BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//209.59.186.105//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61600@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Anne Liu Kellor is a Chinese American writer\, editor\, and tea cher based in Seattle. Her essays have appeared in Seventh Wave\, Longread s\, Fourth Genre\, Witness\, New England Review\, Entropy\, The Normal Sch ool\, Literary Mama\, and many more. Anne teaches writing workshops at the Hugo House and beyond\, and loves to support women and BIPOC writers in f inding their voice and community. Her memoir Heart Radical: A Search for L anguage\, Love\, and Belonging was praised by Cheryl Strayed as “insightfu l\, riveting\, and beautifully written.”\nA Braided Heart provides a frien dly\, personal\, and smart guide to the writing life. It also offers clear and original instruction on craft elements at the forefront of today’s em erging forms in creative nonfiction: from the short-short\, to the braided form\, to the hermit crab essay. An acknowledged expert in these forms\, Brenda Miller gives writers practical advice on how to sustain and invigor ate their writing practice\, while also encouraging readers to explore the ir own writing lives.\nBrenda Miller is the author of five essay collectio ns\, including An Earlier Life\, which received the Washington State Book Award for Memoir. Her poetry chapbook\, The Daughters of Elderly Women\, r eceived the 2020 Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Award. She co-authored\, w ith Suzanne Paola\, Tell it Slant: Creating\, Refining\, and Publishing Cr eative Nonfiction and\, with Holly J. Hughes\, The Pen and the Bell: Mindf ul Writing in a Busy World. Brenda’s work has received six Pushcart Prizes . She is a professor of English at Western Washington University and Assoc iate Faculty with the Rainier Writing Workshop.\nTickets: https://www.vill agebooks.com/event/litlive-anne-liu-kellor-100921. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Anne Liu Kellor and Brenda Miller\, Heart Radical and A Braided Hea rt VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/anne-liu-kellor-and-brenda-miller-hea rt-radical-and-a-braided-heart-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/Anne_Liu_Kellor-Color-tile_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Anne_Liu_Kellor-Color-t ile_0-206x300.jpg\;206\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-cont ent/uploads/2021/09/Anne_Liu_Kellor-Color-tile_0.jpg\;300\;437\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nAnne Liu Kellor is a C hinese American writer\, editor\, and teacher based in Seattle. Her essays have appeared in Seventh Wave\, Longreads\, Fourth Genre\, Witness\, New England Review\, Entropy\, The Normal School\, Literary Mama\, and many mo re. Anne teaches writing workshops at the Hugo House and beyond\, and love s to support women and BIPOC writers in finding their voice and community. Her memoir Heart Radical: A Search for Language\, Love\, and Belonging wa s praised by Cheryl Strayed as “insightful\, riveting\, and beautifully wr itten.”
\nA Braided Heart provides a friendly\, personal\, and smart guide to the writing life. It also offers clear and original instruction on craft elements at the forefront of today’s emerging forms in creative n onfiction: from the short-short\, to the braided form\, to the hermit crab essay. An acknowledged expert in these forms\, Brenda Miller gives writer s practical advice on how to sustain and invigorate their writing practice \, while also encouraging readers to explore their own writing lives.
\nBrenda Miller is the author of five essay collections\, including An Earlier Life\, which received the Washington State Book Award for Memoir. Her poetry chapbook\, The Daughters of Elderly Women\, received the 2020 F loating Bridge Press Chapbook Award. She co-authored\, with Suzanne Paola\ , Tell it Slant: Creating\, Refining\, and Publishing Creative Nonfiction and\, with Holly J. Hughes\, The Pen and the Bell: Mindful Writing in a Bu sy World. Brenda’s work has received six Pushcart Prizes. She is a profess or of English at Western Washington University and Associate Faculty with the Rainier Writing Workshop.
\nTickets: https: //www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-anne-liu-kellor-100921.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $41.99 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-anne-liu-kellor-10 0921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63223@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Join Molly to discover methods for quick-sketching and painting trees in this hands-on workshop. We’ll use pencils\, pens\, water-soluble drawing materials and watercolor to create sketches and fun portraits of some of our iconic northwest species like western redcedar\, Douglas firs\ , mountain hemlocks and subalpine firs. Molly will bring all supplies\, in cluding Arches paper. Bring your own supplies if you wish.\nAges: teen to adult\nMolly Hashimoto is the author of the recently released Mt. Rainier National Park: An Artist’s Tour and the upcoming book Trees of the West: A n Artist’s Guide. She also wrote and illustrated Colors of the West: An Ar tist’s Guide to Nature’s Palette and Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide\ , all published by Mountaineers Books. Her work is also published by Pomeg ranate Communications.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litliv e-molly-hashimoto-012322. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220124 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Draw and Paint Trees Watercolor Workshop with Molly Hashimoto – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/draw-and-paint-trees-watercolor-works hop-with-molly-hashimoto-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/hashimototrees500-down-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/hashimototrees500-down-300x24 0.jpg\;300\;240\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/12/hashimototrees500-down.jpg\;500\;400\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin Molly to discover metho
ds for quick-sketching and painting trees in this hands-on workshop. We’ll
use pencils\, pens\, water-soluble drawing materials and watercolor to cr
eate sketches and fun portraits of some of our iconic northwest species li
ke western redcedar\, Douglas firs\, mountain hemlocks and subalpine firs.
Molly will bring all supplies\, including Arches paper. Bring your own su
pplies if you wish.
\nAges: teen to adult
Molly Hashimoto is the author of the recently released Mt. Rainier National Park: An Artist’s Tour and the upcoming book Trees of the West: An Artist’s Guide. She also wrote and illustrated Colors of the West: An Artist’s Guide to Nature’s P alette and Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide\, all published by Mountai neers Books. Her work is also published by Pomegranate Communications.
\nTickets: < a class='ai1ec-ticket-url-exported' href='https://www.villagebooks.com/eve nt/litlive-molly-hashimoto-012322'>https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litl ive-molly-hashimoto-012322.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $5 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-molly-hashimoto-01 2322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-66443@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Entertainment\,Author Talk\,Education\,F amily Events\,Food &\; Beverage\,Health &\; Wellness\,Non-Profit Fun draising Events\,Volunteering and Community Enrichment\,Workshops\, Classe s and Lectures CONTACT:Peace Through Music Foundation\; Burke@peacethroughmusic.foundation \; https://www.nwherbalfair.com/ DESCRIPTION:? FEATURING ?\n3 Days / 2 Nights\nFamily Friendly Camping\n?\n2 Nights of Music\nOn the Peace Through Music Main Stage\n?\nEducational Wo rkshops\n40+ Herbal & Healing Arts Workshops & Presenters\n?\nResource Sha ring & Community Celebration!\nCommuni-Tea Kitchen\nHerbal Arts & Crafts V illage\nFood Vendor Village\n& much much more!\nTickets: https://peacethro ughmusic.ticketspice.com/nw-herbal-fair-2022. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220820 LOCATION:Lake Leland Amphitheater @ 260 Munn Rd RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220820T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220821T000000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:13th Northwest Herbal Fair URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/13th-northwest-herbal-fair/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n? FEATURING ?
\n3 Days / 2 Nights
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\n2 Nights of Music
\nOn the Peace Through Musi
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\nEducational Workshops
\n40+ Herbal & Hea
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\nResource Sharing & Commun
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\nCommuni-Tea Kitchen
\nHerbal Arts & Crafts Vi
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\nFood Vendor Village
\n& much much more!
Tickets: https://peacethroughmusic.ticketspice.com/nw-herbal-fair -2022.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#northwestherbalfair\,#peacethroughmusic X-COST:$100+ X-TICKETS-URL:https://peacethroughmusic.ticketspice.com/nw-herbal-fair-2022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-73916@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Family Events\,Kids CONTACT:Chanticleer Reviews & Media\; 9702189628\; KBrown@ChantiReviews.com \; http://www.ChantiReviews.com DESCRIPTION:Join us for the FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT – Meet Authors\, See Entertainment\, Author Readings\, Door Prizes\, Books for SALE\, Move with Tana Hope\, and more! FREE PARKING! Featuring Children’s Books\, Fan tasy\, Sci-Fi\, Mysteries & Thrillers\, Romance\, YA\, Historical Fiction\ , Non-Fiction\, Nordic Fiction\, Environmental Fiction\, Satire\, American a\, and Literary/Contemporary Fiction.\nFeaturing Lenore Borja\, Gail Hert zog\, Daniel Eric Finkel\, Robert W. Smith\, Michelle Shuman\, Michael J. Cooper\, Gail Nobe-Anderson\, Michelle Cox\, J.L. Oakley\, and others. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501 LOCATION:Hotel Bellwether Ballroom\, Squalicum Harbor\, Bellingham @ 1 Bell wether Way SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Books By the Bay Book Fair URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/books-by-the-bay-book-fair-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/04/Books-by-the-bay-2023-flyer-600x927-1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,med ium\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Books-by-the-b ay-2023-flyer-600x927-1-194x300.jpg\;194\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Books-by-the-bay-2023-flyer-600x927- 1.jpg\;600\;927\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us for t he FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT – Meet Authors\, See Entertainment\, Aut hor Readings\, Door Prizes\, Books for SALE\, Move with Tana Hope\, and mo re! FREE PARKING! Featuring Children’s Books\, Fantasy\, Sci-Fi\, Mysterie s & Thrillers\, Romance\, YA\, Historical Fiction\, Non-Fiction\, Nordic F iction\, Environmental Fiction\, Satire\, Americana\, and Literary/Contemp orary Fiction.
\nFeaturing Lenore Borja\, Gail Hertzog\, Daniel Eric Finkel\, Robert W. Smith\, Michelle Shuman\, Michael J. Cooper\, Gail Nob e-Anderson\, Michelle Cox\, J.L. Oakley\, and others.
\nHelp the oceans a
nd our local orcas and Chinook salmon! KIDS bring your aluminum cans to th
e Books By the Bay Book Fair to recycle with KIDS SCRAP UNIVERSITY! At Scr
ap University Kids we want to teach kids that ALL metal can be recycled an
d that their everyday actions can make a lasting impact on the environment
.
\nThe GIRL WHO RECYCLED 1 MILLION CANS will be read by the author\,
Jessica Alexanderson. Jessica is an avid Scuba Diver and underwater photo
grapher in Seattle\, WA! She left her job of 15 years in the container shi
pping industry to work with Kids Scrap University after seeing so much tra
sh in the waters.
\nBring your cans to be recycled\, hear Jessica rea
ding her story at 2 p.m.\, and join her for fun activities about protectin
g our planet. Books By the Bay is managed by Village Books and hosted by C
hanticleer Reviews & Media.
Join Make S hift Art Space and Northwest Youth Services as they welcome Author Parisa Akhbari on April 12\, from 3-5 p.m. for A Story to Live In\, a poetry writ ing workshop for ages 14-22. Beginner to avid poetry readers are welcome t o attend. LGBTQIA and BIPOC young adults are warmly encouraged to join. Ti ckets are $12\, and include workshop materials. No one will be turned away for lack of funds and sliding scale pricing is also available.
\nTickets: https://makeshiftartspace.org/shop/astorytolivein.
X-COST:12.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://makeshiftartspace.org/shop/astorytolivein END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59730@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Entertainment\,Author Talk\,Volunteering and Community Enrichment\,Workshops\, Classes and Lectures CONTACT:Claire McElroy-Chesson\; (360) 671-2626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Together\, people create movements and can achieve insurmountab le goals. We Are Puget Sound is a book and campaign that is about celebrat ing the diverse people and communities working to restore the Salish Sea–a nd helping everyone find their place in this movement. Critically endanger ed orcas and salmon have shown us in recent years that in the face of poll ution\, population growth\, and climate change\, it will take all of us to create a future with healthy land\, water\, wildlife and people!\nJoin us for an activating and interactive discussion to identify practical ways f or north Puget Sound residents to make a real difference\, for the Salish Sea.\nSpeakers include:\nMindy Roberts\, Puget Sound Program Director at W ashington Environmental Council\nKarlee Deatherage\, Land and Water Policy Manager at RE Sources\nEllie Kinley\, a member of Lummi Nation and involv ed with the Sacred Sea: for a Living Salish Sea campaign\nPeople of all ag es\, abilities\, and backgrounds are using their unique voices to fight fo r the long term health and restoration of the complex web of marine and te rrestrial wildlife that make up this beautiful region. Come and find your place in this movement!\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litli ve-wearepugetsound-060321. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T130000 LOCATION:Zoom webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:We Are Puget Sound: Building a Peoples Movement for the Salish Sea URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/we-are-puget-sound-building-a-peoples -movement-for-the-salish-sea/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/05/wearepugetsoundevent-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wearepugetsoundevent-300x113.j peg\;300\;113\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/20 21/05/wearepugetsoundevent.jpeg\;500\;189\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTogether\, people create move ments and can achieve insurmountable goals. We Are Puget Sound is a book a nd campaign that is about celebrating the diverse people and communities w orking to restore the Salish Sea–and helping everyone find their place in this movement. Critically endangered orcas and salmon have shown us in rec ent years that in the face of pollution\, population growth\, and climate change\, it will take all of us to create a future with healthy land\, wat er\, wildlife and people!
\nJoin us for an activating and interactiv e discussion to identify practical ways for north Puget Sound residents to make a real difference\, for the Salish Sea.
\nSpeakers include:
\nMindy Roberts\, Puget Sound Program Director at Washington Environmen
tal Council
\nKarlee Deatherage\, Land and Water Policy Manager at RE
Sources
\nEllie Kinley\, a member of Lummi Nation and involved with
the Sacred Sea: for a Living Salish Sea campaign
People of all age s\, abilities\, and backgrounds are using their unique voices to fight for the long term health and restoration of the complex web of marine and ter restrial wildlife that make up this beautiful region. Come and find your p lace in this movement!
\nTickets: https://www.v illagebooks.com/event/litlive-wearepugetsound-060321.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-wearepugetsound-06 0321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60310@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Village Books Events\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Aimee Bender is the author of the novels The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and An Invisible Sign of My Own\, and of the collections Th e Girl in the Flammable Skirt\, Willful Creatures\, and The Color Master. Her works have been widely anthologized and have been translated into sixt een languages. She lives in Los Angeles.\nSarah Shun-lien Bynum is the aut hor of the novels Ms. Hempel Chronicles\, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award\, and Madeleine Is Sleeping\, a finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize. Her fiction has appeared i n many magazines and anthologies\, including the New Yorker\, Ploughshares \, Tin House\, The Best American Short Stories\, and the O. Henry Prize St ories. The recipient of a Whiting Writers’ Award and an NEA Fellowship\, s he was named one of “20 Under 40” fiction writers by the New Yorker. She l ives in Los Angeles.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive- aimee-bender-062921. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Aimee Bender and Sarah Shun-lien Bynum in Conversation URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/aimee-bender-and-sarah-shun-lien-bynu m-in-conversation/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/Benderbynumtile_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wha tcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Benderbynumtile_0-208x300.jpg\;208 \;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Be nderbynumtile_0.jpg\;300\;433\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAimee Bender is the author of the
novels The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and An Invisible Sign of My O
wn\, and of the collections The Girl in the Flammable Skirt\, Willful Crea
tures\, and The Color Master. Her works have been widely anthologized and
have been translated into sixteen languages. She lives in Los Angeles.
\nSarah Shun-lien Bynum is the author of the novels Ms. Hempel Chronicle
s\, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award\, and Madeleine Is Sleeping\, a
finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the Janet Heidinger Kaf
ka Prize. Her fiction has appeared in many magazines and anthologies\, inc
luding the New Yorker\, Ploughshares\, Tin House\, The Best American Short
Stories\, and the O. Henry Prize Stories. The recipient of a Whiting Writ
ers’ Award and an NEA Fellowship\, she was named one of “20 Under 40” fict
ion writers by the New Yorker. She lives in Los Angeles.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-aimee-bender- 062921.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#Booksale\,village books X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-aimee-bender-06292 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60333@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Women Focused Events CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author Kate Moore brings her sparkling narrative vo ice to The Woman They Could Not Silence\, an unputdownable story of the fo rgotten woman who courageously fought for her own freedom—and in so doing freed millions more. Elizabeth’s refusal to be silenced and her ceaseless quest for justice not only challenged the medical science of the day\, and led to a giant leap forward in human rights\, it also showcased the most salutary lesson: sometimes\, the greatest heroes we have are those inside ourselves.\nKate Moore is the award-winning\, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Radium Girls. A British writer based in London\ , she has published numerous Sunday Times bestsellers\, writing across var ious genres including history\, biography\, true crime\, gift and humour. She began her career in publishing after graduating from the University of Warwick and worked as an in-house editor at various publishing houses for over a decade\, most recently as an editorial director of Penguin Random House\, and now works full-time as an author\, ghostwriter and book editor . She has written more than 15 books and her work has been translated into more than 12 languages.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litl ive-kate-moore-063021. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ZOOM @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kate Moore\, The Woman They Could Not Silence URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/kate-moore-the-woman-they-could-not-s ilence/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/katemoorecombo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatco mtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/katemoorecombo-300x218.jpg\;300\;218\ ;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/katemoor ecombo.jpg\;500\;364\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBestselling author Kate Moore brings her sparkling narrative voice to The Woman They Could Not Silence\, an un putdownable story of the forgotten woman who courageously fought for her o wn freedom—and in so doing freed millions more. Elizabeth’s refusal to be silenced and her ceaseless quest for justice not only challenged the medic al science of the day\, and led to a giant leap forward in human rights\, it also showcased the most salutary lesson: sometimes\, the greatest heroe s we have are those inside ourselves.
\nKate Moore is the award-winn ing\, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Radium Girls. A British writer based in London\, she has published numerous Sunday Time s bestsellers\, writing across various genres including history\, biograph y\, true crime\, gift and humour. She began her career in publishing after graduating from the University of Warwick and worked as an in-house edito r at various publishing houses for over a decade\, most recently as an edi torial director of Penguin Random House\, and now works full-time as an au thor\, ghostwriter and book editor. She has written more than 15 books and her work has been translated into more than 12 languages.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kate-moore-06 3021.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kate-moore-063021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60335@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Health &\; Wellness CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:“Rock bottom\,” Erica Barnett writes\, “is a lie.”\nErica C. Ba rnett is an award-winning political reporter. She started her career at Th e Texas Observer and went on to work as a reporter and news editor for The Austin Chronicle\, Seattle Weekly\, and The Stranger. She now covers addi ction\, housing\, poverty\, and drug policy at her blog\, The C Is for Cra nk. She has written for a variety of local and national publications\, inc luding The Huffington Post\, Seattle Magazine\, and Grist.\nKristi Coulter is the author of the memoir-in-essays Nothing Good Can Come from This\, a 2019 finalist for the Washington State Book Award. Her work has also appe ared in Elle\, The Paris Review\, New York Magazine\, Vox\, The Believer\, and elsewhere. She lives in Seattle and is at work on the forthcoming Exi t Interview\, a literary memoir of her decade as an executive at Amazon.\n Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-erica-barnett-070721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210707T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Erica C. Barnett in Conversation with Kristi Coulter URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/erica-c-barnett-in-conversation-with- kristi-coulter/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/EricaBarnettcombo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wha tcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EricaBarnettcombo-300x137.jpg\;300 \;137\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Er icaBarnettcombo.jpg\;500\;229\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“Rock bottom\,” Erica Barnett wri tes\, “is a lie.”
\nErica C. Barnett is an award-winning political r eporter. She started her career at The Texas Observer and went on to work as a reporter and news editor for The Austin Chronicle\, Seattle Weekly\, and The Stranger. She now covers addiction\, housing\, poverty\, and drug policy at her blog\, The C Is for Crank. She has written for a variety of local and national publications\, including The Huffington Post\, Seattle Magazine\, and Grist.
\nKristi Coulter is the author of the memoir-i n-essays Nothing Good Can Come from This\, a 2019 finalist for the Washing ton State Book Award. Her work has also appeared in Elle\, The Paris Revie w\, New York Magazine\, Vox\, The Believer\, and elsewhere. She lives in S eattle and is at work on the forthcoming Exit Interview\, a literary memoi r of her decade as an executive at Amazon.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-erica-barnett-070721.< /p> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:author event\,village books X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-erica-barnett-0707 21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60358@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Education\,Local History CONTACT:North Cascades Institute\; (360) 854-2599\; info@ncascades.org\; ht tps://ncascades.org/signup/programs/homewaters-a-human-and-natural-history -of-the-puget-sound DESCRIPTION:What lies beneath the surface of the waters near Seattle? How h ave people and other living creatures engaged with Puget Sound? What are t oday’s challenges and opportunities?\nJoin North Cascades Institute Educat ion Manager Molly Harrigan as she interviews David B. Williams about his n ewest book\, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound. In of fering a hopeful perspective on how we can work together to make Puget Sou nd more habitable for all\, his book comes at a critical moment as residen ts are working to create a more nuanced and complex picture of this beauti ful but suffering place.\nTheir conversation will dive deep into the myste ries of the Sound’s kelp forests. Through research and interviews with arc haeologists\, biologists\, and tribal authorities\, David traces how gener ations of humans have interacted with these underwater ecosystems\, which are as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. We will dive into the attribu tes of kelp itself as well as the many species—rockfish\, salmon and crabs —that live\, depend\, and thrive in and around the kelp.\nDavid B. William s is an author\, naturalist and tour guide whose award-winning books inclu de Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography\, Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City and Stories in Stone: Travels Through Urban Geology. Williams is also a Curatorial Associate at the Burk e Museum.\nThis conversation between passionate naturalists about our belo ved homewaters is not to be missed! If you cannot make this specific date or time\, you may still register and we will send you a link to view the c lass on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recor ding for one week after the program.\nIf you are unable to make this speci fic date or time\, you may still register and we will send you a link to v iew the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the cl ass recording for one week after the program.\nTickets: https://ncascades. org/signup/programs/homewaters-a-human-and-natural-history-of-the-puget-so und. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210714T191500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of the Puget Sound (Virtual Program) URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/homewaters-a-human-and-natural-histor y-of-the-puget-sound-virtual-program/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/image_preview-4-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.what comtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image_preview-4-300x185.jpeg\;300\; 185\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/imag e_preview-4.jpeg\;400\;247\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nWhat lies beneath the surface of t he waters near Seattle? How have people and other living creatures engaged with Puget Sound? What are today’s challenges and opportunities?
\nJoin North Cascades Institute Education Manager Molly Harrigan as she inte rviews David B. Williams about his newest book\, Homewaters: A Human and N atural History of Puget Sound. In offering a hopeful perspective on how we can work together to make Puget Sound more habitable for all\, his book c omes at a critical moment as residents are working to create a more nuance d and complex picture of this beautiful but suffering place.
\nTheir conversation will dive deep into the mysteries of the Sound’s kelp forest s. Through research and interviews with archaeologists\, biologists\, and tribal authorities\, David traces how generations of humans have interacte d with these underwater ecosystems\, which are as complex as any terrestri al ecosystem. We will dive into the attributes of kelp itself as well as t he many species—rockfish\, salmon and crabs—that live\, depend\, and thriv e in and around the kelp.
\nDavid B. Williams is an author\, natural ist and tour guide whose award-winning books include Too High and Too Stee p: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography\, Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City and Stories in Stone: Travels Through Urban Geology. W illiams is also a Curatorial Associate at the Burke Museum.
\nThis c onversation between passionate naturalists about our beloved homewaters is not to be missed! If you cannot make this specific date or time\, you may still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for one week after the program.
\nIf you are unable to make this specific date o r time\, you may still register and we will send you a link to view the cl ass on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class record ing for one week after the program.
\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/homewa ters-a-human-and-natural-history-of-the-puget-sound.
X-COST:$15 X-TICKETS-URL:https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/homewaters-a-human-and- natural-history-of-the-puget-sound END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60337@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Helen Macdonald is a writer\, poet\, illustrator and naturalist \, and an affiliated research scholar at the Department of History and Phi losophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. She is the author of th e bestselling H Is for Hawk\, as well as a cultural history of falcons\, t itled Falcon\, and three collections of poetry\, including Shaler’s Fish. Macdonald was a Research Fellow at Jesus College\, Cambridge\, has worked as a professional falconer\, and has assisted with the management of rapto r research and conservation projects across Eurasia. She now writes for th e New York Times Magazine.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/li tlive-helen-macdonald-072721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T150000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Helen Macdonald\, Vesper Flights URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/helen-macdonald-vesper-flights/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/HelenMacDonaldcombo-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www. whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HelenMacDonaldcombo-300x213.jpe g\;300\;213\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021 /06/HelenMacDonaldcombo.jpeg\;500\;355\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHelen Macdonald is a writer\, poet\, illustrator and naturalist\, and an affiliated research scholar at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of C ambridge. She is the author of the bestselling H Is for Hawk\, as well as a cultural history of falcons\, titled Falcon\, and three collections of p oetry\, including Shaler’s Fish. Macdonald was a Research Fellow at Jesus College\, Cambridge\, has worked as a professional falconer\, and has assi sted with the management of raptor research and conservation projects acro ss Eurasia. She now writes for the New York Times Magazine.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-helen-m acdonald-072721.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:author talk\,village books X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-helen-macdonald-07 2721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60377@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS AND ORBIT\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.c om\; https://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Three-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling au thor N.K. Jemisin crafts her most incredible novel yet\, a “glorious” stor y of culture\, identity\, magic\, and myths in contemporary New York City. In Manhattan\, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doe sn’t remember who he is\, where he’s from\, or even his own name. But he c an sense the beating heart of the city\, see its history\, and feel its po wer.\nIn the Bronx\, a Lenape gallery director discovers strange graffiti scattered throughout the city\, so beautiful and powerful it’s as if the p aint is literally calling to her.\nIn Brooklyn\, a politician and mother f inds she can hear the songs of her city\, pulsing to the beat of her Loubo utin heels.\nAnd they’re not the only ones.\nEvery great city has a soul. Some are ancient as myths\, and others are as new and destructive as child ren. New York? She’s got six.\nN. K. Jemisin is the first author in histor y to win three consecutive Best Novel Hugo Awards\, all for her Broken Ear th trilogy. Her work has also won the Nebula\, Locus\, and Goodreads Choic e Awards. She has been a reviewer for the New York Times Book Review\, and an instructor for the Clarion and Clarion West writing workshops. In her spare time\, she is a gamer and gardener\, and she is also single-handedly responsible for saving the world from King Ozzymandias\, her dangerously intelligent ginger cat\, and his phenomenally destructive sidekick Magpie. \nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-nk-jemisin-072721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T180000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS\, ORBIT on EVENTBRITE @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:N. K. Jemisin\, The City We Became URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/n-k-jemisin-the-city-we-became/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/CWB-TP-Launch-_Village-Books-1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CWB-TP-Launch-_Villag e-Books-1-300x169.jpg\;300\;169\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp- content/uploads/2021/06/CWB-TP-Launch-_Village-Books-1.jpg\;500\;281\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThree-time Hugo Awar
d-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts her mo
st incredible novel yet\, a “glorious” story of culture\, identity\, magic
\, and myths in contemporary New York City.In Manhattan\, a young grad stu
dent gets off the train and realizes he doesn’t remember who he is\, where
he’s from\, or even his own name. But he can sense the beating heart of t
he city\, see its history\, and feel its power.
\nIn the Bronx\, a Le
nape gallery director discovers strange graffiti scattered throughout the
city\, so beautiful and powerful it’s as if the paint is literally calling
to her.
\nIn Brooklyn\, a politician and mother finds she can hear t
he songs of her city\, pulsing to the beat of her Louboutin heels.
And they’re not the only ones.
\nEvery great city has a soul. Some a
re ancient as myths\, and others are as new and destructive as children. N
ew York? She’s got six.
N. K. Jemisin is the first author in histo ry to win three consecutive Best Novel Hugo Awards\, all for her Broken Ea rth trilogy. Her work has also won the Nebula\, Locus\, and Goodreads Choi ce Awards. She has been a reviewer for the New York Times Book Review\, an d an instructor for the Clarion and Clarion West writing workshops. In her spare time\, she is a gamer and gardener\, and she is also single-handedl y responsible for saving the world from King Ozzymandias\, her dangerously intelligent ginger cat\, and his phenomenally destructive sidekick Magpie .
\nTicke ts: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litl ive-nk-jemisin-072721.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:by Village Books 179 followers $19.59 – $20.67 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-nk-jemisin-072721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60881@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Village Books Events\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pre-event book signing at Village Books in Lynden between 12-1pm! Get your book autographed and meet the author in person b efore the virtual event at 5pm! Cheryl Grey Bostrom will be signing copies of her brand new book\, Sugar Birds.\nSay hi\, get your book signed\, and then attend her 5pm event on Zoom where she’ll be in conversation with fe llow author Maggie Wallem Rowe!\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/eve nt/litlive-cheryl-bostrom-signing-080321. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T130000 LOCATION:Village Books in Lynden @ 430 Front Street Lynden WA 98246 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pre-Event Book Signing in Lynden with Cheryl Grey Bostrom\, Author of Sugar Birds URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/pre-event-book-signing-in-lynden-with -cheryl-grey-bostrom-author-of-sugar-birds/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/07/Cheryl-Bostrom-side-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cheryl-Bostrom-side-300x208.jpg\ ;300\;208\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/0 7/Cheryl-Bostrom-side.jpg\;500\;346\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us for a pre-event book si gning at Village Books in Lynden between 12-1pm! Get your book autographed and meet the author in person before the virtual event at 5pm! Cheryl Gre y Bostrom will be signing copies of her brand new book\, Sugar Birds.
\nSay hi\, get your book signed\, and then attend her 5pm event on Zoom where she’ll be in conversation with fellow author Maggie Wallem Rowe!
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/ev ent/litlive-cheryl-bostrom-signing-080321.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#Booksale\,#VILLAGEBOOKS\,Author X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-cheryl-bostrom-sig ning-080321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60339@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; events@villagebooks.com\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:When young Aggie accidentally lights a tragic fire\, she hides in a rugged Pacific Northwest forest where no one can find her—including s mart\, mercurial Celia and two irresistible young men: one brilliant and a utistic\, the other\, dangerous. An evocative coming-of-age story about pe rsonal wilderness\, trust\, and the search for forgiveness.\nNaturalist\, photographer\, and award-winning author Cheryl Grey Bostrom lives with her veterinarian husband in rural Whatcom County. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications\, including the American Scientific Affiliation’s God and Nature Magazine\, for which she’s a regular photo essayist. A memb er of the Redbud Writers Guild\, she has also authored two non-fiction boo ks. This is her first novel.\nMaggie Wallem Rowe\, MABS\, is a national sp eaker\, dramatist\, and writer from western North Carolina. Married for 45 years to her pastor-husband Mike\, mother of three\, and grandmother to s ix\, Maggie’s work includes decades in public relations\, adult education\ , and ministry to women. Maggie is the author of the nonfiction work This Life We Share and the upcoming Life is Sweet\, Y’all.\nTickets: https://ww w.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-cheryl-grey-bostrom-080321. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T180000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cheryl Grey Bostrom in Conversation with Maggie Wallem Rowe\, Sugar Birds URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/cheryl-grey-bostrom-in-conversation-w ith-maggie-wallem-rowe-sugar-birds/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/Cheryl-Bostromcombo_7-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cheryl-Bostromcombo_7-300x136. jpg\;300\;136\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/20 21/06/Cheryl-Bostromcombo_7.jpg\;500\;226\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhen young Aggie accidentally lights a tragic fire\, she hides in a rugged Pacific Northwest forest whe re no one can find her—including smart\, mercurial Celia and two irresisti ble young men: one brilliant and autistic\, the other\, dangerous. An evoc ative coming-of-age story about personal wilderness\, trust\, and the sear ch for forgiveness.
\nNaturalist\, photographer\, and award-winning author Cheryl Grey Bostrom lives with her veterinarian husband in rural Wh atcom County. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications\, includi ng the American Scientific Affiliation’s God and Nature Magazine\, for whi ch she’s a regular photo essayist. A member of the Redbud Writers Guild\, she has also authored two non-fiction books. This is her first novel.
\nMaggie Wallem Rowe\, MABS\, is a national speaker\, dramatist\, and w riter from western North Carolina. Married for 45 years to her pastor-husb and Mike\, mother of three\, and grandmother to six\, Maggie’s work includ es decades in public relations\, adult education\, and ministry to women. Maggie is the author of the nonfiction work This Life We Share and the upc oming Life is Sweet\, Y’all.
\nTickets: htt ps://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-cheryl-grey-bostrom-080321.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:author event\,village books X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-cheryl-grey-bostro m-080321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61052@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Kids CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Village Books is pleased to partner with the Bellingham Public Library to bring bestselling author and host of Top Chef and Taste the Nat ion Padma Lakshmi and fellow author/celebrity Jesse Tyler Ferguson to the Virtual Readings Gallery! She’ll be presenting her brand new picture book\ , Tomatoes for Neela. A beautiful celebration of food and family\, TOMATOE S FOR NEELA lovingly affirms how we can connect to other cultures\, as wel l as to our own\, through food\n—\nNeela loves cooking with her amma and w riting down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her p aati who lives far away in India. On Saturdays\, Neela and Amma go to the green market and today they are buying tomatoes to make Paati’s famous sau ce. But first\, Neela needs to learn about all the different kinds of toma toes they can pick from. And as Neela and Amma cook together\, they find a way for Paati to share in both the love and the flavors of the day.\nPadm a Lakshmi takes young readers on an intergenerational journey full of deli cious flavors and fun food facts that celebrates a family’s treasured reci pes. And illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal brings this circle of women to li fe with vivid detail and warmth. Tomatoes for Neela lovingly affirms how w e can connect to other cultures\, as well as to our own\, through food.\nP adma Lakshmi is the creator and host of Hulu’s Taste the Nation and host a nd executive producer of the Emmy-winning Bravo series Top Chef. She is th e bestselling author of two cookbooks\, the Encyclopedia of Spices and Her bs\, as well as her memoir Love\, Loss\, and What We Ate. Lakshmi is also cofounder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America\, an artist ambassado r for the ACLU\, and a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations. She liv es in New York City with her daughter. Her favorite kind of tomato is a Sa n Marzano.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-padma-laks hmi-090721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T193000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Padma Lakshmi in Conversation with Jesse Tyler Ferguson: Tomatoes f or Neela URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/padma-lakshmi-tomatoes-for-neela/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/padmajessecrop-logos-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www. whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/padmajessecrop-logos-300x182.jp g\;300\;182\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/padmajessecrop-logos.jpg\;500\;303\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVillage Books is pleased to pa rtner with the Bellingham Public Library to bring bestselling author and h ost of Top Chef and Taste the Nation Padma Lakshmi and fellow author/celeb rity Jesse Tyler Ferguson to the Virtual Readings Gallery! She’ll be prese nting her brand new picture book\, Tomatoes for Neela. A beautiful celebra tion of food and family\, TOMATOES FOR NEELA lovingly affirms how we can c onnect to other cultures\, as well as to our own\, through food
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Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati who lives far away in India. On Saturdays\, Neela and Amma go to the green market and today they are buying tomatoes to make Paati’s famous sauce. But first\, Neela needs to learn about all the different kinds of tomatoes they can pick from. An d as Neela and Amma cook together\, they find a way for Paati to share in both the love and the flavors of the day.
\nPadma Lakshmi takes youn g readers on an intergenerational journey full of delicious flavors and fu n food facts that celebrates a family’s treasured recipes. And illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal brings this circle of women to life with vivid detail and warmth. Tomatoes for Neela lovingly affirms how we can connect to oth er cultures\, as well as to our own\, through food.
\nPadma Lakshmi is the creator and host of Hulu’s Taste the Nation and host and executive producer of the Emmy-winning Bravo series Top Chef. She is the bestselling author of two cookbooks\, the Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs\, as well as her memoir Love\, Loss\, and What We Ate. Lakshmi is also cofounder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America\, an artist ambassador for the ACL U\, and a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations. She lives in New Yor k City with her daughter. Her favorite kind of tomato is a San Marzano.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litli ve-padma-lakshmi-090721.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $20.58 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-padma-lakshmi-0907 21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61355@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Is it possible we’ve fallen into ‘lonely habits’? Why is our em erging i-Gen lonelier (and more forgetful) than those aged sixty and beyon d? And how is a lack of touch impacting our kids? Why\, in some locations\ , are prisoners spending more time outside than kids? Without meaning to\, are we raising our young to lead isolated lives? Online dating has become the norm\, bringing new\, sometimes questionable ways of relating – until COVID came along – what’s the impact of this change?\nWe tend to assume l oneliness is simply sitting at home alone feeling sad\, but what if loneli ness is more subtle than that? How can we help nudge our isolation aside? \nAfter decades of affluence\, we’re now busy renovating our homes\, buffi ng and botoxing our bodies\, and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping\, as depression and anxiety soars. And with the arrival of N etflix and Uber Eats\, there’s less and less incentive to leave home. Coul d our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we’re losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don’t know? And given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and re gular touch\, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely? \nRight now\, many of our relationships at home and at work\, as well as i n our communities are struggling. What\, then\, are the best ways back to belonging\, and what might a more engaged community look like?\nMaggie Ham ilton\, author of What’s Happening to Our Boys? and What’s Happening to Ou r Girls? explores our growing loneliness and proposes practical solutions and an uplifting vision to combat the increasing social isolation in our f amilies and communities.\nMaggie Hamilton writes books and for magazines\; gives frequent talks\; and is a keen observer of social trends. Her books have been published in over a dozen countries worldwide. www.maggiehamilt on.org\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-maggie-hamilto n-91421. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210914T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Maggie Hamilton\, When We Became Strangers: How Loneliness Sneaks i nto Our Lives and What We Can Do About It URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/maggie-hamilton-when-we-became-strang ers-how-loneliness-sneaks-into-our-lives-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/whenwebecamestrangerscover-side-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\; https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/whenwebecamestrange rscover-side-300x213.jpeg\;300\;213\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com /wp-content/uploads/2021/08/whenwebecamestrangerscover-side.jpeg\;500\;355 \; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIs it possible we’
ve fallen into ‘lonely habits’? Why is our emerging i-Gen lonelier (and mo
re forgetful) than those aged sixty and beyond? And how is a lack of touch
impacting our kids? Why\, in some locations\, are prisoners spending more
time outside than kids? Without meaning to\, are we raising our young to
lead isolated lives? Online dating has become the norm\, bringing new\, so
metimes questionable ways of relating – until COVID came along – what’s th
e impact of this change?
\nWe tend to assume loneliness is simply sit
ting at home alone feeling sad\, but what if loneliness is more subtle tha
n that? How can we help nudge our isolation aside?
\nAfter decades of
affluence\, we’re now busy renovating our homes\, buffing and botoxing ou
r bodies\, and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping\, as
depression and anxiety soars. And with the arrival of Netflix and Uber Ea
ts\, there’s less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant nee
d for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we’re losing our
ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don’t know? And given t
hat so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch\, are
we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?
\nRight now\,
many of our relationships at home and at work\, as well as in our communi
ties are struggling. What\, then\, are the best ways back to belonging\, a
nd what might a more engaged community look like?
\nMaggie Hamilton\,
author of What’s Happening to Our Boys? and What’s Happening to Our Girls
? explores our growing loneliness and proposes practical solutions and an
uplifting vision to combat the increasing social isolation in our families
and communities.
Maggie Hamilton writes books and for magazines\; gives frequent talks\; and is a keen observer of social trends. Her books have been published in over a dozen countries worldwide. www.maggiehamilt on.org
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/e vent/litlive-maggie-hamilton-91421.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $29.28 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-maggie-hamilton-91 421 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61535@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Award-winning actor and director Dinah Manoff offers an honest glimpse behind the red carpet in her novel about a Hollywood star\, her im probable Malibu upbringing\, and her closet full of tabloid-worthy secrets .\nJackie Gold is a tabloid cover girl with a walk-in closet full of secre ts and a pack of bloodthirsty paparazzi snapping at her high-heels. From t he hospital bed where she lies fighting for her life\, Jackie narrates her life story while press and public speculate on everything from whether “J ackie’s Jump!” was a suicide attempt\, to whether or not her breasts are r eal. The novel switches back and forth from the life-or-death drama unfold ing in the hospital and Jackie’s reflections on her improbable show busine ss upbringing and the events that led her to this moment in time.\nWhen we meet Jackie she is at the peak of her career. She’s been offered the role of a lifetime and her equally famous boyfriend is People’s Sexiest Man of the Year. But her life takes an unexpected and terrible turn when the pap arazzi storm her hotel room… “….And not until my robe billows up over my h ead like a broken parachute do I realize I have missed the mark. I wish I could tell you that my life then went before me in slow motion\, or that I thought of Brett\, or my family\, or even about how Nicole had betrayed m e\, but my last thought before striking the rocks was\, Thank God I’m wear ing nice underwear.” Jackie’s journey is a coming of age in Hollywood\, bo th treacherous and hilarious. A story of secrets revealed and relationship s shattered and mended.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litli ve-dinah-manoff-91721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210917T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dinah Manoff and Warren Read\, IN PERSON! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/dinah-manoff-and-warren-read-in-perso n/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/DinahWarren_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DinahWarren_0-231x300.jpg\;231\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DinahWarre n_0.jpg\;300\;390\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAward-winning actor and director Dina h Manoff offers an honest glimpse behind the red carpet in her novel about a Hollywood star\, her improbable Malibu upbringing\, and her closet full of tabloid-worthy secrets.
\nJackie Gold is a tabloid cover girl wi th a walk-in closet full of secrets and a pack of bloodthirsty paparazzi s napping at her high-heels. From the hospital bed where she lies fighting f or her life\, Jackie narrates her life story while press and public specul ate on everything from whether “Jackie’s Jump!” was a suicide attempt\, to whether or not her breasts are real. The novel switches back and forth fr om the life-or-death drama unfolding in the hospital and Jackie’s reflecti ons on her improbable show business upbringing and the events that led her to this moment in time.
\nWhen we meet Jackie she is at the peak of her career. She’s been offered the role of a lifetime and her equally fam ous boyfriend is People’s Sexiest Man of the Year. But her life takes an u nexpected and terrible turn when the paparazzi storm her hotel room… “….An d not until my robe billows up over my head like a broken parachute do I r ealize I have missed the mark. I wish I could tell you that my life then w ent before me in slow motion\, or that I thought of Brett\, or my family\, or even about how Nicole had betrayed me\, but my last thought before str iking the rocks was\, Thank God I’m wearing nice underwear.” Jackie’s jour ney is a coming of age in Hollywood\, both treacherous and hilarious. A st ory of secrets revealed and relationships shattered and mended.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dinah-m anoff-91721.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $19.59 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dinah-manoff-91721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61357@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:The essays in What Do I Know? ask questions about love\, wisdom and knowledge. What is Love in the twenty-first century? Is there a wisdo m of marriage? Are our bodies “naturally wise? What is the nature of orgas m? Can wisdom decay in time? Remick asks the enigmatic question—Is the “sp eaking word-ape” being overwhelmed by “stupid wisdom?”\nJack Remick is a n ovelist\, poet\, and essayist. His novels include Blood\; Gabriela and the Widow\; The California Quartet\, as well as two short story collections\, and Satori\, poems. Remick and Robert J. Ray co-authored The Weekend Nove list Writes a Mystery. Remick’s perplexing work S.B.Vpmr\, is waiting for Godot to explain it.\nJessica H. Stone (Jes) is the author of Blood on a B lue Moon: A Sheaffer Blue Mystery\, The Last Outrageous Woman and Doggy on Deck. She collects fountain pens and lives in a small town by the sea. Je ssicahstone.com\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jack- remick-91921. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210919T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210919T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jack Remick in Conversation with Jessica H. Stone\, What Do I Know? Wisdom Essays VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jack-remick-in-conversation-with-jess ica-h-stone-what-do-i-know-wisdom-essays-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/jackjescombo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomt alk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jackjescombo-300x133.jpg\;300\;133\;1\, large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jackjescombo .jpg\;500\;221\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe essays in What Do I Know? ask ques tions about love\, wisdom and knowledge. What is Love in the twenty-first century? Is there a wisdom of marriage? Are our bodies “naturally wise? Wh at is the nature of orgasm? Can wisdom decay in time? Remick asks the enig matic question—Is the “speaking word-ape” being overwhelmed by “stupid wis dom?”
\nJack Remick is a novelist\, poet\, and essayist. His novels include Blood\; Gabriela and the Widow\; The California Quartet\, as well as two short story collections\, and Satori\, poems. Remick and Robert J. Ray co-authored The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery. Remick’s perplexing work S.B.Vpmr\, is waiting for Godot to explain it.
\nJessica H. St one (Jes) is the author of Blood on a Blue Moon: A Sheaffer Blue Mystery\, The Last Outrageous Woman and Doggy on Deck. She collects fountain pens a nd lives in a small town by the sea. Jessicahstone.com
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jack-remick-91921 .
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $19.44 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jack-remick-91921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61080@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:A brilliantly inventive novel about loss\, growing up\, and our relationship with things.\nOne year after the death of his beloved musici an father\, thirteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices b elong to the things in his house—a sneaker\, a broken Christmas ornament\, a piece of wilted lettuce. Although Benny doesn’t understand what these t hings are saying\, he can sense their emotional tone\; some are pleasant\, a gentle hum or coo\, but others are snide\, angry and full of pain. When his mother\, Annabelle\, develops a hoarding problem\, the voices grow mo re clamorous.\nAt first\, Benny tries to ignore them\, but soon the voices follow him outside the house\, onto the street and at school\, driving hi m at last to seek refuge in the silence of a large public library\, where objects are well-behaved and know to speak in whispers. There\, Benny disc overs a strange new world. He falls in love with a mesmerizing street arti st with a smug pet ferret\, who uses the library as her performance space. He meets a homeless philosopher-poet\, who encourages him to ask importan t questions and find his own voice amongst the many.\nAnd he meets his ver y own Book—a talking thing—who narrates Benny’s life and teaches him to li sten to the things that truly matter.\nWith its blend of sympathetic chara cters\, riveting plot\, and vibrant engagement with everything from jazz\, to climate change\, to our attachment to material possessions\, The Book of Form and Emptiness is classic Ruth Ozeki—bold\, wise\, poignant\, playf ul\, humane and heartbreaking.\n“Heart-breaking and heart-healing—The Book of Form and Emptiness is a triumph.” —Matt Haig\, New York Times bestsell ing author of The Midnight Library\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/ event/litlive-ruth-ozeki-092221. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210922T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ruth Ozeki in Conversation with Karen Joy Fowler\, The Book of Form and Emptiness URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/ruth-ozeki-in-conversation-with-karen -joy-fowler-the-book-of-form-and-emptiness/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/RuthKarenlogos-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatco mtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RuthKarenlogos-300x148.jpg\;300\;148\ ;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RuthKare nlogos.jpg\;500\;247\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA brilliantly inventive novel about
loss\, growing up\, and our relationship with things.
\nOne year afte
r the death of his beloved musician father\, thirteen-year-old Benny Oh be
gins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house—a sneake
r\, a broken Christmas ornament\, a piece of wilted lettuce. Although Benn
y doesn’t understand what these things are saying\, he can sense their emo
tional tone\; some are pleasant\, a gentle hum or coo\, but others are sni
de\, angry and full of pain. When his mother\, Annabelle\, develops a hoar
ding problem\, the voices grow more clamorous.
\nAt first\, Benny tri
es to ignore them\, but soon the voices follow him outside the house\, ont
o the street and at school\, driving him at last to seek refuge in the sil
ence of a large public library\, where objects are well-behaved and know t
o speak in whispers. There\, Benny discovers a strange new world. He falls
in love with a mesmerizing street artist with a smug pet ferret\, who use
s the library as her performance space. He meets a homeless philosopher-po
et\, who encourages him to ask important questions and find his own voice
amongst the many.
\nAnd he meets his very own Book—a talking thing—wh
o narrates Benny’s life and teaches him to listen to the things that truly
matter.
\nWith its blend of sympathetic characters\, riveting plot\,
and vibrant engagement with everything from jazz\, to climate change\, to
our attachment to material possessions\, The Book of Form and Emptiness i
s classic Ruth Ozeki—bold\, wise\, poignant\, playful\, humane and heartbr
eaking.
“Heart-breaking and heart-healing—The Book of Form and Emp tiness is a triumph.” —Matt Haig\, New York Times bestselling author of Th e Midnight Library
\nTickets: https://www.villageboo ks.com/event/litlive-ruth-ozeki-092221.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:$32.61 – $35 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-ruth-ozeki-092221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61218@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Sports\,Women Focused Events CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman who runs? Are you thinking about running a mara thon? Join us on Zoom to learn everything you need to know about achieving your running goals!\nThis book is for any woman interested in running the marathon\, from beginners who have never run more than a mile to advanced marathon runners looking to set a personal record. This is a no-nonsense\ , interactive guide that empowers all women at all levels to run their str ongest\, best marathon ever.\nAs recently as 1966\, women were forbidden t o run in the marathon. Professionals—including doctors—believed it was phy sically impossible and dangerous for women to run more than a mile and a h alf. But as with many other barriers women have faced over time\, we fough t our way in. Today\, women make up almost half of the marathoning populat ion. Yet most marathon training manuals are written by men. And while thes e men are experts when it comes to how men can and should train\, women ne ed training programs tailored to our bodies—to our unique strengths and we aknesses—so that we can avoid injuries and run at our peak. The programmin g in this book was created by a woman\, specifically for women.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-ali-nolan-21. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ali Nolan\, Master the Marathon URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/ali-nolan-master-the-marathon/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/alinolanMaster-The-Marathon-side-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\; https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/alinolanMaster-The- Marathon-side-300x190.jpg\;300\;190\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com /wp-content/uploads/2021/08/alinolanMaster-The-Marathon-side.jpg\;500\;316 \; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAre you a woman wh
o runs? Are you thinking about running a marathon? Join us on Zoom to lear
n everything you need to know about achieving your running goals!
\nT
his book is for any woman interested in running the marathon\, from beginn
ers who have never run more than a mile to advanced marathon runners looki
ng to set a personal record. This is a no-nonsense\, interactive guide tha
t empowers all women at all levels to run their strongest\, best marathon
ever.
\nAs recently as 1966\, women were forbidden to run in the mara
thon. Professionals—including doctors—believed it was physically impossibl
e and dangerous for women to run more than a mile and a half. But as with
many other barriers women have faced over time\, we fought our way in. Tod
ay\, women make up almost half of the marathoning population. Yet most mar
athon training manuals are written by men. And while these men are experts
when it comes to how men can and should train\, women need training progr
ams tailored to our bodies—to our unique strengths and weaknesses—so that
we can avoid injuries and run at our peak. The programming in this book wa
s created by a woman\, specifically for women.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-ali-nolan-21.
HTML> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $19.58 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-ali-nolan-21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61220@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Entertainment\,Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:For most of his life\, Anderson Cooper intentionally distanced himself from the Vanderbilt dynasty his mother was born into. But after Gl oria Vanderbilt’s death in 2019\, Cooper\, CNN anchor and New York Times b estselling author\, began going through old journals\, letters and Vanderb ilt family documents his mother had stored away in long-forgotten boxes. I ntrigued\, he began researching the public and private lives of his ancest ors\, and when his son Wyatt was born in 2020\, decided to write a book to one day help him understand this fascinating branch of his family’s histo ry. The story of the Vanderbilts is an American epic of achievement and ex cess—a saga of a staggering fortune built and squandered\, of high society and salacious scandals\, of public fame and private pain.\nAs both award- winning journalist and great\, great\, great grandson of Cornelius Vanderb ilt\, who rose from obscurity and died the richest man in America in 1877\ , Anderson Cooper is uniquely qualified to tell this extraordinary family history.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-anderson-coo per-092421. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210924T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210924T160000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Anderson Cooper\, Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall o f an American Dynasty URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/an-afternoon-with-anderson-cooper-van derbilt-the-rise-and-fall-of-an-american-dynasty/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/Andersoncombo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Andersoncombo-300x218.jpg\;300\;218\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Andersonco mbo.jpg\;500\;364\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor most of his life\, Anderson Coope
r intentionally distanced himself from the Vanderbilt dynasty his mother w
as born into. But after Gloria Vanderbilt’s death in 2019\, Cooper\, CNN a
nchor and New York Times bestselling author\, began going through old jour
nals\, letters and Vanderbilt family documents his mother had stored away
in long-forgotten boxes. Intrigued\, he began researching the public and p
rivate lives of his ancestors\, and when his son Wyatt was born in 2020\,
decided to write a book to one day help him understand this fascinating br
anch of his family’s history. The story of the Vanderbilts is an American
epic of achievement and excess—a saga of a staggering fortune built and sq
uandered\, of high society and salacious scandals\, of public fame and pri
vate pain.
\nAs both award-winning journalist and great\, great\, gre
at grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt\, who rose from obscurity and died the
richest man in America in 1877\, Anderson Cooper is uniquely qualified to
tell this extraordinary family history.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-anderson-cooper-092421 .
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$33 – $35 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-anderson-cooper-09 2421 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61537@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Jump into a world of 100 plant-based smoothies with this colorf ul recipe book of fresh ideas by Certified Nutritionist\, Alli Shircliff. There are 10 chapters\, each with 10 recipes and a specific theme\, like s ecret-ingredient smoothies and a smoothie for every season. Pull out a ble nder and flip through this book for smoothie inspiration.\nAlli Shircliff is a Certified Nutritionist and yoga instructor and has been making smooth ies for her family for many years. She majored in nutrition in undergradua te at Colorado State University and graduate school at Bastyr University a nd has worked in restaurants and cafés\, in nutrition research\, for food websites\, was a judge on a cooking show on the CW\, and currently has a w eekly YouTube nutrition show. She lives in Burien\, Washington with her hu sband and son.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-alli-s hircliff-092521. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210926T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Alli Shircliff\, The Smoothie Book IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/alli-shircliff-the-smoothie-book-in-p erson/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/allishirclif-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomt alk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/allishirclif-240x300.jpg\;240\;300\;1\, large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/allishirclif .jpg\;400\;500\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJump into a world of 100 plant-based s
moothies with this colorful recipe book of fresh ideas by Certified Nutrit
ionist\, Alli Shircliff. There are 10 chapters\, each with 10 recipes and
a specific theme\, like secret-ingredient smoothies and a smoothie for eve
ry season. Pull out a blender and flip through this book for smoothie insp
iration.
\nAlli Shircliff is a Certified Nutritionist and yoga instru
ctor and has been making smoothies for her family for many years. She majo
red in nutrition in undergraduate at Colorado State University and graduat
e school at Bastyr University and has worked in restaurants and cafés\, in
nutrition research\, for food websites\, was a judge on a cooking show on
the CW\, and currently has a weekly YouTube nutrition show. She lives in
Burien\, Washington with her husband and son.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-alli-shircliff-092521< /a>.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $27.19 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-alli-shircliff-092 521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61596@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three h orsemen who arrive unannounced to take his father away. Silas is left shak en\, scared\, and alone\, except for the presence of his companion\, Mitte nwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But when a pony shows up at his doo r\, Silas knows what he has to do. He will set out on a perilous journey a cross a vast American landscape to find his father—a journey that will ult imately connect him with his past and future\, and the unfathomable myster ies of the world around him.\nR.J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctl y beautiful tale about the power of love and the connections that bind us across the expanses of distance and time. For young readers who love the p oignant depth of The Yearling or Because of Winn-Dixie\, and adult fans of True Grit or the lean\, searing prose of Cormac McCarthy\, this is one of those rare books for readers of all ages with the makings of a modern cla ssic.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-rj-palacio-0930 21. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T180000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:R J Palacio in Conversation with Josh Radnor\, Pony – Virtual Event URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/r-j-palacio-in-conversation-with-josh -radnor-pony-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/RJPalacioJoshcombo-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wh atcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/RJPalacioJoshcombo-300x119.png\;3 00\;119\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ RJPalacioJoshcombo.png\;500\;198\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTwelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three horsemen who arrive unannounced to take his father away. Silas is left shaken\, scared\, and alone\, except for the pr esence of his companion\, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But when a pony shows up at his door\, Silas knows what he has to do. He will set out on a perilous journey across a vast American landscape to find his father—a journey that will ultimately connect him with his past and futur e\, and the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him.
\nR.J. P alacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful tale about the power of love and the connections that bind us across the expanses of distance and time. For young readers who love the poignant depth of The Yearling or Bec ause of Winn-Dixie\, and adult fans of True Grit or the lean\, searing pro se of Cormac McCarthy\, this is one of those rare books for readers of all ages with the makings of a modern classic.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-rj-palacio-093021.
BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$19.59 – $20.58 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-rj-palacio-093021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61539@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:In SAVING US: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing i n a Divided World Hayhoe demonstrates that whether you’re a parent or a pe rson of faith\, a beachgoer or a dedicated foodie\, climate change affects someone or something you already care about. While others offer doomsday scenarios and point fingers of blame\, Hayhoe approaches this topic with o ptimism and inclusivity. She argues that climate action isn’t about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way. It’s about connecting th e values we already have\, to act for our future. A leading expert on the science\, impacts\, and communication of climate change\, Hayhoe has been profiled in The New York Times\, the Washington Post\, People\, and Rollin g Stone\, and her TED Talk titled “The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it” has been viewed almost 4 million time s. She gives nearly a hundred talks a year to audiences ranging from corpo rate symposiums\, top-tier universities\, and global climate summits to lo cal churches\, schools\, and city council meetings.\nTickets: https://www. villagebooks.com/event/litlive-katharine-hayhoe-093021. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210930T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Katharine Hayhoe\, Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope a nd Healing in a Divided World VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/katharine-hayhoe-saving-us-a-climate- scientists-case-for-hope-and-healing-in-a-divided-world-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/Saving-Us-cover-side-down-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Saving-Us-cover-side-down- 295x300.jpg\;295\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/up loads/2021/09/Saving-Us-cover-side-down.jpg\;500\;508\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn SAVING US: A Climate S cientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World Hayhoe demonstrate s that whether you’re a parent or a person of faith\, a beachgoer or a ded icated foodie\, climate change affects someone or something you already ca re about. While others offer doomsday scenarios and point fingers of blame \, Hayhoe approaches this topic with optimism and inclusivity. She argues that climate action isn’t about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way. It’s about connecting the values we already have\, to act fo r our future. A leading expert on the science\, impacts\, and communicatio n of climate change\, Hayhoe has been profiled in The New York Times\, the Washington Post\, People\, and Rolling Stone\, and her TED Talk titled “T he most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it” has been viewed almost 4 million times. She gives nearly a hundred talks a year to audiences ranging from corporate symposiums\, top-tier universit ies\, and global climate summits to local churches\, schools\, and city co uncil meetings.
\nTickets: https://www.village books.com/event/litlive-katharine-hayhoe-093021.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $30.40 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-katharine-hayhoe-0 93021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61552@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:The memoir is not the story of what you know\, it’s the story o f how you learned it.\nMemory into Memoir provides a lively guide for anyo ne looking to wrestle the unruly past onto the page. In thirteen chapters\ , Laura Kalpakian provides tools to develop narrative form\, scenic depict ion\, character development\, and dialogue. There are chapters devoted to excavating the Family Story and the slippery Truth\, especially when telli ng stories not solely your own. Kalpakian explores the use of letters\, di aries\, and photographs\, and she offers tips for research\, publishing ch oices\, and the uses of music. With a broad exploration of technique and d evelopment\, and a range of reference\, Memory into Memoir includes exampl es\, extensive resources\, and animating prompts. The seasoned writer\, th e aspiring writer\, and the reluctant writer looking for a knowledgeable\, encouraging companion will find Memory into Memoir the go-to guide for a successful\, fulfilling writing experience.\nTickets: https://www.villageb ooks.com/event/litlive-laura-kalpakian-100321. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL EVENT RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Laura Kalpakian in Conversation with Cami Ostman\, Memory Into Memo ir: A Writer’s Handbook – Virtual Event URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/laura-kalpakian-in-conversation-with- cami-ostman-memory-into-memoir-a-writers-handbook-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/LauraKalpakianCami-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wh atcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LauraKalpakianCami-300x188.jpg\;3 00\;188\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ LauraKalpakianCami.jpg\;500\;313\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe memoir is not the story of w
hat you know\, it’s the story of how you learned it.
\nMemory into Me
moir provides a lively guide for anyone looking to wrestle the unruly past
onto the page. In thirteen chapters\, Laura Kalpakian provides tools to d
evelop narrative form\, scenic depiction\, character development\, and dia
logue. There are chapters devoted to excavating the Family Story and the s
lippery Truth\, especially when telling stories not solely your own. Kalpa
kian explores the use of letters\, diaries\, and photographs\, and she off
ers tips for research\, publishing choices\, and the uses of music. With a
broad exploration of technique and development\, and a range of reference
\, Memory into Memoir includes examples\, extensive resources\, and animat
ing prompts. The seasoned writer\, the aspiring writer\, and the reluctant
writer looking for a knowledgeable\, encouraging companion will find Memo
ry into Memoir the go-to guide for a successful\, fulfilling writing exper
ience.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/ event/litlive-laura-kalpakian-100321.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $22.75 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-laura-kalpakian-10 0321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61313@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Education\,Workshops\, Classes and L ectures CONTACT:WWU Outreach and Continuing Education\; oce@wwu.edu\; https://oce.w wu.edu/all/courses DESCRIPTION:How did the amazing geologic forces both within and at the Eart h’s surface produce the fascinating complex record of rocks and landforms of Washington state? The story of mountain building\, volcanoes\, glaciers and running water over time are all part of the answer. Our geologic stor y is still being written by the faults\, active volcanoes and changing cli mates of our present dynamic landscape.\nWe will discuss the ancient and p resent geologic processes contributing to the formation of Washington\, in cluding an examination of the Columbia Plateau and its story of massive la va flows and giant glacial floods\, the formation of the North Cascade Mou ntain Range and volcanism\, Salish Sea geology\, the Coast Ranges\, Olympi c Mountains and more.\nRegistration ends September 28\, 2021\nInstructor: Eugene Kiver\nProfessor Emeritus Dr. Eugene Kiver taught ice age history a nd geology at Eastern Washington University for more than 32 years. In ret irement\, he continues to lead field trips to the Channeled Scablands and other geologic hot spots and gives frequent presentations to interested gr oups. His recent co-authored publication\, “Washington Rocks! A Guide to G eologic Sites in the Evergreen State\,” is a welcome addition to any local road trip!\nTickets: https://registration.xenegrade.com/wwu/courseDisplay .cfm?schID=2550. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T160000 LOCATION:Bellingham Cruise Terminal @ 355 Harris Ave RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T130000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211019T130000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Overview of Washington’s Geologic Landscape URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/overview-of-washingtons-geologic-land scape/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/ALL-Social-ads-Facebook-2-2-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ALL-Social-ads-Facebook- 2-2-300x157.jpg\;300\;157\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-conten t/uploads/2021/08/ALL-Social-ads-Facebook-2-2-1024x535.jpg\;696\;364\;1\,f ull\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ALL-Social-ads -Facebook-2-2.jpg\;1201\;628\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHow did the amazing geo logic forces both within and at the Earth’s surface produce the fascinatin g complex record of rocks and landforms of Washington state? The story of mountain building\, volcanoes\, glaciers and running water over time are a ll part of the answer. Our geologic story is still being written by the fa ults\, active volcanoes and changing climates of our present dynamic lands cape.
\nWe will discuss the ancient and present geologic processes c ontributing to the formation of Washington\, including an examination of t he Columbia Plateau and its story of massive lava flows and giant glacial floods\, the formation of the North Cascade Mountain Range and volcanism\, Salish Sea geology\, the Coast Ranges\, Olympic Mountains and more.
\nRegistration ends September 28\, 2021
\nInstructor: Eugene Kiver< /p>\n
Professor Emeritus Dr. Eugene Kiver taught ice age history and geo logy at Eastern Washington University for more than 32 years. In retiremen t\, he continues to lead field trips to the Channeled Scablands and other geologic hot spots and gives frequent presentations to interested groups. His recent co-authored publication\, “Washington Rocks! A Guide to Geologi c Sites in the Evergreen State\,” is a welcome addition to any local road trip!
\nT ickets: https://registration.xenegra de.com/wwu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2550.
X-COST:$180 X-TICKETS-URL:https://registration.xenegrade.com/wwu/courseDisplay.cfm?schI D=2550 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60366@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Local Government\,Local History\,Out door Recreation\,Workshops\, Classes and Lectures CONTACT:North Cascades Institute\; 360-854-2599\; info@ncascades.org\; http s://ncascades.org/signup/programs/lauren-danners-solving-a-wilderness-puzz le-north-cascades-national-park DESCRIPTION:Look at a map of the North Cascades and you’ll see a jigsaw puz zle of land designations and labels. How did one of the most remote\, wild regions in the contiguous United States come to be carved up into these d isparate pieces? And why is North Cascades National Park among the least v isited in the country?\nThe answer is a tale of politics\, passion\, and p eople. The park jump-started the modern environmental movement in the Paci fic Northwest and influenced wilderness preservation nationally\, forcing federal public lands agencies to change how they managed our national park s and forests. North Cascades is a reminder that national parks are not on ly scenic landscapes of national significance\, but political entities\, c reated through negotiation and compromise.\nThis program will be presented by Lauren Danner\, author of Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Casca des National Park.\nIf you are unable to make this specific date or time\, you may still register and we will send you a link to view the class on y our own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for one week after the program.\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/program s/lauren-danners-solving-a-wilderness-puzzle-north-cascades-national-park. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T184500 LOCATION:North Cascades Institute SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A Wilderness Puzzle: The Creation of North Cascades National Park URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/a-wilderness-puzzle-the-creation-of-n orth-cascades-national-park/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/image-1-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk. com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image-1-300x186.jpeg\;300\;186\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image-1.jpeg\;696\;4 31\;\,full\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image-1 .jpeg\;791\;490\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLook at a map of the North Cascades and yo u’ll see a jigsaw puzzle of land designations and labels. How did one of t he most remote\, wild regions in the contiguous United States come to be c arved up into these disparate pieces? And why is North Cascades National P ark among the least visited in the country?
\nThe answer is a tale o f politics\, passion\, and people. The park jump-started the modern enviro nmental movement in the Pacific Northwest and influenced wilderness preser vation nationally\, forcing federal public lands agencies to change how th ey managed our national parks and forests. North Cascades is a reminder th at national parks are not only scenic landscapes of national significance\ , but political entities\, created through negotiation and compromise.
\nThis program will be presented by Lauren Danner\, author of Crown Jew el Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park.
\nIf you are u nable to make this specific date or time\, you may still register and we w ill send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants wi ll have access to the class recording for one week after the program.
\nTickets: < a class='ai1ec-ticket-url-exported' href='https://ncascades.org/signup/pro grams/lauren-danners-solving-a-wilderness-puzzle-north-cascades-national-p ark'>https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/lauren-danners-solving-a-wilder ness-puzzle-north-cascades-national-park.
X-COST:$15 X-TICKETS-URL:https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/lauren-danners-solving- a-wilderness-puzzle-north-cascades-national-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61598@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:During the presidency of Richard Nixon\, homegrown leftist guer rilla groups like the Weather Underground and the Black Liberation Army ca rried out hundreds of attacks in the United States. The FBI had a long his tory of infiltrating activist groups\, but this type of clandestine action posed a unique challenge. Drawing on thousands of pages of declassified F BI documents\, Daniel S. Chard shows how America’s war with domestic gueri llas prompted a host of new policing measures as the FBI revived illegal s py techniques previously used against communists in the name of fighting t errorism. These efforts did little to stop the guerrillas—instead\, they l ed to a bureaucratic struggle between the Nixon administration and the FBI that fueled the Watergate Scandal and brought down Nixon. Yet despite the ir internal conflicts\, FBI and White House officials developed preemptive surveillance practices that would inform U.S. counterterrorism strategies into the twenty-first century\, entrenching mass surveillance as a corner stone of the national security state.\nConnecting the dots between politic al violence and “law and order” politics\, Chard reveals how American coun terterrorism emerged in the 1970s from violent conflicts over racism\, imp erialism\, and policing that remain unresolved today.\nTickets: https://ww w.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dan-chard-100721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS AND PAPER DREAMS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLING HAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dan Chard\, Nixon’s War at Home: The FBI\, Leftist Guerrillas\, and the Origins of Counterterrorism IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/dan-chard-nixons-war-at-home-the-fbi- leftist-guerrillas-and-the-origins-of-counterterrorism-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/DanChard-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk. com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DanChard-300x212.jpg\;300\;212\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DanChard.jpg\;500\;3 54\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDuring the presidency of Richard Nixon\, h
omegrown leftist guerrilla groups like the Weather Underground and the Bla
ck Liberation Army carried out hundreds of attacks in the United States. T
he FBI had a long history of infiltrating activist groups\, but this type
of clandestine action posed a unique challenge. Drawing on thousands of pa
ges of declassified FBI documents\, Daniel S. Chard shows how America’s wa
r with domestic guerillas prompted a host of new policing measures as the
FBI revived illegal spy techniques previously used against communists in t
he name of fighting terrorism. These efforts did little to stop the guerri
llas—instead\, they led to a bureaucratic struggle between the Nixon admin
istration and the FBI that fueled the Watergate Scandal and brought down N
ixon. Yet despite their internal conflicts\, FBI and White House officials
developed preemptive surveillance practices that would inform U.S. counte
rterrorism strategies into the twenty-first century\, entrenching mass sur
veillance as a cornerstone of the national security state.
\nConnecti
ng the dots between political violence and “law and order” politics\, Char
d reveals how American counterterrorism emerged in the 1970s from violent
conflicts over racism\, imperialism\, and policing that remain unresolved
today.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/ litlive-dan-chard-100721.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $35.85 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dan-chard-100721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61222@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Entertainment\,Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Village Books is pleased to team up with 5 stellar PNW bookstor es to bring this great event to you on zoom! Tickets are $35 and each come s with an autographed copy of Crossroads (while supplies last!).\nJonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads .\nA tour de force of interwoven perspectives and sustained suspense\, its action largely unfolding on a single winter day\, Crossroads is the story of a Midwestern family at a pivotal moment of moral crisis. Jonathan Fran zen’s gift for melding the small picture and the big picture has never bee n more dazzlingly evident.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/li tlive-jonathan-franzen-101221. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jonathan Franzen in conversation with Maria Semple\, Crossroads URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jonathan-franzen-in-conversation-with -maria-semple-crossroads/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/Crossroads-500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatco mtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Crossroads-500-300x109.jpg\;300\;109\ ;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Crossroa ds-500.jpg\;500\;182\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVillage Books is pleased to team up
with 5 stellar PNW bookstores to bring this great event to you on zoom! Ti
ckets are $35 and each comes with an autographed copy of Crossroads (while
supplies last!).
\nJonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and viv
idness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazz
lingly evident than in Crossroads.
\nA tour de force of interwoven pe
rspectives and sustained suspense\, its action largely unfolding on a sing
le winter day\, Crossroads is the story of a Midwestern family at a pivota
l moment of moral crisis. Jonathan Franzen’s gift for melding the small pi
cture and the big picture has never been more dazzlingly evident.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive- jonathan-franzen-101221.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$33 – $35 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jonathan-franzen-1 01221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61602@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what heights you could soar to if you really tried? Kerstin Decook shares her life’s story of the seemingly insurmountable ob stacles she has faced and how she overcame them. Break Loose and Fly lays out 10 simple steps that propelled her to higher heights and she shares ho w anyone can apply these principles to their lives.\nKerstin Decook is a C ertified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitione r with IPEC\, a mother of two\, and the co-owner of a cruise ship operatio n. She loves sharing her knowledge and experience to help others improve t heir lives—especially those who don’t know where to start or don’t think t hey can.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kerstin-deco ok-101321. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS AND PAPER DREAMS @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kerstin Decook\, Break Loose and Fly: 10 Practical Tools for Master ing Life’s Challenges and Creating a Life You Love IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/kerstin-decook-break-loose-and-fly-10 -practical-tools-for-mastering-lifes-challenges-and-creating-a-life-you-lo ve-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/Kerstin-Decook_high-side-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kerstin-Decook_high-side-30 0x226.jpg\;300\;226\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2021/09/Kerstin-Decook_high-side.jpg\;500\;376\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEver wonder what heights y ou could soar to if you really tried? Kerstin Decook shares her life’s sto ry of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles she has faced and how she ove rcame them. Break Loose and Fly lays out 10 simple steps that propelled he r to higher heights and she shares how anyone can apply these principles t o their lives.
\nKerstin Decook is a Certified Professional Coach an d Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner with IPEC\, a mother of two\ , and the co-owner of a cruise ship operation. She loves sharing her knowl edge and experience to help others improve their lives—especially those wh o don’t know where to start or don’t think they can.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kerstin-decook- 101321.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $18.49 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kerstin-decook-101 321 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62044@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Lorinda Boyer strove continuously to be virtuous in the eyes of God and to live the life she believed He intended for her. She married he r high school boyfriend at eighteen and had two kids by twenty-eight. Alth ough she created a perfect Christian home for her family\, she never felt wholly content in her role as wife and mother. Then her life intersected w ith Robin’s-the woman who would ultimately awaken her sexuality and show h er true love for the first time. Struggling to come to terms with her sexu al identity within the confines of her strict fundamentalist Christian upb ringing\, Lorinda is pushed into living a double life: one part perfect ho usewife and mother\, the other part sexual addict. She soon finds herself in the fight for her life. More than a coming-out story\, this is a coming -into story-coming into an authentic life and self.\nLorinda Boyer is a Pa cific Northwest native living in Tucson\, Arizona. She spends her days wri ting\, reading\, and exploring the desert with her wife Sandy and dog\, Mo llie. Lorinda’s journey through fundamentalist Christianity\, sexual addic tion\, and eventual self-acceptance unfolds in her memoir\, Straight Enoug h.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-lorinda-boyer-1014 21. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lorinda Boyer\, Straight Enough: A Memoir – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/lorinda-boyer-straight-enough-a-memoi r-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/10/straightenough-side-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/straightenough-side-300x221.jpg\ ;300\;221\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/1 0/straightenough-side.jpg\;500\;368\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLorinda Boyer strove continuous ly to be virtuous in the eyes of God and to live the life she believed He intended for her. She married her high school boyfriend at eighteen and ha d two kids by twenty-eight. Although she created a perfect Christian home for her family\, she never felt wholly content in her role as wife and mot her. Then her life intersected with Robin’s-the woman who would ultimately awaken her sexuality and show her true love for the first time. Strugglin g to come to terms with her sexual identity within the confines of her str ict fundamentalist Christian upbringing\, Lorinda is pushed into living a double life: one part perfect housewife and mother\, the other part sexual addict. She soon finds herself in the fight for her life. More than a com ing-out story\, this is a coming-into story-coming into an authentic life and self.
\nLorinda Boyer is a Pacific Northwest native living in Tu cson\, Arizona. She spends her days writing\, reading\, and exploring the desert with her wife Sandy and dog\, Mollie. Lorinda’s journey through fun damentalist Christianity\, sexual addiction\, and eventual self-acceptance unfolds in her memoir\, Straight Enough.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-lorinda-boyer-101421. p> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-COST:$5 – $18.45 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-lorinda-boyer-1014 21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61359@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; https ://www.villagebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Readings Gallery for a live author event for kid s! Join local author Abbe Rolnik as she presents her first book for childr en\, Bubbie’s Magical Hair. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today! \nCOVID protocol for our in-person events requires masks for all attendees and proof of full vaccination (with the exception of children under 12) u pon arrival. Thank you for your cooperation.\nBubbie\, like many grandmoth ers\, turns the ordinary into the spectacular and the mundane into somethi ng miraculous. In Bubbie’s Magical Hair\, the lyrical text combines with p layful illustrations to take readers on a whimsical journey as Bubbie and her grandchildren grow older\, reminding us of all the ways grandparents b ring us joy\, comfort\, and inspiration. Nature and imagination combine to honor the power of all grandparents and their enduring relationships. A v isual delight that can be read on many levels\, exploring feelings\, scien ce\, international customs\, and imagination. Ribbons\, stars\, and dandel ion dust spread magic. This is a universal story of passing on the essence of loved ones\, as life continues.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com /event/litlive-abbe-rolnik-101621. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T120000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Story Time Featuring Abbe Rolnik\, Bubbie’s Magical Hair – IN PERSO N! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/story-time-featuring-abbe-rolnik-bubb ies-magical-hair-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/08/abbe1combo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtal k.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/abbe1combo-300x140.jpg\;300\;140\;1\,larg e\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/abbe1combo.jpg\; 500\;233\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nJoin us in the Readings Gallery for a li ve author event for kids! Join local author Abbe Rolnik as she presents he r first book for children\, Bubbie’s Magical Hair. Seating is limited so r eserve your spot today!
\nCOVID protocol for our in-person events re quires masks for all attendees and proof of full vaccination (with the exc eption of children under 12) upon arrival. Thank you for your cooperation.
\nBubbie\, like many grandmothers\, turns the ordinary into the spe ctacular and the mundane into something miraculous. In Bubbie’s Magical Ha ir\, the lyrical text combines with playful illustrations to take readers on a whimsical journey as Bubbie and her grandchildren grow older\, remind ing us of all the ways grandparents bring us joy\, comfort\, and inspirati on. Nature and imagination combine to honor the power of all grandparents and their enduring relationships. A visual delight that can be read on man y levels\, exploring feelings\, science\, international customs\, and imag ination. Ribbons\, stars\, and dandelion dust spread magic. This is a univ ersal story of passing on the essence of loved ones\, as life continues. p>\n
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litliv e-abbe-rolnik-101621.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $19.59 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-abbe-rolnik-101621 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62046@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Lorinda Boyer strove continuously to be virtuous in the eyes of God and to live the life she believed He intended for her. She married he r high school boyfriend at eighteen and had two kids by twenty-eight. Alth ough she created a perfect Christian home for her family\, she never felt wholly content in her role as wife and mother. Then her life intersected w ith Robin’s-the woman who would ultimately awaken her sexuality and show h er true love for the first time. Struggling to come to terms with her sexu al identity within the confines of her strict fundamentalist Christian upb ringing\, Lorinda is pushed into living a double life: one part perfect ho usewife and mother\, the other part sexual addict. She soon finds herself in the fight for her life. More than a coming-out story\, this is a coming -into story-coming into an authentic life and self.\nLorinda Boyer is a Pa cific Northwest native living in Tucson\, Arizona. She spends her days wri ting\, reading\, and exploring the desert with her wife Sandy and dog\, Mo llie. Lorinda’s journey through fundamentalist Christianity\, sexual addic tion\, and eventual self-acceptance unfolds in her memoir\, Straight Enoug h.\nLisa Dailey is an avid traveler and writer. In her time abroad\, she u nearthed new ways of looking at her life through her discoveries in remote corners of the world and she continues to enrich her life through travel. She is currently working on a recipe anthology as well as her first work of fiction. Lisa is the owner of Silent Sidekick and Sidekick Press where she helps guide authors through their publishing journey. Her memoir\, Squ are Up: 50\,000 Miles in Search of a Way Home\, was released in March.\nTi ckets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-lorinda-boyer-101621. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lorinda Boyer in Conversation with Lisa Dailey\, Straight Enough: A Memoir – VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/lorinda-boyer-in-conversation-with-li sa-dailey-straight-enough-a-memoir-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/10/lorindalisa500-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/lorindalisa500-300x155.jpeg\;300\;15 5\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/lorind alisa500.jpeg\;500\;259\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLorinda Boyer strove continuously t o be virtuous in the eyes of God and to live the life she believed He inte nded for her. She married her high school boyfriend at eighteen and had tw o kids by twenty-eight. Although she created a perfect Christian home for her family\, she never felt wholly content in her role as wife and mother. Then her life intersected with Robin’s-the woman who would ultimately awa ken her sexuality and show her true love for the first time. Struggling to come to terms with her sexual identity within the confines of her strict fundamentalist Christian upbringing\, Lorinda is pushed into living a doub le life: one part perfect housewife and mother\, the other part sexual add ict. She soon finds herself in the fight for her life. More than a coming- out story\, this is a coming-into story-coming into an authentic life and self.
\nLorinda Boyer is a Pacific Northwest native living in Tucson \, Arizona. She spends her days writing\, reading\, and exploring the dese rt with her wife Sandy and dog\, Mollie. Lorinda’s journey through fundame ntalist Christianity\, sexual addiction\, and eventual self-acceptance unf olds in her memoir\, Straight Enough.
\nLisa Dailey is an avid trave ler and writer. In her time abroad\, she unearthed new ways of looking at her life through her discoveries in remote corners of the world and she co ntinues to enrich her life through travel. She is currently working on a r ecipe anthology as well as her first work of fiction. Lisa is the owner of Silent Sidekick and Sidekick Press where she helps guide authors through their publishing journey. Her memoir\, Square Up: 50\,000 Miles in Search of a Way Home\, was released in March.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-lorinda-boyer-101621.
< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:$0 – $19.44 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-lorinda-boyer-1016 21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61604@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:From Sandor Katz—New York Times–bestselling author of The Art o f Fermentation and the world’s most respected advocate of all things ferme nted—comes his first new cookbook in nearly a decade\; destined to become a modern classic.\nFor the past two decades\, Sandor Katz has traveled the world\, both teaching and learning about the many fascinating and delicio us techniques for fermenting foods. In his latest book\, Sandor Katz’s Fer mentation Journeys— a long-awaited follow up to The Art of Fermentation\, which has sold more than half a million copies and has been translated int o over a dozen languages—he explores the people\, places\, and ferments fr om around the globe that have inspired his life’s work.\nThis cookbook goe s far beyond general instructions and explores the transformative process of fermentation through detailed descriptions of traditional fermentation techniques\, while celebrating local customs and ceremonies that surround particular ferments. Illustrated with photographs from Sandor’s own travel s\, the book features over 60 recipes for global ferments.\nTickets: https ://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-sandor-katz-101921. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211019T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An Evening with Sandor Katz\, Sandor Katz’ Fermentation Journeys: R ecipes\, Techniques\, and Traditions VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/an-evening-with-sandor-katz-sandor-ka tz-fermentation-journeys-recipes-techniques-and-traditions-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/09/SandorKatzFermentationJourneys_frontcover_lo-res-side-150x150.jpg\; 150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/0 9/SandorKatzFermentationJourneys_frontcover_lo-res-side-300x220.jpg\;300\; 220\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sand orKatzFermentationJourneys_frontcover_lo-res-side.jpg\;500\;366\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFrom Sandor Katz—New York Times–bestselling author of The Art of Fermen
tation and the world’s most respected advocate of all things fermented—com
es his first new cookbook in nearly a decade\; destined to become a modern
classic.
\nFor the past two decades\, Sandor Katz has traveled the w
orld\, both teaching and learning about the many fascinating and delicious
techniques for fermenting foods. In his latest book\, Sandor Katz’s Ferme
ntation Journeys— a long-awaited follow up to The Art of Fermentation\, wh
ich has sold more than half a million copies and has been translated into
over a dozen languages—he explores the people\, places\, and ferments from
around the globe that have inspired his life’s work.
\nThis cookbook
goes far beyond general instructions and explores the transformative proc
ess of fermentation through detailed descriptions of traditional fermentat
ion techniques\, while celebrating local customs and ceremonies that surro
und particular ferments. Illustrated with photographs from Sandor’s own tr
avels\, the book features over 60 recipes for global ferments.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-sandor-k atz-101921.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $39.05 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-sandor-katz-101921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62305@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Engaging in acts of social justice means doing your part to dis tribute power so everyone has a fair chance to live a full\, productive li fe and it’s something we should all be able to agree on. In her work\, Dr. Baxley has seen white people who want to do the work of anti-racism but k now they have to do a better job of educating themselves and their childre n. And she’s seen parents of color\, particularly Black parents\, who want to know what more they can do to keep their children safe and shatter neg ative narratives regarding their children. Dr. Baxley herself writes “The book is a selfish endeavor. It’s as much about keeping my children safe as it is about giving other moms and dads the tools to empower their childre n. As a mom of color\, I know I can’t protect my children alone. They will need allies as they grow.”\nPoised to become essential reading for all pa rents committed to social change\, Social Justice Parenting will offer par ents everywhere the opportunity to nurture a future generation of humane\, compassionate individuals.\n“Powerful debut…Baxley shines in her ability to be encouraging without being judgmental. This hopeful guide inspires.”— Publishers Weekly starred review\n“This book is for parents who want to di scuss racial\, social and economic inequities with their young children in a healthy and beneficial way. Baxley’s meaty book is sure to provoke thou ght and positive dialogue. A must read.”—Library Journal starred review\nT ickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-traci-baxley-102021. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dr. Traci Baxley in Conversation with Sara Dean\, Social Justice Pa renting URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/dr-traci-baxley-in-conversation-with- sara-dean-social-justice-parenting/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/10/TraciBaxleybyTraceBaxley500-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/TraciBaxleybyTraceBaxley 500-300x148.png\;300\;148\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-conten t/uploads/2021/10/TraciBaxleybyTraceBaxley500.png\;500\;247\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEngaging in acts of soc
ial justice means doing your part to distribute power so everyone has a fa
ir chance to live a full\, productive life and it’s something we should al
l be able to agree on. In her work\, Dr. Baxley has seen white people who
want to do the work of anti-racism but know they have to do a better job o
f educating themselves and their children. And she’s seen parents of color
\, particularly Black parents\, who want to know what more they can do to
keep their children safe and shatter negative narratives regarding their c
hildren. Dr. Baxley herself writes “The book is a selfish endeavor. It’s a
s much about keeping my children safe as it is about giving other moms and
dads the tools to empower their children. As a mom of color\, I know I ca
n’t protect my children alone. They will need allies as they grow.”
\nPoised to become essential reading for all parents committed to social c
hange\, Social Justice Parenting will offer parents everywhere the opportu
nity to nurture a future generation of humane\, compassionate individuals.
“Powerful debut…Baxley shines in her ability to be encouraging wi thout being judgmental. This hopeful guide inspires.”—Publishers Weekly st arred review
\n“This book is for parents who want to discuss racial\ , social and economic inequities with their young children in a healthy an d beneficial way. Baxley’s meaty book is sure to provoke thought and posit ive dialogue. A must read.”—Library Journal starred review
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-traci-baxle y-102021.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $31.42 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-traci-baxley-10202 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62307@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:How to Not Be Afraid of Everything explores the vulnerable ways we articulate and reckon with fear: fear of intergenerational trauma and the silent\, hidden histories of families. What does it mean to grow up in a take-out restaurant\, surrounded by food\, just a generation after the Great Leap Forward famine in 1958-62? Full of elegy and resilient joy\, th ese poems speak across generations of survival.\nJane Wong is the author o f How to Not Be Afraid of Everything (Alice James\, 2021) and Overpour (Ac tion Books\, 2016). Her poems and essays can be found in places such as Be st American Nonrequired Reading 2019\, Best American Poetry 2015\, America n Poetry Review\, POETRY\, AGNI\, Virginia Quarterly Review\, McSweeney’s\ , and Ecotone. A Kundiman fellow\, she is the recipient of a Pushcart Priz e and fellowships and residencies from Harvard’s Woodberry Poetry Room\, t he U.S. Fulbright Program\, Artist Trust\, the Fine Arts Work Center\, Bre ad Loaf\, Hedgebrook\, Willapa Bay\, the Jentel Foundation\, Mineral Schoo l\, and others. She is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Weste rn Washington University.\nRena Priest is a poet and an enrolled member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation. She has been appointed to serve as Washin gton State Poet Laureate for the term of April 2021–2023. Her debut collec tion\, Patriarchy Blues was published by MoonPath Press and received an Am erican Book Award. Her second collection\, Sublime Subliminal is available from Floating Bridge Press. She holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. \nSamia Saliba (she/her) is an Arab-American writer\, historian\, and WWU alum based in Seattle\, WA. She edited The Rachel Corrie Foundation’s Shur uq 4.5 Writing Showcase for writers of Arab heritage (2020) and was a RAWI Wet Hot Arab-American Summer fellow (2019). Her work has been published i n Sycamore Review\, Vagabond City Lit\, Kissing Dynamite\, Mizna\, and els ewhere. Find her on twitter @sa_miathrmoplis or in real life petting a cat .\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jane-wong-102221. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211022T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jane Wong\, Rena Priest and Samia Saliba\, How to Not Be Afraid of Everything – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jane-wong-rena-priest-and-samia-salib a-how-to-not-be-afraid-of-everything-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/10/Janewongcombo500-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.what comtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Janewongcombo500-300x160.png\;300\; 160\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jane wongcombo500.png\;500\;267\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHow to Not Be Afraid of Everything explores the vulnerable ways we articulate and reckon with fear: fear of intergenerational trauma and the silent\, hidden histories of families. Wh at does it mean to grow up in a take-out restaurant\, surrounded by food\, just a generation after the Great Leap Forward famine in 1958-62? Full of elegy and resilient joy\, these poems speak across generations of surviva l.
\nJane Wong is the author of How to Not Be Afraid of Everything ( Alice James\, 2021) and Overpour (Action Books\, 2016). Her poems and essa ys can be found in places such as Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019\, Best American Poetry 2015\, American Poetry Review\, POETRY\, AGNI\, Virg inia Quarterly Review\, McSweeney’s\, and Ecotone. A Kundiman fellow\, she is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships and residencies from Harvard’s Woodberry Poetry Room\, the U.S. Fulbright Program\, Artist Tru st\, the Fine Arts Work Center\, Bread Loaf\, Hedgebrook\, Willapa Bay\, t he Jentel Foundation\, Mineral School\, and others. She is an Associate Pr ofessor of Creative Writing at Western Washington University.
\nRena Priest is a poet and an enrolled member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation . She has been appointed to serve as Washington State Poet Laureate for th e term of April 2021–2023. Her debut collection\, Patriarchy Blues was pub lished by MoonPath Press and received an American Book Award. Her second c ollection\, Sublime Subliminal is available from Floating Bridge Press. Sh e holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College.
\nSamia Saliba (she/her) is an Arab-American writer\, historian\, and WWU alum based in Seattle\, WA. She edited The Rachel Corrie Foundation’s Shuruq 4.5 Writing Showcase for writers of Arab heritage (2020) and was a RAWI Wet Hot Arab-American S ummer fellow (2019). Her work has been published in Sycamore Review\, Vaga bond City Lit\, Kissing Dynamite\, Mizna\, and elsewhere. Find her on twit ter @sa_miathrmoplis or in real life petting a cat.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jane-wong-102221.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $19.55 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jane-wong-102221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62722@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM/ DESCRIPTION:Weep. Scream. Hate. Disbelieve. Go numb.\nBreathe.\nThis beauti ful book featuring simple\, easy-to-absorb poetic text and comforting illu strations offers a gentle guide for surviving the early days of grief — sh ock\, trauma\, disbelief — and beyond. Anyone suffering a loss will see th emselves and their grief reflected in these pages.\nPaula Becker is the au thor of A Little Book of Self-Care for Those Who Grieve\; A House on Stilt s: Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction\; Looking For Betty MacDonald: The Egg\, The Plague\, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and I\; and co-author of The Fu ture Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and Its Legacy and Alaska-Y ukon-Pacific Exposition: Washington’s First World’s Fair. Paula Becker has written for HistoryLink.org since 2001. Her 300+ essays on the site docum ent all aspects of Washington state history.\nTickets: https://www.village books.com/event/litlive-paula-becker-110721. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Paula Becker\, A Little Book of Self-Care for those Who Grieve – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/paula-becker-a-little-book-of-self-ca re-for-those-who-grieve-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/11/Becker500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk .com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Becker500-300x160.jpg\;300\;160\;1\,large\ ;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Becker500.jpg\;500 \;267\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWeep. Scream. Hate. Disbelieve. Go numb.< /p>\n
Breathe.
\nThis beautiful book featuring simple\, easy-to-ab sorb poetic text and comforting illustrations offers a gentle guide for su rviving the early days of grief — shock\, trauma\, disbelief — and beyond. Anyone suffering a loss will see themselves and their grief reflected in these pages.
\nPaula Becker is the author of A Little Book of Self-C are for Those Who Grieve\; A House on Stilts: Mothering in the Age of Opio id Addiction\; Looking For Betty MacDonald: The Egg\, The Plague\, Mrs. Pi ggle-Wiggle and I\; and co-author of The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seatt le World’s Fair and Its Legacy and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Washin gton’s First World’s Fair. Paula Becker has written for HistoryLink.org si nce 2001. Her 300+ essays on the site document all aspects of Washington s tate history.
\n div>Tickets: https://www.villagebooks. com/event/litlive-paula-becker-110721.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $19.55 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-paula-becker-11072 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63001@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Mutiny on the Rising Sun recounts the schooner Rising Sun’s 174 3 smuggling voyage in vivid detail\, narrating a deeply human history of s muggling and providing an incredible story of those caught in the webs spu n by illicit commerce during the eighteenth-century. At once startling and captivating\, Mutiny on the Rising Sun shows how illegal trade created de mand for exotic products like chocolate\, and how slavery and smuggling we re integral to the development of American capitalism.\nJared Ross Hardest y is Associate Professor in the Department of History at Western Washingto n University and author of three books\, Unfreedom: Slavery and Dependence in Eighteenth-Century Boston\, Black Lives\, Native Lands\, White Worlds: A History of Slavery in New England\, and Mutiny on the Rising Sun: A Tra gic Tale of Slavery\, Smuggling\, and Chocolate. He lives in Bellingham\, WA with his wife Dana and dog Forge.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.co m/event/litlive-jared-hardesty-120221. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jared Hardesty\, Mutiny on the Rising Sun: A Tragic Tale of Slavery \, Smuggling\, and Chocolate – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jared-hardesty-mutiny-on-the-rising-s un-a-tragic-tale-of-slavery-smuggling-and-chocolate-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/11/hardestycover-side-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wh atcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hardestycover-side-300x227.jpg\;3 00\;227\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ hardestycover-side.jpg\;500\;378\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMutiny on the Rising Sun recount s the schooner Rising Sun’s 1743 smuggling voyage in vivid detail\, narrat ing a deeply human history of smuggling and providing an incredible story of those caught in the webs spun by illicit commerce during the eighteenth -century. At once startling and captivating\, Mutiny on the Rising Sun sho ws how illegal trade created demand for exotic products like chocolate\, a nd how slavery and smuggling were integral to the development of American capitalism.
\nJared Ross Hardesty is Associate Professor in the Depa rtment of History at Western Washington University and author of three boo ks\, Unfreedom: Slavery and Dependence in Eighteenth-Century Boston\, Blac k Lives\, Native Lands\, White Worlds: A History of Slavery in New England \, and Mutiny on the Rising Sun: A Tragic Tale of Slavery\, Smuggling\, an d Chocolate. He lives in Bellingham\, WA with his wife Dana and dog Forge.
\nTicket s: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/l itlive-jared-hardesty-120221.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $27.20 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jared-hardesty-120 221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63003@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Kids CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:When choosing a book to share with a child\, there is nothing b etter than a good adventure\, especially one based on a true story. In thi s picture book adaptation of local author Susan Conrad’s Inside: One Woman ’s Journey Through the Inside Passage\, we follow the dream of a little gi rl’s big adventure in a tiny kayak. A talking kayak? A dreaming child? YES ! Together they encounter magic and mayhem on a journey through a breathta king land of challenge and reward. Join Kami the Kayak and her paddler Suz \, along with a host of outdoor friends on a wondrous seafaring adventure to Alaska. All ages will learn that we are all capable of anything—and wil l always reach our destination—if we simply believe.\nTickets: https://www .villagebooks.com/event/litlive-susan-conrad-120421. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T120000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Susan Conrad and Rebecca Rothman\, Inside My Sea of Dreams: The Adv entures of Kami and Suz – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/susan-conrad-and-rebecca-rothman-insi de-my-sea-of-dreams-the-adventures-of-kami-and-suz-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/11/Conradcover-side500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Conradcover-side500-300x173.jpg\ ;300\;173\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/1 1/Conradcover-side500.jpg\;500\;288\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhen choosing a book to share w ith a child\, there is nothing better than a good adventure\, especially o ne based on a true story. In this picture book adaptation of local author Susan Conrad’s Inside: One Woman’s Journey Through the Inside Passage\, we follow the dream of a little girl’s big adventure in a tiny kayak. A talk ing kayak? A dreaming child? YES! Together they encounter magic and mayhem on a journey through a breathtaking land of challenge and reward. Join Ka mi the Kayak and her paddler Suz\, along with a host of outdoor friends on a wondrous seafaring adventure to Alaska. All ages will learn that we are all capable of anything—and will always reach our destination—if we simpl y believe.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com /event/litlive-susan-conrad-120421.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-COST:$0 – $20.65 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-susan-conrad-12042 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63106@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Award-winning actor and director Dinah Manoff offers an honest glimpse behind the red carpet in her novel about a Hollywood star\, her im probable Malibu upbringing\, and her closet full of tabloid-worthy secrets .\nJackie Gold is a tabloid cover girl with a walk-in closet full of secre ts and a pack of bloodthirsty paparazzi snapping at her high-heels. From t he hospital bed where she lies fighting for her life\, Jackie narrates her life story while press and public speculate on everything from whether “J ackie’s Jump!” was a suicide attempt\, to whether or not her breasts are r eal. The novel switches back and forth from the life-or-death drama unfold ing in the hospital and Jackie’s reflections on her improbable show busine ss upbringing and the events that led her to this moment in time.\nWhen we meet Jackie she is at the peak of her career. She’s been offered the role of a lifetime and her equally famous boyfriend is People’s Sexiest Man of the Year. But her life takes an unexpected and terrible turn when the pap arazzi storm her hotel room… “….And not until my robe billows up over my h ead like a broken parachute do I realize I have missed the mark. I wish I could tell you that my life then went before me in slow motion\, or that I thought of Brett\, or my family\, or even about how Nicole had betrayed m e\, but my last thought before striking the rocks was\, Thank God I’m wear ing nice underwear.” Jackie’s journey is a coming of age in Hollywood\, bo th treacherous and hilarious. A story of secrets revealed and relationship s shattered and mended.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litli ve-dinah-manoff-121021. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dinah Manoff and Warren Read\, IN PERSON! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/dinah-manoff-and-warren-read-in-perso n-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/DinahWarren_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DinahWarren_0-231x300.jpg\;231\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DinahWarre n_0.jpg\;300\;390\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAward-winning actor and director Dina
h Manoff offers an honest glimpse behind the red carpet in her novel about
a Hollywood star\, her improbable Malibu upbringing\, and her closet full
of tabloid-worthy secrets.
\nJackie Gold is a tabloid cover girl wit
h a walk-in closet full of secrets and a pack of bloodthirsty paparazzi sn
apping at her high-heels. From the hospital bed where she lies fighting fo
r her life\, Jackie narrates her life story while press and public specula
te on everything from whether “Jackie’s Jump!” was a suicide attempt\, to
whether or not her breasts are real. The novel switches back and forth fro
m the life-or-death drama unfolding in the hospital and Jackie’s reflectio
ns on her improbable show business upbringing and the events that led her
to this moment in time.
\nWhen we meet Jackie she is at the peak of h
er career. She’s been offered the role of a lifetime and her equally famou
s boyfriend is People’s Sexiest Man of the Year. But her life takes an une
xpected and terrible turn when the paparazzi storm her hotel room… “….And
not until my robe billows up over my head like a broken parachute do I rea
lize I have missed the mark. I wish I could tell you that my life then wen
t before me in slow motion\, or that I thought of Brett\, or my family\, o
r even about how Nicole had betrayed me\, but my last thought before strik
ing the rocks was\, Thank God I’m wearing nice underwear.” Jackie’s journe
y is a coming of age in Hollywood\, both treacherous and hilarious. A stor
y of secrets revealed and relationships shattered and mended.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dinah-ma noff-121021.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-COST:$5 – $19.59 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dinah-manoff-12102 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63121@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Curious about mindfulness? Led by the Executive Director of Min dfulness Northwest\, Tim Burnett\, this one-hour interactive presentation will introduce you to the research behind mindfulness and how it can help us live more peaceful and fulfilled lives. You’ll leave with a handout and a tool kit of simple practices to use at work and home.\nThis participato ry\, practical introductory class includes: Definitions and benefits of mi ndfulness\, a helpful handout summarizing the benefits and practices of mi ndfulness\, body and breath awareness practices\, group dialogue and small group discussion\, and suggestions on resources for ongoing practice and how to apply mindfulness at work and home. Village Books will also have a large selection of books on hand that center on the theme of mindfulness p ractice.\nBased on the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) pr ogram\, which has been shown to reduce chronic pain and boost the immune s ystem\, address painful mental states like depression and anxiety\, minimi ze emotional reactivity and promote well-being\, and increase flexible att ention and sharpen mental focus.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/ev ent/litlive-mindfulness-010622. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T010000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop with Tim Burnett IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/mindfulness-workshop-with-tim-burnett -in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/mnw-banner500-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mnw-banner500-300x150.png\;300\;150\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mnw-banner 500.png\;500\;250\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCurious about mindfulness? Led by the Executive Director of Mindfulness Northwest\, Tim Burnett\, this one-hour interactive presentation will introduce you to the research behind mindfu lness and how it can help us live more peaceful and fulfilled lives. You’l l leave with a handout and a tool kit of simple practices to use at work a nd home.
\nThis participatory\, practical introductory class include s: Definitions and benefits of mindfulness\, a helpful handout summarizing the benefits and practices of mindfulness\, body and breath awareness pra ctices\, group dialogue and small group discussion\, and suggestions on re sources for ongoing practice and how to apply mindfulness at work and home . Village Books will also have a large selection of books on hand that cen ter on the theme of mindfulness practice.
\nBased on the 8-week Mind fulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program\, which has been shown to re duce chronic pain and boost the immune system\, address painful mental sta tes like depression and anxiety\, minimize emotional reactivity and promot e well-being\, and increase flexible attention and sharpen mental focus. p>\n
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litliv e-mindfulness-010622.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-mindfulness-010622 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63205@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Nadine and her longtime partner\, the Collector\, have always l ived and worked in the liminal space where the fantastic flickers at the e dges of the everyday. Now\, the borders between reality and dream are melt ing. But is that for better or worse? And who gets to say? Welcome to Infi nity Dreams…\nThree-time International Horror Guild and Shirley Jackson Aw ard Winner Glen Hirshberg’s previous novels include The Snowman’s Children \, The Book of Bunk\, and the Motherless Children trilogy. He is also the author of four prize-winning story collections: The Two Sams\, American Mo rons\, The Janus Tree\, and The Ones Who Are Waving. He has recently reloc ated to Bellingham with his wife and cats.\nTickets: https://www.villagebo oks.com/event/litlive-glen-hirshberg-011322. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKSK IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Glen Hirshberg\, Infinity Dreams – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/glen-hirshberg-infinity-dreams-in-per son/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/InfinityDreamsFront-side500-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InfinityDreamsFront-sid e500-300x222.jpeg\;300\;222\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-cont ent/uploads/2021/12/InfinityDreamsFront-side500.jpeg\;500\;370\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNadine and her longtim e partner\, the Collector\, have always lived and worked in the liminal sp ace where the fantastic flickers at the edges of the everyday. Now\, the b orders between reality and dream are melting. But is that for better or wo rse? And who gets to say? Welcome to Infinity Dreams…
\nThree-time I nternational Horror Guild and Shirley Jackson Award Winner Glen Hirshberg’ s previous novels include The Snowman’s Children\, The Book of Bunk\, and the Motherless Children trilogy. He is also the author of four prize-winni ng story collections: The Two Sams\, American Morons\, The Janus Tree\, an d The Ones Who Are Waving. He has recently relocated to Bellingham with hi s wife and cats.
\nTickets: https://www.villageb ooks.com/event/litlive-glen-hirshberg-011322.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $17.50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-glen-hirshberg-011 322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63213@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:“Miller and Wade’s marvelous Telephone takes the ordinary—cars\ , exercise\, toys\, sex—and elevates it to the extraordinary. Each subject is subjected to lyrical rendering and astonishing interpretation. Telepho ne stuns us with its burnished music\, its use of form\, and its brilliant musings on seemingly quotidian subjects. In these twin-voiced essays is a celebration of narrative’s thrall\, but also a liberation blueprint that frees us from the tyranny of a single self\, a single story.” -James Allen Hall\, author Now You’re the Enemy\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com /event/litlive-miller-wade-011522. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Brenda Miller and Julie Marie Wade\, Telephone: Essays in Two Voice s – VIRTUAL URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/brenda-miller-and-julie-marie-wade-te lephone-essays-in-two-voices-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/MillerWadeCombo500-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MillerWadeCombo500-300x130.jpeg\ ;300\;130\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/1 2/MillerWadeCombo500.jpeg\;500\;216\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“Miller and Wade’s marvelous Te lephone takes the ordinary—cars\, exercise\, toys\, sex—and elevates it to the extraordinary. Each subject is subjected to lyrical rendering and ast onishing interpretation. Telephone stuns us with its burnished music\, its use of form\, and its brilliant musings on seemingly quotidian subjects. In these twin-voiced essays is a celebration of narrative’s thrall\, but a lso a liberation blueprint that frees us from the tyranny of a single self \, a single story.” -James Allen Hall\, author Now You’re the Enemy
\n< div class='printfriendly pf-button pf-button-content pf-alignright'>Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-mil ler-wade-011522.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $20.59 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-miller-wade-011522 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63215@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Disillusioned by the Vietnam war and troubled by their own past \, Kate and Andy leave New York City for a remote Nova Scotia fishing vill age in search of a simpler life. Living in Andy’s boyhood summer home\, th ey discover the old house is haunted by its original owner\, Basil Tannard \, who decades earlier was saved by a seal from an accident at sea.\nAs Ka te and Andy settle into the barren\, Atlantic community and start a bookst ore and begin to raise a family\, they discover the problems of their own past are mirrored in the unrest of the locals who are grappling with chang e as modern technology threatens their traditional fishing livelihood.\nSh oal water is a treacherous place to be. Not in deep water\, and not on lan d\, it is a place in between\, full of unexpected hazards\, of submerged s andbars\, diffracted waves\, and counter currents. The story follows Kate’ s passage out of dependence into self-possession. It is a compelling story of navigating dangerous waters and gaining the power to redeem loss and f ind forgiveness and belief in the unimaginable.\nTickets: https://www.vill agebooks.com/event/litlive-kip-greenthal-011622. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220116T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kip Robinson Greenthal\, Shoal Water – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/kip-robinson-greenthal-shoal-water-in -person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/MillerWadeCombo500-1-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MillerWadeCombo500-1-300x130.j peg\;300\;130\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/20 21/12/MillerWadeCombo500-1.jpeg\;500\;216\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDisillusioned by the Vietnam
war and troubled by their own past\, Kate and Andy leave New York City for
a remote Nova Scotia fishing village in search of a simpler life. Living
in Andy’s boyhood summer home\, they discover the old house is haunted by
its original owner\, Basil Tannard\, who decades earlier was saved by a se
al from an accident at sea.
\nAs Kate and Andy settle into the barren
\, Atlantic community and start a bookstore and begin to raise a family\,
they discover the problems of their own past are mirrored in the unrest of
the locals who are grappling with change as modern technology threatens t
heir traditional fishing livelihood.
\nShoal water is a treacherous p
lace to be. Not in deep water\, and not on land\, it is a place in between
\, full of unexpected hazards\, of submerged sandbars\, diffracted waves\,
and counter currents. The story follows Kate’s passage out of dependence
into self-possession. It is a compelling story of navigating dangerous wat
ers and gaining the power to redeem loss and find forgiveness and belief i
n the unimaginable.
Tickets: https://www.villag ebooks.com/event/litlive-kip-greenthal-011622.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $19.55 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kip-greenthal-0116 22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63217@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Evison’s Small World is an epic novel for now. Set aga inst such iconic backdrops as the California gold rush\, the development o f the transcontinental railroad\, and a speeding train of modern-day stran gers forced together by fate\, it is a grand entertainment that asks big q uestions.\nThe characters of Small World connect in the most intriguing an d meaningful ways\, winning\, breaking\, and winning our hearts again. In exploring the passengers’ lives and those of their ancestors more than a c entury before\, Small World chronicles 170 years of American nation-buildi ng from numerous points of view across place and time. And it does it with a fullhearted\, full-throttle pace that asks on the most human\, intimate scale whether it is truly possible to meet\, and survive\, the choices po sed—and forced—by the age.\nThe result is a historical epic with a Dickens ian flair\, a grand entertainment that asks whether our nation has made go od on its promises. It dazzles as its characters come to connect with one another through time. And it hits home as it probes at our country’s injus tices\, big and small\, straight through to its deeply satisfying final wo rds.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jonathan-evison- 011822. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jonathan Evison\, Small World – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jonathan-evison-small-world-in-person / X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/Small-World-500-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small-World-500-300x199.png\;300\;19 9\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small- World-500.png\;500\;332\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJonathan Evison’s Small World is an epic novel for now. Set against such iconic backdrops as the California g old rush\, the development of the transcontinental railroad\, and a speedi ng train of modern-day strangers forced together by fate\, it is a grand e ntertainment that asks big questions.
\nThe characters of Small Worl d connect in the most intriguing and meaningful ways\, winning\, breaking\ , and winning our hearts again. In exploring the passengers’ lives and tho se of their ancestors more than a century before\, Small World chronicles 170 years of American nation-building from numerous points of view across place and time. And it does it with a fullhearted\, full-throttle pace tha t asks on the most human\, intimate scale whether it is truly possible to meet\, and survive\, the choices posed—and forced—by the age.
\nThe result is a historical epic with a Dickensian flair\, a grand entertainmen t that asks whether our nation has made good on its promises. It dazzles a s its characters come to connect with one another through time. And it hit s home as it probes at our country’s injustices\, big and small\, straight through to its deeply satisfying final words.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jonathan-evison-0118 22.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $30.50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jonathan-evison-01 1822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63219@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:America in 1982: Japanese car companies are on the rise and bel ieved to be putting U.S. autoworkers out of their jobs. Anti–Asian America n sentiment simmers\, especially in Detroit. A bar fight turns fatal\, lea ving a Chinese American man\, Vincent Chin\, beaten to death at the hands of two white men\, autoworker Ronald Ebens and his stepson\, Michael Nitz. \nPaula Yoo has crafted a searing examination of the killing and the trial and verdicts that followed. When Ebens and Nitz pled guilty to manslaught er and received only a $3\,000 fine and three years’ probation\, the lenie nt sentence sparked outrage. The protests that followed led to a federal c ivil rights trial—the first involving a crime against an Asian American—an d galvanized what came to be known as the Asian American movement.\nExtens ively researched from court transcripts\, contemporary news accounts\, and in-person interviews with key participants\, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry is a suspenseful\, nuanced\, and authoritative portrait of a pivotal moment in civil rights history\, and a man who became a symbol against hat red and racism.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-paula -yoo-brendan-kiely-012022. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T193000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Paula Yoo and Brendan Kiely\, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry and The Other Talk – VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/paula-yoo-and-brendan-kiely-from-a-wh isper-to-a-rallying-cry-and-the-other-talk-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/YooKielytile-down_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/YooKielytile-down_0-181x300.jpg\ ;181\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/1 2/YooKielytile-down_0.jpg\;400\;664\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAmerica in 1982: Japanese car c ompanies are on the rise and believed to be putting U.S. autoworkers out o f their jobs. Anti–Asian American sentiment simmers\, especially in Detroi t. A bar fight turns fatal\, leaving a Chinese American man\, Vincent Chin \, beaten to death at the hands of two white men\, autoworker Ronald Ebens and his stepson\, Michael Nitz.
\nPaula Yoo has crafted a searing e xamination of the killing and the trial and verdicts that followed. When E bens and Nitz pled guilty to manslaughter and received only a $3\,000 fine and three years’ probation\, the lenient sentence sparked outrage. The pr otests that followed led to a federal civil rights trial—the first involvi ng a crime against an Asian American—and galvanized what came to be known as the Asian American movement.
\nExtensively researched from court transcripts\, contemporary news accounts\, and in-person interviews with k ey participants\, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry is a suspenseful\, nuan ced\, and authoritative portrait of a pivotal moment in civil rights histo ry\, and a man who became a symbol against hatred and racism.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litli ve-paula-yoo-brendan-kiely-012022.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $39.12 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-paula-yoo-brendan- kiely-012022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63221@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Set in San Juan Island\, Sir Frederique von Turtlestein is the knight’s journey of a red-eared slider turtle and his new friend\, a rufou s hummingbird. Their quest leads them to the giants\, monsters\, and drago ns of the natural kingdom\, but none so deceitful as the bullies in their own minds.\nAmanda Geers earned a BA in English: Creative Writing with an emphasis in poetry at Seattle Pacific University. A mom to both humans and animals\, she nourishes her soul through dance\, communing with nature\, and following her writing dreams. She lives in a cabin like home in the wo ods of Sammamish\, WA.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/node/61040. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T150000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Amanda Geers\, Sir Frederique von Turtlestein – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/amanda-geers-sir-frederique-von-turtl estein-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/Geerscombo500_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Geerscombo500_0-300x215.jpg\;300\;21 5\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Geersc ombo500_0.jpg\;500\;358\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSet in San Juan Island\, Sir Freder ique von Turtlestein is the knight’s journey of a red-eared slider turtle and his new friend\, a rufous hummingbird. Their quest leads them to the g iants\, monsters\, and dragons of the natural kingdom\, but none so deceit ful as the bullies in their own minds.
\nAmanda Geers earned a BA in English: Creative Writing with an emphasis in poetry at Seattle Pacific U niversity. A mom to both humans and animals\, she nourishes her soul throu gh dance\, communing with nature\, and following her writing dreams. She l ives in a cabin like home in the woods of Sammamish\, WA.
\nTickets: http s://www.villagebooks.com/node/61040.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $13.06 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/node/61040 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63310@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Modern\; smart\; queer\; politically savvy.\nThe most wicked an d original adaptation of The Dangerous Liaisons since Cruel Intentions. Ra zor-sharp wit combined with vivid prose makes Where the Vile Things Are a subversive and thought-provoking read that grabs you from the very beginni ng and refuses to let you go.\nA Fairhaven native\, Marcus James is the aw ard-winning author of nine novels\, including The Blackmoore Legacy series and the International Book Awards finalist\, Ghosts of Blood and Bone. Ma rcus lives in the Pacific Northwest. He is 37 years old.\nTickets: https:/ /www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-marcus-james-012222. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11th St Bellingham\, WA 98225-70 15 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Marcus James\, Where the Vile Things Are: A Study in Sex\, Revenge\ , Deceit\, and Affluenza – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/marcus-james-where-the-vile-things-ar e-a-study-in-sex-revenge-deceit-and-affluenza-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/Marcuscover-500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Marcuscover-500-300x192.jpg\;300\;19 2\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Marcus cover-500.jpg\;500\;320\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nModern\; smart\; queer\; politicall
y savvy.
\nThe most wicked and original adaptation of The Dangerous L
iaisons since Cruel Intentions. Razor-sharp wit combined with vivid prose
makes Where the Vile Things Are a subversive and thought-provoking read th
at grabs you from the very beginning and refuses to let you go.
A Fairhaven native\, Marcus James is the award-winning author of nine novels \, including The Blackmoore Legacy series and the International Book Award s finalist\, Ghosts of Blood and Bone. Marcus lives in the Pacific Northwe st. He is 37 years old.
\nTickets: https://www.vil lagebooks.com/event/litlive-marcus-james-012222.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-COST:$5 – $18.45 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-marcus-james-01222 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63448@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:This sweeping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle\, a w oman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.\nVioleta comes into the world on a sto rmy day in 1920\, the first girl in a family with five boisterous sons. Fr om the start\, her life is marked by extraordinary events\, for the ripple s of the Great War are still being felt\, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her b irth. Through her father’s prescience\, the family will come through that crisis unscathed\, only to face a new one as the Great Depression transfor ms the genteel city life she has known. Her family loses everything and is forced to retreat to a wild and beautiful but remote part of the country. There\, she will come of age\, and her first suitor will come calling.\nS he tells her story in the form of a letter to someone she loves above all others\, recounting times of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs \, poverty and wealth\, terrible loss and immense joy. Her life is shaped by some of the most important events of history: the fight for women’s rig hts\, the rise and fall of tyrants\, and ultimately not one\, but two pand emics.\nThrough the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion\, determin ation\, and sense of humor carry her through a lifetime of upheaval\, Isab el Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional.\nBorn in Peru and raised in Chile\, Isabel Allende is t he author of a number of bestselling and critically acclaimed books\, incl uding A Long Petal of the Sea\, The House of the Spirits\, Of Love and Sha dows\, Eva Luna\, The Stories of Eva Luna\, and Paula. Her books have been translated into more than forty-two languages and have sold more than sev enty-four million copies worldwide. She lives in California.\nTickets: htt ps://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-isabel-allende-012922. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Isabel Allende\, Violeta – VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/isabel-allende-violeta-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/https-_cdn.evbuc_.com_images_202018499_60763798863_1_original.20211 216-201244-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/w p-content/uploads/2022/01/https-_cdn.evbuc_.com_images_202018499_607637988 63_1_original.20211216-201244-300x150.jpg\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www .whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/https-_cdn.evbuc_.com_images_2 02018499_60763798863_1_original.20211216-201244.jpg\;696\;348\;\,full\;htt ps://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/https-_cdn.evbuc_.com_ images_202018499_60763798863_1_original.20211216-201244.jpg\;800\;400\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis sweeping novel from the New York Times bes tselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle\, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.
\nVioleta comes
into the world on a stormy day in 1920\, the first girl in a family with f
ive boisterous sons. From the start\, her life is marked by extraordinary
events\, for the ripples of the Great War are still being felt\, even as t
he Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost
at the moment of her birth. Through her father’s prescience\, the family
will come through that crisis unscathed\, only to face a new one as the Gr
eat Depression transforms the genteel city life she has known. Her family
loses everything and is forced to retreat to a wild and beautiful but remo
te part of the country. There\, she will come of age\, and her first suito
r will come calling.
\nShe tells her story in the form of a letter to
someone she loves above all others\, recounting times of devastating hear
tbreak and passionate affairs\, poverty and wealth\, terrible loss and imm
ense joy. Her life is shaped by some of the most important events of histo
ry: the fight for women’s rights\, the rise and fall of tyrants\, and ulti
mately not one\, but two pandemics.
\nThrough the eyes of a woman who
se unforgettable passion\, determination\, and sense of humor carry her th
rough a lifetime of upheaval\, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic
that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional.
Born in Peru and raised in Chile\, Isabel Allende is the author of a number of bestsel ling and critically acclaimed books\, including A Long Petal of the Sea\, The House of the Spirits\, Of Love and Shadows\, Eva Luna\, The Stories of Eva Luna\, and Paula. Her books have been translated into more than forty -two languages and have sold more than seventy-four million copies worldwi de. She lives in California.
\nTickets: https:// www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-isabel-allende-012922.
HTML> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$30.50 – $31.50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-isabel-allende-012 922 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63450@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:True Stories\, vol. IV is a shining example of authors who not only commit to their own writing\, but to the writing of each other. In Th e Narrative Project\, our writers work together to produce their best piec es\, speak up for what is right and true\, and create beautiful art.\nCami Ostman is the founder of The Narrative Project\, a 9-month program that g ives writers everything they need to get their books DONE. Author of Secon d Wind: One Woman’s Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continen ts and an editor of many anthologies\, Cami believes in the power of words to CREATE our identities. Cami and the TNP coaches have dual passions: su pporting writers as they both get their books done\, and supporting writer s as they create new identities and transform into better versions of them selves. TNP writers to do the most honest writing of their lives\, be it t hrough memoir\, fiction\, or how-to help books.\nTickets: https://www.vill agebooks.com/event/litlive-narrative-project-013022. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220130T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Group Reading with Cami Ostman\, True Stories: The Narrative Projec t\, vol. IV – VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/group-reading-with-cami-ostman-true-s tories-the-narrative-project-vol-iv-virtual-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/camiostman500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/camiostman500-300x224.jpg\;300\;224\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/camiostman 500.jpg\;500\;373\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTrue Stories\, vol. IV is a shining e xample of authors who not only commit to their own writing\, but to the wr iting of each other. In The Narrative Project\, our writers work together to produce their best pieces\, speak up for what is right and true\, and c reate beautiful art.
\nCami Ostman is the founder of The Narrative P roject\, a 9-month program that gives writers everything they need to get their books DONE. Author of Second Wind: One Woman’s Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continents and an editor of many anthologies\, Ca mi believes in the power of words to CREATE our identities. Cami and the T NP coaches have dual passions: supporting writers as they both get their b ooks done\, and supporting writers as they create new identities and trans form into better versions of themselves. TNP writers to do the most honest writing of their lives\, be it through memoir\, fiction\, or how-to help books.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.co m/event/litlive-narrative-project-013022.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:$0 – $19.44 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-narrative-project- 013022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63452@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Fiona Davis\, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue\, returns with a tantalizing novel about the secrets\, betra yal\, and murder within the Frick mansion—one of New York City’s most impr essive Gilded Age buildings.\nFiona Davis is the New York Times bestsellin g author of several novels\, including The Dollhouse\, The Address\, The M asterpiece\, The Chelsea Girls\, The Lions of Fifth Avenue\, and The Magno lia Palace. She lives in New York City and is a graduate of the College of William & Mary in Virginia and the Columbia Journalism School.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-fiona-davis-020122. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fiona Davis\, The Magnolia Palace – VIRTUAL EVENT URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/fiona-davis-the-magnolia-palace-virtu al-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/FionaDavis_Crop500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wh atcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FionaDavis_Crop500-300x205.jpg\;3 00\;205\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ FionaDavis_Crop500.jpg\;500\;342\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFiona Davis\, New York Times bes
tselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue\, returns with a tantalizing
novel about the secrets\, betrayal\, and murder within the Frick mansion—o
ne of New York City’s most impressive Gilded Age buildings.
\nFiona D
avis is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels\, includin
g The Dollhouse\, The Address\, The Masterpiece\, The Chelsea Girls\, The
Lions of Fifth Avenue\, and The Magnolia Palace. She lives in New York Cit
y and is a graduate of the College of William & Mary in Virginia and the C
olumbia Journalism School.
Tickets: https://www.v illagebooks.com/event/litlive-fiona-davis-020122.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $30.40 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-fiona-davis-020122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63454@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:With the wisdom of Intuitive Eating\, a manifesto for parents t o help them reject diet culture and raise the next generation to have a he althy relationship with food and their bodies. Intuitive Eating is more ta lked about than ever\, and the time is now to make sure parents truly unde rstand what it means to raise an intuitive eater. With a compassionate and relatable voice\, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater is the only book of its kind to teach parents what they need to know to improve health\, happines s\, and wellbeing for the littlest among us.\nTickets: https://www.village books.com/event/litlive-brooks-severson-020522. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson\, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/sumner-brooks-and-amee-severson-how-t o-raise-an-intuitive-eater-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/Sumner-Brooks500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.what comtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sumner-Brooks500-300x140.jpg\;300\; 140\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sumn er-Brooks500.jpg\;500\;234\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWith the wisdom of Intuitive Eatin g\, a manifesto for parents to help them reject diet culture and raise the next generation to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies . Intuitive Eating is more talked about than ever\, and the time is now to make sure parents truly understand what it means to raise an intuitive ea ter. With a compassionate and relatable voice\, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater is the only book of its kind to teach parents what they need to know to improve health\, happiness\, and wellbeing for the littlest among us.< /p>\n
Tickets : https://www.villagebooks.com/event/l itlive-brooks-severson-020522.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $30.49 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-brooks-severson-02 0522 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63456@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083851Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:A girl dies one late\, rainy night a few feet from the back doo r of her home. The girl\, Abeba\, was born in Ethiopia. Her adoptive paren ts\, Delvin and Betsy Harvey—conservative\, white fundamentalist Christian s—are charged with her murder.\nRoyal\, a Seattle criminal attorney in the last days of his long career\, takes Betsy Harvey’s case. An octogenarian without a driver’s license\, he leans on his son—the novel’s narrator—as he prepares for trial.\nSo begins The Final Case\, a bracing\, astute\, an d deeply affecting examination of justice and injustice—and familial love. David Guterson’s first courtroom drama since Snow Falling on Cedars\, it is his most compelling and heartfelt novel to date.\nDavid Guterson is the author of several novels: the national best seller Snow Falling on Cedars \; East of the Mountains\; Our Lady of the Forest\, a New York Times Notab le Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year\; The Other\; and Ed King. He is also the author of two story collections\, two books of poetr y\, a memoir\, and the work of nonfiction Family Matters: Why Homeschoolin g Makes Sense. The recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, he lives in Wash ington state.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-david-g uterson-020622. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220206T180000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:David Guterson\, The Final Case – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/david-guterson-the-final-case-in-pers on/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/David-Gutersoncedars600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/David-Gutersoncedars600-300x 160.jpg\;300\;160\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/upload s/2022/01/David-Gutersoncedars600.jpg\;600\;319\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA girl dies one late\, rain
y night a few feet from the back door of her home. The girl\, Abeba\, was
born in Ethiopia. Her adoptive parents\, Delvin and Betsy Harvey—conservat
ive\, white fundamentalist Christians—are charged with her murder.
\n
Royal\, a Seattle criminal attorney in the last days of his long career\,
takes Betsy Harvey’s case. An octogenarian without a driver’s license\, he
leans on his son—the novel’s narrator—as he prepares for trial.
\nSo
begins The Final Case\, a bracing\, astute\, and deeply affecting examina
tion of justice and injustice—and familial love. David Guterson’s first co
urtroom drama since Snow Falling on Cedars\, it is his most compelling and
heartfelt novel to date.
\nDavid Guterson is the author of several n
ovels: the national best seller Snow Falling on Cedars\; East of the Mount
ains\; Our Lady of the Forest\, a New York Times Notable Book and a Los An
geles Times Best Book of the Year\; The Other\; and Ed King. He is also th
e author of two story collections\, two books of poetry\, a memoir\, and t
he work of nonfiction Family Matters: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense. The r
ecipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, he lives in Washington state.
Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive- david-guterson-020622.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $29.40 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-david-guterson-020 622 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63139@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Education\,Family Events\,Kids CONTACT:Western Libraries\; oce@wwu.edu\; https://wwuclc.com/ DESCRIPTION:Western Washington University will host four award-winning chil dren’s and young adult book authors and illustrators from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p .m. at Western’s Performing Arts Center as part of Western’s 19th Annual C hildren’s Literature Conference.\nThis year’s authors are E. B. Lewis\, Jo y McCullough\, Linda Sue Park and Eugene Yelchin.\nRegistration is open. E arly bird rates are available through Jan. 7. Discounts are available for students\, paraeducators\, retired teachers and Western employees.\nTicket s: https://wwuclc.com/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T090000 LOCATION:WWU Performing Arts Center @ 516 High St. Bellingham\, WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Children’s Literature Conference URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/childrens-literature-conference/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/CLC_2022_Instagram-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wh atcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CLC_2022_Instagram-300x300.jpg\;3 00\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ CLC_2022_Instagram-1024x1024.jpg\;696\;696\;1\,full\;https://www.whatcomta lk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CLC_2022_Instagram.jpg\;1080\;1080\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWestern Washington University wi ll host four award-winning children’s and young adult book authors and ill ustrators from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Western’s Performing Arts Center as part of Western’s 19th Annual Children’s Literature Conference.
\nTh is year’s authors are E. B. Lewis\, Joy McCullough\, Linda Sue Park and Eu gene Yelchin.
\nRegistration is open. Early bird rates are available through Jan. 7. Discounts are available for students\, paraeducators\, re tired teachers and Western employees.
\nTickets: https://wwuclc.com/.
X-COST:varies X-TICKETS-URL:https://wwuclc.com/ X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63672@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Robert L. Slater is the author of the apocaloptimistic Deserted Lands series that tells stories of survivors of a Bat-Flu pandemic that e erily echoes Covid 19. The series\, begun in 2012\, has earned fans\, awar ds\, and worldwide exposure. Kayti Nika Raet of Readers’ Favorite praised Rob for his “dark\, compelling” characters\, and “fast paced\, adrenaline soaked” fiction.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-robe rt-slater-021522. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220215T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11th St Bellingham WA 98225-7015 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Robert L. Slater\, No Man’s Land: Deserted Lands\, book III URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/robert-l-slater-no-mans-land-deserted -lands-book-iii/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/RobSlater-600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RobSlater-600-300x164.jpg\;300\;164\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RobSlater- 600.jpg\;600\;327\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRobert L. Slater is the author of the apocaloptimistic Deserted Lands series that tells stories of survivors of a Bat-Flu pandemic that eerily echoes Covid 19. The series\, begun in 201 2\, has earned fans\, awards\, and worldwide exposure. Kayti Nika Raet of Readers’ Favorite praised Rob for his “dark\, compelling” characters\, and “fast paced\, adrenaline soaked” fiction.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-robert-slater-021522.< /p> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $14.13 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-robert-slater-0215 22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63764@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:North Cascades Institute\; 3608542599\; info@ncascades.org\; http:/ /ncascades.org DESCRIPTION:North Cascades Institute is thrilled to welcome back award-winn ing author and photographer Paul Bannick for a two-part ONLINE speaking ev ent! *Please note that this presentation will not be recorded or available for later viewing.\nIn Owl: A Year in the Life of North American Owls\, a ward-winning photographer Paul Bannick uses his intimate yet dramatic imag es to follow North American owls through the course of one year and in the ir distinct habitats.\nParticipants will follow along at the nest as each stage in an owl’s life is chronicled: courtship\, mating\, and nesting in spring\; fledging and feeding of young in summer\; dispersal and gaining i ndependence in fall\; and\, finally\, winter’s migrations and competitions for food. For owls\, every day brings a new challenge to survive\, and th is presentation will show us how owls use the unique resources available t o them in their habitat to face those challenges. All 19 species found in Canada and the United States are featured in photos and narrative througho ut the book\, with a special focus on the Northern Pygmy-Owl\, Great Gray Owl\, Burrowing Owl and Snowy Owl.\nPaul will combine his breathtaking ima ges\, first-hand accounts\, video\, sound\, and science to help inspire co nservation and education efforts as well as to help spread awareness about the threats facing these owls and what we can do to protect them. You wil l also be given a chance to ask Paul all of your burning owl questions aft er his presentation.\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/owl-a -year-in-the-life-of-north-american-owls. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220216T190000 LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A Year in the Life of North American Owls URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/a-year-in-the-life-of-north-american- owls/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/3-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp- content/uploads/2022/01/3-300x186.png\;300\;186\;1\,large\;https://www.wha tcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3.png\;696\;431\;\,full\;https://w ww.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3.png\;791\;490\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nNorth Cascades Institute is thrilled to welcome b ack award-winning author and photographer Paul Bannick for a two-part ONLI NE speaking event! *Please note that this presentation will not be recorde d or available for later viewing.
\nIn Owl: A Year in the Life of No rth American Owls\, award-winning photographer Paul Bannick uses his intim ate yet dramatic images to follow North American owls through the course o f one year and in their distinct habitats.
\nParticipants will follo w along at the nest as each stage in an owl’s life is chronicled: courtshi p\, mating\, and nesting in spring\; fledging and feeding of young in summ er\; dispersal and gaining independence in fall\; and\, finally\, winter’s migrations and competitions for food. For owls\, every day brings a new c hallenge to survive\, and this presentation will show us how owls use the unique resources available to them in their habitat to face those challeng es. All 19 species found in Canada and the United States are featured in p hotos and narrative throughout the book\, with a special focus on the Nort hern Pygmy-Owl\, Great Gray Owl\, Burrowing Owl and Snowy Owl.
\nPau l will combine his breathtaking images\, first-hand accounts\, video\, sou nd\, and science to help inspire conservation and education efforts as wel l as to help spread awareness about the threats facing these owls and what we can do to protect them. You will also be given a chance to ask Paul al l of your burning owl questions after his presentation.
\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/program s/owl-a-year-in-the-life-of-north-american-owls.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:birds\,biridng\,nature photography\,owl\,owls\,Photog raphy X-COST:$10.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/owl-a-year-in-the-life- of-north-american-owls X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63674@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Devil in the Wh ite City and Dead Wake\, Erik Larson delivers an intimate chronicle of Win ston Churchill and London during the Blitz. An inspiring portrait of coura ge and leadership in a time of unprecedented crisis\, the book examines ho w Winston Churchill and his “Secret Circle” went about surviving the Germa n air campaign of 1940-41.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/li tlive-erik-larson-022622. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T170000 LOCATION:SEHOME HIGH SCHOOL @ 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy Bellingham WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Erik Larson at Sehome High School! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/an-afternoon-with-erik-larson-at-seho me-high-school/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/ErikLarson600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ErikLarson600-300x173.jpg\;300\;173\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ErikLarson 600.jpg\;600\;345\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe #1 New York Times bestselling aut hor of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake\, Erik Larson delivers an intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz. An i nspiring portrait of courage and leadership in a time of unprecedented cri sis\, the book examines how Winston Churchill and his “Secret Circle” went about surviving the German air campaign of 1940-41.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-erik-larson-022622 .
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$22 – $27 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-erik-larson-022622 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63676@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:MOUNT BAKER THEATER\; http://MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM DESCRIPTION:Author\, journalist\, and social observer Fran Lebowitz uses hu mor and her unique perspective to criticize city living\, current events\, and the everyday irritations of modern life. In a cultural landscape fill ed with endless pundits and talking heads\, Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. “Spilling your guts is exactly as charming as it sounds.” Lebowitz lives in New York City\, as she does not believe that she would be allowed to live anywhere else. Catch her Emmy-n ominated documentary series Pretend It’s a City\, directed by Martin Scors ese\, streaming now on Netflix.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/eve nt/litlive-bab-fran-lebowitz-022622. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T193000 LOCATION:Mount Baker Theatre @ 104 North Commercial Street Bellingham WA 98 225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An Evening with Fran Lebowitz at the Mount Baker Theatre URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/an-evening-with-fran-lebowitz-at-the- mount-baker-theatre/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/FranLebowitzBAB500_0-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www. whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FranLebowitzBAB500_0-300x101.pn g\;300\;101\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/FranLebowitzBAB500_0.png\;600\;202\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAuthor\, journalist\, and soci al observer Fran Lebowitz uses humor and her unique perspective to critici ze city living\, current events\, and the everyday irritations of modern l ife. In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads \, Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. “Spilling your guts is exactly as charming as it sounds.” Lebowitz lives i n New York City\, as she does not believe that she would be allowed to liv e anywhere else. Catch her Emmy-nominated documentary series Pretend It’s a City\, directed by Martin Scorsese\, streaming now on Netflix.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive- bab-fran-lebowitz-022622.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#mountbakertheatre\,village books X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-bab-fran-lebowitz- 022622 X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63678@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:In 1968\, twenty-one-year-old Fred McCarthy transitioned from t he monastic life of a seminary student to that of a US Army helicopter gun ship commander in Vietnam. Despite preparation from a family tradition of decorated combat service\, a strong sense of patriotism\, a love for aviat ion\, and a desire for adventure\, he got far more than he bargained for. Written after 50 years of reflection\, reading\, and study\, this memoir t ells both a universal story about war\, adventure\, and perseverance and\, also shares the intensely personal experience of the Vietnam War and its legacy for those who fought in it. McCarthy describes many of his missions \, reflects on the nature of being a combat helicopter pilot\, and process es the experience through his poetry\, letters home\, and reflective analy sis\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-fred-mccarthy-022 722. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T180000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11th St Bellingham\, WA 98225-70 15 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fred McCarthy\, Coming All the Way Home: Memoir of an Assault Helic opter Aircraft Commander in Vietnam – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/fred-mccarthy-coming-all-the-way-home -memoir-of-an-assault-helicopter-aircraft-commander-in-vietnam-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/FredMcCarthybook-side-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FredMcCarthybook-side-300x196. jpg\;300\;196\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/20 22/01/FredMcCarthybook-side.jpg\;500\;327\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn 1968\, twenty-one-year-old Fred McCarthy transitioned from the monastic life of a seminary student t o that of a US Army helicopter gunship commander in Vietnam. Despite prepa ration from a family tradition of decorated combat service\, a strong sens e of patriotism\, a love for aviation\, and a desire for adventure\, he go t far more than he bargained for. Written after 50 years of reflection\, r eading\, and study\, this memoir tells both a universal story about war\, adventure\, and perseverance and\, also shares the intensely personal expe rience of the Vietnam War and its legacy for those who fought in it. McCar thy describes many of his missions\, reflects on the nature of being a com bat helicopter pilot\, and processes the experience through his poetry\, l etters home\, and reflective analysis
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-fred-mccarthy-022722.
BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $32.65 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-fred-mccarthy-0227 22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64243@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:From literary icon Margaret Atwood comes a … collection of nonf iction–funny\, erudite\, intimate\, impassioned\, and always startlingly p rescient–which grapples with such wide-ranging topics as: Why do people ev erywhere\, in all cultures\, tell stories? How do we get rid of the immens e amount of plastic that’s littering our seas and lands? How much of yours elf can you give away without evaporating? Is science fiction now writing us? So what if beauty is only skin deep? What do zombies have to do with a uthoritarianism?\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-marg aret-atwood-030122. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T180000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Margaret Atwood with Judy Blume\, Burning Questions: Essays and Occ asional Pieces\, 2004-2021 – VIRTUAL URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/margaret-atwood-with-judy-blume-burni ng-questions-essays-and-occasional-pieces-2004-2021-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/02/atwoodblumecombo600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/atwoodblumecombo600-300x144.jpg\ ;300\;144\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/0 2/atwoodblumecombo600.jpg\;600\;288\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFrom literary icon Margaret Atw ood comes a … collection of nonfiction–funny\, erudite\, intimate\, impass ioned\, and always startlingly prescient–which grapples with such wide-ran ging topics as: Why do people everywhere\, in all cultures\, tell stories? How do we get rid of the immense amount of plastic that’s littering our s eas and lands? How much of yourself can you give away without evaporating? Is science fiction now writing us? So what if beauty is only skin deep? W hat do zombies have to do with authoritarianism?
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-margaret-atwood-03 0122.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$32.64 – $33.63 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-margaret-atwood-03 0122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64245@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Every song tells a story.\nShe’s a star on the rise\, singing a bout the hard life behind her.\nShe’s also on the run. Find a future\, los e a past.\nNashville is where she’s come to claim her destiny. It’s also w here the darkness she’s fled might find her. And destroy her.\nRun\, Rose\ , Run is a novel glittering with danger and desire—a story that only Ameri ca’s #1 beloved entertainer and its #1 bestselling author could have creat ed.\nDolly Parton is a singer\, songwriter\, actress\, producer\, business woman\, and philanthropist. The composer of more than 3\,000 songs\, she h as sold over 100 million records worldwide\, and has given away millions o f books to children through her nonprofit\, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Lib rary.\nJames Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. The creator of A lex Cross\, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.\nTickets: https://www .villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dolly-parton-030622. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220306T171500 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dolly Parton in Conversation with James Patterson: Run\, Rose\, Run – VIRTUAL LAUNCH! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/dolly-parton-in-conversation-with-jam es-patterson-run-rose-run-virtual-launch/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/02/RUN-ROSE-RUN600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RUN-ROSE-RUN600-300x167.jpg\;300\;16 7\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RUN-RO SE-RUN600.jpg\;600\;333\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEvery song tells a story.
\nSh
e’s a star on the rise\, singing about the hard life behind her.
\nSh
e’s also on the run. Find a future\, lose a past.
\nNashville is wher
e she’s come to claim her destiny. It’s also where the darkness she’s fled
might find her. And destroy her.
\nRun\, Rose\, Run is a novel glitt
ering with danger and desire—a story that only America’s #1 beloved entert
ainer and its #1 bestselling author could have created.
Dolly Part on is a singer\, songwriter\, actress\, producer\, businesswoman\, and phi lanthropist. The composer of more than 3\,000 songs\, she has sold over 10 0 million records worldwide\, and has given away millions of books to chil dren through her nonprofit\, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
\nJ ames Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cros s\, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dolly-parton-030622.< /p> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:$32.64 – $33.63 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dolly-parton-03062 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63772@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:From the Man Booker finalist and bestselling author of We Are A ll Completely Beside Ourselves comes an epic novel about the family behind one of the most infamous figures in American history: John Wilkes Booth. \nIn 1822\, a secret family moves into a secret cabin some thirty miles no rtheast of Baltimore\, to farm\, to hide\, and to bear ten children over t he course of the next 16 years. Junius Booth—breadwinner\, celebrated Shak espearean actor and master of the house in all ways—is at once a mesmerizi ng talent and a man of terrifying instability. One by one the children arr ive\, as year by year\, the country draws closer to the boiling point of s ecession and civil war.\nAs the children grow and the tenor of the world s hifts\, the Booths cement their place as one of the country’s leading thea trical families. But behind the curtains of the many stages they have grac ed\, multiple scandals\, family triumphs\, and disasters begin to take the ir toll. A startling portrait of a country in the throes of change and a v ivid exploration of brother- and sisterhood\, Booth is a riveting historic al novel focused on the very things that bind\, and break\, a family.\nTic kets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-karen-joy-fowler-030722. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Karen Joy Fowler\, Booth – VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/karen-joy-fowler-booth-virtual-book-l aunch/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/01/KarenJoyFowler600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wha tcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/KarenJoyFowler600-300x181.jpg\;300 \;181\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ka renJoyFowler600.jpg\;600\;361\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nFrom the Man Booker finalist and
bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves comes an epic
novel about the family behind one of the most infamous figures in America
n history: John Wilkes Booth.
\nIn 1822\, a secret family moves into
a secret cabin some thirty miles northeast of Baltimore\, to farm\, to hid
e\, and to bear ten children over the course of the next 16 years. Junius
Booth—breadwinner\, celebrated Shakespearean actor and master of the house
in all ways—is at once a mesmerizing talent and a man of terrifying insta
bility. One by one the children arrive\, as year by year\, the country dra
ws closer to the boiling point of secession and civil war.
As the children grow and the tenor of the world shifts\, the Booths cement their place as one of the country’s leading theatrical families. But behind the curtains of the many stages they have graced\, multiple scandals\, family triumphs\, and disasters begin to take their toll. A startling portrait of a country in the throes of change and a vivid exploration of brother- and sisterhood\, Booth is a riveting historical novel focused on the very thi ngs that bind\, and break\, a family.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-karen-joy-fowler-030722.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $31.49 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-karen-joy-fowler-0 30722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64247@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Local outcast Rigby Sellers lives in squalor on a dilapidated h ouseboat moored on the Mississippi River. With only stolen manikins and th e river to keep him company\, Rigby begins to spiral from the bizarre to t he threatening. As a year of drought gives way to a season of squalls\, a girl is found trembling on the side of the road\, claiming her boyfriend w as murdered. The nearby town of Oscar turns their suspicions toward Seller s. Local Sheriff Amos Fielding calls on a regional Marshall up in Minnesot a\, detective Edward Ness\, to help him investigate the homicide and defus e the growing unrest. Ness\, suffering his own demons\, arrives in Oscar d etermined to put his past behind him and solve the case. But soon more bod ies are found. As Ness and Fielding uncover disturbing facts about Sellers \, and a great storm floods the Mississippi\, threatening the town\, Oscar is pushed to a breaking point even Ness may not be able to prevent.\nTick ets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dane-bahr-031022. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dane Bahr in Conversation with Jarret Middleton\, The Houseboat – I N PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/dane-bahr-in-conversation-with-jarret -middleton-the-houseboat-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/02/DaneJarrettcombo500_0-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DaneJarrettcombo500_0-300x133 .jpeg\;300\;133\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/02/DaneJarrettcombo500_0.jpeg\;500\;222\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLocal outcast Rigby Sellers lives in squalor on a dilapidated houseboat moored on the Mississippi Rive r. With only stolen manikins and the river to keep him company\, Rigby beg ins to spiral from the bizarre to the threatening. As a year of drought gi ves way to a season of squalls\, a girl is found trembling on the side of the road\, claiming her boyfriend was murdered. The nearby town of Oscar t urns their suspicions toward Sellers. Local Sheriff Amos Fielding calls on a regional Marshall up in Minnesota\, detective Edward Ness\, to help him investigate the homicide and defuse the growing unrest. Ness\, suffering his own demons\, arrives in Oscar determined to put his past behind him an d solve the case. But soon more bodies are found. As Ness and Fielding unc over disturbing facts about Sellers\, and a great storm floods the Mississ ippi\, threatening the town\, Oscar is pushed to a breaking point even Nes s may not be able to prevent.
\nTickets: https://www. villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dane-bahr-031022.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-COST:$5 – $28.30 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-dane-bahr-031022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64364@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Whatcom Housing Alliance\; info@whatcomhousingalliance.org\; http:/ /whatcomhousingalliance.org DESCRIPTION:Join Bellingham For Everyone virtual events that keep our Allie s engaged\, educated\, and mobilized! All events are virtual and great for ALL neighbors. By attending a Whatcom Housing Alliance event\, you are ag reeing to our Events Code of Conduct: (whatcomhousingalliance.org/resource s/events/events-code-of-conduct)\nHomelessness is a Housing Problem with G regg Colburn\nIn this FREE virtual event hosted by Bellingham For Everyone \, we will be joined by housing scholar Gregg Colburn who will discuss his findings in his soon-to-be-released book\, “Homelessness is a Housing Pro blem”.\nAbout the Book:\n“Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structura l Factors Explain US Patterns”\nIt’s in the title. In “Homelessness is a H ousing Problem”\, housing scholar Gregg Colburn and date journalist Clayto n Aldern seek to explain the substantial variation in rates of homelessnes s apparent in cities across the United States.\nUsing accessible statistic s\, the researchers test a range of conventional beliefs about what drives the prevalence of homelessness in a given city—including mental illness\, drug use\, poverty\, weather\, generosity of public assistance\, and low- income mobility—and find that none explain why\, for example\, rates are s o much higher in Seattle than in Chicago. Instead\, housing market conditi ons\, such as the cost and availability of rental housing\, offer a more c onvincing explanation.\nLearn more about his upcoming book at: homelessnes shousingproblem.com\nTickets: https://whatcomhousingalliance.org/projects/ bellingham-for-everyone/bellingham-for-everyone-learning-series/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T173000 LOCATION:Virtual Event SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bellingham For Everyone Learning Series: Homelessness is a Housing Problem URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/bellingham-for-everyone-learning-seri es-homelessness-is-a-housing-problem/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/BFE-Learning-Series_March2022_web-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BFE-Learning-Serie s_March2022_web-300x169.png\;300\;169\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.c om/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BFE-Learning-Series_March2022_web.png\;600\; 338\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin Bellingham F or Everyone virtual events that keep our Allies engaged\, educated\, and m obilized! All events are virtual and great for ALL neighbors. By attending a Whatcom Housing Alliance event\, you are agreeing to our Events Code of Conduct: (whatcomhousingalliance.org/resources/events/events-code-of-cond uct)
\nHomelessness is a Housing Problem with Gregg Colburn
\nIn this FREE virtual event hosted by Bellingham For Everyone\, we will be joined by housing scholar Gregg Colburn who will discuss his findings in h is soon-to-be-released book\, “Homelessness is a Housing Problem”.
\nAbout the Book:
\n“Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural
Factors Explain US Patterns”
\nIt’s in the title. In “Homelessness i
s a Housing Problem”\, housing scholar Gregg Colburn and date journalist C
layton Aldern seek to explain the substantial variation in rates of homele
ssness apparent in cities across the United States.
Using accessib le statistics\, the researchers test a range of conventional beliefs about what drives the prevalence of homelessness in a given city—including ment al illness\, drug use\, poverty\, weather\, generosity of public assistanc e\, and low-income mobility—and find that none explain why\, for example\, rates are so much higher in Seattle than in Chicago. Instead\, housing ma rket conditions\, such as the cost and availability of rental housing\, of fer a more convincing explanation.
\nLearn more about his upcoming b ook at: homelessnesshousingproblem.com
\n95% of humanity died in a bat flu pan
demic. Lizzie\, our “anti-hero with a heart of gold\,” is in love\, in tro
uble with the law\, in trouble with the father of her child and their best
friend\, and in trouble with her father who reappeared after 15 years.
\nRenegades are attacking\, no man’s land is burned outside “The City’s
” wall\, and martial law is declared. Lizzie\, pregnant from an end of the
world one night stand\, can’t leave her father’s house without a man.
\nShe escaped the city once\, but nearly lost Saj\, the child she’d save
d from starvation. She’s started the fire of revolution\, but it’ll take h
er lover\, her tenacity\, and her alienated chosen family to escape the fl
ames.
Robert L. Slater is the author of the apocaloptimistic Deser ted Lands series that tells stories of survivors of a Bat-Flu pandemic tha t eerily echoes Covid 19. The series\, begun in 2012\, has earned fans\, a wards\, and worldwide exposure. Kayti Nika Raet of Readers’ Favorite prais ed Rob for his “dark\, compelling” characters\, and “fast paced\, adrenali ne soaked” fiction.
\nTickets: https://www.villag ebooks.com/event/litlive-robert-slater-031522.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $14.13 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-robert-slater-0315 22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64493@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:A fine-tuned\, beautiful book. In Every Little Thing:\, Small B reakthroughs\, Big Mistakes\, Endless Lessons\, Sanelli proves that a narr ative essay can be wise and vulnerable and nail what matters most in our l ives\, all in the same breath. No one tells-truth with more heart\, humor\ , and accountability. With a voice that speaks of life as it is everyday l ived—with joy\, calm\, worry\, and alarm—Sanelli manages to write lyricall y in warm\, accessible language. One can learn so much from a writer who\, wherever she goes she takes her readers along with her\, her experiences becoming theirs\, as well. These writings will make you miss the Northwest even if you’ve never been there. Gliding on sentences smooth as stone wit h the brightness of the author’s enthusiasm\, this book will delight\, cha llenge\, reassure\, and steer any reader toward a higher capacity to expan d life’s smallest moments into our grandest triumphs.\nMary Lou Sanelli\, author\, speaker\, and Master Dance Teacher\, has published six collection s of poetry and four works of non-fiction. Every Little Thing\, a collecti on of essays\, has been nominated for a Pacific Northwest Book Award and a 2022 Washington State Book Award.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/ event/litlive-mary-lou-sanelli-031822. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mary Lou Sanelli\, Every Little Thing: Small Breakthroughs\, Big Mi stakes\, Endless Lessons URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/mary-lou-sanelli-every-little-thing-s mall-breakthroughs-big-mistakes-endless-lessons/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/Sanellipic600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sanellipic600-300x151.jpg\;300\;151\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sanellipic 600.jpg\;600\;302\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA fine-tuned\, beautiful book. In Eve ry Little Thing:\, Small Breakthroughs\, Big Mistakes\, Endless Lessons\, Sanelli proves that a narrative essay can be wise and vulnerable and nail what matters most in our lives\, all in the same breath. No one tells-trut h with more heart\, humor\, and accountability. With a voice that speaks o f life as it is everyday lived—with joy\, calm\, worry\, and alarm—Sanelli manages to write lyrically in warm\, accessible language. One can learn s o much from a writer who\, wherever she goes she takes her readers along w ith her\, her experiences becoming theirs\, as well. These writings will m ake you miss the Northwest even if you’ve never been there. Gliding on sen tences smooth as stone with the brightness of the author’s enthusiasm\, th is book will delight\, challenge\, reassure\, and steer any reader toward a higher capacity to expand life’s smallest moments into our grandest triu mphs.
\nMary Lou Sanelli\, author\, speaker\, and Master Dance Teach er\, has published six collections of poetry and four works of non-fiction . Every Little Thing\, a collection of essays\, has been nominated for a P acific Northwest Book Award and a 2022 Washington State Book Award.
\n< div class='printfriendly pf-button pf-button-content pf-alignright'>Tickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litliv e-mary-lou-sanelli-031822.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $18.50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-mary-lou-sanelli-0 31822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64497@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:What is the role of literature in an era when one political par ty wages continual war on writers and the press? What is the connection be tween political strife in our daily lives\, and the way we meet our enemie s on the page in fiction? How can literature\, through its free exchange\, affect politics?\nIn this galvanizing guide to literature as resistance\, Nafisi seeks to answer these questions. Drawing on her experiences as a w oman and voracious reader living in the Islamic Republic of Iran\, her lif e as an immigrant in the United States\, and her role as literature profes sor in both countries\, she crafts an argument for why\, in a genuine demo cracy\, we must engage with the enemy\, and how literature can be a vehicl e for doing so.\nStructured as a series of letters to her father\, who tau ght her as a child about how literature can rescue us in times of trauma\, Nafisi explores the most probing questions of our time through the works of Toni Morrison\, Salman Rushdie\, James Baldwin\, Margaret Atwood\, and more.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-azar-nafisi-031 922. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T170000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Azar Nafisi in Conversation with Jacki Lyden\, Read Dangerously: Th e Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times – VIRTUAL URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/azar-nafisi-in-conversation-with-jack i-lyden-read-dangerously-the-subversive-power-of-literature-in-troubled-ti mes-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/AzarLyden600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomt alk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AzarLyden600-300x141.jpg\;300\;141\;1\, large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AzarLyden600 .jpg\;600\;282\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhat is the role of literature in an e ra when one political party wages continual war on writers and the press? What is the connection between political strife in our daily lives\, and t he way we meet our enemies on the page in fiction? How can literature\, th rough its free exchange\, affect politics?
\nIn this galvanizing gui de to literature as resistance\, Nafisi seeks to answer these questions. D rawing on her experiences as a woman and voracious reader living in the Is lamic Republic of Iran\, her life as an immigrant in the United States\, a nd her role as literature professor in both countries\, she crafts an argu ment for why\, in a genuine democracy\, we must engage with the enemy\, an d how literature can be a vehicle for doing so.
\nStructured as a se ries of letters to her father\, who taught her as a child about how litera ture can rescue us in times of trauma\, Nafisi explores the most probing q uestions of our time through the works of Toni Morrison\, Salman Rushdie\, James Baldwin\, Margaret Atwood\, and more.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-azar-nafisi-031922.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$29.40 – $30.40 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-azar-nafisi-031922 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64499@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Disillusioned by the Vietnam war and troubled by their own past \, Kate and Andy leave New York City for a remote Nova Scotia fishing vill age in search of a simpler life. Living in Andy’s boyhood summer home\, th ey discover the old house is haunted by its original owner\, Basil Tannard \, who decades earlier was saved by a seal from an accident at sea.\nAs Ka te and Andy settle into the barren\, Atlantic community and start a bookst ore and begin to raise a family\, they discover the problems of their own past are mirrored in the unrest of the locals who are grappling with chang e as modern technology threatens their traditional fishing livelihood.\nSh oal water is a treacherous place to be. Not in deep water\, and not on lan d\, it is a place in between\, full of unexpected hazards\, of submerged s andbars\, diffracted waves\, and counter currents. The story follows Kate’ s passage out of dependence into self-possession. It is a compelling story of navigating dangerous waters and gaining the power to redeem loss and f ind forgiveness and belief in the unimaginable.\nTickets: https://www.vill agebooks.com/event/litlive-kip-greenthal-032222. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kip Robinson Greenthal in Conversation with Brenda Peterson\, Shoal Water – VIRTUAL URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/kip-robinson-greenthal-in-conversatio n-with-brenda-peterson-shoal-water-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/KipBrendacombo500_3-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www. whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/KipBrendacombo500_3-300x150.jpe g\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/KipBrendacombo500_3.jpeg\;500\;250\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDisillusioned by the Vietnam w
ar and troubled by their own past\, Kate and Andy leave New York City for
a remote Nova Scotia fishing village in search of a simpler life. Living i
n Andy’s boyhood summer home\, they discover the old house is haunted by i
ts original owner\, Basil Tannard\, who decades earlier was saved by a sea
l from an accident at sea.
\nAs Kate and Andy settle into the barren\
, Atlantic community and start a bookstore and begin to raise a family\, t
hey discover the problems of their own past are mirrored in the unrest of
the locals who are grappling with change as modern technology threatens th
eir traditional fishing livelihood.
\nShoal water is a treacherous pl
ace to be. Not in deep water\, and not on land\, it is a place in between\
, full of unexpected hazards\, of submerged sandbars\, diffracted waves\,
and counter currents. The story follows Kate’s passage out of dependence i
nto self-possession. It is a compelling story of navigating dangerous wate
rs and gaining the power to redeem loss and find forgiveness and belief in
the unimaginable.
Tickets: https://www.village books.com/event/litlive-kip-greenthal-032222.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:$0 – $20.54 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-kip-greenthal-0322 22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64501@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:On April 23\, 1903 President Roosevelt came to Gardiner for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the big arch being built at the park entrance. No depot had yet been built\, so Roosevelt and his party left t he train at the end of the railroad tracks on the rocky sagebrush flat. He was met by Major John Pitcher and a troop of cavalry. After taking the sa bre salute of the troopers\, Roosevelt shook hands with Major Pitcher. He then walked over to where several of us boys were sitting on our horses\, shook hands with us and said: “Bully!—sure nice to see you boys. It brings back old times.” (He had been a rancher in Wyoming territory many years b efore he became president.) A saddled horse had been brought from the fort for the president to ride. Mounting the horse\, he wheeled smartly into t he head of the troop\, and they left at full gallop for the fort.\nThe nex t day\, April 24\, the president returned with his escort troop and spread the mortar for the laying of the cornerstone. He was attended by many hig h ranking masons from all over Montana. After the stone was put in place ( by the regular stonemasons) the president made a speech to an audience of an estimated 3\,500 people\, not counting the military. This was a great d ay for my grandfather\, Selleck Fitzgerald\, for he was the grand marshal. I was proud of him\, mounted on a prancing sorrel horse\, sitting as erec t as any soldier. With his snow-white hair and beard\, he was indeed a str iking figure.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-me-rost ron-032422. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:M E Rostron\, The Roving Fitzgeralds: The Memoirs of Roy Madison Fi tzgerald – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/m-e-rostron-the-roving-fitzgeralds-th e-memoirs-of-roy-madison-fitzgerald-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/mikerostroncombo500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.w hatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mikerostroncombo500-300x212.jpg\ ;300\;212\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/0 3/mikerostroncombo500.jpg\;500\;353\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOn April 23\, 1903 President Ro osevelt came to Gardiner for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the big arch being built at the park entrance. No depot had yet been built\, s o Roosevelt and his party left the train at the end of the railroad tracks on the rocky sagebrush flat. He was met by Major John Pitcher and a troop of cavalry. After taking the sabre salute of the troopers\, Roosevelt sho ok hands with Major Pitcher. He then walked over to where several of us bo ys were sitting on our horses\, shook hands with us and said: “Bully!—sure nice to see you boys. It brings back old times.” (He had been a rancher i n Wyoming territory many years before he became president.) A saddled hors e had been brought from the fort for the president to ride. Mounting the h orse\, he wheeled smartly into the head of the troop\, and they left at fu ll gallop for the fort.
\nThe next day\, April 24\, the president re turned with his escort troop and spread the mortar for the laying of the c ornerstone. He was attended by many high ranking masons from all over Mont ana. After the stone was put in place (by the regular stonemasons) the pre sident made a speech to an audience of an estimated 3\,500 people\, not co unting the military. This was a great day for my grandfather\, Selleck Fit zgerald\, for he was the grand marshal. I was proud of him\, mounted on a prancing sorrel horse\, sitting as erect as any soldier. With his snow-whi te hair and beard\, he was indeed a striking figure.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-me-rostron-032422 a>.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $21.75 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-me-rostron-032422 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64503@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Modern\; smart\; queer\; politically savvy.\nThe most wicked an d original adaptation of The Dangerous Liaisons since Cruel Intentions. Ra zor-sharp wit combined with vivid prose makes Where the Vile Things Are a subversive and thought-provoking read that grabs you from the very beginni ng and refuses to let you go.\nA Fairhaven native\, Marcus James is the aw ard-winning author of nine novels\, including The Blackmoore Legacy series and the International Book Awards finalist\, Ghosts of Blood and Bone. Ma rcus lives in the Pacific Northwest. He is 37 years old.\nTickets: https:/ /www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-marcus-james-012222. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T200000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Marcus James\, Where the Vile Things Are: A Study in Sex\, Revenge\ , Deceit\, and Affluenza – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/marcus-james-where-the-vile-things-ar e-a-study-in-sex-revenge-deceit-and-affluenza-in-person-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/MarcuscoverVB500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.what comtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MarcuscoverVB500-300x183.jpg\;300\; 183\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Marc uscoverVB500.jpg\;500\;305\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nModern\; smart\; queer\; political
ly savvy.
\nThe most wicked and original adaptation of The Dangerous
Liaisons since Cruel Intentions. Razor-sharp wit combined with vivid prose
makes Where the Vile Things Are a subversive and thought-provoking read t
hat grabs you from the very beginning and refuses to let you go.
A Fairhaven native\, Marcus James is the award-winning author of nine novel s\, including The Blackmoore Legacy series and the International Book Awar ds finalist\, Ghosts of Blood and Bone. Marcus lives in the Pacific Northw est. He is 37 years old.
\nTickets: https://www.vi llagebooks.com/event/litlive-marcus-james-012222.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$5 – $18.45 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-marcus-james-01222 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64505@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Set at a crucial moment of the Second World War\, A Sunlit Weap on ensnares Maisie in a case involving female pilots\, international subte rfuge\, and no less a target than American First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. J o Hardy\, a young ferry pilot\, is delivering a Supermarine Spitfire to Bi ggin Hill Aerodrome when she realizes her aircraft is being targeted by a gunman standing outside a farmland barn. Days later\, she drives to the fa rm and discovers an American serviceman\, a black GI\, bound and gagged in the derelict barn. The GI insists that his friend\, fellow soldier has be en kidnapped and perhaps killed. But when US military police arrive\, they are all too ready to suspect him for any murder that may have been commit ted and take the young man into custody.\nTwo days later\, a second incide nt results in the death of another ferry pilot\, which draws Maisie Dobbs into the case. Unfortunately\, Maisie’s investigation risks a conflict of national interest with her husband’s work. A high-ranking political attach é at the American embassy\, Mark Scott has been tasked with guaranteeing t he safety of Mrs. Roosevelt during her imminent visit to Great Britain. In a case that questions loyalties and what it means to belong\, Maisie is c aught in a race against time to identify the connection between an unfairl y accused American GI\, a missing soldier\, a dead pilot\, and Eleanor Roo sevelt’s arrival in London.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/l itlive-jacqueline-winspear-032922. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220329T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jacqueline Winspear\, A Sunlit Weapon: A Maisie Dobbs Novel – VIRTU AL URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jacqueline-winspear-a-sunlit-weapon-a -maisie-dobbs-novel-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/JackieWcombo600-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JackieWcombo600-300x183.jpg\;300\;18 3\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Jackie Wcombo600.jpg\;600\;366\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSet at a crucial moment of the Seco nd World War\, A Sunlit Weapon ensnares Maisie in a case involving female pilots\, international subterfuge\, and no less a target than American Fir st Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Jo Hardy\, a young ferry pilot\, is delivering a Supermarine Spitfire to Biggin Hill Aerodrome when she realizes her airc raft is being targeted by a gunman standing outside a farmland barn. Days later\, she drives to the farm and discovers an American serviceman\, a bl ack GI\, bound and gagged in the derelict barn. The GI insists that his fr iend\, fellow soldier has been kidnapped and perhaps killed. But when US m ilitary police arrive\, they are all too ready to suspect him for any murd er that may have been committed and take the young man into custody.
\nTwo days later\, a second incident results in the death of another ferr y pilot\, which draws Maisie Dobbs into the case. Unfortunately\, Maisie’s investigation risks a conflict of national interest with her husband’s wo rk. A high-ranking political attaché at the American embassy\, Mark Scott has been tasked with guaranteeing the safety of Mrs. Roosevelt during her imminent visit to Great Britain. In a case that questions loyalties and wh at it means to belong\, Maisie is caught in a race against time to identif y the connection between an unfairly accused American GI\, a missing soldi er\, a dead pilot\, and Eleanor Roosevelt’s arrival in London.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive- jacqueline-winspear-032922.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:village books X-COST:$0 – $31.49 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jacqueline-winspea r-032922 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64509@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGEBOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:Night Jasmine Tree is the story of an Indian immigrant’s move t o the U.S. because caste conflicts—a story of love\, forgiveness\, and ris e to the call of his innate heart. His actions become a cathartic triumph of the human spirit—moving\, realistic\, and uplifting.\nBorn in India\, D ebu Majumdar received a doctorate degree in physics from SUNY at Stony Bro ok. He maintained an interest in writing throughout and\, after settling i n the Rocky Mountain West\, he began publishing stories and essays about l ife as he observed and experienced it. His first book\, From the Ganges to the Snake River\, a creative non-fiction\, interweaves Indian culture wit h north-west American reality. His four children’s books (Viku and the Ele phant series)\, set in village India\, explore universal themes such as fr iendship\, perseverance\, preservation\, and bullying. Sacred River: A Him alayan Journey\, his first novel\, written from a background of India’s an cient heritage describes a daring gold heist from a temple in the Himalaya s with romance\, history\, and spirituality. Night Jasmine Tree\, his seco nd novel\, is the hidden backstory of an Indian man’s immigration to the U .S.—a story of rebellion against conservative caste barriers\, romance\, s acrifice\, loss\, and final reconciliation that overcomes innate human obs tacles.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-debu-majumdar -033122. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T190000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS IN FAIRHAVEN @ 1200 11TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Debu Majumdar\, Night Jasmine Tree – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/debu-majumdar-night-jasmine-tree-in-p erson/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/debumajumdar500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/debumajumdar500-300x171.jpg\;300\;17 1\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/debuma jumdar500.jpg\;500\;285\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNight Jasmine Tree is the story of an Indian immigrant’s move to the U.S. because caste conflicts—a story of love\, forgiveness\, and rise to the call of his innate heart. His actions become a cathartic triumph of the human spirit—moving\, realistic\, and u plifting.
\nBorn in India\, Debu Majumdar received a doctorate degre e in physics from SUNY at Stony Brook. He maintained an interest in writin g throughout and\, after settling in the Rocky Mountain West\, he began pu blishing stories and essays about life as he observed and experienced it. His first book\, From the Ganges to the Snake River\, a creative non-ficti on\, interweaves Indian culture with north-west American reality. His four children’s books (Viku and the Elephant series)\, set in village India\, explore universal themes such as friendship\, perseverance\, preservation\ , and bullying. Sacred River: A Himalayan Journey\, his first novel\, writ ten from a background of India’s ancient heritage describes a daring gold heist from a temple in the Himalayas with romance\, history\, and spiritua lity. Night Jasmine Tree\, his second novel\, is the hidden backstory of a n Indian man’s immigration to the U.S.—a story of rebellion against conser vative caste barriers\, romance\, sacrifice\, loss\, and final reconciliat ion that overcomes innate human obstacles.
\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-debu-majumdar-033122.< /p> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#fairhavenvillage\,village books X-COST:$5 – $17.24 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-debu-majumdar-0331 22 X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-64610@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:VILLAGE BOOKS EVENTS\; 3606712626\; EVENTS@VILLAGEBOOKS.COM\; http: //VILLAGE BOOKS.COM DESCRIPTION:The poems in Still Time explore themes of childhood nostalgia\, loss and grief\, pandemic life\, and finding those moments of peace and t ranquility that buoy us above it all. The poems are deeply personal\, insp ired by the poet’s own lived experiences\, particularly the birth of her s on and the loss of her father. Many of the poems were written during the C ovid-19 lockdown of 2020 and reflect the uncertainty and self-reflection t hat marked that time period.\nDeborah Bassett is a poet\, artist and music ian who spent many years in the Pacific Northwest. She lives in Pensacola\ , FL. Still Time is her first collection of poetry.\nCarole Bromley lives in York\, UK. She is a poet writing for both adults and children and has f our collections: A Guided Tour of the Ice House\, The Stonegate Devil\, Bl ast Off (for children)\,and Sheffield and The Peregrine Falcons of York Mi nster. Carole has won a number of prizes for her poetry\, including the Br idport Prize and the Hamish Canham Award. She runs poetry surgeries via Zo om for The Poetry Society.\nTickets: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/li tlive-deborah-bassett-040122. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220401T130000 LOCATION:VILLAGE BOOKS ON ZOOM @ THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Poetry for Lunch with Deborah Bassett and Carole Bromley\, Still Ti me – VIRTUAL URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/poetry-for-lunch-with-deborah-bassett -and-carole-bromley-still-time-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/03/DeborahBassettcarole500_0-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DeborahBassettcarole500_0- 300x217.jpg\;300\;217\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/up loads/2022/03/DeborahBassettcarole500_0.jpg\;500\;361\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThe poems in Still Time e xplore themes of childhood nostalgia\, loss and grief\, pandemic life\, an d finding those moments of peace and tranquility that buoy us above it all . The poems are deeply personal\, inspired by the poet’s own lived experie nces\, particularly the birth of her son and the loss of her father. Many of the poems were written during the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 and reflect the uncertainty and self-reflection that marked that time period.
\nDeborah Bassett is a poet\, artist and musician who spent many years in t he Pacific Northwest. She lives in Pensacola\, FL. Still Time is her first collection of poetry.
\nCarole Bromley lives in York\, UK. She is a poet writing for both adults and children and has four collections: A Gui ded Tour of the Ice House\, The Stonegate Devil\, Blast Off (for children) \,and Sheffield and The Peregrine Falcons of York Minster. Carole has won a number of prizes for her poetry\, including the Bridport Prize and the H amish Canham Award. She runs poetry surgeries via Zoom for The Poetry Soci ety.
\nTi ckets: https://www.villagebooks.com/ev ent/litlive-deborah-bassett-040122.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#VILLAGEBOOKS X-COST:$0 – $18.34 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-deborah-bassett-04 0122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-65661@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Village Books\; 360-671-2626\; events@villagebooks.com\; http://www .villagebooks.com DESCRIPTION:Working in senior care isn’t for everyone. It isn’t even for mo st. But for those rare few who find their passion in this multifaceted ind ustry\, the sense of job and life satisfaction are limitless. So too\, how ever\, can be the pervasive sense of loss and hopelessness.\nPoopy Fingers : One Person’s Account of Working in the Delightfully Strange World of Ass isted Living follows the lessons\, the mistakes\, the smiles\, and the tea rs as Kevin Donner stumbles upon his own passion for working with\, and fo r\, this often undervalued and ignored demographic.\nThis book shows the d aily physical and emotional needs of the residents\, but more importantly\ , explores the varying stages of life familiar to so many of us. Come join us for a conversation intended to help start your own conversations with loved ones concerning issues around aging.\nPreregistration Required\nTick ets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-donner-poopy-fingers-in-person-tic kets-332300759517. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220605T160000 LOCATION:Village Books @ 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversation and Reading with Author Kevin Donner URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/conversation-and-reading-with-author- kevin-donner/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/05/Village-Books-8.5x11-copy_reduced-resolution-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\ ;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Village -Books-8.5x11-copy_reduced-resolution-232x300.jpg\;232\;300\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Village-Books-8.5x11-c opy_reduced-resolution-791x1024.jpg\;696\;901\;1\,full\;https://www.whatco mtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Village-Books-8.5x11-copy_reduced-res olution.jpg\;1272\;1647\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWorkin g in senior care isn’t for everyone. It isn’t even for most. But for those rare few who find their passion in this multifaceted industry\, the sense of job and life satisfaction are limitless. So too\, however\, can be the pervasive sense of loss and hopelessness.
\nPoopy Fingers: One Pers on’s Account of Working in the Delightfully Strange World of Assisted Livi ng follows the lessons\, the mistakes\, the smiles\, and the tears as Kevi n Donner stumbles upon his own passion for working with\, and for\, this o ften undervalued and ignored demographic.
\nThis book shows the dail y physical and emotional needs of the residents\, but more importantly\, e xplores the varying stages of life familiar to so many of us. Come join us for a conversation intended to help start your own conversations with lov ed ones concerning issues around aging.
\nPreregistration Required p>\n
Tickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/kevin-donner-poopy-fingers-in-person-tickets-332300759517 .
X-COST:$5-$16.27 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-donner-poopy-fingers-in-pe rson-tickets-332300759517 X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-65758@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:http://www.tonimirosevich.com DESCRIPTION:Toni Mirosevich in Conversation with Tele Aadsen\, Spell Heaven and Other Stories – IN PERSON\nDon’t miss this conversation in the Readin gs Gallery between two talented female writers as they present Toni Mirose vich’s new short story collection.\nWe are still operating at a limited ca pacity so we recommend pre-registering on Eventbrite.\nCOVID protocol for our in-person events requires proof of full vaccination upon arrival. Mask ing is optional. Thank you for your cooperation.\nIn Spell Heaven\, a coup le moves to a coast town and unexpectedly finds a sense of belonging with a group of outsiders. Stories include the tale of an undocumented boy’s dr owning when a wave pulls him out to sea\, an ex–FBI agent’s surveillance o f a man who leaves chocolate bars at a tree in a weekly ritual\, a mother on meth who teaches a lesson on mercy\, and Kite Man\, who flies kites fro m a fishing pole and sells drugs on the side. His motto: When the kites fl y\, you can buy.\nA modern story about a band of free spirits—not unlike c haracters found in Steinbeck’s Cannery Row—and the queer female narrator w ho yearns to get in with this out crowd\, Spell Heaven is for readers who are looking for a human connection in today’s increasingly isolated world. \nToni Mirosevich was raised in a Croatian American fishing family in Ever ett\, Washington. She is the author of a book of nonfiction stories\, Pink Harvest\, winner of the First Series Award for Creative Nonfiction\, and five books of poetry. A professor of creative writing at San Francisco Sta te University for many years\, she currently resides with her wife in Paci fica\, California.\nTele Aadsen is a writer\, commercial fisherman\, fishm onger\, and lapsed social worker. She land-winters in the Coast Salish ter ritory of Bow\, Washington\, and ocean-summers on the waters of Lingit Aan i\, Southeast Alaska\, aboard the F/V Nerka\, with her partner Joel Brady- Power. She self-markets their catch through Nerka Sea Frozen Salmon\, perf orms annually with Oregon’s FisherPoets Gathering\, and is a member of Bel lingham’s Red Wheelbarrow Writers.\n*Online registration closes one hour p rior to the event. Spaces may be available at the door.\nBooks:\nSpell Hea ven: and Other Stories Cover Image\nSpell Heaven: and Other Stories (Paper back)\nBy Toni Mirosevich\n$16.95\nISBN: 9781640095168\nAvailability: On O ur Shelves Now\nPublished: Counterpoint – April 26th\, 2022\nTickets: http s://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-toni-mirosevich-061722. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T200000 LOCATION:Village Books @ 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, WA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversation and Reading with Author Toni Mirosevich@Village Books URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/conversation-and-reading-with-author- toni-mirosevichvillage-books/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nToni Mirosevich in Conversation with Tele Aadsen\, Spell Heaven and Other Stories – IN PERSON
\nDon’t miss this conversation in the Readings Gallery between two talented female writers as they present Toni Mirosevich’s new short story collection.
\nWe are still operating a t a limited capacity so we recommend pre-registering on Eventbrite.
\n< p>COVID protocol for our in-person events requires proof of full vaccinati on upon arrival. Masking is optional. Thank you for your cooperation. \nIn Spell Heaven\, a couple moves to a coast town and unexpectedly fin
ds a sense of belonging with a group of outsiders. Stories include the tal
e of an undocumented boy’s drowning when a wave pulls him out to sea\, an
ex–FBI agent’s surveillance of a man who leaves chocolate bars at a tree i
n a weekly ritual\, a mother on meth who teaches a lesson on mercy\, and K
ite Man\, who flies kites from a fishing pole and sells drugs on the side.
His motto: When the kites fly\, you can buy.
\nA modern story about
a band of free spirits—not unlike characters found in Steinbeck’s Cannery
Row—and the queer female narrator who yearns to get in with this out crowd
\, Spell Heaven is for readers who are looking for a human connection in t
oday’s increasingly isolated world.
Toni Mirosevich was raised in a Croatian American fishing family in Everett\, Washington. She is the aut hor of a book of nonfiction stories\, Pink Harvest\, winner of the First S eries Award for Creative Nonfiction\, and five books of poetry. A professo r of creative writing at San Francisco State University for many years\, s he currently resides with her wife in Pacifica\, California.
\nTele Aadsen is a writer\, commercial fisherman\, fishmonger\, and lapsed social worker. She land-winters in the Coast Salish territory of Bow\, Washingto n\, and ocean-summers on the waters of Lingit Aani\, Southeast Alaska\, ab oard the F/V Nerka\, with her partner Joel Brady-Power. She self-markets t heir catch through Nerka Sea Frozen Salmon\, performs annually with Oregon ’s FisherPoets Gathering\, and is a member of Bellingham’s Red Wheelbarrow Writers.
\n*Online registration closes one hour prior to the event. Spaces may be available at the door.
\nBooks:
\nSpell Heaven:
and Other Stories Cover Image
\nSpell Heaven: and Other Stories (Pape
rback)
\nBy Toni Mirosevich
\n$16.95
\nISBN: 9781640095168<
br />\nAvailability: On Our Shelves Now
\nPublished: Counterpoint – A
pril 26th\, 2022
Tickets: https://www.village books.com/event/litlive-toni-mirosevich-061722.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-toni-mirosevich-06 1722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-66847@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Focused Events\,Author Talk\,Health &\; Wellness CONTACT:Village Books and Paper Dreams\; (360) 671-2626\; https://www.villa gebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Readings Gallery to hear how Hula-hooping change d one woman’s life. And weather permitting we’ll head out to the Village G reen and\, with the author’s guidance\, practice some hooping ourselves!\n We are still operating at a limited capacity so we recommend pre-registeri ng on Eventbrite.\nCOVID protocol for our in-person events requires proof of full vaccination upon arrival. Masking is optional. Thank you for your cooperation.\nThe Tao of Hoop is a philosophical memoir about how the humb le hula-hoop transformed one woman’s life…but\, seriously\, though! Ann Hu mphreys was not aware that she didn’t understand how to feel–something we don’t learn about in school–until she very randomly (through crushing on a hot dude) found the hula-hoop at age 35.\nHaving endured a life-altering loss as a teenager\, Ann had learned to handle grief and pain through the time-honored Southern traditions of denial and repression. The hula-hoop b roke those old patterns\, allowing her to meet a new wave of challenges wi th a clear mind and an open heart. Part story\, part treatise\, part inqui ry\, part self-help guide\, The Tao of Hoop is a raw\, poetic\, and captiv ating read you will have a hard time putting down.\nAnn Humphreys grew up in North Carolina and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with high honors from Barna rd College. She obtained her MFA in Poetry Writing from the Warren Wilson Program for Writers in 2000. Her first book\, a collection of poetry calle d Which Lies Are Necessary?\, was published by Hollyridge Press in 2005. S ince 2007\, she has traveled all over the world teaching hula-hooping as a meditative dance.\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ann-humphreys-th e-tao-of-hoop-in-person-tickets-387084037777. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T170000 LOCATION:Village Books and Paper Dreams @ 1200 11th St. Bellingham\, WA 982 25 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ann Humphreys\, The Tao of Hoop: On the Transformational Practice o f Hula-Hooping (Seriously\, though) – IN PERSON URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/ann-humphreys-the-tao-of-hoop-on-the- transformational-practice-of-hula-hooping-seriously-though-in-person/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/08/ann-the-third-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcom talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ann-the-third-300x211.jpg\;300\;211\;1 \,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ann-the-th ird.jpg\;491\;346\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us in the Readings Gallery to he ar how Hula-hooping changed one woman’s life. And weather permitting we’ll head out to the Village Green and\, with the author’s guidance\, practice some hooping ourselves!
\nWe are still operating at a limited capac ity so we recommend pre-registering on Eventbrite.
\nCOVID protocol for our in-person events requires proof of full vaccination upon arrival. Masking is optional. Thank you for your cooperation.
\nThe Tao of Ho op is a philosophical memoir about how the humble hula-hoop transformed on e woman’s life…but\, seriously\, though! Ann Humphreys was not aware that she didn’t understand how to feel–something we don’t learn about in school –until she very randomly (through crushing on a hot dude) found the hula-h oop at age 35.
\nHaving endured a life-altering loss as a teenager\, Ann had learned to handle grief and pain through the time-honored Souther n traditions of denial and repression. The hula-hoop broke those old patte rns\, allowing her to meet a new wave of challenges with a clear mind and an open heart. Part story\, part treatise\, part inquiry\, part self-help guide\, The Tao of Hoop is a raw\, poetic\, and captivating read you will have a hard time putting down.
\nAnn Humphreys grew up in North Caro lina and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with high honors from Barnard College. S he obtained her MFA in Poetry Writing from the Warren Wilson Program for W riters in 2000. Her first book\, a collection of poetry called Which Lies Are Necessary?\, was published by Hollyridge Press in 2005. Since 2007\, s he has traveled all over the world teaching hula-hooping as a meditative d ance.
\nT ickets: https: //www.eventbrite.com/e/ann-humphreys-the-tao-of-hoop-in-person-tickets-387 084037777.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ann-humphreys-the-tao-of-hoop-in -person-tickets-387084037777 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-66849@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Focused Events\,Author Talk\,Workshops\, Cl asses and Lectures CONTACT:Village Books and Paper Dreams\; (360) 671-2626\; https://www.villa gebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Village Books invites everyone to enjoy local talents as they s hare their own stories\, poems and essays. Published and unpublished write rs are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcoming audience. Our regular em cee and celebrated local author\, Seán Dwyer\, will host as he does every month. Pre-registration to read is required and spaces are limited so whet her you plan to read in person or on Zoom\, please email Seán at sean@sean dwyerauthor.com to secure your spot! Spanish open mic is held the last Mon day of each month at 6pm in the Readings Gallery on the bottom floor of Vi llage Books in Fairhaven\, and on Zoom. Please note that each reader is al lotted a firm time limit of 5 minutes to read.\nSeán Dwyer teaches Spanish at Western Washington University and is the author of his memoir\, A Ques t for Tears: Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.\nCOVID protocol for our in- person events requires proof of full vaccination upon arrival. Masking is optional. Thank you for your cooperation.\nTickets: https://us06web.zoom.u s/meeting/register/tZUrceqgpzItH9L4p0T_qq6q-OBBsk8WI8cW. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T190000 LOCATION:Village Books and Paper Dreams @ 1200 11th St. Bellingham\, WA 982 25 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spanish Open Mic with Seán Dwyer – IN PERSON and VIRTUAL! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/spanish-open-mic-with-sean-dwyer-in-p erson-and-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/08/sean-dwyer-spanish-mic-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sean-dwyer-spanish-mic-300x14 9.jpg\;300\;149\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/08/sean-dwyer-spanish-mic.jpg\;500\;249\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVillage Books invites everyo ne to enjoy local talents as they share their own stories\, poems and essa ys. Published and unpublished writers are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcoming audience. Our regular emcee and celebrated local author\, Seán Dwyer\, will host as he does every month. Pre-registration to read is requ ired and spaces are limited so whether you plan to read in person or on Zo om\, please email Seán at sean@seandwyerauthor.com to secure your spot! Sp anish open mic is held the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Reading s Gallery on the bottom floor of Village Books in Fairhaven\, and on Zoom. Please note that each reader is allotted a firm time limit of 5 minutes t o read.
\nSeán Dwyer teaches Spanish at Western Washington Universit y and is the author of his memoir\, A Quest for Tears: Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.
\nCOVID protocol for our in-person events requires pr oof of full vaccination upon arrival. Masking is optional. Thank you for y our cooperation.
\nTickets: https:/ /us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceqgpzItH9L4p0T_qq6q-OBBsk8WI8cW .
X-TICKETS-URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceqgpzItH9L4p0T_ qq6q-OBBsk8WI8cW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-66851@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Focused Events\,Author Talk\,Workshops\, Cl asses and Lectures CONTACT:Village Books and Paper Dreams\; (360) 671-2626\; https://www.villa gebooks.com/ DESCRIPTION:Village Books invites everyone to enjoy local talents as they s hare their own stories\, poems and essays. Published and unpublished write rs are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcoming audience. Our regular em cee and celebrated local author\, Seán Dwyer\, will host as he does every month. Pre-registration to read is required and spaces are limited so whet her you plan to read in person or on Zoom\, please email Seán at sean@sean dwyerauthor.com to secure your spot! Our Open Mic is held the last Monday of each month at 7pm in the Readings Gallery on the bottom floor of Villag e Books in Fairhaven\, and on Zoom. Please note that each reader is allott ed a firm time limit of 5 minutes to read.\nSeán Dwyer teaches Spanish at Western Washington University and is the author of his memoir\, A Quest fo r Tears: Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.\nCOVID protocol for our in-pers on events requires proof of full vaccination upon arrival. Masking is opti onal. Thank you for your cooperation.\nTickets: https://us06web.zoom.us/me eting/register/tZUrceqgpzItH9L4p0T_qq6q-OBBsk8WI8cW. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T200000 LOCATION:Village Books and Paper Dreams @ 1200 11th St. Bellingham\, WA 982 25 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Open Mic with Seán Dwyer – IN PERSON and VIRTUAL! URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/open-mic-with-sean-dwyer-in-person-an d-virtual/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/08/sean-dwyer-english-mic-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sean-dwyer-english-mic-300x13 9.jpg\;300\;139\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/08/sean-dwyer-english-mic.jpg\;500\;232\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVillage Books invites everyo ne to enjoy local talents as they share their own stories\, poems and essa ys. Published and unpublished writers are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcoming audience. Our regular emcee and celebrated local author\, Seán Dwyer\, will host as he does every month. Pre-registration to read is requ ired and spaces are limited so whether you plan to read in person or on Zo om\, please email Seán at sean@seandwyerauthor.com to secure your spot! Ou r Open Mic is held the last Monday of each month at 7pm in the Readings Ga llery on the bottom floor of Village Books in Fairhaven\, and on Zoom. Ple ase note that each reader is allotted a firm time limit of 5 minutes to re ad.
\nSeán Dwyer teaches Spanish at Western Washington University an d is the author of his memoir\, A Quest for Tears: Surviving Traumatic Bra in Injury.
\nCOVID protocol for our in-person events requires proof of full vaccination upon arrival. Masking is optional. Thank you for your cooperation.
\nTickets: https://us0 6web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceqgpzItH9L4p0T_qq6q-OBBsk8WI8cW.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceqgpzItH9L4p0T_ qq6q-OBBsk8WI8cW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-67021@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Village Books and Paper Dreams\; (360) 671-2626\; https://www.villa gebooks.com/event/litlive-marie-eaton-091122 DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Readings Gallery for an afternoon of poetry by c elebrated songwriter and poet\, Marie Eaton!\nWe are still operating at a limited capacity for our events so we recommend pre-registering on Eventbr ite to reserve your spot.\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marie-eat on-what-falls-away-is-always-and-following-the-line-in-person-tickets-3934 08534517. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T170000 LOCATION:Village Books and Paper Dreams @ 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, W A 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Marie Eaton\, What Falls Away is Always & Following the Line URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/marie-eaton-what-falls-away-is-always -following-the-line/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/08/marie-eaton-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomta lk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/marie-eaton-300x145.png\;300\;145\;1\,la rge\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/marie-eaton.pn g\;600\;289\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us in the Readings Gallery for an afternoon of poetry by celebrated songwriter and poet\, Marie Eaton!
\nWe are still operating at a limited capacity for our events so we recom mend pre-registering on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
\nJoin us in the Crystal ballroo m of the Hotel Leo for another great Chuckanut Radio Hour and this time we ’re welcoming bestselling author Kira Jane Buxton!
\nSpaces are limi ted and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to secure your spot so don’t delay.
\nJoin us for a book launch reception a t Evolve for Jessica Gigot’s memoir A Little Bit of Land (Oregon State Uni versity Press\, 2022)! Music by Hot Tomatoes and complimentary small bites by Chef Christy at Evolve. There will be a short reading followed by book signing. Drinks available for purchase at Evolve. A Little Bit of Land is a moving memoir about falling in love with a place and all its inhabitant s. It will be relished by readers interested in regenerative agriculture a nd anyone who is curious about what it means to care about the land.
\nPatrick McGinty\, a loc al Bellingham adventurer\, took the challenge in the Spring of 2019 to bik e across the Southern Tier of the United States solo. It was a challenging \, exciting\, and eye-opening experience. In McGinty’s presentation\, he w ill highlight the route he took\, some of the challenges he encountered\, what he ate\, where he slept\, how much it cost\, what he learned\, and wh at most surprised him. He will present his experience in a dynamic\, fun w ay with photos and stories from the road. He has also chronicled his journ ey in his book\, A Bike Trip Across America: A 3\,411-mile Journey of Disc overy.
\nJoin us in the Readings Gallery to hear about one man’s journey to sobriety\, a timely topic as addiction and ove rdoses rise due to the Covid pandemic. Don’t miss it! Uncorking a Wonderfu l Life is a story of one man’s dark journey into addiction and how author Bob Schober created a sober\, wonderful life through 12 Step Programs. He will talk about how his story can help parents and friends better understa nd what’s happened to their loved ones and what it takes to get clean and sober. He will also address its causes\, effects and recovery.
\nTickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/bob-schober-uncorking-a-wonderful-life-in-person-tickets-39 9328220457.
X-COST:$5 - $14.09 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bob-schober-uncorking-a-wonderfu l-life-in-person-tickets-399328220457 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-67102@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Village Books and Paper Dreams in Fairhaven\; (360) 671-2626\; http s://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-mark-yaconelli-091722 DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome Mark Yaconelli to the Readings Gallery for an inspiring event about the importance of stories. In an increasingl y fast-paced and fractured world\, sharing stories can be a radical and de eply human practice for uncovering the ties that bind us to one another. S tory invites us to step into the reality of another person’s existence and instead of judgment feel kinship. Through his work with The Hearth nonpro fit\, Mark Yaconelli has used personal storytelling to help communities ac ross the United States and United Kingdom bridge divisions\, heal trauma\, shed light on injustice\, and recover hope. Based on his new book\, Betwe en the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us\, Yaconelli will lead an engaging and interactive presentation inviting participants to ex perience the power of story to heal our families\, our world\, ourselves. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-yaconelli-between-the-listeni ng-and-the-telling-in-person-tickets-410031062947. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T200000 LOCATION:Village Books and Paper Dreams @ 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, W A 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mark Yaconeli\, Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/mark-yaconeli-between-the-listening-a nd-the-telling-how-stories-can-save-us/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/09/mark-yaconelli-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mark-yaconelli-300x204.jpeg\;300\;20 4\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mark-y aconelli.jpeg\;600\;408\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe’re pleased to welcome Mark Yacon elli to the Readings Gallery for an inspiring event about the importance o f stories. In an increasingly fast-paced and fractured world\, sharing sto ries can be a radical and deeply human practice for uncovering the ties th at bind us to one another. Story invites us to step into the reality of an other person’s existence and instead of judgment feel kinship. Through his work with The Hearth nonprofit\, Mark Yaconelli has used personal storyte lling to help communities across the United States and United Kingdom brid ge divisions\, heal trauma\, shed light on injustice\, and recover hope. B ased on his new book\, Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us\, Yaconelli will lead an engaging and interactive presentation inviting participants to experience the power of story to heal our famili es\, our world\, ourselves.
\nFrom the shore of t he Pacific Ocean in Lima\, Peru to the floating villages at 12\,500-foot e levation on Lake Titicaca\, Peru is a beautiful country filled with courte ous and colorfully-dressed people. This Talk concentrates on three distinc t features of the country: The Inca ruins located at the higher elevations which naturally includes the improperly-named Machu Picchu\; the people\, their homes and their colorful clothing\; and the area around Lake Titica ca to include the floating island villages. The segment on Panama is brief and focuses on the difference in the instructors’ expectations of what th e canal would look like and its actual configuration. At the conclusion of the Talk\, all attendees receive\, via email\, an illustrated document th at provides more in-depth information than that given during the PowerPoin t presentation. Sorry\, Peruvian guinea pig and coca tea is not served dur ing the talk.
\nRegistration ends: September 15\, 2022
\nInstr uctor: Jeff Eastman
\nFor 42 years Jeff taught overseas for the Depa rtment of Defense Dependent Schools (now DoDEA) where students are the dep endent children of U.S. military personnel. Although he taught a variety o f subjects over the years\, one of his favorite endeavors was to help teac hers and their students get off-base to see local historical\, cultural an d geographical features of our host nations. Personally\, Jeff had always wanted to visit Machu Picchu and see the reed boats of Lake Titicaca since learning about them in elementary school. The Panama Canal also intrigued him since childhood\, especially from the time his grandfather quizzed hi m about the canal’s geographic orientation\, something that fascinated his grandfather during his transit of the canal back in the 1950’s.
\nG uest Registration: Send email to alltalks@comcast.net with your name\, ema il address and the title of the ALL Talks you want to attend.
\nTickets: https://registration.xenegrade.com/wwu/coursed isplay.cfm?schID=2655.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://registration.xenegrade.com/wwu/coursedisplay.cfm?schI D=2655 X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-67121@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Entertainment\,Author Talk CONTACT:Jack Straw Cultural Center\; 2066340919\; jsp@jackstraw.org\; https ://www.jackstraw.org/program/jack-straw-writers-program/ DESCRIPTION:Jack Straw Cultural Center brings several of the 2022 Jack Stra w Writers to Village Books. This multi-genre literary event features local writers Jessica Gigot and Jory Mickelson\, as well as several Seattle-bas ed members of the cohort. 2022 Writers Program curator Michael Schmeltzer will host.\nReaders: Ally Ang\, Jessica Gigot\, Erin Langner\, Jory Mickel son\, Emily Parzybok\, Vincent Rendoni\, and Ruth Schemmel. Pre-registrati on recommended.\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/group-reading-from- the-jack-straw-writers-anthology-vol-26-in-person-tickets-414931680827. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T160000 LOCATION:Village Books @ 1200 11th Street\, Bellinghan\, WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jack Straw Writers at Village Books URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/jack-straw-writers-at-village-books/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/09/JS-2022-Anthology-cover-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JS-2022-Anthology-cover-194x 300.jpg\;194\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/upload s/2022/09/JS-2022-Anthology-cover-662x1024.jpg\;662\;1024\;1\,full\;https: //www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JS-2022-Anthology-cover.j pg\;1636\;2532\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJack Straw Cultural Center
brings several of the 2022 Jack Straw Writers to Village Books. This multi
-genre literary event features local writers Jessica Gigot and Jory Mickel
son\, as well as several Seattle-based members of the cohort. 2022 Writers
Program curator Michael Schmeltzer will host.
\nReaders: Ally Ang\,
Jessica Gigot\, Erin Langner\, Jory Mickelson\, Emily Parzybok\, Vincent R
endoni\, and Ruth Schemmel. Pre-registration recommended.
Village Books is pleased to partner wi th the Whatcom Museum for an event in conjunction with the museum’s exhibi t Un/Natural Selections: Wildlife in Contemporary Art. Dave Eggers is an a rtist and author and he will discuss his artwork\, a few pieces of which a re included in the exhibition\, his book The Museum of Rain\, and his late st novels. He’ll be joined in conversation by Seattle author Jeff Schwager . This is a free event and seating is first come\, first served. The first 100 Whatcom Museum members who show their current membership card will re ceive a free copy of The Museum of Rain! Village Books will be on site sel ling books and Dave Eggers will do a signing at the event. A percentage of book sales at the event will be donated to the Whatcom Museum!
\nLaura of Humble Bouquet is e mbracing a new era of floristry that celebrates local flowers instead of d epending on the global floral trade. Created in collaboration with local p hotographer\, Kaylin Pinkett\, this wall calendar shows what is possible t o create each month of the year with flowers grown in and around Bellingha m\, WA.
\nLaura will talk about her 2023 Calendar\, the benefits of using local flowers in floral design\, and do a floral design demonstratio n.
\nLaura Wheeler is the owner\, gardener\, and floral artist at Hu mble Bouquet—A garden-to-vase florist in Bellingham\, Washington. She grow s and designs seasonal-inspired flowers for weddings\, workshops\, and eve ryday deliveries. Find out more at humblebouquet.com.
\nLowell Skoog will be sharing from his book: Written in the Snows: Across Time on Skis in the Pacific Northwe st as part of the Bellingham Mountaineers Speaker Series. As a skier\, cli mber\, writer\, and photographer\, Lowell Skoog has been a keen observer o f Northwest mountaineering since the 1970s. His 2021 book\, Written in the Snows: Across Time on Skis in the Pacific Northwest\, is a visually rich history of the past century of Northwest ski culture. From stirring and co lorful stories of wilderness exploration to the evolution of gear and tech nique\, the book traces the development of skiing in Washington from the l ate 1800s to the present. While weaving his own impressions and experience s into the larger history\, Skoog shows that skiing is far more than mere sport or recreation.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:mountaineering\,Skiing X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-72184@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Focused Events\,Arts and Entertainment\,Aut hor Talk\,Education\,Women Focused Events CONTACT:Carson McCully\; as.gallery@wwu.edu\; https://as.wwu.edu/asp/galler y/ DESCRIPTION:Local artist Madeline Moser returns to the VU Gallery on Wester n Washington University’s campus to create a grand scale installation of s tunning feat. Moser explores themes of confusion\, panic\, and claustropho bia through sinuous and volcanic threads combusting and contorting into wa rps of chaos.\nThe sculpture artist will be discussing this ephemeral piec e in an artist talk on January 6th at 5pm followed by a reception with lig ht refreshments. The installation remains on display until January 24th. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T170000 LOCATION:VU Gallery @ 516 High Street VU 507 Bellingham\, WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Unraveling: An Installation by Madeline Moser URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/unraveling-an-installation-by-madelin e-moser/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 022/12/Unraveling2-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomta lk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unraveling2-300x187.jpg\;300\;187\;1\,la rge\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unraveling2-10 24x637.jpg\;696\;433\;1\,full\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2022/12/Unraveling2.jpg\;1980\;1232\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLocal artist Madeline Moser returns to the VU Gallery on Western Washington University’s campus to create a grand scale installation of stunning feat. Moser explores themes of confusion\, panic\, and claustrophobia through sinuous and volcanic threads combustin g and contorting into warps of chaos.
\nThe sculpture artist will be discussing this ephemeral piece in an artist talk on January 6th at 5pm f ollowed by a reception with light refreshments. The installation remains o n display until January 24th.
\nThe Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society hosts chapter meetings on the third Wednesday of every month between Sept ember and May. We are proud to offer these educational seminars free and o pen to the public. We hope to see you there!
\nLocation: Sustainable Living Center (SLC) education room at the ReStore (2309 Meridian St.). Th e entrance is off the back alley and the SLC is upstairs.
\nThe Goat Rocks Wilderness lies on the Cascade crest between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Ad ams and includes one of the most scenic portions of the Pacific Crest Trai l. In August 2021\, our speaker and his husband spent a week backpacking t here\, visiting Snowgrass Flats\, Cispus Basin\, and Goat Lake. The WNPS p lant list for the area includes over 270 taxa\, some common throughout the Cascades and a few that were new to him. He’ll share floristic highlights of the area.
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Join Paul Bannick for a program f eaturing video\, sound\, stories from the field and several dozen new imag es from his award-winning and best-selling bird book: Owl: A Year in the L ives of North American Owls.
\nPaul uses intimate yet dramatic image s to follow owls through the course of one year and in their distinct habi tats. Audiences will witness the four seasons on territory\, as each stage in an owl’s life is chronicled through rare images: courtship\, mating\, and nesting in spring\; fledging and feeding of young in summer\; dispersa l and gaining independence in fall\; and\, finally\, winter’s migrations a nd competitions for food. His program shows how owls use the unique resour ces available to them in each habitat to face those challenges.
\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/programs /owls-of-the-pacific-northwest-online.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#naturephotography\,#photography\,owl X-COST:$10 X-TICKETS-URL:https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/owls-of-the-pacific-nor thwest-online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-72225@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:North Cascades Institute - ONLINE\; (360) 854-2599\; info@ncascades .org\; https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/snowy-owl-a-visual-natural-hi story-online DESCRIPTION:Join award winning author and photographer Paul Bannick on an i ntimate visual exploration of the life history of the Snowy Owl\, based up on his 2020 book\, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History.\nThrough dozens of never-before-published images of the “Arctic Owl”\, Paul will help us und erstand how they survive\, breed and live alongside other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further south. He will also look at h ow they compare to other North American Owls and what we can do to help th em thrive.\nPaul’s startling photographs illustrate behaviors\, such as co urtship displays\, that are heretofore only available as illustrations els ewhere. These images are complemented by decades of first-hand experience with these birds during all seasons of the year and reflect the latest sci ence.\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/snowy-owl-a-visual-n atural-history-online. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T191500 LOCATION:ONLINE SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History – ONLINE URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/snowy-owl-a-visual-natural-history-on line/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/01/snowy-owl-Paul-Bannick-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/snowy-owl-Paul-Bannick-300x2 00.jpeg\;300\;200\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/upload s/2023/01/snowy-owl-Paul-Bannick.jpeg\;696\;464\;\,full\;https://www.whatc omtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/snowy-owl-Paul-Bannick.jpeg\;768\;51 2\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin award winning author a nd photographer Paul Bannick on an intimate visual exploration of the life history of the Snowy Owl\, based upon his 2020 book\, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History.
\nThrough dozens of never-before-published images of the “Arctic Owl”\, Paul will help us understand how they survive\, bree d and live alongside other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further south. He will also look at how they compare to other North American Owls and what we can do to help them thrive.
\nPaul’s start ling photographs illustrate behaviors\, such as courtship displays\, that are heretofore only available as illustrations elsewhere. These images are complemented by decades of first-hand experience with these birds during all seasons of the year and reflect the latest science.
\nTickets: https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/sn owy-owl-a-visual-natural-history-online.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#photography\,birdwatching\,Nature\,owl X-COST:$10 X-TICKETS-URL:https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/snowy-owl-a-visual-natu ral-history-online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-72741@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Focused Events\,Author Talk CONTACT:Tanya Baumgart\; 3606715172\; info@bellinghamcityclub.org\; http:// www.bellinghamcityclub.org DESCRIPTION:Murder isn’t what it used to be. The community is invited to ex plore the shifting role of the victim in detective novels\, and how that s hift reflects broader social changes. Bellingham City Club features specia l guest speaker & author Matthew Sullivan of the Humanities Washington Spe akers Bureau at their Wednesday\, February 22nd online program at 12 noon. Early reservations are recommended at https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.or g/event-5160710/registration.\nMore information about the program and the speaker can be found at www.bellinghamcityclub.org\nTickets: https://bhamc ityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5160710/registration. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T133000 LOCATION:Online Zoom Event @ no street address SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A NICER KIND OF MURDER: The Evolution of Crime Fiction URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/a-nicer-kind-of-murder-the-evolution- of-crime-fiction/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMurder isn’t what it used to be. The community is invited to ex plore the shifting role of the victim in detective novels\, and how that s hift reflects broader social changes. Bellingham City Club features specia l guest speaker & author Matthew Sullivan of the Humanities Washington Spe akers Bureau at their Wednesday\, February 22nd online program at 12 noon. Early reservations are recommended at https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.or g/event-5160710/registration.
\nMore information about the program a nd the speaker can be found at www.bellinghamcityclub.org
\nTickets: https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5160710/reg istration.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5160710/registrati on END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-73030@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Focused Events\,Author Talk\,Education\,Vol unteering and Community Enrichment CONTACT:WWU Academy for Lifelong Learning\; alltalks@comcast.net\; https:// registration.xenegrade.com/wwu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=2690 DESCRIPTION:Literacy is the ability to read\, write\, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. Are there people in Whatcom County who want to improve their literacy skills? Are there prospective tutors who can help?\nThe Whatcom Literacy Council works with adults providing programs for people who want to improve their literacy skills. Programs include adult literacy\, English Language Learne r and small group classes. Volunteer tutors are matched with interested le arners\, creating a customize learning experience. Many of these learning opportunities lead to life changing events\, both for the learner and the tutor. Find out more about this vital program and how you might become inv olved.\nRegistration ends: March 16\, 2023\nInstructor: Katherine Freimund \nKatherine Freimund has an M.P.A. (Masters in Public Administration) from Suffolk University in Boston\, a B.A. from the University of Chicago and served in the US Peace Corps in Senegal\, West Africa in the late 1980s.\n She is currently the Executive Director of the Whatcom Literacy Council wh ere she has been since 2013\; before that she worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County as Director of Administration.\nShe is interested in nonprofit capacity building and has worked on many related projects\, i ncluding a series of peer education brown bag lunches\, and helping to set up an internship at Western Washington University’s Institute for Leaders hip for students to serve on local nonprofit boards.\nGuest Registration\n Send email to alltalks@comcast.net with your name\, email address and the title of the ALL Talks you want to attend.\nTickets: https://registration. xenegrade.com/wwu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=2690. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T140000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230305T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230310T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230312T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230313T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T140000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Changing Lives – Two at a Time URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/changing-lives-two-at-a-time/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLiteracy is the ability to read\, write\, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. Are there people in Whatcom County who want to improve their literacy skills? Are there prospective tutors who can help?
\nThe Whatcom Literacy C ouncil works with adults providing programs for people who want to improve their literacy skills. Programs include adult literacy\, English Language Learner and small group classes. Volunteer tutors are matched with intere sted learners\, creating a customize learning experience. Many of these le arning opportunities lead to life changing events\, both for the learner a nd the tutor. Find out more about this vital program and how you might bec ome involved.
\nRegistration ends: March 16\, 2023
\nInstructo r: Katherine Freimund
\nKatherine Freimund has an M.P.A. (Masters in Public Administration) from Suffolk University in Boston\, a B.A. from th e University of Chicago and served in the US Peace Corps in Senegal\, West Africa in the late 1980s.
\nShe is currently the Executive Director of the Whatcom Literacy Council where she has been since 2013\; before th at she worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County as Director of Administration.
\nShe is interested in nonprofit capacity building a nd has worked on many related projects\, including a series of peer educat ion brown bag lunches\, and helping to set up an internship at Western Was hington University’s Institute for Leadership for students to serve on loc al nonprofit boards.
\nGuest Registration
\nSend email to allt alks@comcast.net with your name\, email address and the title of the ALL T alks you want to attend.
\nTickets: https://r egistration.xenegrade.com/wwu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=2690.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://registration.xenegrade.com/wwu/coursedisplay.cfm?schI D=2690 X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-72316@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Education\,Home &\; Garden\,Works hops\, Classes and Lectures CONTACT:Aimee W\; aimwright07@gmail.com\; https://wnpskoma.org/ DESCRIPTION:The Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society hosts chapter meetings on the third Wednesday of every month between Sept ember and May. We are proud to offer these educational seminars free and o pen to the public. Enjoy this month’s meeting remotely via Zoom. Registrat ion for this event is required to attend. Please see below.\nTopic: Native by Design–Gardening to Restore and Nurture Biodiversity\nRegistration: Pl ease visit https://wnpskoma.org/meetings/ for information on how to regist er. A registration link will be provided closer to the event date.\nIn the face of rapidly disappearing biodiversity\, gardeners can play a crucial role in sustaining healthy ecosystems. By reestablishing native plants — t hat are the basis of healthy food webs — we can welcome and support wildli fe\, create connections\, sequester carbon\, manage water\, end the need f or chemicals\, and work less. In this presentation\, learn how to garden w ith an ecological focus by utilizing native gardening design principles\, reducing lawn\, choosing and arranging regional plants in their natural as sociations and according to site conditions\, and using humane practices. Envision your yard — whatever its size — as a conservation tool that lets indigenous flora lead the way to a vibrant\, functional garden.\nOur guest speaker is a Portland-based ecological landscape designer\, consultant\, author and photographer. Her academic background includes studies in biolo gy\, wildlife ecology and landscape design. A deeply committed conservatio nist\, she strives to create awareness of the myriad creatures with which we share this fragile planet. Her book\, Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design \, Plant\, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden\, is a passionate guide to gardening for both biodiversity and beauty using animal-friendly methods. Prior to writing her book\, she worked in the animal protection field. Yo u can visit her website at https://realgardensgrownatives.com/\nPLEASE NOT E: The event will be recorded\, including the Question and Answer session. Registrants acknowledge their name may be a part of this recording if the y participate in the Q&A session. Registrants under the age of 18 may only attend with permission from a parent or guardian. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T210000 LOCATION:Virtual Event SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:WNPS March Webinar: Native by Design–Gardening to Restore and Nurtu re Biodiversity URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/wnps-march-webinar-native-by-design-g ardening-to-restore-and-nurture-biodiversity/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/01/WNPS_KK_Header_1206921-1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WNPS_KK_Header_1206921-1-30 0x86.jpg\;300\;86\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/upload s/2023/01/WNPS_KK_Header_1206921-1.jpg\;696\;200\;\,full\;https://www.what comtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WNPS_KK_Header_1206921-1.jpg\;1000\ ;288\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society hosts chapter meetings on the third We dnesday of every month between September and May. We are proud to offer th ese educational seminars free and open to the public. Enjoy this month’s m eeting remotely via Zoom. Registration for this event is required to atten d. Please see below.
\nTopic: Native by Design–Gardening to Restore
and Nurture Biodiversity
\nRegistration: Please visit https://wnpskom
a.org/meetings/ for information on how to register. A registration link wi
ll be provided closer to the event date.
In the face of rapidly di sappearing biodiversity\, gardeners can play a crucial role in sustaining healthy ecosystems. By reestablishing native plants — that are the basis o f healthy food webs — we can welcome and support wildlife\, create connect ions\, sequester carbon\, manage water\, end the need for chemicals\, and work less. In this presentation\, learn how to garden with an ecological f ocus by utilizing native gardening design principles\, reducing lawn\, cho osing and arranging regional plants in their natural associations and acco rding to site conditions\, and using humane practices. Envision your yard — whatever its size — as a conservation tool that lets indigenous flora le ad the way to a vibrant\, functional garden.
\nOur guest speaker is a Portland-based ecological landscape designer\, consultant\, author and p hotographer. Her academic background includes studies in biology\, wildlif e ecology and landscape design. A deeply committed conservationist\, she s trives to create awareness of the myriad creatures with which we share thi s fragile planet. Her book\, Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design\, Plant\, a nd Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden\, is a passionate guide to gardening f or both biodiversity and beauty using animal-friendly methods. Prior to wr iting her book\, she worked in the animal protection field. You can visit her website at https://realgardensgrownatives.com/
\nPLEASE NOTE: Th e event will be recorded\, including the Question and Answer session. Regi strants acknowledge their name may be a part of this recording if they par ticipate in the Q&A session. Registrants under the age of 18 may only atte nd with permission from a parent or guardian.
\nVillage Books an d WWU’s Center for Canadian-American Studies are pleased to host Catherine Hernandez\, author of Scarborough\, a contender for Canada Reads 2022! Th is event is one of three appearances that Catherine Hernandez will make in Bellingham. Join us at the Pickford on March 21 for a screening of the fi lm adaptation of Scarborough\, and then dine with Catherine Hernandez that same evening at Evolve Café’s Life Between the Pages dinner! She will the n do an author presentation on Wednesday at Village Books.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/catherine-hernandez-scarborough-a-novel-tickets-558462565567.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#Canadareads\,#catherinehernandez\,#evolvecafe\,#pick fordfilmcenter\,#wwucanamstudies X-COST:$5.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catherine-hernandez-scarborough- a-novel-tickets-558462565567 X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-73031@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Salish Current\; 360-303-7089\; jbgross1@comcast.net\; https://sali sh-current.org/events/ DESCRIPTION:How do YOU decide what is true?\nWith an avalanche of distortio n coming from every direction\, how can we sort out what is true and what is misleading\, false or “fake news”?\nThe Salish Current\, WWU’s Ralph Mu nro Institute for Civic Education\, and Whatcom Community College present an evening with Calling Bullshit Authors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West\, t wo nationally acclaimed authors and educators.\nPlease join us.\nTickets: https://salish-current.org/events/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T190000 LOCATION:Heiner Auditorium\, Whatcom Community College @ 231 W Kellogg Road \, Bellingham 98226 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Truth\, Trust and the News URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/truth-trust-and-the-news/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/02/April-13-Event-ad-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.wha tcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/April-13-Event-ad-300x193.jpg\;300 \;193\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ap ril-13-Event-ad-1024x658.jpg\;696\;447\;1\,full\;https://www.whatcomtalk.c om/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/April-13-Event-ad.jpg\;2100\;1350\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHow do YOU decide what is true?\nWith an avalanche of distortion coming from every direction\, how ca
n we sort out what is true and what is misleading\, false or “fake news”?<
br />\nThe Salish Current\, WWU’s Ralph Munro Institute for Civic Educatio
n\, and Whatcom Community College present an evening with Calling Bullshit
Authors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West\, two nationally acclaimed authors
and educators.
\nPlease join us.
Tickets: https://salish-current.org/ev ents/.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:truth in journalism X-TICKETS-URL:https://salish-current.org/events/ X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-74000@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Whatcom Horticultural Society\; 3607343410\; susannschwiesow@gmail. com\; http://whatcomhorticulturalsociety.org DESCRIPTION:The Whatcom Horticultural Society opens its 2023 Spring Lecture Series with Lorene Edwards Forkner\, author of 5 books and garden columni st for the Seattle Times. She will be speaking about the use of color as a n essential tool to enhance the creation of a pleasing garden. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T213000 LOCATION:Whatcom Museum @ 121 Prospect Street SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Cultivating Color” by Lorene Edwards Forkner URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/cultivating-color-by-lorene-edwards-f orkner/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Whatcom Horticultural Society opens its 2023 Spring Lecture Series with Lorene Edwards Forkner\, author of 5 books and garden columni st for the Seattle Times. She will be speaking about the use of color as a n essential tool to enhance the creation of a pleasing garden.
\nCandace Wellman is back with anoth er excellent biography! Don’t miss it.
\nAppointed to Washington Ter ritory’s District and Supreme Courts in 1857 despite being under indictmen t for murder and only marginally qualified for the position\, Edmund C. Fi tzhugh’s biography offers unique insights into the people\, personalities\ , politics\, and practices of the territory and the 19th century American West.
\nCandace Wellman is the author of two national award-winning books. Peace Weavers (2017) and Interwoven Lives (2019) from WSU Press are biographies of eight Indigenous women in local 19th century cross-cultura l marriages. Her new biography\, Man of Treacherous Charm\, is about E.C. Fitzhugh\, Sehome Coal Mine manager who was appointed to the territorial s upreme and district courts in 1858 while under indictment for murder. Peac e Weavers won the 2018 WILLA literary award for scholarly nonfiction from Women Writing the West\, and her Interwoven Lives was a 2020 finalist. Thi s is her third title with WSU Press.
\nThe entire community is invited to hear the author speak in-per son at All Hands Whatcom: An Evening with Sam Quinones\, 6:00 pm\, Tuesday \, Aug. 1\, at Bellingham High School. The event is free and open to the p ublic. Learn more\, register\, sign up for email alerts\, and submit quest ions for Quinones at ChuckanutHealthFoundation.org/allhands.
\nDon’t mi ss this deeply moving collection from a diverse group of writers inspired by national parks!
\nInspired by America’s beloved national parks\, Campfire Stories Volume II is a collection of modern prose\, poetry\, folk lore\, and more\, featuring works from a diverse group of writers who shar e a deep appreciation of the natural world. Contributors represent a range of rich and diverse voices\, including from the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communit ies. Award winners such as Lauret Savoy\, Rae DelBianco\, and Terry Tempes t Williams\; newer voices including Derick Lugo\, Rosette Royale\, and Ed Bok Lee\; and even a poet laureate\, Rena Priest–all share their unique pe rspectives on our national parks and trails. These new campfire stories re vel in each park’s distinct landscape and imaginatively transport the read er to the warm edge of a campfire ring.
\nCertain to have an immense appeal for readers with an interest in travel writing and outdoor adventu res. A fun and informative read from cover to cover… an extraordinary anth ology.– Midwest Book Review
\nIlyssa Kyu is a design researcher focu sed on inclusion at frog design\, a global creative consultancy\, and the founder of Amble\, a sabbatical program for creative professionals to take time away with purpose in support of nature conservancies. Dave Kyu is a socially engaged artist\, writer\, and arts administrator. Born in Seoul\, South Korea\, and raised in the United States\, he explores the creative tensions of identity\, community\, and public space in his work. They live with their two daughters outside of Philadelphia and are always seeking a dventure and connection in the outdoors. Find them online at campfirestori esbook.com and on Instagram @campfirestoriesbook.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilyssa-and -dave-kyu-campfire-stories-tickets-655386738377.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#authorevents\,#VILLAGEBOOKS\,camping X-COST:$5-$27.15 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilyssa-and-dave-kyu-campfire-sto ries-tickets-655386738377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-75541@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk\,Kids CONTACT:Bellingham Public Library\; 3607787200\; http://www.bellinghampubli clibrary.org DESCRIPTION:Village Books and Bellingham Public Library invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the new middle grade graphic novel by Chi ldren’s and Young Adult author\, Laini Taylor. Laini and illustrator\, Jim De Bartolo will be here to tell us about their book\, “Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space”\, what its like to be a famous author\, how the art in the book was created and much\, much more! For ages 8 – 12. Free event\, no registration is required. Visit villagebooks.com for more information. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T150000 LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library @ 210 Central Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Author Event with Laini Taylor and Jim Di Bartolo URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/author-event-with-laini-taylor-and-ji m-di-bartolo/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVillage Books and Bellingham Public Library invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the new middle grade graphic novel by Chi ldren’s and Young Adult author\, Laini Taylor. Laini and illustrator\, Jim De Bartolo will be here to tell us about their book\, “Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space”\, what its like to be a famous author\, how the art in the book was created and much\, much more! For ages 8 – 12. Free event\, no registration is required. Visit villagebooks.com for more information.
\n div> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-75556@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Entertainment\,Author Talk\,Workshops\, Classes and Lectures CONTACT:Scarecrow Video\; 206-524-8554\; greg@scarecrow.com\; http://blog.s carecrow.com DESCRIPTION:A lecture-discussion hosted by author Valerie C. Gilbert\nEight y years ago\, the illustrious Lena Horne made her appearance in the first two all-black musicals to come out of mainstream Hollywood\, Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather. However\, unlike her roles in these two historic p ictures\, Lena Horne had no speaking part in most of her films\, but rathe r appeared as a segregated specialty musical act. In this session\, we’ll explore these two films and consider why\, despite (or perhaps because of) the limitations placed on her film career\, Lena Horne was a movie star l ike no other.\nAdmission is free. Registration is required: bit.ly/svzeitg eist\nTickets: https://forms.gle/prARjVhMsEYxwiBC7. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T153000 LOCATION:Scarecrow Video (virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Scarecrow Video Zeitgeist ‘23! – Starring Lena Horne URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/scarecrow-video-zeitgeist-23-starring -lena-horne/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/08/Lena-Horne-poster-low-res-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lena-Horne-poster-low-res- 194x300.jpg\;194\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/up loads/2023/08/Lena-Horne-poster-low-res-663x1024.jpg\;663\;1024\;1\,full\; https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lena-Horne-poster-l ow-res.jpg\;1056\;1632\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA lecture-discussion host ed by author Valerie C. Gilbert
\nEighty years ago\, the illustrious Lena Horne made her appearance in the first two all-black musicals to com e out of mainstream Hollywood\, Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather. Howev er\, unlike her roles in these two historic pictures\, Lena Horne had no s peaking part in most of her films\, but rather appeared as a segregated sp ecialty musical act. In this session\, we’ll explore these two films and c onsider why\, despite (or perhaps because of) the limitations placed on he r film career\, Lena Horne was a movie star like no other.
\nAdmissi on is free. Registration is required: bit.ly/svzeitgeist
\nTickets: https://f orms.gle/prARjVhMsEYxwiBC7.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:anniversary\,movies X-TICKETS-URL:https://forms.gle/prARjVhMsEYxwiBC7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-76045@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Village Books\; 360-671-2626\; events@villagebooks.com\; http://www .villagebooks.com DESCRIPTION:Bellingham\, WA—Local poet Victoria McCallum\, author of the ne wly released I Dreamed the Ocean Froze\, will read her poems on Saturday\, September 23\, 2023\, at 4 p.m. in the Readings Gallery at Village Books\ , 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Come celebrate her wildly beau tiful collection of poetry at this author event! Pre-registration is requi red on Eventbrite to reserve your seat in the Readings Gallery at Village Books\, www.villagebooks.com\, 360-671-2626. There will be two ticket type s: 1) a $5 ticket that acts as a voucher toward purchase of merchandise on the day of the event\, and 2) Book/ticket where purchase of the book gets registration for the event.\nFor more information on Victoria’s poetry\, visit Parrotfish Press\, www.parrotfishpress.com.\nTickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/victoria-mccallum-i-dreamed-the-ocean-froze-poetry-tickets- 662010319687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T170000 LOCATION:Village Books @ 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Author event with local poet Victoria McCallum URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/author-event-with-local-poet-victoria -mccallum/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/09/IMG_2962-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.whatcomtalk. com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2962-225x300.jpg\;225\;300\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2962.jpg\;640\;4 80\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBellingham\, WA—Local poet Victoria McCall um\, author of the newly released I Dreamed the Ocean Froze\, will read he r poems on Saturday\, September 23\, 2023\, at 4 p.m. in the Readings Gall ery at Village Books\, 1200 11th Street\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Come cele brate her wildly beautiful collection of poetry at this author event! Pre- registration is required on Eventbrite to reserve your seat in the Reading s Gallery at Village Books\, www.villagebooks.com\, 360-671-2626. There wi ll be two ticket types: 1) a $5 ticket that acts as a voucher toward purch ase of merchandise on the day of the event\, and 2) Book/ticket where purc hase of the book gets registration for the event.
\nFor more informa tion on Victoria’s poetry\, visit Parrotfish Press\, www.parrotfishpress.c om.
\nJoi n the Whatcom Literacy Council as we hear author and NPR commentator Nancy Pearl’s book recommendations for the year. Her suggested books will be on sale by Village Books.
\nTickets: https://whatcomliteracy.org/events/. p> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:#BellinghamNonprofits X-COST:30 X-TICKETS-URL:https://whatcomliteracy.org/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78436@www.whatcomtalk.com DTSTAMP:20240328T083852Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Author Talk CONTACT:Suzan Brawnlyn\; 360-354-2921\; info@lyndencommunitycenter.org\; ht tps://www.lyndencommunitycenter.org/ DESCRIPTION:Monica Connelly was 13 years old when she survived the tsunami in Thailand in 2004\, and the tragedy of her losing her parents. Because o f her deep faith and resilience\, she is sharing her inspirational story o f hope in adversity at the Lynden Community/Senior Center on Thursday\, Fe bruary 8th at 12:45pm. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information\, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunityc enter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T134500 LOCATION:Lynden Community/Senior Center @ 401 Grover St. SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Local Author Monica Connelly URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/event/local-author-monica-connelly/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMonica Connelly was 13 years old when she survived the tsunami in Thailand in 2004\, and the tragedy of her losing her parents. Because o f her deep faith and resilience\, she is sharing her inspirational story o f hope in adversity at the Lynden Community/Senior Center on Thursday\, Fe bruary 8th at 12:45pm. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information\, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunityc enter.org
\nNative Arts 360 and Arts 360 are thrilled to host Lummi children’s book author Sharayah Lane’s BOOK REA DING/SIGNING and “Build-a-Book” family friendly event at Cofywa on Saturda y\, FEBRUARY17\, noon-1 pm! It’s also a FREE event\, so bring the kiddos!< /p>\n
Local Author Richard Martinez – “Grunts Don’t Cry”
\nLocal
Author\, Richard Martinez\, will share his experience as an infantryman i
n the Vietnam War\, through his journal that became a book. The presentati
on will be on Tuesday\, February 20th at 12:45pm at the Lynden Community/S
enior Center located at 401 Grover St. For more information\, call (360) 3
54-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.
Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Was hington Native Plant Society
\nChapter Meeting\, 7:00 PM
\nOve r a decade ago\, Greg Green was asked to explain why we have a hummingbird that overwinters in the PW (Anna’s)\, which culminated into research and an article in BirdWatching Magazine. He has since been lecturing on the ec ology of hummingbirds\, both publicly and academically\, and recently retu rned from the cloud forests of Ecuador where he photographed and observed a portion of the 132 species that live there. Green’s presentation will pr ovide an overview of the unique ecology of this extraordinary group of bir ds\, contrasting the PNW with Ecuador\, and will tell the fascinating stor y of Anna’s hummingbird’s march north over the past 75 years. Gregory A. G reen is a career wildlife biologist and instructor at Western Washington U niversity where he teaches ecology\, wildlife techniques\, and natural his tory. He is also a nature photographer and writer and recently published t he book Wild Lives (Simon & Schuster) with Art Wolfe highlighting the stat e of the world’s wildlife through photography and essays.
\nPhoto by Greg Green.
\nIn-person meetings begin at 7pm in the Sustainable Li ving Center education room at the ReStore (2309 Meridian St.). The entranc e is off the back alley and the SLC is upstairs.
\nAuthor Parisa Akhbari will be at the Bellingham Public Library on Saturday\, April 6\, from 4-5:30 p.m. to talk about her debut novel\, Just Another Epic Love Poem\, followed by a Q&A session and book si gning. The event is co-sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library\, Queer Youth Project\, Northwest Youth Services\, and Whatcom Youth Pride and is for anyone high school age and above. No registration is required.
\nTickets: https://bellinghampubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?Even tId=58020.
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