Karl Marlantes once again brings us an epic that can’t be put down, this time set in the forests and on the rivers of southwest Washington, all soon to be engulfed by logging and fishing. Deep River combines the story of immigrant siblings (from Finland) and a larger Scandinavian community, the desires of families escaping …
This engaging collaboration between Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman takes on an upcoming apocalypse with hilarious results. A prissy angel and a hedonistic demon team up to halt the coming rapture. Witty and well written, Good Omens proves that even the apocalypse can be enjoyable. –Katie, Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge Island, WA Read it …
Keggie Carew’s father had more than his share of mysteries about him, and her compelling account of trying to fill in the blanks makes for a very satisfying, poignant, and humorous read. Tom Carew’s extraordinary exploits during World War II include parachuting into France and Burma to lead resistance movements. Following years of estrangement during her father’s …
“Okay, but after that I know what could happen!” It’s a constant refrain I hear from children I’ve visited in multi-purpose rooms and classrooms across the country once I tease them about my plans for the final book of my Hello There… trilogy. Some kids refuse to acknowledge that “trilogy” means “three,” and they’re quick …
This heart-breaking novel is storytelling at its best! It follows Rachel, a young Hawaiian girl whose dreams are shattered the day she is taken from her family and sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined settlement for lepers on the island of Moloka’i. Rich in history and characters, this special story will stay with you forever. And now after …
This engaging biographical novel brings the larger-than-life character of Josephine Baker to the forefront of the reader’s imagination. Although the singer/dancer/activist wrote memoirs of her own, restrictions of the era and a Hollywood agenda prevented them from being honest. This book reveals what the others did not, including her early years of poverty and abuse …
If you’ve ever wondered how to commit the perfect murder, this book will give you some clues. Much delightful mayhem occurs in these five short chapters, where we come to know the seemingly mild-mannered Maud, an elderly retiree in Göteborg, Sweden. Maud leads a rather comfortable but pedestrian life of solitude, which she will protect at …
Few historians are as well-positioned to elucidate the timeless qualities of our greatest presidents than Goodwin, and she does so here with aplomb. In an era when politics is reduced to tribal posturing and a disturbing willingness to cut off the nose to spite the face, this book is a much-needed reminder of how great …
Stiefvater uses her signature style of captivating characters and complex plot in this novel about a Colorado family that can perform unusual miracles. Switching from dark scenes in fantastical forests to a love song to the desert, Stiefvater celebrates the miracles that sit within us all. Like the owls that line its pages, this novel …
SUMMER BOOKFEST is coming! On Saturday, June 2, take a trip to Bainbridge Island for Seattle 7 Writers’ Summer Bookfest 2018 from noon to 2 PM at Eagle Harbor Books, starring over 20 award-winning, bestselling authors. They’ll be selling and signing their books, and chatting with you. In addition to all those great personalized books …
