Gemini by Carol Cassella (Simon & Schuster)

Carol Cassella has done it again! I could not put down thistaut medical mystery with bittersweet love stories at the core.When a Jane Doe hit-and-run victim, found by the side of theroad on the Olympic Peninsula, is flown to a Seattle hospitalafter suffering a stroke in surgery, ICU physician Charlottetries to figure out what went wrong, and why no one has comeforward to claim the gravely injured woman. Her efforts aretwinned with the back story, having a twist, on how the womanended up there. The resolution, both sad and hopeful, felt justright. Bravo! ~ Victoria

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories ofPersonal Triumph from the Frontiers ofBrain Science by Norman Doidge (Penguin)For years the brain has been considered charted territory, stat-ic and unchangeable. Not so! Doidgereveals the astounding ways in which ourbrains are able to adapt after a stroke orinjury. It is fascinating! ~ Ann

Brewster by Mark Slouka (W.W. Norton)

This atmospheric novel won an AmericanLibrary Association 2014 Alex Award,given to adult novels with special appealfor teen readers. One of my favoritebooks this year, it is the story of twofriends and the girl they both love. Jonand Ray feel locked in horrible lives untilthey meet Karen. With her in their lives,

they feel they can finally get out. However, life has a way oftelling its own story, and you are part of it, whether you wantto be or not. Having great cross-country scenes, Brewster is anamazing story of love and grief ~ René

The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise andDramatic Fall of the Atomic Era by Craig Nelson (Scribner) Nuclear technology is a tough topic to tackle, evoking strongpassions on all sides. Nelson traces its evolution from Curie toFukushima, interweaving science with biography and dabs ofhistory to create a compelling and accessible story. He deftlytouches on nuclear power’s Janus-like tendency to bless andcurse in equal measure: bombs that create peace but wasteresources, power plants that destroy regions but deliver powermore efficiently than any other. An excellent treatment of ahot-button subject. ~ Tim

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A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki (Penguin)On an island off British Columbia, a washed up parcel is found thatcontains a Hello Kitty lunchbox, two diaries, letters, and a watch onceowned by a Kamikaze pilot. Thus is set in motion a tale that is truly ina class by itself, a proverbial cabinet of wonders. Having two maincharacters—a teenage Japanese schoolgirl and a writer in Canada—Ozeki’s work reinvents the novel as a form, its many brilliant facetsilluminating topics that include Zen, bullying, quantum theory, andsuicide. A 104-year-old Buddhist nun, an enigmatic father and a for-bearing husband bolster a marvelous supporting cast. Ozeki, author ofthe great novels My Year of Meats and All Over Creation, has hit anoth-er one clean out of the park. ~ John

Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo (Random House)This masterful account of poor people in Mumbai leading desperatelives in slums adjacent to luxury hotels, written by Pulitzer Prize-win-ner Boo, is eye-opening and mind-blowing. It is not an easy read, buteveryone should read it! ~ Rodie

A Constellation of Vital Phenomenaby Anthony Marra (Hogarth)The rewards are many in this masterfully powerful debut novel thatfuses a grand and terrible beauty with an elegant, richly layered narra-tive. Having at its core a handful of characters and two main settings—a village in Chechnya and a city hospital in the same country—thestory juxtaposes the hurt that humans, sects, and governments wreakupon each other, against the sustaining forces of kinship, friendship,love and survival. What emerges from the pain and devastation is aconvincing affirmation of the place of the child in our universe. This isthe most moving novel I have read in a long time. ~ John

Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm by Mardi Link (Vintage)In Link’s memoir we witness a woman in crisis after her decision todivorce, even as she clings to her vision of life: to own a farm and raiseher three sons there. The world of finance and the unpredictability oflife in the country prove to be her adversaries as Link creatively dealswith challenges from every angle, which are by turns disastrous, laugh-able, or surprisingly beneficial. While documenting her adventuresand her emotional healing, Bootstrapper presents the year in com-pelling chapters, each corresponding to a moon phase, that includenot only zucchini contests and “meal stretchers,” but also poetry andZen revelations, as Link plows through an extraordinary year of heart-break with humor and hope for her family’s future. ~ Julie

Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford (Ballantine)Fans of Jamie Ford’s Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet cancome gladly to this latest novel. Once again set in Seattle, itexplores both the rich and sometimes tangled history of theChinese American community, and the effects of theDepression on the still young city. I recognized many storiesfrom my father’s own tales of growing up here in those times:The wonder of the movie theaters, the unrest on the streets, thediscrimination toward Americans of Asian descent, and thefragility of families during those difficult days. Despite the sad-ness, there are also the moments of joy and wonder. A greatread! ~ Victoria

The English Girl by Daniel Silva (Harper)Daniel Silva delivers another spectacular thriller starringGabriel Allon. This captivating new page-turner from theundisputed master of spy fiction is sure to thrill new and oldfans alike. ~ Recommended by Susan Braun, Coordinator of theEagle Harbor Reader’s Circle and our Mystery Book Group

Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal,Courage and Survival by Velma Wallis (HarperPerennial) Any soul would benefit from the gentle lessons of strength,endurance, friendship and respect contained in this 20th anniversaryreissue of an inspiring classic survival tale from the Yukon RiverValley. It would make an especially great gift for landmark birthdaysin the over-50s crowd. Beautifully and vividly, it brings home abidingtruths about aging on the levels of the individual and society. ~ John

The Curve of Time: 50th Anniversary Edition by M. Wylie Blanchet (Whitecap) These are the recollections of an intrepid widow who took her fiveyoung children cruising every summer in a 25’ boat, exploring BritishColumbia’s Inside Passage. Blanchet’s reverence for nature is evidentas she and her children discover abandoned native villages, exploretide pools, climb headlands or huddle in their boat, waiting for stormsto abate. An accomplished navigator with a respect for the vicissi-tudes of nature, she saw these waters as pristine as they must have

been when Vancouver discovered them long ago. The author just touches on the heart-breaking loss of her husband, enough for us to understand her courage to live her lifethe way she chooses, raising her children close to nature all year long, celebrating lifeevery day. ~ Julie

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (William Morrow) This is a short book, but no less powerful for it. The narrator retracesthe steps of his childhood to a memory he keeps forgetting, of a placethat is stranger and bigger than the world we can see. Much like this,The Ocean at the End of the Lane feels like a window into somethingmuch bigger, one closed off all too soon. This is the author’s firstnovel for adults since the bestseller Anansi Boys, and he delivers onthe hype, giving us a haunting, thought-provoking story. ~ Jo

Danubia: A Personal History of Habsburg Europe by Simon Winder (Farrar Strauss Giroux) In the English-speaking world, the Habsburg Empire is at best a greatunknown, at worst an object of ridicule. And yet, for centuries their influ-ence spread the breadth of Europe, and even touched the New World.Danubia is a new attempt to shed light on this neglected world. Ratherthan focus on “pure” history, Winder crafts a delightfully personal storyof the various Habsburg personalities that sprawled across Europe fromthe mid-15th to the early 20th centuries. Purposefully uneven, yet thor-ough and engaging, dryly witty and often humorous, it adds a much-needed human touch to an important part of European history. ~ Tim

The Free by Willy Vlautin (Harper Perennial) Three characters, connected by happenstance, form the backbone ofthis simple but rich story. Filtered through the tough lens of modernAmerica’s most stubborn problems—hanging onto the bottom rungsof the economic ladder, staying atop of health care bills, and fightingthe familial crises that can tatter the lives of decent folks living on theedge—Vlautin shows how they try to cope with their stark and some-times desperate situations. Beneath the grit are strength and beautyand kindness. ~ Victoria

Indie Spiritualist: A No Bullshit Exploration of Spirituality by Chris Grosso (Beyond Words Publising) Indie spiritualists experience what has been called a deep longing fora direct connection with spirit. It often involves finding meaning inthe details of everyday life, from the most mundane to the blindsid-ing and sublime. A rock musician covered with tattoos and piercings,Grosso has delivered a stunning account of his own tough journeyfrom self-destruction to wholeness, in a way that honors diversity andindividuality. In these pages you will find profound truths, insights,and wisdom for your own spiritual explorations. The message isempowering and hopeful. ~ Jane

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Past and Present: A Delicate BalanceThe Other StoryNicolas Duhamel’s debut novel — sparked by the processof digging into his past — is a runaway success, bringinghim fame and fortune. But his friends and family begin toturn away from him as he spends more time charting hisfame on Facebook and Twitter than he does with them. TheOther Story ($26.99, St. Martin’s Press, 9781250045133), byTatiana de Rosnay, reveals how it is that secrets — howev-er deeply buried — always have a way of surfacing.

Astonish MeJoan is a ballerina whose life has been shaped by her rela-tionship with the world-famous dancer Arslan Ruskov,whom she helps defect from the Soviet Union to the U.S.Her career ends when she becomes pregnant and decides tomarry a long-time admirer. When her son, now a balletprodigy himself, comes into close contact with Arslan,explosive secrets are revealed that shatter the delicate bal-ance Joan has struck between her past and present. AstonishMe ($25.95, Knopf, 9780307962904), by Maggie Shipstead,investigates the bonds that hold us.

Be Safe I Love YouLauren Clay’s family and friends are thrilled to see herreturn from a tour of duty in Iraq. They can’t help butnotice, though, that something isn’t quite right. Lauren hasan indestructible bond with her brother Danny, and leadshim into the glacial woods of Canada, believing that she’steaching him survival skills. What could have happened toher in Iraq to set her on this path? Cara Hoffman remindsus of the corrosive effects that war has on the psyche in BeSafe I Love You ($26, Simon & Schuster, 9781451641318), aheart-wrenching novel about war and homecoming, loveand duty, and an impassioned look at the effects of war onwomen — as soldiers and caregivers, both at home and onthe front lines.

You Should Have KnownThe life of therapist Grace Reinhart Sachs is filled withfamiliarity. She lives in the same apartment in which shegrew up, sends her son to the same school she attended,and treasures her loving relationship with long-time husband Jonathan. Weeks before her new book is pub-lished, her life unravels in a chain of terrible revelations.You Should Have Known ($26, Grand Central, 978-1455599493) is an excellent literary mystery and sharplook at mid-life angst.

The Lost SisterhoodAnne Fortier, who combined medieval history with a con-temporary romantic mystery in her last book, Juliet, hasdone it again with her latest, The Lost Sisterhood ($27,Ballantine, 9780345536228). Diana Morgan is an Oxfordlecturer who has devoted her life to the study of the leg-endary female warriors known as Amazons. Could it bebecause her eccentric grandmother had claimed to be oneherself? When a mysterious foundation makes Diana anoffer she can’t refuse, she travels to North Africa andunearths tantalizing evidence of the Amazons’ existence.With danger lurking at every turn, and unsure of whom totrust, Diana finds herself on a daring and dangerous questfor truth that will forever change her world.

The Divorce PapersSusan Rieger’s debut romantic comedy, The Divorce Papers($25, Crown, 9780804137447), brilliantly tells the story ofone very messy, very high-profile divorce, and the endear-ingly cynical young lawyer dragooned into handling it. Toldthrough personal correspondence, office memos, emails,articles, and legal papers, the novel explores the compli-cated family dynamic that results when marriage fails.You’ll love the characters and feel like a voyeur whileyou’re laughing out loud.

Love & TreasureThough Ayelet Waldman is married to acclaimed novelistMichael Chabon, she doesn’t need any of his talent to rub off, since she has plenty of her own, as evidenced inher new book, Love & Treasure ($26.95, Knopf,9780385533546). This multi-generational story centers ona pendant that Jack Wiseman gives to his granddaughter,as he asks her to find its rightful owner. The pendant wasbut one of many pieces that Nazis had confiscated inHungary during WWII, where Lt. Wiseman had beencharged with guarding the treasure recovered from theHungarian Gold Train. Based on the true story of the GoldTrain, Waldman poses hard questions about the value ofprecious things in a time when life itself has no value.

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CitadelOf Kate Mosse’s final installment in the Languedoc trilogy(Labyrinth and Sepulchre), Kirkus Reviews had this to sayabout Citadel ($26.99, Wm. Morrow, 9780062281258):“Raiders of the Lost Ark meets The Da Vinci Code, withlashings of Nazis and belles mademoiselles.” That neatlysummarizes this engaging story about a group of determinedwomen fighting for the French Resistance, codenamedCitadel. But they must also protect an ancient secret that, ifdiscovered by their ruthless enemies, could change thecourse of history. A superb blend of rugged action andhaunting mystery.

Frog MusicWe marvel at an author’s ability to dig up a little-known fac-tual event in history, then bring it to life with meticulousresearch, colorful characters, and a captivating story-line.That’s just what Emma Donoghue (Room) has done withher first literary crime novel, Frog Music ($27, Little, Brown,9780316324687). San Francisco’s intense heatwave of 1876 isalmost palpable when Jenny Bonnet is shot dead. Her friendBlanche risks everything to bring Jenny’s murderer to justice— if he doesn’t track her down first. With feminist under-tones and lots of human interest, you’ll find this an alluringread.

Otherwise EngagedAmity Doncaster didn’t expect to be kidnapped on aLondon street in broad daylight, especially by a blade-wield-ing man in a black silk mask. But “The Bridegroom,” as heis known, is obsessed with Amity’s scandalous relationshipwith Benedict Stanbridge, tenuous as it might be. Amity andBenedict are determined to end The Bridegroom’s reign ofterror in Otherwise Engaged ($26.95, Putnam,9780399165146), the latest from bestselling author JayneAnn Krentz’s alter-ego, Amanda Quick.

Night DiverYou’ll be immersed in the underwater world of divers andtreasure hunters when you read Elizabeth Lowell’s latest,Night Diver ($26.99, Wm. Morrow, 9780062132826). KateDonnelly is beckoned to St. Vincent to salvage her family’sdiving and marine recovery business. Holden Cameron istasked with investigating the suspicious activity surroundinga Donnelly dive to recover treasure from the ancient wreckof a pirate ship. The deeper Kate and Holden plummet intothe mystery of disappearing treasure — and divers — thecloser they come to each other, igniting a combustible chem-istry too hot to ignore.

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Natchez BurningFans of bestselling author Greg Iles will already knowSouthern lawyer and former prosecutor Penn Cage from hisprevious novels, like The Devil’s Punchbowl. In Iles’s latest,Natchez Burning ($27.99, Wm. Morrow, 9780062311078),Penn must defend his father, charged with murdering thenurse with whom he worked in the early ‘60s. As Pennbecomes privy to Natchez’s oldest and deadliest secrets,including a KKK splinter group, everything is on the line —including his own life. With electrifying plot turns, you’ll findthis thriller impossible to put down.

The AccidentChris Pavone’s new novel begins with literary agent IsabelReed turning the final pages of a mysterious, anonymousmanuscript, The Accident ($26, Crown, 9780385348454). Atthe same time, veteran CIA operative Hayden Gray is deter-mined that the story — with its potential to bring down high-profile figures in business and in government – never see thelight of day. Meanwhile, the author himself is hiding in ashadowy expat life, trying to atone for a lifetime’s worth oflies and betrayals by having the manuscript published, whilealways looking over his shoulder. As their lives collide,everyone is in mortal peril. Pavone gives us an engagingthriller with insights into the inner workings of the publish-ing world as a bonus.

The PromiseIn the early 1900s, it wouldn’t take much more than a scan-dalous relationship to set tongues wagging in Dayton, Ohio.As a result, Catherine Wainwright is forced to escape byagreeing to marry childhood friend Oscar Williams, resettleon Galveston Island, and join an instant family with Oscar’slittle boy Andre and his housekeeper Nan. When a devastat-ing storm descends upon Galveston, Catherine and Nan findthemselves tested as never before. The Promise ($24.95,Skyhorse, 9781629142364), by Ann Weisgarber, is a grippingstory about loyalty and hidden love.

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The Serpent of VeniceMuch to the delight of his many fans and faithful fol-lowers, Christopher Moore’s latest, The Serpent ofVenice ($26.99, Wm. Morrow, 9780061779763) is ahilarious mash-up of Othello, The Merchant of Venice,and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado. Witha trio of nefarious Venetian merchants (one of whomis named Iago), Pocket the Fool, and an amorous seacreature, Moore not only delivers his trademark off-the-wall wit, but also manages to skewer greed,hypocrisy and racism — all too prevalent in today’sworld.Available

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Indies Introduce PickSalvageAva is a teenage girl living aboard the male-dominated, conservative deep space merchant ship Parastrata. She can-not read and cannot write and her family is a tangle of secrets.When Ava makes a mistake where there are dire conse-quences, she flees to the Gyre, a floating continent of garbageand scrap in the Pacific Ocean. Alexandra Duncan takes uson Ava’s personal journey through the struggles of humanityto claim herself in Salvage ($17.99, Greenwillow,9780062220141), an astonishing debut novel. Ages 13+

Coming of Age Beautiful VoicesCan’t and Won’tLydia Davis has been called “a real writer’swriter” for her distinctive brand of storytelling.She’s playful, daring, thoughtful, witty, and funny… inventive, intelligent, and attentive. Winner ofthe Man Booker International prize, Davis nowoffers her fifth collection of stories, one-liners,thoughts, poems, and observations with Can’t andWon’t ($26, FSG, 9780374118587), a refreshingcollection to savor with a good pot of tea.

The Empathy ExamsBeginning with her experience as a medical actor,Leslie Jamison’s visceral and revealing essays askessential questions about our basic understand-ing of others: How should we care about eachother? Jamison draws from her own life experi-ence and with honesty and creativity, opens us tothe possibility that empathy — for ourself andothers — is what can close the distance in ourrelationships. The Empathy Exams ($15, GraywolfPress, 9781555976712) is a beautiful collectionshaped by humility and grace.

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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava LavenderFoolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an omi-nous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Avais born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand herpeculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with herpeers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twistedmotives of others. In The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of AvaLavender ($17.99, Candlewick, 9780763665661), debut authorLeslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettablemythology of what it means to be born with hearts that aretragically, exquisitely human. Ages 14+

NogginThe in between part is still a little fuzzy, but Travis can tell youthat, at some point or another, his head got chopped off andshoved into a freezer in Denver, Colorado. Five years later, itwas reattached to some other guy’s body, and well, here he is.Despite all logic, he’s still sixteen, but everything and everyonearound him has changed. Noggin ($17.99, Atheneum,9781442458727), by John Corey Whaley, is a touching, hilari-ous, and wholly original coming-of-age story. Ages 14+

What I Thought Was TrueCass Somers is a rich kid from across the bridge in Stony Bay,and Gwen hails from a family of fishermen and housecleanerswho keep the island’s summer people happy. Sparks fly andsecret histories unspool as Gwen spends a gorgeous, restless summer struggling to resolve what she thought wastrue — about the place she lives, the people she loves, andeven herself — with what really is. Huntley Fitzpatrick deliversa story full of expectation and regret, humor and hard ques-tions, and a romance that will make every reader swoon inWhat I Thought Was True ($17.99, Dial, 9780803739093). Ages14+

Firefly JulyA few perfect words and picturescan make the world glow.Spotlighting poems selected byacclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczkoand gorgeously illustrated byMelissa Sweet, Firefly July: A Year ofVery Short Poems ($16.99,Candlewick, 9780763648428) is acelebration of the four seasons.Expressive watercolor, gouache,and mixed media collages in thispicture book all invite us to sit andsimply experience the beauty of themoment. A lovely gift for all ages.

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Let’s Cuddle Up & ReadOllie’s Easter EggsGossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie are alldyeing Easter eggs. Ollie wants Easter eggstoo and he has a plan for how to get them!Come find out what Ollie does to create thebest Easter egg hunt of all. Humor and vibrantink-and-watercolor illustrations fill OlivierDunrea’s board book Ollie’s Easter Eggs($6.99, HMH, 9780547859187) and the sheetof colorful stickers included just add all themore to the fun. Ages 1-3

The Pigeon Needs a Bath!The Pigeon needs a bath! Except the Pigeon is not so sure about that. Besides, he took abath last month! Maybe. What’s it going totake to get the Pigeon to take the plunge?Find out in The Pigeon Needs a Bath! ($16.99,Disney Press, 9781423190875), the latest fromone of our favorite bestselling authors, MoWillems. Ages 3-6

The Adventures of BeekleAward-winning author and illustrator DanSantat combines classic storytelling withbreathtaking art, creating an unforgettabletale about friendship, imagination, and thecourage to find one’s place in the world. Animaginary friend patiently waits his turn to bechosen by a real child, but is overlooked timeand again. Come on the magical journey tomeet his match in The Adventures of Beekle($17, Little Brown, 9780316199988). Ages 2-5

Shoe DogShoe Dog likes to chew. And chew and chew.But he doesn’t chew a boring old bone. Not asqueaky old toy. Not a smelly old sock. Nope.Shoe Dogs chews...well, take a guess! Chewingshoes poses a problem, however, and ShoeDog needs help to solve it. Good thing there’sShoe Cat to help! Megan McDonald (authorof the Judy Moody books) and illustratorKatherine Tillotson collaborate on Shoe Dog($17.99, Atheneum, 9781416979326), anadorable read-aloud ideal for all who love ani-mals. Ages 4-8

Yoko Finds Her WayYoko and her mama are going on a trip to Japan! Yokohelps Mama get to and through the airport by readingsigns along the way. By the time they get to their gate,Mama is exhausted. While Mama rests, Yoko goes tothe washroom, but takes the wrong turn and finds herself on the moving walkway, zipping towardBaggage Claim. With her flair for sly humor, RosemaryWells defuses an anxious situation by keeping Yokocool and confident and using her reading skills for ahappy ending in Yoko Finds Her Way ($16.99, DisneyPress, 9781423165125). Ages 3-6. Avail. 4/8

GravityThe earth is a fascinating place. What keeps objectsfrom floating out of your hand? What if your feet drift-ed away from the ground? What stops everything fromfloating into space? Gravity. Jason Chin offers a beau-tiful book with exuberant spreads and a story of a boyplaying at the beach to explain gravity and imagine thepossibilities of a world without it in Gravity ($16.99,Roaring Brook, 9781596437173). Ages 5-8. Avail. 4/29

President Taft Is Stuck in the BathGeorge Washington crossed the Delaware in the deadof night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. AndPresident William Howard Taft, a man of great stature— well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Author Mac Barnettand illustrator Chris Van Dusen bring their fullcomedic weight to this legendary story, imagining aparade of clueless cabinet members advising the exas-perated president, leading up to a hugely satisfying,hilarious finale in President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath($16.99, Candlewick, 9780763663179). Ages 4-8

He Has Shot the President!The fifth installment in Don Brown’s Actual Timesseries featuring significant days in American historycovers the Lincoln assassination and the ensuing man-hunt. Defined by the long and brutal Civil War, and seton a collision course toward tragedy, both Lincoln andBooth emerge as vivid characters in He Has Shot thePresident! ($17.99, Roaring Brook, 9781596432246).Ages 6-9. Avail. 4/1

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The Mark of AthenaThe Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperatein order to defeat the giants released by the EarthMother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together tothe ancient land to find the Doors of Death. Whatexactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecyremains a mystery. With old friends and new friendsjoining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and anexotic setting, The Mark of Athena ($9.99, Disney,9781423142003), Book 3 in the Heroes of Olympusseries, is another unforgettable adventure by masterstoryteller Rick Riordan. Ages 10-13

Swim That RockWhen his dad goes missing in a fishing-boat accident,fourteen-year-old Jake refuses to think he may have losthis father forever. When the family’s diner may berepossessed by loan sharks, Jake is determined to workhard and earn enough money to ensure his family’ssecurity and save the diner in time. John Rocco’s SwimThat Rock ($16.99, Candlewick, 9780763669058) is afast-paced coming-of-age story that beautifully capturesthe essence of coastal life, the struggles of blue-collarfamily dynamics, and the dreams of one boy to comeinto his own. Ages 12+

To All the Boys I’ve LovedBeforeWhat if all the crushes you ever had found out how youfelt about them...all at once? Lara Jean Song keeps herlove letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’tlove letters that anyone else wrote for her; these aresecret letters she’s written for her eyes only. One day hersecret letters are mailed, and suddenly, Lara Jean’s lovelife goes from imaginary to out of control in To All theBoys I’ve Loved Before ($17.99, S&S, 9781442426702)from bestselling author Jenny Han. Ages 12+

She Is Not InvisibleLaureth Peak’s father has taught her to look for recur-ring events, patterns, and numbers — a skill at whichshe’s remarkably talented. Her secret: She is blind. Butwhen her father goes missing, Laureth and her 7-year-old brother Benjamin are thrust into a mystery thattakes them to New York City where surviving will takeall her skill at spotting the amazing, shocking, andsometimes dangerous connections in a world full ofdarkness. In She Is Not Invisible ($16.99, Roaring Brook,9781596438019), Marcus Sedgwick sheds a light on thedelicate ties that bind people to each other. Ages 12-17

Amazing AdventuresFly AwayEveryone in Lucy’s family sings. Opera. Rap. Lullabies.Everyone except Lucy. Just like singing, helping Aunt Frankieprepare for flooding season is a family tradition — even ifFrankie doesn’t want the help. And this year, when the floodarrives, danger finds its way into the heart of Lucy’s family, andLucy will need to find her voice to save her brother. NewberyAward-winning author Patricia MacLachlan (Sarah, Plain andTall) offers an enchanting story about one brave girl who savesher family from losing everything in Fly Away ($15.99, Margaret

McElderry, 9781442460089). Ages 7-9

A World Without PrincesMagic and romance battle each other in the much anticipatedsequel to the bestselling novel The School for Good and Evil byShoman Chainani. Best friends Sophie and Agatha return to thespectacular world where the only way out of a fairy tale is to livethrough one. Together, they have the strength to face unseenenemies and new threats. But what will happen when they aretorn apart? Find out in Book #2, A World Without Princes($16.99, HarperCollins, 9780062104922). Ages 8-12

The Boundless“The Boundless,” the greatest train ever built, is on its maidenvoyage across the country, and first-class passenger Will Everettis about to embark on the adventure of his life! When Will endsup in possession of the key to a train car containing pricelesstreasures, he becomes the target of sinister figures from hispast. With villains fast on their heels, can Will and Maren reachWill’s father and save the train before someone winds up dead?Hop on board Kenneth Oppel’s The Boundless ($16.99, S&S,9781442472884) for a wild ride in this epic novel. Ages 8-12

Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalogand Instruction ManualSince 2031, Aviary Wonders Inc. has offered bird lovers aunique opportunity: Assemble your own bird from stun-ningly beautiful and carefully hand-crafted parts. The birdscan even be taught to fly and to sing! This slyly satiricalcrafter’s delight is offered as the perfect antidote to extinc-tion of birds in the wild. Brilliantly illustrated with oil paint-ings and filled with laugh-aloud asides as well as facts aboutextinct species, Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog andInstruction Manual ($17.99, Clarion, 9780547978994) by Kate Samworth is a cleverand thought-provoking mock catalog that looks into an all-too-possible future.Ages 9-12

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The Adventures of Henry ThoreauWho was this unsophisticated young man who immedi-ately became a protégé of Ralph Waldo Emerson? Whydid Thoreau go to Walden? Why did he leave so soon?In the detailed and textured narrative style that madeThe Story of Charlotte’s Web a best book of 2011,Michael Sims brings to life the man behind the mostbeloved children’s book of the twentieth century, andthe real-life spiders and pigs behind him in TheAdventures of Henry Thoreau ($27, Bloomsbury,9781620401958).

How About Never — Is Never Good For You?Bob Mankoff will say he’s fortunate to have the two bestjobs in the world … cartoon editor of The New Yorkerand cartoonist at the magazine as well. With the help ofmyriad images and his funniest, most beloved cartoons,Bob traces his love of the craft all the way back to hischildhood. We learn how his abandoned study of psy-chology actually fed his work in discovering ways tomake us laugh. How About Never — Is Never Good ForYou? ($32.50, Holt, 9780805095906) is a perfect “go-to”gift worth hours of entertainment and laughter.

All Creatures Great and SmallDelve into the magical, unforgettable world of JamesHerriot, the world’s most beloved veterinarian, as heshares his memorable stories of treating patients duringthe course of his career. With humor, compassion, andlove of the animal world, All Creatures Great and Small($15.99, Griffin, 9781250057839) is joyous, funny, andtouching.

1954Hall of Fame baseball writer Bill Madden tells the storyof the first time in major league history that two blackplayers led their respective teams to the World Series.Set against the backdrop of a racially charged nationand a still predominantly all-white major league land-scape, 1954 ($25.99, Da Capo, 9780306823329) vividlychronicles the legendary season of Willie Mays, thedawn of the career of Henry Aaron, and how the eventsof 1954 changed baseball forever.

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The Crusades of Cesar ChavezPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Miriam Pawel profilesthe man who rose from migrant worker to found a laborunion and inspire one of the great social movements ofthe 20th century. In The Crusades of Cesar Chavez ($35,Bloomsbury, 9781608197101), Pawel reveals the self-educated historian, brilliant strategist, and streetwiseorganizer who also had tragic flaws, soaring dreams, andprofound humanity. This first comprehensive biographyis the perfect companion to the film “Cesar Chavez: AnAmerican Hero,” due to open in April.

The TastemakerCarl Van Vechten was the most influential culturalimpresario of the early twentieth century: a patron anddealmaker of the Harlem Renaissance, a photographerwho captured the era’s icons, and a novelist who createdsome of the Jazz Age’s most salacious stories. In The Tastemaker ($30, FSG, 9780374201579), EdwardWhite encompasses Van Vechten’s private fears andlongings, as well as Manhattan’s raucous, taboo-bustingsocial scene of which he was such a central part. A mas-terful portrait of an important contributor to Americanculture.

Blood Will OutIn 1998, Walter Kirn, then an aspiring novelist, set outon a peculiar, fateful errand: to personally deliver a crip-pled dog from his home in Montana to the New Yorkapartment of Clark Rockefeller, a secretive youngbanker who had adopted the dog over the Internet. Thusbegan a fifteen-year relationship that drew Kirn deepinto the fun-house world of an outlandish, eccentric sonof privilege who ultimately would be unmasked as abrazen serial impostor, child kidnapper, and brutal mur-derer. Blood Will Out ($25.95, Liveright, 9780871404510)is a tale of self-invention, upward mobility, and intellec-tual arrogance.

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Understanding Our WorldSavage HarvestThe mysterious disappearance of Michael Rockefeller inNew Guinea in 1961 has kept the world and his powerful,influential family guessing for years. Now, award-winningjournalist Carl Hoffman uncovers what he found when trav-eling to New Guinea, immersing himself in a world of head-hunters and cannibals, secret spirits and customs, and gettingto know generations of Asmat. This decades-old mystery issolved in Savage Harvest ($26.99, Wm. Morrow,9780062116154), a fascinating portrait of the clash betweencivilizations that resulted in the death of one of America’srichest and most powerful scions.

Dark InvasionWhen a “neutral” United States becomes a trading partner forthe Allies early in World War I, the Germans implement asecret plan to strike back. A team of saboteurs — including anexpert on germ warfare, a Harvard professor, and a brilliant,debonair spymaster — devise a series of “mysterious acci-dents” using explosives and biological weapons, to bring downvital targets such as ships, factories, livestock, and even cap-tains of industry like J. P. Morgan. Filled with intensity, illus-trated with eight pages of photos, Howard Blum’s DarkInvasion ($27.99, Harper, 9780062307552) is a riveting warthriller that chillingly echoes our own time.

War! What Is It Good For?Renowned historian and archaeologist Ian Morris tells thegruesome, gripping story of fifteen thousand years of war,going beyond the battles and brutality to reveal what war hasreally done to and for the world. In War! What Is It Good For?($30, FSG, 9780374286002), Morris contends that the nexthalf-century is going to be the most dangerous of all time andargues that only if we understand what war has been good forcan we know where it will take us next.

The Tyranny of ExpertsIn The Tyranny of Experts ($29.99, Basic Books,9780465031252), economist William Easterly, bestsellingauthor of The White Man’s Burden, traces the history of thefight against global poverty, showing not only how these tac-tics have trampled the individual freedom of the world’spoor, but how in doing so have suppressed a vital debateabout an alternative approach to solving poverty: freedom.Easterly’s assault on anti-poverty programs and presentationof a new model of development should stir debate and actionto remove these barriers to progress.

Talk Like TEDTED — which stands for technology, entertainment, and design— brings together the world’s leading innovators and thinkers.And TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successfulpresentation and become the gold standard for public speaking.These talks are the presentations that set the world on fire, andthe techniques that top TED speakers use are the same onesthat will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up anyteam, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear ofpublic speaking. If ideas are the true currency of the twenty-first century, Carmine Gallo gives us the tools to deliver ourideas in Talk Like TED ($24.99, St. Martin’s, 9781250041128).

Creativity, Inc.For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world ofanimation, producing such beloved films as the “Toy Story”trilogy, “Finding Nemo,” and others which have gone on toset box-office records and garner thirty Academy Awards.The joyousness of the storytelling, the inventive plots, theemotional authenticity – in some ways, Pixar movies definethe very elements of creativity. In Creativity, Inc. ($28,Random House, 9780812993011) co-founder Ed Catmullreveals the ideals and techniques that have made Pixar sowidely admired — and so profitable.

DecisiveChip and Dan Heath, the bestselling authors of Switch and Madeto Stick, tackle one of the most critical topics in our work andpersonal lives: how to make better decisions. Their researchrevealed that our decisions are interrupted by an array of biasesand irrationalities, like overconfidence and seeking informationthat supports us. With Decisive: How to Make Better Choices inLife and Work ($26, Crown, 9780307956392), we can stop agoniz-ing over our decisions and use insights and strategies that helpus widen our options, reality test assumptions, attain distance,and anticipate other outcomes.

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New Life, No InstructionsWhat do you do when the story changes in midlife?Perhaps during the course of our lives we come of ageagain and again, finding our lives a little off kilter and gathering our wits in order to proceed. In a beau-tifully written memoir, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Gail Caldwell opens her life to usin New Life, No Instructions ($23, Random House,9781400069545). Lyrical, insightful, and moving.

I Can’t ComplainIn her two decades of writing, Elinor Lipman haspopulated her fictional universe with characters soutterly real that we feel like they’re old friends. Nowshe shares an even more intimate world with us — herown — in essays that offer a candid, charming take onmodern life. She writes about what matters most:childhood and condiments, long marriage and sololiving, career and politics in I Can’t Complain ($14.95,Mariner, 9780544227903). A great girlfriend gift forthose who love Nora Ephron and Anna Quindlen.

Seeds of HopeLong before her work with chimpanzees, JaneGoodall’s passion for the natural world sprouted inthe backyard of her childhood home in England,where she climbed her beech tree and made elderber-ry wine with her grandmother. The garden her familybegan then, she continues to enjoy today. Looking atthe world as an adventurer, scientist, and devotee ofsustainable foods and gardening and setting forth sim-ple goals we can all take to protect the plants aroundus, Goodall delivers a graceful and passionate story inSeeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World ofPlants ($30, Grand Central, 9781455554492). An ele-gantly written, insightful, and uplifting book about thepotential for healing our bodies as well as the planet.

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Paradise in Plain SightWhen Karen Maezen Miller and her family land in ahouse with a hundred-year-old Japanese garden, shefound a sanctuary full of gentle lessons in her back-yard. Through her eyes, rocks convey faith, pondspreach stillness, flowers give love, and leaves expressthe effortless ease of letting go. Miller’s voice impartsboth peace and lightheartedness in Paradise in PlainSight ($15.95, New World Library, 9781608682522), abeautiful meditation to enjoy each season of the year.

Edible Spots & PotsThe whole idea of an “anywhere” garden is fascinat-ing. Now, you can use growing bags, hanging pouches,decorative pots on the patio, and small raised beds tomix and match vegetables, herbs, small fruits and edi-ble flowers. Stacey Hirvela offers affordable, practicalsolutions for busy gardeners in Edible Spots & Pots($23.99, Rodale, 9781609619596). You’ll learn tochoose the right plant for the right spot and be onyour way to a successful “anywhere” garden.

The BridesmaidsWhat do a former fashion model, an ex-nun, and afrat boy have in common? Virtually nothing, exceptthat each has experienced a universal rite of pas-sage: being a bridesmaid. Opening with her ownexperiences as a five-time ‘maid, editor and journal-ist Eimear Lynch serves up stories that are by turnsheartfelt, funny, scandalous, and sometimes down-right strange in The Bridesmaids: True Tales of Love,Envy, Loyalty … and Terrible Dresses ($16, PicadorUSA, 9781250041777). A perfect gift for girlfriendswho said “I Do” for the upcoming wedding.

Ketchup Is a VegetableRobin O’Bryant is the author of Robin’s Chicks, oneof the most popular blogs on motherhood, misun-derstandings and musings. Just in time for Mother’sDay comes her collection of essays that will not onlymake you laugh and cry, but realize that you’re notalone in your journey. Pour yourself some “mommyjuice” and relax with Ketchup Is a Vegetable: AndOther Lies Moms Tell Themselves ($15.99, Griffin,9781250054142).

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EHBC Book GroupsLooking for an open book group? Newcomers & drop-ins welcome!

All groups meet year-round at the bookstore Tuesdays at 7 pm

Eagle Harbor Reader’s CircleMeets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm

Tuesday, April 1st, 7pmThe Hare With Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund de Waal When de Waal inherits a collection of 264 tiny Japanese netsuke, he wants to know whohad touched them, and how the collection survived. So begins this moving memoir anddetective story. “A family memoir written with a grace and modesty that almost belie thesweep of its contents: Proust, Rilke, Japanese art, the rue de Monceau, Vienna during theSecond World War. The most enchanting history lesson imaginable.” ~ The New Yorker

Tuesday, May 6th, 7pmThe Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the GreatestTreasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel & Brett WitterAt the same time Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies werehoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. In a race against time, a special force ofAmerican and British experts risked their lives scouring Europe to prevent the destructionof thousands of years of culture. This fascinating account follows six Monuments Men andtheir mission to save the world’s great art.

Eagle Harbor Mystery Book GroupMeets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 pm

Tuesday, April 22nd, 7pmThree Stations: An Arkady Renko Novel by Martin Cruz SmithThe death of an elegant young woman whose body is found in a construction trailer on theperimeter of Moscow’s main rail hub puts Investigator Arkady Renko’s skills to the test.“Martin Cruz Smith knows his Russia. Every page reeks of Moscow: dirty snow, the stinkof cigarette and vodka fumes, the cynicism and tasteless opulence of the mafia, the all-per-vasive corruption.” ~ The Economist

Tuesday, May 27th, 7pmThe Alienist by Caleb CarrIn this fast-paced thriller, set in New York City in 1896, two men and a brave, determinedwoman embark on a quest that takes them into the tortured mind of a barbaric serialkiller. “You can smell the fear in the air.” ~ The New York Times. “Gripping, atmospher-ic, intelligent, and entertaining.” ~ USA Today

Eagle Harbor Speculative Fiction Reading GroupMeets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm

Tuesday, April 1st, 7pmDarwin’s Radio by Greg BearA “virus hunter” at the Epidemic Intelligence Service has pursued a flu-like disease thatstrikes down expectant mothers and their offspring. Then a discovery in the Alps—the pre-served bodies of a prehistoric family—reveals a shocking link: Something that has slept inour genes for millions of years is waking up. “Vintage Bear . . . [His] characters are as com-plex as his ideas.” ~ The Seattle Times

Tuesday, May 6th, 7pmKindred by Octavia Butler This classic novel about a modern black woman who is snatched away to the antebellumSouth has “much to say about love, hate, slavery, and racial dilemmas, then and now.” ~ Los Angeles Herald Examiner. “In Kindred, Octavia Butler creates a road for the impos-sible and a balm for the unbearable. It is everything the literature of science fiction can be.”~ Walter Mosley

Tuesday, June 3rd, 7pmPandora’s Star by Peter F. HamiltonCritics have compared the engrossing space operas of Peter F. Hamilton to the classic sagasof such science fiction giants as Isaac Asimov and Frank Herbert. This epic novel centerson a human-extraterrestrial war engineered by an unknown omniscient being. “The depthand clarity of the future Hamilton envisions is as complex and involving as they come.” ~ Publishers Weekly, starred review

The Cold Cold Ground: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel(Troubles Trilogy #1) by Adrian McKinty (Seventh Street Books)

Belfast, Ireland of the 1980s is a violent city of religious, political andeconomic contrast and Sean Duffy is the only Catholic Royal UlsterConstabulary detective. When he catches a case involving the gang-style murders of two gay men, he enters a firestorm of political andideological controversy. No one on either side of the Troubles wantsto talk about the case. This is book one of a trilogy starring RUCdetective Duffy, a likable character who deftly navigates the turbulentwaters of suburban Belfast. Where has this smart, articulate and high-ly readable writer been? He should be much better known!

The Accident by Chris Pavone (Crown)

In a novel with more twists, turns and red herrings than Colin Dexter,Pavone has crafted a superb thriller about a mysterious manuscriptpurported to be a tell-all memoir by an anonymous media mogul.Isabel Reed, senior editor for a major publishing house, receives themanuscript and quickly realizes its potentially explosive impact uponthe media, the government and the intelligence community. Thenbodies begin to drop as surreptitious copies begin circulating, rumorsspread, and Isabel must run for her life. Pavone’s Expats was a greatread, but this is even better!

The Murder Code by Steve Mosby (Crown)

Andy Hicks and his partner Laura Fellowes are detectives in a Britishtown with a serial killer on the loose. The brazen killer strikes at will,terrorizing the town and mocking Andy by sending him letters. AsAndy probes the grisly cases, he finds himself battling his own demonsas well, becoming more detached from his pregnant wife Rachel, andjeopardizing their marriage. Aided by his partner, Andy’s determina-tion pays off, but not without a string of murders, lots of tension, anda bit of marriage counseling. Highly acclaimed in the UK, Mosby is amaster of the character driven thriller.

Murder Below Montparnasse: Aimee Leduc Investigation by Cara Black (Soho Crime)Thirteenth in the popular Aimee Leduc detective series finds Aimeesearching for a stolen Modigliani among the Russian and Serbianexpats in a scruffy Paris neighborhood. Her sidekick Rene has left herfor a six figure job in Silicon Valley and she has only an intern and afew boyfriends to help her navigate the dark alleys and homes for theaged in search of the portrait of Lenin as a young man. Twists andturns abound and Aimee’s life takes a surprising turn as well! A deli-cious, tantalizing mystery starring the ever-fascinating City of Light!

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April 3rd, Thursday, 7:30 pmANGELA DAYRed Light to Starboard: Recalling the Exxon Valdez DisasterWhen the Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in 1989, spillingeleven million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, the devas-tation it caused stunned the world. Help us welcome UW political sciencedoctoral candidate Angela Day as she revisits the terrible environmental

disaster twenty-five years later, reminding us of the failures and the consequences to locals,communities, and the fishing industry. Her compelling account reveals the broken regulato-ry process, cover-ups and reckless corporate management as well as offering hope for pre-venting future disasters.

April 13th, Sunday, 3 pmMARGOT PAGEParadise Imperfect: An American Family Moves to the Costa Rican MountainsWho says that families, kids and all, can’t break out of the box, big-time?Seattle author Margot Page visits with her highly acclaimed account ofthe year she and her husband quit their jobs, and with their children—ages four, nine, and twelve—moved from the city to the Costa Ricancloud forest, where their youngest started kindergarten three hours from paved roads. “In the power, beauty, and accessibility of its prose, Paradise Imperfect reminds me of AnneLamott and Barbara Kingsolver. But the brash charm and dark humor are Page’s own.” ~ Bob Shacochis, National Book Award winner.

April 17th, Thursday, 7:30 pmReception Celebrating World Book Night! World Book Night U.S., a celebration of books and reading held onApril 23, involves 25,000 volunteers across America giving a total of halfa million books in their communities to those who don’t regularly read.Each year, 30-35 books are chosen by a panel of librarians and book-sellers. Members of the public apply to personally hand out 20 copies ofa particular title in their community, and bookstores and libraries sign up

to be community host locations for the volunteer book givers. That’s where we come in! Cometo the store to meet some of the givers in our community, talk about ways they are gettingbooks into peoples’ hands, check out this year’s titles, and learn more about World Book Night!

April 21st, Monday, 12 noonDAVID SIBLEYThe Sibley Guide to Birds, Second EditionHere’s great news for our legions of local birdwatchers! We are thrilledto welcome back renowned birding guru David Sibley for a very specialevent downstairs in our Used Book Annex. The highly anticipated secondedition of his birding classic has been thoroughly updated and expanded,with more than 100 species added, including many rarities, and 600 newpaintings. Seating will be limited; purchase the book here to get priorityseating for this informal talk and luncheon. Please note the special day,time and venue of this noteworthy event!

April 27th, Sunday, 3 pmJENNIFER MANNTwo Speckled EggsLast year we hosted Bainbridge resident Jennifer Mann alongwith George Shannon for Turkey Tot, her debut as an illustrator.Join us for the launch of the picture book Two Speckled Eggs, herfirst effort as an author/illustrator and a featured title in the

Indie Next Spring list for kids. A birthday party sets the scene for this sweet story for any-one who’s ever been the odd girl out. Ginger has to invite all the girls in her class to herparty, including Lyla, who isn’t like the other girls: she smells like old leaves and oncebrought a tarantula to show-and-tell. When Ginger receives Lyla’s special present, she real-izes being different isn’t a bad thing at all! Ages 5-8

May 4th, Sunday, 3 pmMARCIA BREECESecrets Lost: Secrets RememberedAuthor and photographer Marcia Breece visits from her home on theWashington coast to talk about her novel, set on a llama farm in ruralwestern Washington. When the main character slips on a pair of oldspectacles she finds in an heirloom trunk, she catches a glimpse of lostgenerations and exposes long forgotten family secrets. Her awakeningflourishes when she meets Yuri Bozek, a mysterious lumberjack.

Drawing on his intuition and a deep energetic awareness, Morgan discovers the trueessence of love. Their paths converge in the dark attic as the heirloom trunk exposesancient bonds neither could have imagined.

May 22nd, Thursday, 7:30 pmHOWARD NORMANNext Life Might Be KinderWe are thrilled to host National Book Award finalist and long-timeEHB favorite Howard Norman (The Bird Artist, What Is Left theDaughter) visiting on behalf of his new novel, a work of extraordinaryemotional power. The story revolves around a writer whose short anderotically charged marriage has ended in his wife’s murder, and who, inthe confusing aftermath, sells the story to an ambitious filmmaker.Norman’s visit coincides with the paperback release of his lyrically haunting collection ofmemoir/essays, I Hate to Leave This Beautiful Place. “The events of a single episode ofHoward Norman’s superb memoir are both on the edge of chaos and gathered superblyinto coherent meaning… A wise, riskily written, beautiful book.” ~ Michael Ondaatje

June 1st, Sunday, 3 pmBRIAN KOMEI DEMPSTERTopazBainbridge Island’s notorious distinction as the first location from whichJapanese-American families were taken to relocation camps at the out-set of World War II puts this evening’s occasion into historical perspec-tive, as we welcome Brian Komei Dempster, whose debut poetry collec-tion takes its title from the internment camp where his maternal familywas incarcerated. Through the fractured lenses of past and present, per-

sonal and collective, the speaker seeks to piece together his own identity and shed light ona buried history. Dempster is also the editor of the anthology Making Home from War:Stories of Japanese American Exile and Resettlement.

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A TREASURE IN OUR MIDSTMost book stores consider their booksellers worth their weightin gold. But at EHBC, we can say we have a certified treasureon our staff. Bookseller and poet John Willson was recentlyselected as a 2014 Island Treasure by the Bainbridge Island Arts& Humanities Council. The awards honor excellence in the artsand/or humanities by two individuals each year who have madeoutstanding contributions in the Bainbridge community.

Willson, who has been at EHBC longer than any other employee (or owner) at 23 years,is a widely published poet whose work has appeared in numerous literary journals. Hehas led a poetry workshop on the island through the Parks & Recreation District since1991. At EHBC, he authors and edits the print and electronic newsletters, oversees thestaff picks, and has, along with Ann Combs, run the store’s somewhat-annual limerickcontest.

“We are so fortunate to have John as a long-time member of our team,” says EHBC co-owner Morley Horder. “He is a passionate bookseller with decades of experience, andhe’s always ready to share his passion and knowledge with customers and other staff. Atheart, John is a poet, and he is a master of his craft.” ~ Victoria