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Christine Perkins

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Review: ‘Big in Sweden’ by Sally Franson

Witty, lighthearted novel follows one woman's experience on Swedish reality TV

Jan. 25, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Book review: ‘Horse’ by Geraldine Brooks

Novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner explores thoroughbred racing — and legacy of racism in America

Dec. 27, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Book review: ‘The Sweet Blue Distance’ by Sara Donati

Multigenerational saga offers historically accurate details and rich narrative

Nov. 11, 2024 9:36 p.m.

Book review: ‘The Library of Legends’ by Janie Chang

Author will speak at Nov. 3 Open Book event at the Ferndale Events Center

Oct. 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Book review: ‘Take’ by Jennifer Bradbury

YA thriller features strong characters, climbing lore and local mountaintops

Sept. 23, 2024 10:32 a.m.

Review: ‘On Island: Life Among the Coast Dwellers’ by Pat Carney

Interconnected short stories are a glimpse at day-to-day island life

Aug. 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Adrift: the Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea’

Author Tracey Williams explores plastic pollution through the story of an unusual cargo spill

July 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest’ by Natalie Hammerquist

Regional herbalist publishes concise, comprehensive guide to herbal medicine

June 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World: A History’ by William Alexander

History, analysis and amusing tidbits about the world’s most popular vegetable

May 28, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Daughters of Riga’ by Marian Exall

Historical fiction novel tells the story of two girls in WWII-era Latvia

April 14, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Thunder Song: Essays’ by Sasha taqʷšǝblu LaPointe

New collection explores identity, trauma and creative expression

March 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘The Lost Journals of Sacajawea’ by Debra Magpie Earling

Indigenous author presents dignified, powerful portrait of Sacajawea

Feb. 28, 2024 10:00 p.m.