklace missing since World War II and three recently reunited friends, is heartfelt, suspenseful, and told with Sloane Crosley's inimitable spark and wit. The Clasp is a story of friends struggling to fit together now that their lives haven't gone as planned and of how to separate the real from the fake.
A Great Gift...
available now, hardcover, Riverhead Books
Rolf Glass
This historical novel is a portrayal of the red scare of the 1950s, in particular the ”trial” and execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. The events are seen through the eyes of Millie Stein, a fictional neighbor and friend of the Rosenbergs. The author captures the uncertainty under which citizens lived while McCarthy and the FBI ran rampant during some of America’s darkest times. The detail is amazing and the story is intimate and absorbing—one of those books which made my heart beat faster and kept me up late, unable to put the story aside to sleep. –Terri
in Paper Dreams
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Sunday, November 8, 12:30pm At Congregation Beth Israel 2200 Broadway, Bellingham
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"Rolf Glass makes unique, original, and timeless high quality tabletop glassware in Pennsylvania. As a gift, it pairs nicely with a bottle of Chardonnay and a good book!" –Kelly E.
The Longest Night by Andria Williams
available in January, hardcover, Random House
In 1959, Nat reluctantly moves to Idaho Falls, where her husband Paul is overseeing the daily operations of one of the country’s first nuclear reactors. But shortly after his arrival, Paul is horrified to learn that the reactor has been built incorrectly—its core is crumbling, creating a ticking time bomb for the town. What’s more, he sees that the military management is trying to conceal, rather than fix, the problem.
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A Great Gift... Easel/Desk Calendar by Found Images
"Great spiral top 6" x 6-3/4" desk calendars for 2016. Choose from mermaids (my favorite), or butterflies, books or bird's nests, or sailing! Handy, stylish, and made in the U.S.A." –Laura O.
The Lake House by Kate Morton
available now, hardcover, Atria Books
This mysterious, gothic tale by one of my favorite authors (The Secret Keeper, The Forgotten Garden) will keep you from cooking dinner, walking the dog, and pretty much everything else in your life until you are done with the last page. A missing child, an octogenarian whodunnit writer, hopeless love, and a rebellious London detective all combine to create a deliciously obsessive piece of brain candy. –Laurie
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This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison
available now, hardcover, Algonquin
Jonathan Evison weaves a story filled with beauty, humor, a whole lot of magic—and a whole lot of Harriet Chance. Evison gives us Harriet's hand to hold throughout her life, love, and loss... and what a hand it is. You'll fall in absolute literary-love with Harriet Chance and her journey, as she rediscovers herself at seventy-nine years young. –Brenda
A Great Gift... BlueQ Socks
in Paper Dreams "Socks are the best gift ever! Especially socks with hilarious quips, sarcastic witticisms, and general awesomeness. These are those socks." –Brenda
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The Gilded Life of Matilda Duplaine by Alex Brunkhorst
available in November, hardcover, Pantheon
Velveteen Vargas is a Fresh Air Fund kid from Brooklyn. Her host family is a couple in upstate New York: Ginger, a failed artist, and Paul, an academic who wonders what it will mean to “make a difference” in such a contrived situation. The Mare illuminates the couple's relationship with Velvet over the course of several years, as well as Velvet’s powerful encounter with the horses at the stable down the road.
available now, hardcover, Mira
In a story embedded with Gatsbyesque allusions, albeit set in modernday Los Angeles, secrets live and ordinary folks merely peek into the windows of the wealthy and entitled moguls. Thomas Cleary, a poor boy from the Midwest, interviews the daughter of a famous studio mogul and his life is forever changed. Drawn into the decadent world of the rich, Thomas is willingly used and manipulated. As in the Fitzgerald tale of old, we witness a world of questionable quests, personal tragedies, and love gone awry. –Laurie
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The Relic Master
by Christopher Buckley available in December, hardcover, Simon & Schuster
The Relic Master is full of authentic detail along with Buckley's signature wit. What Buckley did for lobbyists in Thank You for Smoking he does here for the sixteenthcentury Catholic church. Buckley has a field day with the selling of indulgences, corrupt popes, and the power struggle for the throne of the Holy Roman Empire.
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THRILLERS Supernotes: A Thriller
Ashley Bell
available in January, hardcover, Nan A. Talese
available in December, hardcover, Bantam
Agent Kasper is a former police officer, a former airline pilot, a firearms expert, and a secret agent par excellence. In the end, his competence is his undoing. While in Phnom Penh, Kasper is approached by the CIA to track down the source of the so-called “supernotes” that are flooding Southeast Asia—illegal U.S. banknotes counterfeited so perfectly as to be undetectable. With patience, skill, and courage, Kasper discovers the explosive secret…
At twenty-two, Bibi Blair’s doctors tell her that she’s dying. Two days later, she’s impossibly cured. She becomes obsessed with the idea that she was spared because she is meant to save someone else. Someone named Ashley Bell. This proves to be a dangerous idea. Searching for Ashley Bell, Bibi is plunged into a world of crime, following a trail of mysteries that become more sinister with every twisting turn.
by Dean Koontz
by Agent Kasper & Luigi Carletti
Tenacity: A Thriller by J. S. Law
available in November, hardcover, Henry Holt & Co
Two hundred meters below the ocean's surface, cramped, claustrophobic, and under strict command, the confines of the submarine HMS Tenacity are unwelcoming in the best of circumstances. For Lieutenant Danielle Lewis, the only female aboard, who must methodically interrogate a tightknit and hostile crew, it's her own special place in hell.
Inspiration into Action
Save the Dates! Friday and Saturday June 24 & 25, 2016 Deeply grounded in the Pacific Northwest's rich abundance, the Chuckanut Writers Conference is a craft-centered, cross-genre celebration inspiring writers to bring forth their unique voices. Whatcom Community College Bellingham, Washington details coming soon at www.chuckanutwritersconference.com 360-671-2626 • 800-392-BOOK • villagebooks.com
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The Mystics of Mile End
A Great Gift...
available now, paperback, William Morrow
Johannes Cabal the Necromancer
by Sigal Samuel
"Rarely does one encounter a novel as full of charm and heart as Sigal Samuel's riveting The Mystics of Mile End... a novel that takes up enormous questions—about the very nature of existence—with both profound intelligence and galloping humor. Before you crack open this book, be forewarned: You will fall in love." –Joanna Rakoff, My Salinger Year
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by Jonathan Howard
"This quirky, original, smart, and off the beaten track Faustian tale is pure escapist fun. If you're a fan of Sherlock, then you'll absolutely love this misanthrope's tale." –Paul
Goddess The Song of Hartgrove Hall
by Natasha Solomons available in December, paperback, Plume
The Song of Hartgrove Hall is a beautifully written, enchanting novel, full of music and an exploration of growing older and what that means in relation to one's family, friends, and the guilt we hold on to. Told in two eras—post-war Britain and the beginning of the 21st century—The Song of Hartgrove Hall is perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, classical music enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good family-focused story. –Hayley
by Kelly Gardiner available now, paperback, HarperCollins
Goddess is a novel based on the life of the remarkable Julie d'Aubigny, known as La Maupin, the beautiful, tempestuous 17th century swordswoman, opera singer, occasional nun and superstar. Her story is too remarkable to be true—and yet it is. The episodes in her life read like a novel by Alexander Dumas.
A Great Gift... 2AM at the Cats Pajamas
by Marie-Helene Bertino
Come in and browse the tables of staff paperback favorites—great gifts for the holidays!
"Join Madeleine, a rambunctious 9-year-old who wants to be a jazz singer, on her Christmas Eve adventure finding the famous Jazz club called The Cat's Pajamas. This book truly touched my heart and made me laugh from the one-liners Madeleine had to say. It's now in paperback!." –Nadia
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A Great Gift... The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
"One of my all time favorite books, and an absolutely beautiful story." –Hayley
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Step Aside Pops: A Hark! A Vagrant Collection by Kate Beaton
"Peasants! Brontëmania! Velocipedestriennes! Kate Beaton’s esoteric comics never fail to crack me up. Yeah, girl!" –Laura P.
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Heraclix and Pomp: A Novel of the Fabricated and the Fey
by Forrest Aguirre
available now, paperback, Underland Press
Before being sewn together Heraclix was a dead pile of mismatched pieces. And Pomp was immortal—at least, so she thought. That was before her impossible near-murder at the hands of the necromancer, Heraclix's creator. But when playing God, even the smallest error is a gargantuan weakness. When the necromancer makes his, Heraclix and Pomp begin their epic flight. Somewhere between fantasy and mythology, like all great stories, at its heart this is a discussion of identity, immortality, and what it means to be truly alive.
A Great Gift... The Dead Lands by Benjamin Percy
"One of the most imaginative and unusual reads of the year, I thoroughly enjoyed this epic tale of dystopia and cross-country travel from Saint Louis to the Columbia River. I loved the use of historic characters’ names (such as Lewis and Clark)." –Jonica
A Great Gift... The Martian by Andy Weir
"I'm not crazy about science fiction, but I loved this book. It won the indie debut of the year award, and is now a major motion picture." –Chuck
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VB Reads...
Village Books
Groups meet in the VB Readings Gallery unless otherwise noted
Pacific Northwest Book Group
Bellingham Mysterians
Mystery Book Group Meets at 4pm the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Writers' Corner on the Mezzanine Level of Village Books. Do you love a mystery? So do we! This is a book group for adults who are fans of the genre in all its sub-categories and micro-niches.
Sharpen Your Saw
Business Book Group Meet with Bill Miller the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a 5pm-7pm Happy Hour in the Book Fare Cafe to discuss an alternative approach to keeping your mind sharp and life balanced while being part of a continuous learning 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.
Afternoon Book Chat Bring your tea or latte and come discuss contemporary literature with Sittrea the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1pm—open to all!
Cover to Cover Adventure For ages 8-12. Enjoy a book chat & activities with Hana at 4pm the 2nd Tuesday of most months.
Book Book Groups Groups Meet with Maren the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm to discuss books set in the Northwest, books about the Northwest, and books from local authors. Meetings take place in the Writers' Corner on the mezzanine level of Village Books.
Engaged Citizens Book Group Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each 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.
Armchair Historians Chat about, discuss, and dissect the most current and interesting history being written the 2nd Monday of every month from 7pm to 8:30pm in the Writers' Corner at Village Books.
Speculative Fiction Book Group Meet with Rachel the 3rd Monday of every month at 7pm to discuss thought-provoking speculative fiction in a group that welcomes diversity. Meetings take place in the Writers' Corner on the mezzanine level of Village Books.
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 take place in the Writers' Corner on the mezzanine level of Village Books.
Groups are open to Everyone • Authors do Not Attend VB Reads
VB Reads book groups are open to anyone in the community to attend. There is no group membership. However, those who attend are eligible for a 15% discount on that group's selections. Each month, Hana, VB 's book group coordinator, sends out a fantastic e-newsletter, specifically geared for book groups. It often contains staff recommends & fun facts about the reading habits of those of us here at the store! Sign up for the Book Group Newsletter at villagebooks.com or by emailing hana@villagebooks.com.
Go to villagebooks.com to see the monthly book selections for these groups! Contact hana@villagebooks.com to:
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Join us at the Mt. Baker Theatre
Friday, March 4, 2016
Ruth Ozeki 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.
Ruth Ozeki's A Tale for the Time Being is the featured book for 2016. Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being, shortlisted for the Booker Prize and a National Book Critics Circle Award, is the 2016 Whatcom READS! choice. Enjoy the book again or discover it for the first time, then join us in welcoming author Ruth Ozeki to a free event at the Mount Baker Theatre on Friday, March 4, at 7pm. Keep an eye on WhatcomReads.org for other events and opportunities. Purchase A Tale for the Time Being at Village Books and we will donate 10% of the proceeds to Whatcom READS!
Whatcom WRITES!
Choices
7th Annual Writing Contest
December 13, 4pm
in the Village Books Readings Gallery Have you struggled with difficult choices: to accept or reject; leave or stay? Were the results different than you expected? Have your choices changed the course of your life in unexpected ways? “Choices” is the theme of this year’s Whatcom WRITES! Anthology, published to celebrate the 2016 Whatcom READS! Selection, A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Join contributors to the anthology as they read their pieces at this event!
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Art Challenge Whatcom READS! 2016 joins with Allied Arts of Whatcom County to sponsor an art challenge and exhibit in the Allied Arts Gallery inspired by A Tale for the Time Being. The Challenge is open to any local artists working in any medium. All genres and skill levels are welcome. It's easy to participate! Works will not be juried. Space is limited and items will be shown on a first come, first hung basis. Art drop-off days: February 29 & March 1, 10am-5pm. Limit one piece per person. There will be an opening reception on Friday, March 4, from 6-9pm. The exhibit will run from March 4-26, 2016. For more details and submission requirements see alliedarts.org/whatcom-reads-art-challange
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Writing Groups
VB Writes...
Village Books
Groups meet in the Writers' Corner on the mezzanine level of VB
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 all meet on the mezzanine level of Village Books in our Writers' Corner.
Fiction I
Prompts
SpecFic/SciFi
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6-8pm
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8pm
2nd & 4th Mondays, 4-6pm
Poetry I
Young Adult & Children
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 5:30 to 7pm
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Fiction II
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Poetry II
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Nontiction f & Memoir
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:15-12:15am
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-8pm
1st & 3rd Sundays, 3:15-5:15pm
Read more about each group at villagebooks.com. Please note that meeting times may vary during the holidays. Check our events calendar to confirm meeting times. Contact Paul@villagebooks.com for more information.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
A Great Gift... Bird by Bird
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WRITERS
Publishing & Marketing Grammar for Editors Evening Classes Weekend Workshops Open to the Community
by Anne Lamott
"Anne Lamott is one part teacher, one part friend in this book about taking the negative voices in your head, and trapping them in a jar. A wonderful gift for someone figuring out life as a writer.." –David
A Great Gift... The Amazing Story Generator by Jason Sacher
wwu.edu/Enrich Active Minds Changing Lives
"A great resource for the writer who can't write. They will never not write again." –Joe
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chuckanut Writers Conferences, classes, and retreats for your writing life
This winter, Village Books and WCC Community & Continuing Education will offer a variety of classes and seminars as part of our collaborative writing program, Chuckanut Writers. These programs are designed to inspire and encourage writers at all stages of their writing journey. Wednesday, February 17, 5:30-8:30pm Thursdays, Mar. 3-10, 6-8:30pm The Mindful Writer: Bringing Focus & Classes Independent Publishing for Success! Energy to Your Writing Life with Susan Colleen Browne Wednesdays, Feb.17-Mar. 2, 6:30-9pm with Susan Colleen Browne This empowering class covers the essentials HOW TO Series for Writers In this interactive workshop, you'll practice ways to of independent print and eBook publishing: with Roby Blecker cultivate your writing focus and energy. You'll also marketing strategies, pricing your book, sellYou finished writing the book. Explore the obstacles still to be overcome in this series of three short workshops which touch on the issues likely to arise now. $95 for the series of three.
Wednesday, February 17, 6:30-9pm HOW TO Choose and Work with an Editor with Roby Blecker Bring your concerns, experiences, and questions about the editor/writer relationship to this class, where you'll learn what makes for a productive relationship rather than a disappointing or painful one. Class is $35, and will be held at WCC.
Wednesday, February 24, 6:30-9pm HOW TO Deal with Criticism with Roby Blecker This class will define constructive versus destructive criticism and provides techniques for dealing with both, including ways to incorporate useful tips into your work. Class is $35, and will be held at WCC.
Wednesday, March 2, 6:30-9pm HOW TO Proofread Your Own Work with Roby Blecker This class provides ways of tricking your writer's brain into recognizing and fixing your most camouflaged mistakes. Cost $35, and will be held at WCC.
Registration opens to everyone December 3rd. Visit www.whatcomcommunityed.com for the complete listing of winter Chuckanut Writers classes. Call 360-383-3200 today.
explore mindfulness strategies to help you create the mental space and self-awareness you need to write. Cost: $45. Location: Village Books in Fairhaven.
Thursdays, Feb. 18-Mar. 24, 5:30-7:30pm "The Play's the Thing": An Introduction to Drama with Ron Leatherbarrow This course is intended to provide people interested in theater some knowledge of theatrical techniques and conventions as well as the history of drama. Cost: $135. Location: WCC.
Saturday, Feb. 20, 5:30-7:30pm Writing as a Spiritual Practice with Roby Blecker This workshop encourages participants to choose a kind of writing with which they resonate and to view that writing as spiritual when it is done in order to touch the inner life of the individual. Cost: $89. Location: WCC, Foundation Building.
Mondays, Feb. 22-Mar. 21, 6:30-8:30pm Found Poetry with Nancy Lou Canyon In this lively class, we will write found poetry, the literary version of a collage. Working with source texts—books, magazines, and newspapers--we will craft poems from random texts, crafting from borrowed lines, found words, erased words, and remixed text. Cost: $129. FairhavenVillage Inn.
Tuesdays, Feb. 23-Mar. 21, 6:30-8:30pm Creating and Sustaining a Writing Practice with Joel Gillman Learn to create and sustain a writing practice within the context of a busy life—a meaningful and relevant practice which will be useful, interesting, auto-didactic, motivating, and inspiring. Through experiential learning and sharing, you'll tap into the empowering aspects of writing. Cost: $95. Fairhaven Village Inn.
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ing your book in stores and online, real-world sales figures and profits, and eBook platforms and royalties... and more! Class is $69, and will be held at Village Books at the Waples Mercantile Building in Lynden.
Wednesdays, Mar. 9-23, 6-9pm Advanced Copyediting with Roby Blecker Copyediting doesn't have to just stop at grammar, spelling and punctuation. Learn the facets of developmental editing, as well as content editing, line editing, and organizational editing. Cost: $109 Location: WCC's Foundation Building.
Saturday, March 12, 6-9pm Structuring Your Story with Jeff Bender This class will help you package your ideas into an accessible and tell-able story. Students can expect to come away with a hard outline for their stories as well as a strong sense of their characters' goals, needs, and functions. Cost: $55. Location: WCC's Foundation Building.
Sunday, March 20, 3-6pm What's in a Name? with Roby Blecker Titles of books and/or chapters can be mouthwatering or off-putting, and the names of your characters can be a helpful part of involving readers in your stories. Explore naming conventions, historical names, science fiction or fantasy names, how titles work, and much more. Cost: $39. Location: Village Books in Fairhaven.
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A Holiday Tradition
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Unique Gifts, Wreaths & Greens, Stocking Stuffers & More!
Visit our historic building & get in the holiday spirit!
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Building Community One Book at a Time
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California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Poetry, Prints, and History
by Tom Killion with Gary Snyder available now, hardcover, Heyday Books
I am a huge fan of Tom Killion’s hand-carved Japanese-styled wood block prints, as well as Gary Snyder’s poetry. This wonderful collaboration showcases the unique Pacific Californian style of pictures, poetry, and prose influenced by the Japanese. Not only is it a delight to look at and read, it includes fascinating stories of events not covered in most history books, and the development of California’s stubbornly unique culture. –Jonica
Create A Great Gift... Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative and The Steal Like an Artist Journal: A Notebook for Creative Kleptomaniacs
by Austin Kleon "Full of inspiration for any creative person in your life, Steal Like an Artist and the accompanying journal provide a fun way to take one's art to new and daring places." –Eliot
Half Yard Christmas: Easy Sewing Projects Using Left-Over Pieces of Fabric by Debbie Shore
available now, paperback, Search Press
"This book is full of fun ideas to help you get ready for Christmas— and each project only takes half a yard of fabric! Gifts, ornaments, wreaths—what a great way to get in the Christmas spirit!" –Chris
A Great Gift... Metal Works in Paper Dreams "Metal Works are the perfect gift for the craftsman in your family, a small intricate project that results in an awesome arrangement to display around the home!." –Hayden
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Portraits: John Berger on Artists by John Berger
available now, hardcover, Verso Books
Portraits. The title tricked me into imagining something dr y and textbook-ish. I was so wrong. This large collection of writing from the legendary author of Ways of Seeing has blindsided me in the depth and intimacy with which he explores each artist. From the surprising revelation of who his favorite artist of all time is (I'm not telling), to the personal letters he wrote to his dear friend, Juan Munoz, after his passing, and to the treatment of Pollock and Krasner as one portrait instead of two, I am captivated. This is a book meant to be savored by anyone who appreciates art. –Claire
A Great Gift... Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Amazing Places Real and Imagined
by Steve McDonald "Enjoy coloring, but mandalas and butterflies not your thing? Journey through Fantastic Cities for an artistic, architectural adventure to some of the coolest places in the world." –Amy
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Plus a fun variety of colored pencils. A Great Gift... 1 Zentangle a Day by Krahula Beckah
"If you've had a crazy-busy day, Zentangle will soothe your soul... and help you sleep!" –Gaye
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Living Life to the Fullest Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
by Amy Cuddy
Why Does the Other Line Always Move Faster?: The Myths and Misery, Secrets and Psychology of Waiting in Line
available in January, hardcover, Little, Brown and Company
"Amy Cuddy is making the world a braver place with her book, Presence. Courage is contagious and presence begets presence. Weaving together science, practical examples, and storytelling, Cuddy shows us how bringing our boldest, most authentic selves to challenging situations inspires others to do the same. This book is a game-changer!" –Brene Brown, author of Daring Greatly
A Great Gift... The Power Of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life by Piero Ferrucci
"How does kindness fit into the compassion and empathy puzzle? Easily. Are you ready to take the risk?" –Cindi
Pogue's Basics: Life Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying Your Day
by David Andrews
available November, hardcover, Workman Publishing
From the breadlines of Revolutionary France to Black Friday mobs and the queue-managing bunker at Disneyland, find out what lines say about our world and values. Citing sources ranging from Harvard Business School professors to Seinfeld, it comes back to one underlying truth: It’s not about the time you spend waiting, but how the circumstances of the wait affect your perception of time.
Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live by Daniel Klein
available in November, hardcover, Penguin Books
"From the vantage point of his eighth decade, Klein revisits the wisdom he relished in his youth with this collection of philosophical gems, adding new ones that strike a chord with him at the end of his life. In these pages, our favorite jokester-philosopher tackles life's biggest questions, leaving us chuckling and enlightened." –The Oyster
AGING
by David Pogue
available in November, paperback, Flatiron Books
Statistically speaking, on average the lowest plane fare for a given ticket is available 52 days before the flight. That's just one of 200 simple tips and shortcuts that make life easier, shedding light on valuable bits of advice and life hacks that already exist in the world around you, but you just never knew!
RELATIONSHIPS
Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game
Keep Moving, and Other Tips and Truths About Aging by Dick Van Dyke
available now, hardcover, Weinstein Books
If you are a fan of Dick Van Dyke and remember the many productions he has been in, this book will be a trip down memory lane for you. As he reminisces about his many show business activities and friends, he also describes his philosophy of getting older and the importance of staying as active and positive as possible. He is a prime example of living a long full life! –Chris
by Jon Birger
available now, paperback, Workman Publishing
The numbers prove it: there just aren’t enough of him. Using a combination of demographics, statistics, game theory, and number-crunching, Date-onomics tells what every single, college-educated, heterosexual, looking-for-a-partner woman needs to know: The “man deficit” is real. It’s a fascinating read with two critical takeaways: One, it’s not you. Two, knowledge is power, so here’s what to do about it.
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The Perfect Pair Sunday, Nov. 22, 3:00 p.m.
Two virtuosic young performers, Moran Katz (clarinet) and Dimitri Murrath (viola) TAKE-A-TEEN featuring a special FREE! work commissioned for for Contact MBT the 40th anniversary. Box Office for details.
‘Ham for the Holidays Sunday, Dec. 6, 3:00 p.m. The WSO is joined by the Bellingham Children’s Choir, performing music by local arranger Scott Henderson, as well as members of the WWU Jazz Ensemble. Tickets: MBT Box Office: 360-734-6080
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Music Sounds Like Me:
Bob Dylan All the Songs:
My Life (So Far) In Song
The Story Behind Every Track
by Sara Bareilles
by Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon
available now, hardcover, Simon & Schuster
available in November, hardcover, Black Dog and Leventhal
This is the only book to tell the stories behind all 492 songs Dylan released. Margotin and Guesdon recount the details that led to the composition of Dylan's recorded songs, what went on in the recording studio, what instruments he used, and behind-the-scenes accounts of the great artists that Dylan worked with.
For the lovely Sara Bareilles, authenticity as a musician and as a person is something she has strived for her whole life, including within this book. In Sounds Like Me ,Sara has written a collection of essays, each titled with an original song she has written. She describes the highs and lows of childhood, rising to stardom, struggling with body image, and the subtleties of the heart. Hilarious, beautiful, and devastatingly honest, this book is a great read for musicians and music fans alike. It sounds like her. –Elise
A Great Gift... Rise Again Songbook: Words & Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs
by Annie Patterson & Peter Blood "By the compilers of Rise Up Singing, this volume gives us 1200 more songs to sing and play. It has been 30 years since the first volume, and a lot of new favorites have been added to the folk tradition. Or maybe some of your old picks didn’t make it into volume one. There are wonderful songs here to keep us singing for the next three decades. A copy of Rise Again and a new set of strings for that guitar or uke should put a smile on any face on my gift list." –Terri
Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music by John Fogerty
available now, hardcover, Little, Brown, and Company
Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart.
Medium Hero: And Other Stories by Korby Lenker
available in December, paperback, Turner Publishing Company
The Chuckanut Radio Hour
KORBY LENKER Thursday, January 28, 6:30pm tickets $5 - available now
Medium Hero is Korby Lenker’s hilarious, poignant stream of consciousness, organized into 27 short stories inspired by his life as solo touring indie artist. Join us in welcoming this former Bellingham musician as he shares his new book as well as his musical talent with us at the January Chuckanut Radio Hour.
Give the Gift of Music! We have a great variety of PUTUMAYO, LOCAL, HOLIDAY, and NPR CDs!
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VILLAGE BOOKS AND PAPER DREAMS are overflowing with holiday décor and gifts this season!
Stop in and find calendars, journals, stationery, toys, games, and delicious candy including hand-made fudge and the always popular Seattle Theo chocolate holiday flavors. Our kitchen accessories are always a huge hit. We offer jewelry for any taste and a huge variety of fun socks and handbags. Peruse our stylish hats and scarves, discover new soaps and lotions and unique home décor. Jewelr y
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Poetry Felicity
by Mary Oliver available now, hardcover, Penguin
I loved this joyful celebration of life's many simple wonders by the beloved poet, Mary Oliver; I'm sure you will too. —Cindi
A Great Gift... Snoozies
in Paper Dreams "Snoozies are my absolute favorite cozy foot coverings. There are styles and sizes for everybody from the baby to the older man on your list." –Carol
North in the World : Selected Poems of Rolf Jacobsen, A Bilingual Edition
by Rolf Jacobsen, translated, edited and with an introduction by Roger Greenwald available in November, paperback, University of Chicago Press
North in the World presents 121 poems by Rolf Jacobsen (1907-1994), one of Norway's greatest modern poets. Garnering the highest praise of critics, Jacobsen won many of Norway's and Sweden's most prestigious literary awards, including the Swedish Academy's Dobloug Prize and the Grand Nordic Prize. An in-depth introduction by Greenwald highlights the main features of Jacobsen's poetry, and extensive endnotes, as well as indexes to titles and first lines in both languages, enhance the usefulness of the book for general readers and scholars alike. The result is the definitive bilingual edition of Jacobsen's marvelous poetry.
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Chuckanut Radio Hour
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The Chuckanut Radio Hour, a recipient of Bellingham’s prestigious Mayor’s Arts Award, is a radio variety show recorded live and played on KMRE 102.3FM. Each Radio Hour features guest authors and musicians, performance poetry, comedy skits, and some groaner jokes. It's a lot of fun so check out our upcoming line-up and join us!
These shows will take place in the Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College.
Thursday, November 5, 6:30pm
Simon Winchester –Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal
Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers
Join us in welcoming the author of The Professor and The Madman and Krakatoa. With live music by Flattery.
Thursday, January 28, 6:30pm
Korby Lenker –Medium Hero: And Other Stories Korby Lenker has played opening slots for acts ranging from Willie Nelson to Ray LaMontagne, Nickel Creek, Keith Urban, and Susan Tedeschi. He's played in living rooms and clubs meeting a lot of people, most of whom leaned—like him—toward the fringe side of the social spectrum. He’s written some of them into stories—hunched over a laptop in the backseat of a touring van or on the cracked vinyl couch of a rock club’s green room. Medium Hero is Korby Lenker’s hilarious, poignant stream of consciousness, organized into 27 short stories inspired by his life as solo touring indie artist. He will provide live music for the show! (And for those of you wondering, yes, you do know him from his Bellingham days and the Barbed Wire Cutters!)
Tickets $5.00 Tickets for all shows are available at Village Books and BrownPaperTickets.com
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Thursday, February 25, 6:30pm
Serge Dedina –Surfing the Border In his new book Surfing the Border, longtime surfer, conservationist and Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina journeys into the world of surf culture and travels around the globe to highlight how surfing connects us to the scarce natural and cultural coastal niches that remain. Co-founder and executive director of WILDCOAST, an international conservation organization, Dedina has dedicated his life to protecting the coastline of California and Mexico. Presented in Partnership with Northwest Straits Foundation. With Musical Guest Ashley Lynn!
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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A Great Gift...
"An absolutely perfect gift for anyone who has any sort of feelings about kale, whether that be hate, love or something in the middle. Wonderful recipes that are easy and delicious and can be adapted to suit any dietary restrictions. The best part might be you're going to forget that kale is actually good for you." –Rebecca
Scandinavian Baking: Sweet and Savory Cakes and Bakes, for Bright Days and Cozy Nights
by Trine Hahnemann, photos by Columbus Leth
available now, hardcover, Quadrille Publishing
Cakes abound, with every kind of Danish pastry you could ever wish for, a cookie for every occasion, mouthwatering layer cakes, coffee cakes, cream buns plus snippets of baking history, so you can learn all you need to know in this, the ultimate compendium on authentic Scandinavian baking with a modern twist.
A Great Gift... Kitchen Hacks: How Clever Cooks Get Things Done from by America's Test Kitchen "Tips and tricks from the best chefs in the business!" –Sarah
Drinks! Cocktail Noir : From Gangsters and Gin Joints to Gumshoes and Gimlets by Scott Deitche
available in November, paperback, Reservoir Square Books
Catering to lovers of the well-written word and the well-mixed drink, this is a lively look at the mixing of alcohol and the underworld, as represented by authors of fictional and true crime. Included are glamorously disreputable characters as well as real life gangsters who built Prohibition-era empires on bootlegged booze.
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Sea and Smoke : Flavors from the Untamed Pacific Northwest
by Blaine Wetzel and Joe Ray available now, hardcover, Running Press
Take one ambitious young chef determined to create a world-class dining destination, add to it an unlikely place, throw in the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, and you come up with The Willows Inn, on Lummi Island. The smokehouse, the fishermen, and the farmer yield the ingredients for unforgettable meals, as told by award-winning journalist Joe Ray, who immersed himself in life on Lummi Island for a year. Chef Blaine Wetzel was a James Beard Award finalist in 2013, then won the James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year award in 2014, and Best Chef of the Northwest in 2015.
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The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook: Sweet Treats for the Geek in All of Us
by Rosanna Pansino
available in November, hardcover, Atria Books
Rosanna Pansino, the host of an online baking show, puts a quirky, geeky twist on baking. Who knew that you could bake delicious treats that incorporate concepts from math, computers, and outer space? You'll want to try imaginative recipes like geode candy cupcakes, apple pi pie, and volcano cake. The book is clearly laid out with basic recipes, tips and techniques, and step-by-step photos. Great fun! –Chris
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n e h c t i K E H T IN Book recommendations from one of our favorite chefs. Bon Appétit!
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ere are a few of my favorite food-related books for this season. When it's gray and dreary outside, it doesn't have to be inside! A warm kitchen, a cozy sweater, and a good cookbook will pass the long nights with ease. They're also great recommendations for the foodie that you're having a hard time finding a gift for this season.
The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World's Favorite Beverage from 7000 BC to Today's Craft Brewing Revolution by Jonathon Hennessy, Mike Smith, and Aaron McConnell available now, paperback, Ten Speed Press
The history of beer, from 7000 BC to the modern craft brew revolution: here it is in graphic novel form. Humorous, educational, and (mostly) accurate, explore the beginnings of fermented grain-based beverages, beer's influence on culture, politics, art, and literature, as well as the nuts and bolts of IBU, specific gravity, and pasteurization. For the beer lover in your life, even if it's you!
Kinfolk Volume 17: The Family Issue
by Various Authors available now, quarterly publication, Kinfolk I can't really call Kinfolk a magazine. Okay, periodical works. Sexy and smooth in the hand, Kinfolk is an examination of slow lifestyle, from food and work to furniture and art. I look forward to each new issue, and this season's offering is just as amazing as they always are.
The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
by J. Kenji López-Alt available inow, hardcover, W.W. Norton & Co. Get out your gram scale and get ready to really understand how to achieve the results you're looking for in the kitchen! The Food Lab is an obsessively detailed book, huge and intimidating, but filled with amazing information about the science of cooking. Perfect boiled eggs? Check. Ideal al dente? Check. Sous vide? Yep, that too. Put this on the shelf next to Larousse Gastronomique.
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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Think Local First! this Holiday Season
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ustainable Connections’ Think Local First! campaign is reminding folks about what it means to be local here in Whatcom County 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 supporting local retailers and service providers. – The more money spent with local, independently owned businesses, the more money stays right here, recirculating in our community. • Make at least a 10% shift in your purchases from non-local to locally owned businesses. – Increased local spending results in retaining and creating more local jobs. • Eat Local Food –It’s delicious and supports local farmers. Our mild climate ensures a wide variety of delicious local treats for holiday meals and parties. • Use Cash – Using cash can help you stick to a budget and saves local businesses thousands of dollars in processing fees keeping even more money local. • Give and Volunteer - Local non-profits contribute significantly to the quality of life in our community and can use all the support they can get in order to keep helping others. • Relax and Have Fun! – We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world surrounded by the best people. Take time to enjoy it. You deserve it!
Think Local, Buy Local, Give the Gift of Local!
Sustainable Connections Think Local First Passports & Prizes
CONTEST!
Shopping local for the holidays makes a positive impact for our local economy. In the spirit of shopping local over the holiday season, Sustainable Connections’ Think Local First campaign is offering a contest to make shopping local even sweeter. Pick up your passport to local businesses at Village Books or on-line, get stamps at participating local businesses, then submit completed passports for your chance to win. The Grand Prize includes 31, $25 gift cards to a variety of local businesses! Other prizes include fun, local goodies from your favorite local businesses. Details at http://sustainableconnections.org/thinklocal/local-for-the-holidays Keep our community unique and our economy strong!
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STORE OPENING SOON The excitement has been building as we add the final touches to our new location in Lynden's Waples Mercantile Building. And, though we haven't thrown the doors open as this edition of the Reader hits the streets, we will open soon (check VillageBooks.com for updates). If you've never gone to Lynden for the holiday festivities, we suggest you mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5th. That morning, in celebration of the town's Dutch heritage, Sinterklass will arrive on a white horse, accompanied by three Piets who will be handing out treats to children. Folks will follow Sinterklass to the community center for songs, dancing, and a pancake breakfast. During the day you can hunt for the Elf on the Shelf in downtown businesses (prizes will be awarded), watch the Christmas Tree Lighting and join the caroling at 5pm, and watch the lighted Christmas Parade at 6pm. It will be a great weekend in Lynden, and Village Books & Paper Dreams will be open if, as Tennessee Ernie Ford would say, "God's willin' and the creeks don't rise." Hours at the store will be 10am until 8pm Monday through Saturday, and Sundays from Noon until 5pm.
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In the last issue of the Chuckanut Reader, we introduced you to the first wave of new hires here at Village Books & Paper Dreams. Now here is another new batch! But this time around, all but one of them are the faces that you'll be seeing at our new Lynden location (Joe will mostly be camped out in Fairhaven). They are all eager to get our new store up and running with the same high standards as our flagship store in Fairhaven. Most of them are Lynden residents and they are all committed to helping Village Books & Paper Dreams become a fully contributing member of the wonderful Lynden community.
WELCOME!
Your Six Word Memoir/Biography Fran - Military brat, books everywhere, what's next? Cherie - If you feed me, we're friends. Eliot - Living stories worth telling (or trying). Mckenzie - Be thankful, give graciously, love ceaselessly. Dorie - Would writing "nerd" six times work? Joe - Sanity never satisfies. Stay in bed. Kristen - This love has got no ceiling. Gaye - Need family, music, cats, color, sci-fi-friday (yes, it's one word...it's a thing! Say it really fast :-) ) Anne - Embrace change, life is an adventure!
What is your "stupid human trick?" Fran - OH, you think I'm human? Cherie - I can finish everyone's leftovers at a restaurant without getting sick. Eliot - I can swallow swords. I'm lying. Does being able to count cards qualify? Mckenzie - I can move my pinky toes independently of my other toes! Dorie - Alliteration. Joe - I can touch my knees.
Stop in and say hi! From top to bottom, left to right: Fran, Cherie, Eliot, McKenzie, Dorie, Joe, Kristen, Gaye, Anne What was your favorite book as a child? Fran - Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum Cherie - The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Kristen - T-Rex hands. All the time. Mostly unintentional. :P Gaye - A really ugly lizard face. Anne - My golf shot, now that is stupid.
Eliot - The Loathsome Dragon by Kim Kahng and David Wiesner
Where you were born?
Joe - The Days are Just Packed—A Calvin & Hobbes Collection by Bill Watterson
Fran - Miami, Florida Cherie - Napa, California Eliot - St. Louis, Missouri
Joe - Mountain View, California
Kristen - Ada, Oklahoma Mckenzie - Landstuhl, Germany Gaye - St. Luke's Hospital, Bellingham, WA (in a military hospital!) Anne - Willmar, Minnesota Dorie - Wausau, Wisconsin
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Mckenzie - Miss Spider's New Car by David Kirk Dorie - Watership Down by Richard Adams
Kristen - Streets and Roads by William S. Gray Gaye - Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Anne - The Trixie Belden Series by Julie Campbell Tatham et al.
Building Community One Book at a Time
Chuck and Dee Robinson’s
ART COLLECTION By Northwest Washington Artists will be featured in the Fine Arts Gallery
at the Jansen Art Center
December 3 – January 29 by Karen Bacon, Art Director at the Jansen Art Center, Lynden, WA When Chuck and Dee offered to loan their collection for an exhibit at the Jansen Art Center, I was intrigued and excited by the idea. They invited me to their home where they shared stories about the local artists whose work filled their walls—a large collection of colorful paintings of Northwest scenes, as well as captivating masks, and beautiful pottery. The Jansen Art Center will present the Robinson’s collection “salon style” as it hangs in their home. We are pleased to showcase the creativity and fine art of the many talented Northwest artists whose works are presented in this personal exhibition. Our exhibit will feature 36 pieces, including five paintings by Susan Bennerstrom who has a solo exhibit at the J in October and November. The list of artists’ names is impressive and well known in our region: Tom Wood, John Cole, Donna Auer, Judge David Nichols, Lisa McShane, Sybil Sanford, Dederick Ward, Tom Sherwood, Vicki Canada, Ben Mann, Mary Froderberg, and more. With the Robinson’s dedication to supporting their community, it is no surprise that their art collection is promised to the Whatcom Museum. As Lynden celebrates the opening of the Waples Mercantile Building this fall, the Jansen Art Center extends a warm and appreciative welcome to Chuck and Dee Robinson and the Village Books and Paper Dreams family as our new neighbors!
An exhibit of twelve paintings by well-known Bellingham artist Susan Bennerstrom continues at the Jansen Art Center through Wednesday, November 24th. Her paintings are in numerous public and private collections throughout Washington State and throughout the world, from Ballycastle, Ireland, to Istanbul, Turkey. Pictured here is Morning Light, Turkey, one of several Bennerstrom paintings from Chuck and Dee's collection.
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A Great Gift!
Signed FIRST EDITIONS CLUB
Give yourself or someone else the gift of discovery! Throughout the year, Village Books buyers cull through the thousands of contenders for our Signed First Editions Club and choose six of the best of the best titles for our members. Every couple of months, members can be assured of finding a great new read in their mailbox—personally selected and hand-wrapped by us and signed by the author. Many past selections have gone on to receive critical acclaim, win major awards, and become book group favorites. Be ahead of the reading curve and be the first to discover the next great book! What does it cost to join? - Nothing! You pay for the books, but not for the membership. The list prices of the books vary around an average $25-$35 range, but members only pay a flat $25 for each book. Each selection also comes with a protective dust jacket cover. $150 covers full membership for a year including shipping. 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 $150 for that year. After that, the gift receiver can decide whether or not to continue the membership on his or her own...or you can renew the membership.
Happy Reading!
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A Great Gift... The Christmas Box Collection: The Christmas Box,
Timepiece, and The Letter by Rickard Paul Evans
"This set is great for somecozy reads by the fire this holiday season." –Cherie
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A History
A New Book by Brian Griffin It's been a long time in the making, and was temporarily set aside while Brian worked on the J.J. Donovan exhibition and book, but his longawaited Fairhaven book should be here before Christmas. Lacing together untold years of research, Brian traces the history of this beloved Bellingham neighborhood from its geologic roots to its latest boom. Though the exact publication date has not yet been set, the book is expected in the store early in December. Watch our website and eNewsletters for information on signings at the store. There must be a number of folks on your list for whom this would make the ideal holiday gift.
Coming Soon!
More Local History Grand Lady of Mount Baker: A History of the Mount Baker Lodge from 1927-1931 by Michael G. Impero
"Michael Impero has hit it out of the park with his latest subject, the ill-fated Mount Baker Lodge which was destroyed by fire in 1931. Filled with a wealth of documentation and truly extraordinary photography, this is the perfect gift for lovers of local history." –Claire
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MORE MURDER An Interview with Todd Warger With Brendan Clark, Village Books Publishing Director
As many of you may know, local historian Todd Warger's latest book was just released in October though Village Books' in-house publishing imprint, Chuckanut Editions. More Murder in the Fourth Corner is the highly anticipated followup to Murder in the Fourth Corner, last year's creepy collection of true crime stories, drawn from the earliest homicide cases recorded in Whatcom County. I recently sat down with Todd to chat about this new batch of historical killings: Q: What inspired you to bring these homicide cases back into the public eye, over a century after they occurred? A: What inspired me to resurrect these stories really comes from several directions. My background is in history and research, and having the opportunity to play a sleuth becomes enticing and exciting when looking into old case files. Nearly every case throws me a curveball from where I thought I would be going. So, I would have to say it’s the detective work that thrills me most. Q: What surprised you the most as you researched these books? A: I’m surprised where these cases led me, and I’m amazed how the stories became lost with time. Bellingham and Whatcom County have had some very heinous murders in the past, which one would think hard to forget. The 1907 Addie Roper murder in Blaine for instance was brutal in all its commitment. It was reported in newspapers along the entire west coast. Some murders appear to be simple slayings, but are discovered to have great backstories. Several cases from the area went to the state Supreme Court and set precedents. Many still went unsolved due the lack of scientific methods available, while others were solved by good old-fashioned detective work. Q: What patterns or trends did you notice in the details of these murders, the reaction in the media at the time, and the court cases that followed? A: The reasons for murder, a hundred plus years ago, were no different than those committed today. They occurred or were committed out of greed, hate, drunkenness, robbery, rowdiness run amok, domestic violence, jealousy, etc. But murder tended to be more brutal as it was usually committed close-up with a knife, an axe, or a savage beating utilizing anything handy at the time. Guns were used as well, but rarely from distances. The deed was usually close and personal. The methods applied in solving cases; the justice system; courts and media were different as well. Detectives and police officers were appointed or elected as law enforcement, bringing little or no knowledge to the job. Sleuthing was a matter of observation,
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hunches, gut feelings, reasoning, and collecting evidence at the scene. Witnesses were unreliable, but you stood a better chance if witnesses were persons of means and importance. When captured, most anyone could just walk in the jail and visit the prisoner, especially the press. Newspapers widely enhanced and sensationalized the gruesomeness of the slayings to sell as many papers as possible. Writings were far more explicit than reporting today, printing about wound descriptions and how the victims appeared in death. That said, reporters sat in on the trials, and surprisingly their reporting was as accurate as the court transcripts. Q: Apart from the addition of Skagit County, what makes the cases presented in your new book different from those detailed last year in the original Murder in the Fourth Corner? A: In addition to murder stories from Skagit County and murder stories that cross between the U.S./Canadian border, I have also added several dozen portrait images of law enforcement, attorneys, coroners, and judges who have appeared in both books. Q: What do you expect readers to be most shocked or intrigued by as they read your new book? A: More Murder in the Fourth Corner will be an exciting read. Readers will find eleven stories from 1858 to 1937. One murder discusses the Castle Law, as a precedent case regarding defending one's home was decided here. An unsolved double-murder on Lummi Island; the death of a hermit and a beheading at the Sumas border detention center, are sure to get people talking. Plus, I have two guest writers who have contributed well-researched stories. •
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History Makers Wanted: The Outlaw Lives of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly
Destiny and Power : The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush
by Robert M. Utley
available in November, hardcover, Yale University Press
by Jon Meacham
available in November, hardcover, Random House
From Pulitzer Prize winner and number one New York Times bestselling author Jon Meacham comes a brilliant biography of George H.W. Bush. Based on rigorous research, hours of private interviews with Bush, and exclusive access to his diaries, Meacham illuminates the life the 41st President of the United States.
In this adventure-filled double biography, Robert M. Utley reveals the true stories and parallel courses of the two notorious contemporaries who lived by the gun, were executed while still in their twenties, and remain compelling figures in the folklore of their homelands. He discovers their profound differences, despite their shared fates, and illuminates the worlds in which they lived on opposite sides of the globe.
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THANK YOU In response to the devastating wildfires that ravaged much of Washington State this summer, Village Books and Paper Dreams pledged to match up to $500 in customer donations. We put firefighter boots out on our counters and you delivered! Our generous customers donated over $800 in just a few short weeks. With our matching contribution, together we raised over $1300 for Fire Relief through the North Central Washington Community Foundation.
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History Paris at War: 1939-1944 by David Drake
100 Documents That Changed the World: From
the Magna Carta to Wikileaks
available in November, hardcover, Harvard University Press
by Scott Christianson
Paris at War is remarkably brilliant in scale, in scope, and in detail. In this atmospheric, richly-detailed Balzacian account, Drake captures the confusion, the misinformation, the desperation and the everyday concerns of everyday life in occupied Paris. Drawing on diaries, memoirs, newspapers, newsreels, radio broadcasts, changing ordinances, advertisements, even horoscopes, Drake gives us ordinary people and their daily survival: resistors, collaborators, occupiers, and victims.
A tour of the history of the world through the declarations, manifestos, and agreements from the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence to Wikileaks. This fascinating collection gathers the most significant written documents that have influenced and shaped the way we think about the world and the course of history.
A Great Gift... 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies
"The new paradigm of The Age of Exploration." –Andrew
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War
by Karen Abbott
available now, paperback, Harper Perennial
Weaving the adventures of four female daredevils into the tumultuous landscape of a broken America, Karen Abbott evokes a secret world that will surprise even the most avid enthusiasts of Civil War-era history. With a cast of real-life characters, Abbott shines a dramatic new light on these daring—and, until now, unsung—heroines.
The Witches: Salem, 1692
available in November, hardcover, Rizzoli
Train: Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World— from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief
by Tom Zoellner
available in November, paperback, Penguin
"Train is such a pleasure to read; elegant, deeply informed and smart, full of knowledge-bearing sentences, and prose so companionable and rich in insight that it is as if its author were at your shoulder, taking you along with him. What an enjoyable journey...and oh, my! Can he write!" –Richard Bausch, author of Peace
Drinking in America: Our Secret History by Susan Cheever
available now, hardcover, Twelve
Seen through the lens of alcoholism, American history takes on a vibrancy and a tragedy missing from many earlier accounts. At many pivotal points in our history—the illegal Mayflower landing at Cape Cod, the enslavement of African Americans, the McCarthy witch hunts, and the Kennedy assassination, to name only a few—alcohol has acted as a catalyst.
by Stacy Schiff
available in November, hardcover, Little, Brown and Company
"Stacy Schiff has brought her extraordinary gifts as researcher and writer to revivify the story of the 1692 Salem witch hunt... It is sharply etched. It is ground level. It is emotionally powerful. It is full of surprising twists and turns. If history is time travel, this is a journey readers will never forget." –John Demos, author of Entertaining Salem
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Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers
Current Events
& other non-fiction
by Simon Winchester
available in November, hardcover, HarperCollins
Today, the Pacific is ascendant. Its geological history has long transformed us—tremendous earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis—but its human history, from a Western perspective, is quite young, beginning with Magellan's sixteenth century circumnavigation. It is a natural wonder whose most fascinating history is currently being made and Winchester's storytelling is second to none.
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A Great Gift... Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson "Best non-fiction of the year for me, this book exposes the two justice systems that exist in our country today: one for the wealthy and the well-connected, and another system for the poor and the disenfranchised. You will not easily forget this book." –Laurie
Thursday, November 5, 6:30pm
Not in God’s Name:
God, Godless, & Good
Confronting Religious Violence
by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
available now, hardcover, Schocken Books
Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, brings a trove of information from many disciplines— history, psychology, and sociology—to this treatise on what has become our time’s most pressing evil: terrorism in the name of religion. Some he describes as sibling rivalry between the Abrahamic faiths. He also details the dangers of dualism inherent in fundamentalism. But if this sounds like a formidable book—it is not. Sacks’ interpretation of scripture, science and culture is clear, readable and fascinating. I gained more understanding from this book than I can easily express in a paragraph, and I find myself sharing the stories with anyone willing to listen. –Terri
A Great Gift... One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America by Kevin Kruse
"The belief that America is fundamentally a Christian nation originated in the 1930s when businessmen enlisted religious activists in their fight against FDR's New Deal." –Mel
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Battling the Gods: Atheism in the Ancient World
by Tim Whitmarsh
available in November, hardcover, Knopf
Long before the Enlightenment sowed the seeds of disbelief in a deeply Christian Europe, atheism was a matter of serious public debate in the Greek world. But history is written by those who prevail, and the Age of Faith mostly suppressed the lively free-thinking voices of antiquity. Whitmarsh brings to life the fascinating musings of Diagoras of Melos; Democritus, the first materialist; and especially Epicurus and his followers.
The Good Book: Writers Reflect on Favorite Bible Passages edited by Andrew Blaumer available in November, hardcover, Simon and Schuster
As the title states, this is an anthology of essays relating to various passages from the Bible. However, the authors are not all religious and come from a variety of backgrounds, leading to quite a diverse collection of perspectives. Their reflections and personal stories are quite thought-provoking. –Chris
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Outsider in the White House
CONTEMPORARY
by Bernie Sanders, John Nichols
CULTURAL
available in December, paperback, Verso
Sanders tells the story of his remarkable career as a progressive socialist and outspoken dissident, using his experience to expose the bias and injustice within one of the world’s most powerful political systems. From his fight for a livable minimum wage, to campaigning on behalf of fair electoral politics, Sanders makes much-needed suggestions for tackling contemporary issues, an uplifting take on the potential for democracy to deliver political and social justice.
CRITICISM
Killing the Messenger: The Right-Wing Plot to Derail Hillary and Hijack Your Government by David Brock
available now, hardcover, Twelve
Brock disarms the major tentacles of the Republican Leviathan: the Koch Brothers, the Clinton haters, and the Fox Noise Machine. With the acumen of a seasoned political player, Brock takes readers inside his Democratic war rooms and their 24/7 battles with right-wing forces for control of the story lines and messages that will decide the 2016 election.
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United
by Cory Booker
Political Order and Political Decay:
available in January, hardcover, Ballantine Books
From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy
by Francis Fukuyama
available now, hardcover, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Taking up the essential question of how societies develop strong, impersonal, and accountable political institutions, Fukuyama addresses the French Revolution to the Arab Spring, the deep dysfunctions of contemporary American politics, the effects of corruption on governance, and the different legacies of colonialism while he boldly reckons with the future of democracy.
Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World
A rising United States Senator—widely recognized as the accessible and energetic new voice of politics—makes the case that the virtues of connection and compassion must guide our nation toward a brighter future. As mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, he became the public face of a city that had gone years without positive national attention. In 2013, Booker won a U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first black Senator from New Jersey.
Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship by Anjan Sundaram
available in January, hardcover, Doubleday
by Leif Wenar
available in January, hardcover, Oxford University Press
Read powerful explanations of how our everyday shopping puts money into the pockets of the most merciless men on earth. Discover how today's natural resource trade runs on the same rule that once made the slave trade, colonialism, apartheid and genocide legal. Find out how the West can lead the world the next step forward in history through a peaceful resource revolution. ay Money B 9
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It's been more than twenty years since the horrors of the Rwandan genocide, and at a glance, the nation appears to be a place of peace and progress. Behind this appealing veil, however, is a controlling state with no tolerance for dissenting voices. When Anjan Sundaram (author of “Stringer”) went to Rwanda to teach local reporters as part of an internationally funded program, his students showed him a pervasive culture of fear and secrecy, and the challenges of reporting the news freely in a country that is anything but free. This sobering, readable account of his experiences is timely, important and well worth picking up. –Sam
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Get Out There!
A Great Gift...
Biking
Just Ride
A Great Gift...
Hiking
Hiking Whatcom County by Ken Wilcox
"Here in Whatcom, we should consider ourselves blessed to be surrounded by such a diverse array of trails. Give a loved one the gift of the great outdoors with this compact yet detailed guide, the hands-down authority on our local hiking scene!" –Brendan
by Grant Petersen "An honest, funny, and practical guide, this makes a great gift for someone who is new to biking for work or for pleasure!" –Elise
Mountaineering
Master of Thin Air: Life and Death on the World's Highest Peaks
by Andrew Lock, foreword by Peter Hillary
Running
Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon
by Ed Caesar
available in November, hardcover, Simon & Schuster
"Ed Caesar's treatment of the nearmythical two-hour marathon is both implacably scientific and wonderfully reverential. As a former marathoner I deeply appreciate both. The prose hums along effortlessly and the topic is one of the most profound there is: the absolute limits of human performance." –Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm
The Road to Little Dribbling : Adventures of an American in Britain
by Bill Bryson
available in January, hardcover, Doubleday
In 1995 Bill Bryson got into his car and took a farewell trip around England before moving his family back to the US. The book about that trip, Notes from a Small Island, is one of the most acute and affectionate portrayals of England in all its glorious eccentricity ever written. Two decades later, he set out again to rediscover that country, and the result is The Road to Little Dribbling.
available now, hardcover, Arcade Publishing
This book opens with a fall on K2 that the author very nearly could not stop, down a vertical rock ramp leading to a threethousand-foot drop. The qualities that saved him then on K2 drove his sixteenyear journey to summit all of the world's eight-thousanders (fourteen peaks that exceed 8,000 meters) and climb into the death zone. Incredibly, he accomplished that feat without the aid of bottled oxygen for all but one mountain. During twenty-three expeditions, he spent a total of three years clinging to the sides of dangerous mountains.
Travel Black Dragon River : A Journey Down the Amur River at the Borderlands of Empires by Dominic Ziegler
available in November, hardcover, Penguin Press
"A superb book that marvellously melds high-class travel writing on one of the world's least known regions with fascinating history of explorers, emperors, freebooters, revolutionaries and largerthan-life characters—all in a landscape that begs to be explored by traveller as intrepid and determined as Ziegler." –Jonathan Fenby, author of The Penguin History of Modern China
Crossing the Plains with Bruno by Annick Smith
available now, paperback,Trinity University Press
Traveling from her rural homestead in Montana with her 95 lb. chocolate lab, Bruno, to pick up her nearly 100-year-old mother from her senior residence in Chicago, Annick Smith often gets lost in memory and rambling contemplation. Bruno's constant companionship and ever-present needs force her to return to the present, reminding her that she, too, is an animal whose existence depends on being alert to the scents, sights, hungers, and emotions of the moment.
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Notorious RBG: The Life and
REAL PEOPLE TRUE TALES
Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik available in November, hardcover, Dey Street Books
At eighty-two, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an Internet sensation. Across America, people who weren't yet born when Ginsburg made her name are inking themselves with images of her face, setting her famously searing dissents to music, making tribute videos, and submitting photos of the diminutive yet fierce Jewish grandmother with those of the 350-pound rapper Notorious.
A Great Gift...
Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 3: The Complete and Authoritative Edition by Mark Twain, edited by Benjamin Griffin & Harriet E. Smith
"One of the most scholarly enterprises of the century. If you want to enjoy, and to understand fully, the genius and laugh-out- loud wit of Mark Twain, the University of California editions are the only texts to have." –Robert
Stories I Tell Myself: Growing Up with Hunter S. Thompson
by Juan F. Thompson
available in January, hardcover, Knopf
A portrait of Hunter S. Thompson, fearless outlaw journalist, whose manic first-person articles and exposés, so interwoven with the getting of the story, gave rise to gonzo journalism. A portrait of the man: writer, brother, husband, searching soul who grew up with the times he inhabited, and in part created; a portrait most of all of the father: the drug-fueled, charismatic, idealistic, sensitive man, by the son who lived through it all.
My Life on the Road The Three-Year Swim Club: The Untold Story of Maui's Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory by Julie Checkoway
available now, hardcover, Grand Central Publishing
The children were Japanese-American, malnourished, barefoot and had no pool; they trained in the filthy irrigation ditches that snaked down from the mountains into the sugarcane fields. In their first year the children outraced Olympic athletes twice their size; in their second year, they were national and international champs; in their third year, they'd be declared the greatest swimmers in the world.
Don't Give Up, Don't Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life
by Louis Zamperini and David Rensin available in November, paperback, Dey Street Books
"Not simply another rehashing of Zamperini's incredible history (made famous by Hildebrand's best selling Unbroken) this second memoir, brims with sage wisdom, learned advice and fond observations from his adventurous 97 years. ...Stuffed with bolstering, life-affirming reinforcement, Zamperini's legacy lives on. ... The inspirational odyssey of an American hero." –Kirkus Reviews
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by Gloria Steinem
available now, hardcover, Random House
Gloria Steinem is an American icon. Her new memoir spans the rise of Feminism from the 1960s to the present time in a rich collection of stories about friendships and unusual encounters forged on the frontline of the women's movement, the civil rights movement, anti-war, gay rights and human justice protests. Steinem spent more than half her life on the road interviewing and befriending activists, cab drivers, farm workers and industrial organizers. She is one of my heroes; I hope you will enjoy her memoir as much as I did. –Cindi
Theodore Roosevelt in the Field by Michael R. Canfield
available in November, hardcover, University of Chicago Press
Never has there been a president less content to sit still behind a desk than Theodore Roosevelt. When we picture him, he's on horseback or standing at a cliff’s edge or dressed for safari. And Roosevelt was more than just an adventurer—he was also a naturalist and campaigner for conservation. Drawing extensively on Roosevelt’s field notebooks, diaries, and letters, Canfield takes readers into the field on adventures alongside him.
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Science Now in Paperback!
Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It
by Ian Leslie
available in December, paperback, Basic Books
Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful. So why are many of us allowing our curiosity to wane? Author Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the cultivation of our “desire to know.” Just when the rewards of curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood, undervalued, and increasingly monopolized by a cognitive elite.
The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being: Evolution and the Making of Us by Alice Roberts
available in November, hardcover, Heron Books
In this compulsively readable book, Roberts lays out the miraculously strange way in which the human body grows from a chemical (DNA) into a living, sentient being. A longtime professor and wellknown TV presenter, Dr. Roberts is also an author of unusual ability, capable of synthesizing complex ideas and packing dense scientific information into lucid, beautiful prose.
Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding
Light: The Visible Spectrum and Beyond
by Lisa Randall
available in November, hardcover, Black Dog and Levanthal
Interconnectedness of the Universe available in November, hardcover, Ecco
Randall shares the latest findings regarding the nature and role of dark matter and the origin of the Universe, along with the process by which scientists explore new concepts. Randall weaves together the cosmos' history and our own, illuminating the deep relationships that are critical to our world and the astonishing beauty inherent in the most familiar things.
Stories in the Stars: An Atlas of Constellations
by Susanna Hislop and Hannah Waldron available in November, hardcover, Penguin Books
Stories in the Stars leaps between centuries, cultures, and traditions, presenting a whole universe of stars and their stories in all their blazing glory. Each page features a new constellation, brought to life by the beauty of Waldron's illustrations and Hislop's engrossing descriptions, taking the reader on a journey of what we see when we look up.
by Megan Watzke and Kim Arcand
A stunning visual exploration of all forms of light, across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, written by two dynamic women working at NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. With hundreds of fullcolor photographs and illustrations, this highly designed book is the only book of its kind to explore light in this visual way.
We Are All Stardust: Scientists Who Shaped Our World Talk about Their Work, Their Lives, and What They Still Want to Know by Stefan Klein, Ross Benjamin
available now, paperback, The Experiment
From the sports car that physicist Steven Weinberg says helped him on his quest for “the theory of everything” to the jazz musicians who gave psychologist Alison Gopnik new insight into raising children, 19 of the world’s best-known scientists explain how they find inspiration everywhere. Here, they reveal what they still hope to discover—and how their paradigm-changing work entwines with their lives outside the lab.
The Lost Art of Finding Our Way by John Edward Huth
available now, paperback, Harvard Press
Huth shows us how to navigate using natural phenomena—the way the Vikings used the sunstone to detect polarization of sunlight, and Arab traders learned to sail into the wind, and Pacific Islanders used underwater lightning and "read" waves to guide their explorations. An exploration of navigation without GPS, how to find your way.
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Building Community One Book at a Time
Nature
A Slide Show at Village Books A Free Event!
Bird Love
DAVID SATTLER
available now, hardcover, Abrams Publishing
Wednesday, December 9, 7pm
by Leila Jeffreys Fine art photographer Leila Jeffreys captures the beauty and diversity of some of our most colorful and elegant feathered friends. From the exotic birds of her native Australia to those of North America, Jeffreys seems to delve into the very souls of these creatures with her stunning and evocative portraits.
A Slide Show at Village Books
GERRIT VYN
The Miracle of Life at La Jolla Cove by David Sattler
available now, hardcover, Royal Tern Press
A Free Event!
Saturday, December 5, 7pm
The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature
by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Gerrit Vyn available now, hardcover, Mountaineers Books
This new book created for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's 100-year anniversary explores our joyful and complex relationship with birds. Gerrit Vyn's images along with thoughtful and inspiring essays by writers including Barbara Kingsolver, Jared Diamond, and Lab Director John Fitzpatick, take readers on a visual and experiential journey revealing the life-changing role that birds can play in our understanding of the natural world. In his talk at Village Books, photographer, cinematographer, and sound recorder Gerrit Vyn will share many of the powerful images and video recordings he collected from his time the field.
The Wild Edge: Freedom to Roam the Pacific Coast
photography by Florian Schulz, introduction by Bruce Barcott, epilogue by Philippe Cousteau available now, hardcover, Mountaineers
Where the Pacific Ocean meets North America, a great corridor is created of interrelated life. From Baja to the Beaufort Sea of Alaska, this life and landscape are interconnected in complex and intriguing ways. Through imagery, stories, and science, these connections reveal how all of our health and livelihood are interdependent.
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"David Sattler has the eye of an artist and the voice of the poet, and the combination of these gifts with the extraordinary beauty of La Jolla Cove has resulted in this magnificent and memorable book." —Jane Goodalll Join us in welcoming this WWU professor and award-winning wildlife photographer as he presents his awe-inspiring images of marine creatures and landscapes along one of America's most breathtaking coastlines.
A Great Gift... Pocket Naturalist Guides by Waterford Press
"These laminated, folding field guides are great stocking stuffers for the outdoor adventurers on your list." –Donna
Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder’s Fork and Lizard’s Leg: The Lore and Mythology of Amphibians and Reptiles by Marty Crump
available in December, hardcover, University of Chicago Press
In this ode to toads and snakes, newts and tuatara, crocodiles and tortoises, herpetologist and science writer Marty Crump explores folklore across the world and throughout time. From creation myths to trickster tales; from associations with fertility and rebirth to fire and rain; and from the use of herps in folk medicines and magic, as food, pets, and gods, to their roles in literature, visual art, music, and dance, Crump reveals both our love and hatred of amphibians and reptiles—and their perceived power.
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Village Books is a Dog-Friendly Store!
A Tribute to Man's Best Friend Beloved Dog
by Maira Kalman available now, hardcover, Penguin Press
From the dogs lovingly illustrated in her acclaimed children's books to the real-life pets who inspire her still, Kalman's Beloved Dog is a joyful and beautifully illustrated read and, as always, deeply philosophical. Filled with hundreds of gorgeous illustrations rendered uniquely in Kalman's illimitable style, Beloved Dog is a tribute to the canines that fill our days.
We Love Our Dogs Old Faithful: Dogs of a Certain Age by Pete Thorne
available in November, hardcover, Harper Design
The dogs in Old Faithful are well worn, well loved, and well on in years. After his grandmother's 100th birthday party, photographer and dog lover Pete Thorne found himself taking photos of elderly dogs. In their aged, imperfect faces, he saw a depth of life, joy, and wisdom missing from more youthful subjects.
Puppy Bowl: The Book
by Discovery Communications
A Great Gift...
available now, paperback, Three Rivers Press
My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts by Laura T. Coffey and Lori Fusaro "Some of my best friends are old dogs!" –Charlie
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USED BOOKS & Textbooks
Airing the day of the Super Bowl and pitched at everyone who prefers cute animals to jocks, the Puppy Bowl is a faux sporting event in which all the “athletes” are puppies chasing balls and frolicking. This is the ultimate companion for Puppy Bowl lovers, featuring hundreds of cute and funny photos from the event’s inception right up to the most recent Puppy Bowls.
Bring in your already-read books and we'll give you up to 30% of the list price in store credit (15% for cash). You can use that to buy more books or gifts in Village Books and Paper Dreams.
A Great Gift... Village Books Reusable Shopping Bags Vita by ChicoBags
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"I can't count how many of these incredibly useful shopping bags I've given away as gifts over the years. They're strong (hold 40lbs!), attractive, stuff into an attached pouch for easy storage & transport, and priced right at only $8.99." –Kelly C.
Building Community One Book at a Time
Fantastic & Funny
A Great Gift... Why Not Me
Dear Mr. You
by Mindy Kaling
"For anyone who has ever felt unsure about themselves or their direction in life, Mindy uses stories from her own life to tell us it's okay to be ourselves, and to highlight the fact that sometimes, looking back, you just need to laugh at how things happened." –Meryl
Furiously Happy: A Book
by Mary-Louise Parker available in November, hardcover, Scribner
"To have an artist accomplished in one genre triumph in another is an extraordinary event. Mary-Louise Parker's Dear Mr. You is a pants-pissingly funny, gut-wrenching meditation on her loving and tormented encounters with the masculine. I drank it down in one gulp, then started back at page one again. A magnificent, necessary surprise." —Mary Karr, author of The Liars' Club
About Horrible Things
by Jenny Lawson
A Great Gift...
available now, hardcover, Flatiron Books
Jenny yet again reduced me to fits of laughter with her newest book, in which she writes honestly about her struggles with mental illness throughout her life. She reminds us that it isn't just our admirable traits from which we create joy for ourselves, but those parts of ourselves we try to keep stuffed in the back of the closet as well. With this book Jenny offers a profound sense of connection to those with mental illness, and a path to understanding for those who don't, all wrapped up in hilarity and moments of extreme joy. –Meryl
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
"Anyone who has experienced a mental health disorder will recognize a kindred spirit, those who haven't will learn what it's like to have a brain that won't take orders from a silly thing like logic, and EVERYONE will laugh." –Dorie
Good for a Laugh A Great Gift... A Great Gift...
In God We Trust (All Others Pay Cash) by Jean Shepherd
"If A Christmas Story is a holiday staple for your family, you should check out the book that inspired it!" –Kristen
FIND ME IN VILLAGE BOOKS AND PAPER DREAMS!
Things I Want to Punch in the Face by Jennifer Worick
"This book is perfect for anybody in need of a good laugh and it makes a great gift for the holidays." –Alex
Fun Games and Puzzles for Adults AND Kids!
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Autographed Books Make Great Gifts!
DAVID
SEDARIS
Saturday, November 14, 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre
Village Books has teamed up with Mount Baker Theater to bring NPR humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris to Bellingham for a BOOKED AT THE BAKER event! Can't make it to the show but would love some autographed books? We can help! Purchase any of Sedaris's books from Village Books before November 14th and we'll get them signed for you. It's easy! Stop by or call in your order today. A Booked at the Baker Event brought to you by Village Books and Mount Baker Theatre
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Curious & Entertaining Vargic's Miscellany of Curious Maps: Mapping the Modern World
by Martin Vargic
available in December, hardcover, Harper Design
Vargic has imagined The Music Map, The Map of YouTube, The Corporate World Map, and many more. Additional maps display a diverse list of data, such as the number of heavy metal bands per capita, the probability of getting struck by lightning, average penis length, NSA surveillance rate, and number of tractors per 1,000 inhabitants.
Findings:
WEIRD FACTS
An Illustrated Collection
by Rafil Kroll-Zaidi and Graham Roumieu available in November, hardcover, Twelve
From Harper's celebrated "Findings" column a collection of weird facts delightfully illustrated by Graham Roumieu like.... Did you know that prairie dogs kiss more often if humans are watching? That the rich are more likely to steal candy from children? That babies who wake to breastfeed at night may do so to thwart the conception of a sibling?
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A Glimpse Into the Lives of New York's Feline Inhabitants
by Jim Tews
available in November, paperback, Simon & Schuster
In an unabashedly uproarious fashion Tews gives us a great parody of Humans of New York. With more than 100 photos and quotes from cats in America's most glamorous city, Felines of New York is further proof that behind every sophisticated, self-important New Yorker is a cat who could not care less.
available in November, paperback, Trinity University Press
Gathered here are celebrated iconic essays along with little-known pieces that create a powerful survey of the world we live in, from the jungles of Mexico to the splendors of the Arctic. This rich collection tours places as diverse as Haiti and Iceland; movements like Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring; an original take on the question of who did Henry David Thoreau’s laundry; and a searching look at what the hatred of country music really means.
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Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day Saturday, December 5, 2015 Visit Village Books today with your children, grandchildren, or special kids in your life for the 6th annual Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day. Founded in 2010, this day-long event has grown to include more than 700 bookstores around the world. Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day is about instilling a love of bookstores in children so that they will value and support this most precious of resources as they go on to enter and create communities of their own. Bring the kids to our morning story time for additional fun!
December 5, 10:30am Story Time featuring fun Holiday Stories
Read • Dream • Grow
Join Claire in the Kids Section as we celebrate the season with fun, holiday-themed tales.
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Melissa and Doug Wooden Toys "These sturdy wooden toys are always popular with the younger set. Choose from a farm train, car carrier, log carrier, or my favorite, the farm tractor, as well as stacking toys and puzzles. Quality toys for hours of play!" –Chris
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YOUNG READERS Their Families & Educators
PICTURE BOOKS Mother Bruce
Toys Meet Snow
available in December, hardcover, Hyperion
available now, hardcover, Schwartz & Wade
Bruce is a quiet grump who just wants to eat his eggs for dinner. However, his eggs hatch instead! What on earth is Bruce going to do with four goslings? Open this up to enjoy the visual jokes (look for the picture of Bruce wearing a baby carrier). This hilarious book is perfect for the new parent in your family. —Sarah
Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic—the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home—are back in a glorious full-color picture book. Together the toys build a snowman, make snow angels, and, when day is done, head back inside their cozy house and wait for the return of the Little Girl.
by Ryan Higgins
Imaginary Fred
by Eoin Colfer illustrated by Oliver Jeffers available now, hardcover, HarperCollins
Did you know that sometimes, with a little electricity, or luck, or even magic, an imaginary friend might appear when you need one? An imaginary friend like Fred. Fred floated like a feather in the wind until Sam, a lonely little boy, wished for him and, together, they found a friendship like no other.
Hedgehugs
by Steve Wilson illustrated by Lucy Tapper available in December, hardcover, Henry Holt & Company
Will best friends Horace and Hattie ever get to hug each other? It seems like a such simple act, but not when you're both prickly hedgehogs. Pick up this adorably illustrated book and follow these two on their adventurous quest to cuddle. SPOILER: Along the way, you may also solve the age-old mystery of where all your missing socks have gone! —Kelly C.
by Emily Jenkins and Paul Zelinsky
Little Red Gliding Hood by Tara Lazar illustrated by Troy Cummings
available now, hardcover, Random House
Little Red needs some new skates but in order to win them, she has to win a pairs competition. Who will be her partner? Dish and Spoon are skating together and Hansel and Gretel are a team, of course. Could it really be The Big Bad Wolf is the best one for the job?
Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
available now, hardcover, Paula Wiseman Books
Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn’t understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend.
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FUN for KIDS School's Out
Purple Friday Series Friday, November 6, 10:30am STORY TIME featuring
Wednesday, November 11, 10:30am (Veterans' Day - no school)
STORY TIME featuring
R is for Rocket by Tad Hills
Join us in the Readings Gallery as we explore the alphabet with Rocket and his friends. We'll read a story then make a craft celebrating our names.
Dewey Bob
Friday, December 4, 4pm Storytime and VISIT with the
by Judy Schachner
Join Claire in the Readings Gallery to celebrate the latest from the author of Skippyjon Jones as we read and do as Dewey does: turn trash into treasure! Stories, crafts, and friends...what more could a
GRINCH
little raccoon desire? Author does not attend.
Friday, December 11, 10:30am STORY TIME featuring
I Will Chomp You! by Jory John and Bob Shea
This little monster does NOT want you to read his book. Come see what all the chomping's about at this story time where we will read and make our very own chomping monsters! Author does not attend
Join us in the Readings Gallery for a story time from Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. There will be a special guest appearance by the Grinch himself. Bring your cameras for fun photo opportunities! We’ll also tell you more about our “Merry Grinchmas” program and how you can do good deeds throughout the month.
Friday, February 12, 10:30am
VALENTINE
Story Time featuring
Love Always Everywhere Join Claire in the Readings Gallery where we will read stories that celebrate love and make Valentines to give out to friends and family!
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Princess in Black
PARTY!
The monster-fighting ninja princess is back in The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party and we are celebrating with a party of our own. Join us in the Readings Gallery for crafts, discussion of the book, and treats!
Building Community One Book at a Time
Holiday Books The Night Before Christmas:
Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin illustrated by Betsy Lewin
A Brick Story
by Clement Moore illustrated by Amanda Brack
available now, hardcover, Atheneum Books for Young Readers
available now, hardcover, Sky Pony Press
As Farmer Brown prepares the house for Christmas, Duck tries to play Santa—but he gets stuck in the chimney, along with all the other animals who try to help.
This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters.
Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt
Paddington and the Christmas Surprise
by Garth Stein illustrated by R.W. Alley
by Michael Bond illustrated by R.W. Alley
available now, hardcover, HarperCollins
available now, hardcover, HarperCollins
Daddy, Zoe, and their dog Enzo search for the perfect Christmas tree, but when Zoe loses her way, she learns that her family is never far behind.
Christmas is coming, and Paddington has saved just enough money to take the Brown family to Barkridges store to visit Santa's Winter Wonderland. But trouble has a way of finding the lovable bear…
Santa is Coming to Bellingham
by Steve Smallman, illustrated by Robert Dunn available now, hardcover, Sourcebooks
It's Christmas Eve, have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over: Birchwood, King Mountain, Fairhaven, York, Silver Beach, Samish, South Hill, Alabama Hill, Mount Baker, and Happy Valley! An annual favorite!
A Great Gift... Miss Brooks Loves Books! (And I Don't) by Barbara Bottner
"Missy doesn't love books: 'too flowery, furry, clickety, yippety.' BUT she eventually finds there's a book for everyone! Even readers who love to SNORT! Great read and invitation to the child who will be accepted for whatever they chose as their kind of book. Michael Emberly illustrations are fun, too." –Fran
A Great Gift... The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition by Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell
"Let your imagination run wild and embrace the magic of Christmas with this holiday classic." –Anne
For GREAT GIFT SUGGESTIONS... Pick up your copy of the ABC Best Books for Children Catalog in the store this holiday season. It’s a full-color catalog featuring hundreds of bookseller favorites, award winners, and critically acclaimed titles.
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STAFF LOVE
Middle Readers The Toymaker's Apprentice Sherri L. Smith
available now, hardcover, G.P. Putnam's Sons
Stefan Drosselmeyer is apprentice to his toymaker father. It is a task he loves, but he dreams of learning so much more and therefore does it reluctantly. Everything turns topsy turvy when his father is kidnapped by the Mouse Queen, drawing Stefan into a fascinating new world where mice are rulers and people can be turned to wood. A stunning retelling of The Nutcracker, this magical adventure of epic proportion is definitely one of my favorite books of the season. Perfect for the holidays! —Hana
My Diary from the Edge of the World by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Warm Gloves & Cool Mittens
plus hats and scarves
FIND ME IN PAPER DREAMS!
A Sliver of Stardust by Marissa Burt
available now, hardcover, HarperCollins
We are all familiar with nursery rhymes, aren't we? When we're young, we are enraptured by the lyrical simplicity and the singsong rhythm to them. When we grow older, we think of them as a nostalgic childhood pleasure. Wren Matthews feels the same. She believes she has outgrown nursery rhymes. That is, until the moment she discovers the charming little tunes are actually the key to an ancient and powerful magic. Not so innocent now, are they? –Hana
available in November, hardcover, Aladdin
Gracie Lockwood is an ordinary girl living in an ordinary world. Her ordinary world is one where sasquatches roam free, mermaids haunt the oceanside, and dragons burn down diners on their migration south. But Gracie's world is also one where Dark Clouds come for someone about to die, and one has just appeared for her younger brother, Sam. The only safe place is the mythical Extraordinary World, where there are no giants, no dragons, no Dark Clouds, and people just go about their every day lives. Sounds crazy, right? –Hana
Historium
History for Kids
by Jo Nelson illustrated by Richard Wilkinson available now, hardcover, Candlewick
There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish—it’s open 365 days a year!—and discover a collection of curated objects on every page. Each chapter features a different ancient civilization, from the Silla dynasty of Korea to ancient Rome.
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Uprooted
by Lynne Reid Banks available in Noveber, paperback, HarperCollins
It is 1940 and Lindy is on her way to Canada, fleeing with her mother and cousin from a war-ridden England. Saskatoon is an exotic place for Lindy, and fitting in is hard. Almost as hard as leaving her father behind and checking the mailbox every day for one of his letters. Inspired by Lynne Reid Banks's own childhood, Uprooted is as informative as it is riveting. –Hana
A Great Gift... What Is Punk? by Eric Morse
"Start them young." –Sam
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A Great Gift... A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
"These humorous and lighthearted poems are unique, wonderfully written and pieced together into a collection that is a great gift for kids, but enjoyable for all ages!" –Mckenzie
A Great Gift... Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition
Middle Readers The League of Unexceptional Children by Gitty Daneshvari
available now, hardcover, Little, Brown
Are you average? Normal? Forgettable? If so, the League of Unexceptional Children is for you! What is the League of Unexceptional Children? It’s a covert network that uses the nation's most average children as spies. Why the average kids? Why not the brainiacs? Or the beauty queens? Or the jocks? It's simple: People remember them. But not the unexceptionals. They are the forgotten ones. Until now!
Cover-to-Cover Adventure Youth Book Group
by J.K. Rowling
"With over one hundred gorgeous illustrations, this new and incredibly beautiful edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the perfect gift for anyone on your list, whether they be an established fan of the boy wizard, or an upcoming fan-to-be." –Hana
This is a book group for kids 8-12 years of age led by Hana of Village Books. We we examine and explore the story we have read through discussions, crafts, activities, and games every second Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm in the Readings Gallery.
New Installments in Your
Favorite Series! Dork Diaries #10 Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1:
available now, hardcover, Amulet Books
by Rick Riordan
By Rachel Renée Russel
Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are teamed up on an important mission in the tenth book in the bestselling Dork Diaries series.
Timmy Failure #04 Sanitized for Your Protection by Stephan Pastis
available now, hardcover, Candlewick
Some surprising news sends Timmy Failure on a hilarious caper as the New York Times best-selling series continues.
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The Sword of Summer
available now, hardcover, Disney-Hyperion
"Rick Riordan's new series is simply brilliant—maybe his best yet! I thought I knew Norse mythology, but now that I've read the gripping and hilarious Sword of Summer, I'll never see Thor the same way again. Get ready to stay up all night reading!" –Harlan Coben
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10 Old School by Jeff Kinney
available in November, hardcover, Aladdin
Life was better in the old days. Or was it?
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2016 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 2016 Speakers will be: Peter Brown
Saturday, February 27th • Location: Western Washington University Performing Arts Center-Concert Hall • Time- 8am: doors open for book sales, autographing, and registration 9am-4pm: Conference • Early Bird Registration before Jan. 15 $125/after that, $175 Discounts available for • Students & para-educators ($30/$40-after 1/15) • Retired educators & WWU employees ($50/$75-after 1/15) • Volunteers $15 Reduced rates for groups of three or more who register together by Jan 1st! ($110)
Clock Hours: 6 clock hours available. Registration available at the conference.
For more information, contact Nancy Johnson (Nancy.Johnson@wwu.edu)
This author and illustrator's works include bestsellers like The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets, and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. Peter’s illustrations for Creepy Carrots! earned him a 2013 Caldecott Honor.
Cynthia Lord Her critically acclaimed middle grade novels include Rules, (Newbery Honor Award), Half a Chance, Touch Blue, and A Handful of Stars. She is also the author of the beloved Hot Rod Hamster (Parent’s Choice Award) series of picture books and beginning readers as well as the early chapter book series, Shelter Pet Squad.
Melissa Sweet Melissa Sweet has illustrated nearly 100 children’s books from board books to picture books and nonfiction titles. Included are the books Balloons Over Broadway, a Sibert winner, and The Right Word and A River of Words, both Caldecott Honors.
Gene Luen Lang His Eisner Award-winning American Born Chinese was the first graphic novel to win the Printz Award and the first to receive a National Book Award nomination. Yang’s two-volume graphic novel, Boxers & Saints, was a 2013 National Book Award nominee. Complete conference information and a link to register 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.
Young Adult READS
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Young Adult Arrows
by Melissa Gorzelanczyk available in January, hardcover, Delacorte Press
What I expected to be a complete guilty pleasure read surprised me with a heartfelt tale of love and friendship. This little book tackles the love between a mother and child, as well as the selflessness that accompanies a pure romance. While simple in its delivery this little novel asks the questions what would we do for the ones we love, and how far are we willing to go for their happiness? Karma is a goddess in her own right tackling teen motherhood, young unrequited love, and a dream for the future for both herself and her daughter. Aaryn on the other hand must deal with not only his own mistakes, but the growing political struggle that may have a drastic effect on the future for those he has come to care about. Arrows is a tender story about being young, human, and learning to love. –Hayden
Carry On
by Rainbow Rowell available now, hardcover, St. Martin’s Griffin
Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen. That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right. Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there's a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon's face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here—Simon's infuriating nemesis didn't even bother to show up.
Winter : Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer
available in November, hardcover, Feiwel & Friends
Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite her scars, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana. Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won't approve of her feelings for her childhood friend. But Winter isn't as weak as Levana believes her to be and she's been undermining her stepmother's wishes for years. Together with Cinder and her other allies, Winter might have the power to launch a revolution and win a war that's been raging for far too long.
Da Vinci's Tiger by L.M. Elliott
available in November, hardcover, Katherine Tegan Books
Ginevra de' Benci. This mysterious figure is the subject of one of Leonardo da Vinci's earliest, groundbreaking masterpieces. In Da Vinci's Tiger, Elliott imagines her story, based on known fragments from history and the only surviving scrap of Ginevra's own poetry: "I ask your forgiveness and I am a mountain tiger." Beautifully told, Ginevra's inspiring story as she navigates Florence during the Renaissance, a time when women were to be seen and not heard, is both captivating and empowering. –Hana
Zeroes Serendipity's Footsteps by Suzanne Nelson
available in November, hardcover, Knopf
Dalya, the daughter of a cobbler, is dragged into a concentration camp in 1930s Berlin. Ray is prickly and impulsive, an orphan in modern day who runs to New York for escape. And Pinny is full of life, bubbly and positive in a way that grates on Ray's nerves, but makes her wish she could be as happy and at peace. Finally, a pair of shoes. This is what links the lives of these three women, and the ways in which they connect will have you reading faster than you can turn the pages. –Hana
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by Scott Westerfeld with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti available now, hardcover, Simon Pulse
Don’t call them heroes—but these six teens have powers that set them apart. Ethan’s got a voice inside him that’ll say whatever you want to hear, whether it’s true or not, which is handy, except when it isn’t. The only people who can help are the other Zeroes, who aren’t exactly best friends these days.
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Join us for a Young Adult Author Panel featuring
Jandy Nelson, Ally Condie, & Meg Wolitzer
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Saturday, November 7, 4:30pm At the Bellingham Public Library Lecture Room, 210 Central Ave. What a line-up! Join us as we welcome three internationally renowned Young Adult novelists to Bellingham for a conversation with Sarah Hutton, Children’s Book Buyer and Store Manager at Village Books! Jandy Nelson is the author of I’ll Give You the Sun. Her debut novel, The Sky Is Everywhere, was on multiple Best Books of the Year lists, was a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults pick, earned numerous starred reviews, has been translated widely, and continues to enjoy great international success. Ally Condie is the author of the critically acclaimed Matched trilogy, a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. The series has been published in more than 30 languages. Her latest book is Atlantia. Meg Wolitzer’s novels include The Interestings, The Uncoupling, The Ten-Year Nap, The Position and The Wife. She is also the author of a novel for middle-grade readers, The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman, and a novel for young adults, Belzhar.
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Review Committee Recommendations Enjoy reviews of the latest and greatest Young Adult books to hit the streets in recent and upcoming months. Looking for holiday gifts? Don't miss our in-store Y.A.R.C. display that is always up-to-date and evolving with the best reviews by teens, for teens!
It's a Wonderful Death
I'm From Nowhere
available now, hardcover, Sky Pony Press
available in January, hardcover, Soho Teen
by Sarah J. Schmitt
Sarah J. Schmitt's debut novel, It's a Wonderful Death, is a hilariously witty book about a selfish, spoiled and sassy teenage girl whose soul gets mistakenly collected by a grim reaper. Immediately, her mission is to convince everyone in the afterlife to return her to her life. She is given a choice: stay in the afterlife or replay three moments in her life where she could have made a better choice to see if she can make better choices the second time around. This is a charming book with great character development that is definitely worth a read. –Kirsten N., age 14
Up to this Pointe by Jennifer Longo
available in January, hardcover, Random House
For most of Up to this Pointe, you are wondering why on earth Harper is in Antarctica. You can only assume that something went wrong with the Plan. Yes, the Plan, the one that details exactly how and when Harper and her best friend Kate will make it into the San Francisco Ballet. The view alternates between Harper in San Francisco and Harper in Antarctica. Hearts are won and broken, friendships made and gone astray, and dreams found and shattered in Harper’s wild yet relatable journey to find herself. —Brynna K., age 15
by Suzanne Myers
When her journalist mother takes a job in Greenland, Wren's life changes forever. She's shipped off to Hardwick Hall, the prestigious boarding school her mother attended—and where she met Wren's mysterious father. There she meets both ice queens and charming musicians as she tries to unravel the secrets of her parentage. –Emma W., age 19
Soundless
by Richelle Mead available in November, hardcover, Razorbill
In a world without sound, what happens when one girl suddenly regains hers? That's what happens in this book to Fei, a teenage girl accustomed to speaking through sign language in a small village in the mountains. However, when the village starts to lose their supplies usually sent up from below the mountain and many villagers start losing their sight too, Fei realizes her newfound ability to hear might just save her village and home. A thrilling book with a unique perspective on sounds and sights, I highly recommend this book to those who are looking for a well-written novel like no other. –Abby, age 15
Young Adults Recommend...
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Young Widows Club
The Killing Jar
available in November, hardcover, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
available in January, hardcover, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Seventeen-year-old Tam had just married her amazing musician boyfriend and moved into a new house with him, overcome with the joys of marriage. A few weeks later, he died in his sleep. Shell-shocked and grief-stricken, Tam is forced to return to the real world, and that means high school, parents, and..a widows club? An interesting look at young marriage, life, and grief, this book strikes a chord with its realistic look at the stages of grieving and reaching out to others, even the ones you didn't expect. I highly recommend to anyone struggling with grief of their own or anyone with a grieving loved one. –Abby, age 15
In this haunting and beautiful urban fantasy, Jennifer Bosworth tells the tale of a teenage girl named Kenna with a dark power that she doesn't understand and her mother refuses to talk about. But one day, when a man violently attacks her mother and sister, Kenna's mother realizes that she has to take her to an isolated compound that is the only way to help, but the compound isn't what it seems and Kenna quickly learns that staying there may kill her. I recommend this unique read to lovers of the weird, creepy, and fantastical. –Gretal M., age 15
by Alexandra Coutts
The Lies about Truth by Courtney Stevens
by Jennifer Bosworth
Young Adults Recommend...
available in November, hardcover, Harper Teen
After a car crash killed Trent and sent her through the windshield, Sadie can’t stand her friends, avoids crowds, and only runs at night, when no one can see her scars. She emails Trent’s brother, Max, to cope. As the anniversary of the crash approaches and Max returns home, Sadie begins to emerge from her isolation, trying to forgive and wear tanktops in public, while receiving mysterious, painful notes. It’s astonishing how good this book is. Courtney Stevens can swing between lightness and depth without forcing it. The Lies About the Truth was unexpectedly brilliant, with powerful characters and writing. –Haleh M., age 16
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Saturday, November 7, 10:30am Story Time with Claire!
Literature LIVE!
VB’s Literary Events Program
EVENTS
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NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 4, 7pm DENIS HAYES & GAIL BOYER HAYES –Cowed: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America’s Health, Economy, Politics, Culture and Environment
In Cowed, Denis and Gail Hayes offer a revealing analysis of how our mutually beneficial, 10,000-year relationship with bovines has become tragically dysfunctional. Today, most cows are treated barbarically; cows, in turn, undermine human health and wreak havoc on the environment. The authors describe an alternative future that is good for people and cows, and a hard-nosed strategy to achieve it. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Connections!
Thursday, November 5, Doors at 6:30, Show at 7pm in the Heiner Theater at WCC THE CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR featuring SIMON WINCHESTER, author of Pacific Join us as we welcome Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and The Madman and Krakatoa, as he presents his book Pacific, which is being published in the United States for the first time! Today, the Pacific is ascendant. Its geological history has long transformed us through tremendous earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis but its human history, from a Western perspective, is quite young. In telling the story of the Pacific, Winchester takes us from the Bering Strait to Cape Horn, the Yangtze River to the Panama Canal, and to the many small islands and archipelagos that lie in between. Receive one free ticket with each pre-purchase of Pacific.
Friday, November 6, 10:30am PURPLE FRIDAY! STORY TIME featuring Dewey Bob
KIDS!
Join Claire in the Readings Gallery to celebrate the latest from the author of Skippyjon Jones as we read and do as Dewey does: turn trash into treasure! Stories, crafts, and friends...what more could a little raccoon desire? Author does not attend.
Events take place in the Readings Gallery of Village Books and are FREE unless otherwise noted.
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KIDS!
Join us for story time with Claire in the Kids Section! We’ll read aloud from some of our favorite books. Author does not attend.
Saturday, November 7, 4pm Local Author! CONSTANCE GIBBONS –Mom Told Me That You are a Hero This delightfully illustrated children’s book, for readers of all ages, encourages discussions about trauma induced-anger, rage, memory loss, unexpected mood change (PTSD), and injury that can happen within families of veterans. Constance Gibbons is a retired educator who grew up in a military family. She is the wife of a veteran and proud parent to five veterans.
Saturday, November 7, 4:30pm Young Adult Panel featuring JANDY NELSON, – I’ll Give You the Sun ALLY CONDIE –Atlantia & MEG WOLITZER, –Belzhar At the Bellingham Public Library Lecture Room, 210 Central Ave.
Join us as we welcome three internationally renowned Young Adult novelists to Bellingham for a conversation with Sarah Hutton, Children’s Book Buyer and Store Manager at Village Books! Read more about these amazing authors and their books on page 62.
Sunday, November 8, 10am-6pm Village Books and Paper Dreams PRE-HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Get a head start on the holidays at Village Books and Paper Dreams! Throughout the day on November 8th, we’ll be having spontaneous book walks and passports that can be stamped at our various fun stations which, once filled, will get you a spin on our Prize Wheel. Come get an early peek at our holiday items and have a fun time doing it!
Sunday, November 8, 12:30pm a Free Public Event at Congregation Beth Israel! 2200 Broadway, Bellingham
JILLIAN CANTOR –The Hours Count
A spellbinding historical novel about a woman who befriends Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, and is drawn into their world of intrigue, The Hours Count is rife with spies, counterspies, and subterfuge. But it is also a powerful story of friendship, hope, and loyalty. Jillian Cantor is the author of award-winning novels for teens and adults, including, the critically acclaimed Margot.
STORY TIMES
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Events take place in the Readings Gallery of Village Books and are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Literature LIVE!
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Marie Durant Chagall is left physically battered and emotionally scarred following her nursing service during World War I. Rather than return to Marseille, Marie takes possession of an empty house along the banks of the River Meuse. This house becomes a sanctuary in this dramatic and moving story of recovery and renewal. Local Author!
How to Steal from Mom investigates the financial exploitation of seniors, and is a primer on how and why adult children steal from their elderly parents. Edward developed a program at a local credit union to detect the financial exploitation of seniors. In this book, he gives examples of financial fraud and shows how the adult children manipulate bank accounts to drain their parent’s savings.
Tuesday, November 10, 10:30am Tuesday Story Time with Claire!
KIDS!
Join Claire in the Kids Section every Tuesday at 10:30 for a half an hour of stories, songs, and movement as we read and get silly about books!
Tuesday, November 10, 7pm GARY KEISTER –Fid & Needle
Poetry!
Local Author!
The reader will find herein colorful stories about a car trip across the US and back, about people and events— some real, some imagined— on roads less traveled. A retired attorney and government lobbyist in Olympia and Washington D.C., Richard Little writes in the Pacific Northwest, where he's lived for over 35 years.
Saturday, November 14, 7pm DAVID SEDARIS at the Mount Baker Theatre Booked at the Baker Series! Tickets for this event are going FAST so if you haven't purchased yours yet, you may have missed out. Not to worry! You can still pick up one of his hilarious books today at Village Books!
Sunday, November 15, 4pm Local Author! PAULA FORGET –Guided to the Higher Realms Paula Forget was in the middle of life changes and new beginnings. She was introduced to a meditation teacher who gave weekly classes and talks about spiritual life. Thus began her period of self-discovery; physically, emotionally and spiritually. The book is a captivating journey of transformation leading to ultimate freedom.
Tuesday, November 17, 10:30am Tuesday Story Time with Claire!
KIDS!
Join Claire in the Kids Section every Tuesday at 10:30 for a half an hour of stories, songs, and movement as we read and get silly about books!
Fid & Needle, a poetry chapbook, features poems over several decades. A native of Anacortes, Gary Keister started writing as a teenager while crewing on purse seiners in Puget Sound and Alaska. Later, he continued writing on the subject of the sea, fishermen and the salmon canning industry, selecting his material from journals that he maintained.
Wednesday, November 11, 10:30am Story Time with Claire featuring KIDS! R is for Rocket Join us in the Readings Gallery as we explore the alphabet with Rocket and his friends, and make a craft celebrating our names. Author does not attend.
Wednesday, November 11, 7pm LOUIS DRUEHL –Cedar, Salmon and Weed
Many businesses in the Fairhaven Historic District will again donate 10% of their sales on this day to non-profits in the community during the Third Annual Fairhaven Gives Back celebration. Get a jump on your holiday shopping (stores will be well-stocked with gifts for everyone on your list) AND help deserving non-profit organizations in the community.
Friday, November 13, 7pm RICHARD LITTLE –Postcards From the Road
Local Sunday, November 8, 4pm Author! GAIL NOBLE-SANDERSON –The Lavender House in Meuse
Monday, November 9, 7pm GEORGE EDWARD –How To Steal from Mom
Thursday, November 12 FAIRHAVEN GIVES BACK
Fiction!
Set in “Canada's Cannery Row,” Bamfield on Vancouver Island, Cedar, Salmon and Weed is a colorful homage to life in a small BC fishing village. Louis Druehl is a marine botanist and a former professor at Simon Fraser University.
Wednesday, November 18, 7pm GRAHAM KERR Memoir! –Flash of Silver Join former “Galloping Gourmet” Graham Kerr as he presents the omnibus edition of his book Flash of Silver, which was originally available only as a serial publication. Part memoir and part spiritual journey, Flash of Silver is sure to appeal to anyone who has hoped to live life to the fullest. Graham Kerr was known, for many years, as the host of The Galloping Gourmet, an international television show that changed the cooking show genre into a unique form of entertainment for both devoted cooks and those without culinary concerns.
Thursday, November 19, 5pm Random House Reps' Picks with Katie Mehan and David Glenn! Join Random House sales reps Katie and David as they share their favorite picks for fall and winter 2015! Looking for a read for your book group? A great gift (or three)? A book for yourself? Look no further! These two experts are here to help!
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Tuesday, December 1, 10:30am Tuesday Story Time with Claire!
KIDS!
Join Claire in the Kids Section every Tuesday at 10:30 for a half an hour of stories, songs, and movement as we read and get silly about books!
Thursday, November 19, 7pm Local DEEANNE GRAHAM –Head On: Stories of Alopecia Author! This collection of personal narratives follows the courageous journeys of over 75 writers as they find their way after being diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, a hair loss condition that affects over 146 million men, women, and children throughout the world. Their discovery of acceptance, adaptability, and finally celebration are intertwined in these thought-provoking inspiring stories and captivating photos.
Friday, November 20, 7pm Group Reading, Local Authors! CAROL GUESS, BRENDA MILLER & SUZANNE PAOLA ANTONETTA –Family Resemblance: An Anthology
Wednesday, December 2, 7pm ALEX KUO shanghai.shanghai.shanghai
and Exploration of Eight Hybrid Literary Genres
KIDS!
Join Claire in the Kids Section every Tuesday at 10:30 for a half an hour of stories, songs, and movement as we read and get silly about books!
Thursday, November 26 Village Books and Paper Dreams will be Closed. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the day.
Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28, 5-8pm Fairhaven ART WALK/Fairhaven Holiday Festival Get a great book recommendation at Village Books, try our new holiday fudge flavors at Paper Dreams and see what our neighbors in Fairhaven have in store for you at this annual event. Get out on the town and begin the holiday season in style in Fairhaven! Read more on page 7.
Satuday, November 28 Small Business Saturday and Indies First! Support your local, independent businesses so that we can continue to support our community (that’s you, by the way)! Indies First is a year-round campaign in support of independent bookstores by authors and publishers. Learn more about Small Business Saturday at shopsmall.americanexpress.com.
Monday, November 30, 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!
Fiction!
Culture writer and closet novelist Ge encounters such people as a Bogota pickpocket, a defiant Uighur woman with a borrowed baby, a German naval attaché, American evangelicals working the Beijing Olympics, and China’s first woman conductor of western classical music in this novel. Its main themes play with the thin fabric that separates state-censorship and self-censorship, and collaboration and corroboration in China’s war of infinite resistance.
Friday, December 4, 7pm Visit and Storytime with THE GRINCH!
When we talk about hybrid literary genres, what do we mean? Unprecedented in both its scope and approach, Family Resemblance is the first anthology to explore the answer to that question in depth, providing craft essays and examples of hybrid forms by 43 distinguished authors.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:30am Tuesday Story Time with Claire!
DECEMBER
KIDS!
Join us in the Readings Gallery for a story time from Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. There will be a special guest appearance by the Grinch himself. Bring your cameras for fun photo opportunities!
Friday, December 4, 7pm JEANNE SAUVAGE –Gluten-Free Wish List: Sweet and Savory Treats You’ve Missed The Most
Finally, a cookbook that includes gluten-free recipes for pizza crust, bagels, and other staples folks miss most after going gluten-free. Jeanne Sauvage proves that gluten-free should never be anything less than delicious. Includes sweet treats like waffles, doughnuts, and croissants, and savories such as sourdough, ramen noodles, and fried chicken.
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Saturday, December 5, 10:30am Saturday Story Time with Claire!
KIDS!
It's Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day! Join us for story time with Claire in the Kids Section. We’ll read aloud from some of our favorite holiday books.
Saturday, December 5, 7pm GERRIT VYN –The Living Bird
Slide Show
An intimate exploration of North American species, The Living Bird shares our joyful and complex relationship with birds. Through imagery and original essays, award-winning photographer Gerrit Vyn, along with leading naturalists and bird enthusiasts, takes readers on a visual and experiential journey, revealing the essence of the century-long work done by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Tuesday, December 8, 10:30am Tuesday Story Time with Claire!
KIDS!
Join Claire in the Kids Section every Tuesday at 10:30 for a half an hour of stories, songs, and movement as we read and get silly about books!
Friday, December 11, 7pm TESS GALLAGHER presents Raymond Carver’s Beginners Here is the original manuscript of Raymond Carver’s seminal 1981 collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. In this unedited text, we gain insight into the process of a great writer. These expansive stories illuminate the many dimensions of Carver’s style, and are indispensable to our understanding of his legacy. Tess Gallagher’s ninth volume of poetry is Midnight Lanterns. Other collections include Dear Ghosts, Moon Crossing Bridge, and Amplitude.
Saturday, December 12, 7pm Travel DON GEORGE Writing! –The Way of Wanderlust Don George is one of the most acclaimed and beloved travel writers of our time. This collection brings together his most moving and inspiring stories and essays from 40 years of adventures in more than 90 countries. His open-heartedness, humor, wanderlust, and wisdom shine from every page.
Sunday, December 13, 4pm Whatcom WRITES! Group Reading: Choices
Tuesday, DECEMBER 8, 7pm BLAINE WETZEL & JOE RAY –Sea and Smoke: Flavors from
the Untamed Pacific Northwest
Sea and Smoke is a travelogue chronicling the plucky ambition of a young chef determined to create a world class dining destination. A native of the Pacific Northwest, two-time James Beard winning chef Blaine Wetzel saw Lummi Island as the perfect vehicle for his brand of hyperlocalism: a culinary celebration of what is good and nearby and flavorful. Now, a reservation at The Willows Inn is one of the most sought-after in the world. Join Blaine Wetzel and co-author Joe Ray as they discuss the methods and inspiration behind their unique dishes.
Have you struggled with difficult choices: to accept or reject; leave or stay? Were the results different than you expected? Have your choices changed the course of your life in unexpected ways? “Choices” is the theme of this year’s Whatcom WRITES! Anthology, published to celebrate the 2016 Whatcom READS! Selection, A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Join contributors to the anthology as they read their pieces at this event!
Read more about these and other LitLive events at VillageBooks.com!
Wednesday, December 9, 7pm Local Author DAVID SATTLER Slide Show! –The Miracle of Life at La Jolla Cove The Pacific Ocean coastline is revered for spectacular seascapes, miraculous tide pools, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking colors that fill the sky at the edge of day. With more than 145 magnificent color images, award-winning wildlife and nature photographer David N. Sattler presents glorious images of marine creatures and landscapes along one portion of the coast: La Jolla Cove.
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Holiday Hours Thursday, December 24th
Christmas Eve - We’re opening & closing early! Open 9am-6pm
Thursday, December 10, 7pm Various Contributors –Noisy Water: Poetry from Whatcom County Noisy Water includes poems by more than 100 Whatcom County poets whose writing has been previously published or who have established themselves as important voices in the poetry community. The poems range widely in form and style, with a thread of Northwest color stitching many of them to the region.
Friday, December 11, 10:30am Purple Friday! Story Time featuring I Will Chomp You!
Friday, December 25th
Merry Christmas!
Village Books and Paper Dreams are Closed
KIDS!
This little monster does NOT want you to read his book. Come see what all the chomping's about at this story time where we will read and make our very own chomping monsters! In the Reading Gallery. Author does not attend.
Friday, December 31st
New Year’s Eve
STOREWIDE SALE
Opening early at 9am, closing at 6pm. KIDS! Saturday, January 1st
Happy New Year!
STOREWIDE SALE Open 10am-6pm
Keep turning for even more events!
If you can’t make it to an event, just call us to arrange for autographed copies!
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JANUARY
Saturday, January 2, 11am-4pm Resolutions - Free Mini Workshops Let us help you get a jump-start on your best year yet! See page 10 for more information and watch villagebooks.com for a schedule.
Thursday, January 28, Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm THE CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR featuring KORBY LENKER, author of Medium Hero A longtime writer of fiction and memoir, Korby has written a book of short stories based on his fourteen years as a touring indie musician. In addition to being the featured author, Korby Lenker will provide live music! Tickets $5 available at Village Books and on brownpapertickets.com. Read more on page 29.
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FEBRUARY
Friday, February 12, 10:30-11:30pm VALENTINE STORY TIME KIDS! –Love Always Everywhere Join Claire in the Readings Gallery where we will read stories that celebrate love and make Valentines to give out to friends and family! Author does not attend.
Saturday, February 13, 4pm TRACY WEBER –Karma’s a Killer
Mystery!
Sunday, January 3, 11am-4pm Resolutions for Writers - Free Mini Workshops
Yoga instructor Kate Davidson is about to discover that when it comes to murder, there’s no place like om.
See page 10 for more information and watch villagebooks.com for a schedule
Sunday, February 14, 4pm ANNE CUTTER MIKKELSEN –Love’s Last Measure:
Thursday, December 3, 7pm JASON MARK –Satellites in the High Country
Local Author!
Lessons Found at Death’s Door
Have humans really tamed every inch of the world? In our overheated and overcrowded planet, are wild places now an endangered species? Environmental journalist Jason Mark shows that the rumors of the demise of wilderness have been greatly exaggerated. He explores how wilderness and wild places are a touchstone for reminding us of our connection to nature and delves into why that relationship is important, raising critical questions about the future of the planet.
Mike and Anne Mikkelsen conclude their 30-year journey with Parkinson's. Having recognized a new and powerful tenderness, Mike prepares for his ultimate adventure with the same creativity he demonstrated all his life, generously sharing his obsessions, his hallucinations, and his gratitude. Anne, immersed in his world, discovers that the most profound lessons in life can be found at death's door. Love's Last Measure is a story nourished by humor and tears, love and light, as Mike takes charge mastering the fine art of dying.
Thursday, January 14, 7pm VALERIE MARIE LESLIE –Even the Smallest Bird Casts a Shadow
Thursday, February 18, 7pm KATHRYN AALTO –The Natural World of Winnie the Pooh
Poetry!
Poems from adolescence through early adulthood are tattooed to permanent publication in this debut poetry book. Valerie’s poetic journaling, lyrics and verse create a human being living among us. Each individual chapter, like different aspects of oneself, ages. Barely touched to prove their naivety, the poems can be described as relatable and vulnerable.
Monday, January 25, 10:30am Princess in Black Party with Claire!
KIDS!
The monster-fighting ninja princess is back in The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party and we are celebrating with a party of our own. Join us in the Readings Gallery for crafts, discussion of the book, and treats! Author does not attend.
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The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh explores the enchanting landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live and play. In this delightful narrative, enriched with E. H. Shepard’s original illustrations and hundreds of photographs, you’ll rediscover your favorite characters and the magical place they called home.
Thursday, February 25, Doors 6:30, Show 7pm THE CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR featuring SERGE DEDINA, author of Surfing the Border Presented in Partnership with Northwest Straits Foundation
With Musical Guest Ashley Lynn In his new book Surfing the Border, longtime surfer, conservationist and Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina journeys into the world of surf culture and travels around the globe to highlight how surfing connects us to the scarce natural and cultural coastal niches that remain. Tickets $5 available at Village Books and on brownpapertickets.com.
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