Whatcom READS is a countywide program that encourages everyone to read and discuss the same book.
2026 Selection Announced at Mount Baker Theatre
On March 14, 2024, author Erica Bauermeister revealed next season’s title will be Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora.
The Whatcom WRITES prompt will be
Family: Formed, Found and Chosen.
READ THE BOOK
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2025 SEASON
MUSICIANS JOIN ERICA BAUERMEISTER AT THE MOUNT BAKER THEATRE
We are thrilled to welcome local musicians with The Bushwick Book Club (Seattle) to our March 14 Mount Baker Theatre event with Erica Bauermeister. An inspired addition to an always special evening. Listen to interviews below with Whatcom READS organizer, Claire McElroy and Bushwick Book Club Associate Director, Wes Weddell on the latest episodes of the Whatcom County Library System podcast to learn more.
Tune in to our podcast to hear interviews with Erica Bauermeister and Wes Weddell of Bushwick Book Club plus updates from Claire McElroy!
Thanks to our 2024-25 Whatcom READS Sponsors
$5,000+
$1,000+
- City of Bellingham
- Joan and Keith Magee
- Village Books and Paper Dreams
- Western Washington University Libraries
Author accommodations generously provided by Hotel Leo
Whatcom READS is in your earbuds, thanks to the Whatcom County Library System’s podcast, Library Stories. Listen to an oral history featuring the voices of Linda Lambert, Chuck and Dee Robinson, Paul Hanson and Christine Perkins.