Many of us struggle to communicate with those who don’t share our values and ideas. Mónica Guzmán, author of the newly released book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, is coming to Edmonds Jan. 5, 2023 for a community conversation aimed at finding common ground. The event will…
Books
Short story contest for budding horror enthusiasts open now
Have a budding horror enthusiast in your house? Get them a pen and paper and have them enter the free Stinetinglers Scary Story Writing Contest. For kids ages 8-12 who love scary things, the short story contest is open from Oct. 1-31. Each story must be between 1,000-1,500 words. In addition, the story must have…
Recommended reads: Irish mystery and adventure await in ‘We’re With The Band’
We’re With The Band, by Johanna Flynn Her name is Lark, and she says she’s dead ended with nowhere to go. Relationship ended, job non-inspiring, and the perception that her options are few and pathetic. That’s just the kind of attitude that can lead to taking a chance and ending up on a wild adventure….
Reminder: Brazilian children’s author Ana Siqueira at Lynnwood Library July 25
The Lynnwood Library is hosting a Meet the Author event with Brazilian award-winning children’s author Ana Siqueira. Siqueira will read her published picture book, Bella’s Recipe for Success, for the audience and talk about her upcoming picture book, If Your Babysitter is a Bruja. She will also answer children’s questions about writing and being an…
Former schools superintendent reflects on cancer journey, faith and importance of being present in new book
Years ago, retired Edmonds School District Superintendent Nick Brossoit thought he might write a book. So, he squirreled away stories about growing up, about his mentors, about his 30-plus years as a teacher and ultimately superintendent. Brossoit has finally published that book. However, it would not be about all those things, but rather how the…
PUD launches new ‘Reading Between the Lines’ program in local libraries
Snohomish County PUD is launching a new partnership and reading program with Everett Public Libraries and Sno-Isle Public Libraries. The new reading program, “Reading Between the Lines,” will donate books to area libraries four times throughout the year. The books will range in topics from renewable energy to the science and technology of electricity, conservation…
Sno-Isle Libraries program explores the Asian experience in America
Sno-Isle Libraries’ Whidbey Reads program — in a virtual format available to all — is celebrating the Asian American experience with online events in March and April. The program culminates April 27 in a conversation with Charles Yu, author of 2021 National Book Award winner “Interior Chinatown.” Avid readers have gathered each spring since 2003…
Recommended reads: ‘Death by Sample Size’ a humorous, intriguing mystery
Death by Sample Size, by Susie Black How about a liberal dose of laugh-out-loud humor with your intriguing mystery? Here’s an amateur sleuth who is wise-cracking, irreverent and becomes determined to follow all clues and find a cunning killer. The victim was certainly no friend to Holly Schlivnik. In fact, Bunny Frank really had no…
Lynnwood book publisher encourages readers to give spooky stories a try
A local publisher who specializes in bizarre and scary stories is encouraging people to give the horror genre a chance this spooky season. Since 2013, Brett Reistroffer has shared his passion for dark fiction with readers through his small Lynnwood-based publishing company, Bad Dream Entertainment. This Halloween, he said he wants more folks to give…
Reminder: Sno-Isle Libraries to welcome speculative fiction superstars for virtual Oct. 19 talk
Two of today’s most popular acclaimed authors from the world of speculative fiction are gearing up for their virtual visit to Sno-Isle Libraries’ Open Book online author series to share their fantastic worlds. Rebecca Roanhorse and P. Djèlí Clark will offer an hour (or more) of entertaining banter on their award-winning, bestselling novels at 6…
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Local author’s debut novel explores resilience, empowerment
Mountlake Terrace resident Amanda Johnson had her debut novel East of Manhattan published recently. The novel was partially informed by her personal experiences while husband Ben Hill worked as the house manager for a celebrity in New York. It touches on themes of feminism and shifting gender roles as related to work and family structure….
Online event with authors will address body positivity in youth literature
Sno-Isle Libraries will feature five contributors to the young-adult anthology, “Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories About Living Fabulously Fat,” as guests at its upcoming Aug. 18 Open Book online author event from 6:30-8 p.m. Editor Cassandra Newbould, who is from the Pacific Northwest, will be joined by contributors Catherine Adel West, Kelly deVos, Rebecca Sky…
Lynnwood author William McClain chooses new path
Lynnwood author William McClain’s first novel, The Risk in Crossing Borders, is literally an “eye-opener.” Set in Seattle, Syria, Beirut and France, the book reflects McCain’s views on the global situations that cause people to jeopardize their own safety and take leaps of faith, not only in order to gain entry into the United States…
Aspiring author? November is National Novel Writing Month
Perhaps you’ve always wanted to write that great American novel or tell-all memoir, but life got in the way. Then a pandemic happened, and now your life exists largely on Zoom. The rainy season is about to start where short, rainy days force you to spend more time indoors than out, but instead of meeting…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 13
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 12
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 11
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 10
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
Books for kids, little to big
Publisher’s note: In these days of social distancing, many parents may be looking for ways to keep their kids engaged at home. Edmonds resident and retired teacher Barbara Chase offered to share her own list of reading recommendations for children of all ages. Ever since I started teaching many moons ago, I noticed that schools seemed…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 9
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 8
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 7
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 6
6 As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 5
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 4
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull the whole…