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Suzette Mullen lives out loud in ‘The Only Way Through is Out’

Author to present coming-out memoir at Village Books

Feb. 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Cold Victory’ by Karl Marlantes

Political intrigue, friendship and a cross-country ski race in Northern Finland

Feb. 13, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Review: ‘Hula: A Novel’ by Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes

Set in Hawaii, this personal novel recounts the story of 3 generations of women

Jan. 20, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Review: ‘The Ways of Water’ by Teresa H. Janssen

A coming-of-age story inspired by the author's grandmother

Jan. 8, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Review: ‘Working Boats’ by Tom Crestodina

Maritime artist provides a view under the waterline

Dec. 11, 2023 5:00 a.m.

2023 literary gift guide for all ages

Highlights hand-picked by Whatcom County librarians

Dec. 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Ferndale kindergarten classes surprised with books

Bellingham author and 2 donors give Central Elementary students gifts

Dec. 3, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Review: ‘The Wok: Recipes and Techniques’ by J. Kenji López-Alt

A tribute to ‘the most versatile pan in your kitchen’

Dec. 2, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Review: ‘Where the Language Lives: Vi Hilbert and the Gift of the Lushootseed’ by Janet Yoder

Essays reveal a woman whose impact on Indigenous culture is immeasurable

Nov. 6, 2023 4:45 a.m.

At Open Book festival, poetry comes out to play

Diverse Whatcom County poets highlight 2023 work

Oct. 28, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Poet and musician Marie Eaton is living in the moment

In retirement, educator continues to learn, volunteer

Oct. 21, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Review: ‘Salmon, Cedar, Rock & Rain’ honors the diversity of the Olympic Peninsula

A chorus of voices blend to create a celebratory portrait of place

Oct. 20, 2023 5:00 a.m.