FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2021 – Bellingham/Whatcom County, WA— The novel Greenwood by Canadian author Michael Christie is the Whatcom READS 2022 book selection. The announcement was made at the close of a March 4 event featuring Esi Edugyan, author of the 2021 featured title, Washington Black. Publisher Penguin Random House describes Greenwood … Read more
Feb. 12, 2021 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BELLINGHAM, WA – Whatcom READS announces new book club experiences to enhance discussions of this year’s featured title, Washington Black by award winning author Esi Edugyan. The programs include book club discussion questions and resources; a chance to schedule a facilitated book discussion with local social justice leaders; … Read more
Wondering how we choose our featured book? We’re glad you asked because we need your ideas. Whatcom READS is our community book club, so book suggestions from local readers is an important step in the selection process. It’s easy to do. Send an email with your book recommendation to whatcomreads@gmail.com. Please include the title, author and … Read more
Whatcom READS events are intended to be community conversation-starters. Continue the dialogue with these local resources and events. We hope these links provide new opportunities to learn, grow and connect with our wonderful community. EVENTS Celebrate King’s life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of … Read more
Amy Kepferle, Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Cascadia Weekly writes about the power and hope in Canadian author Esi Edugyan’s book Washington Black and the story’s relevance in today’s world: “The collective of libraries and community partners in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County who selected Washington Black as the 2021 pick for the annual countywide book club … Read more
BELLINGHAM, WA – Washington Black by Canadian author Esi Edugyan is the Whatcom READS 2021 book selection. Author Eowyn Ivey, who wrote this year’s Whatcom READS featured title To the Bright Edge of the World, made the announcement at the close of her Thursday, March 5 author event at the Mount Baker Theatre. Bestselling novelist … Read more
By Courtney Kendall Set in the first decades after the United States purchased the Alaska Territory, this year’s Whatcom READS book features rich descriptions of the Alaskan wild, a compelling adventure story, and a fascinating glimpse at the burgeoning fields of naturalism and photography in the late 19th century. To the Bright Edge of the … Read more
The Whatcom READS Steering Committee is happy to announce To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey as our book selection for 2020! We think it is an excellent title to read and discuss this coming year in anticipation of Eowyn’s visit in early 2020. To the Bright Edge of the World is … Read more