
What happens when a story about an octopus, a lonely widow, and a young woman searching for answers becomes a community-wide reading experience? Let's find out together!
This year’s Sno-Isle Reads Together selection is "Remarkably Bright Creatures,, opens a new window" the bestselling debut novel by Washington-born author Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy three opportunities to meet Shelby, hear the story behind the book, and ask your own questions.
Upcoming Author Events
Whether you've already finished "Remarkably Bright Creatures" or haven't picked it up yet, these events are a chance to connect with fellow readers and hear directly from the author herself.
Shelby Van Pelt in Conversation with Nancy Pearl
Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA
Shelby will by joined in conversation by everyone's favorite librarian Nancy Pearl, opens a new window. Book sales and signing will take place after the program. Sales provided by Edmonds Bookshop, opens a new window.
Shelby will by joined in conversation by Matthew Sullivan, opens a new window, author of "Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, opens a new window." Book sales and signing following the program. Sales provided by The Book Rack, opens a new window.
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Can't make it in person? You can still be part of the conversation! Join us online for a virtual conversation with Shelby and Nancy Pearl. This event will be recorded for later viewing on the Sno-Isle Libraries YouTube channel, opens a new window.
Registration for each device is required to receive a reminder email with the Zoom link 24 hours before the event begins. If you register less than 24 hours before the event, your confirmation email will have the Zoom link.
About Sno-Isle Reads Together
Sno-Isle Reads Together is more than simply reading the same book as a community, it's an invitation to read, talk and discover something together. Pick up a copy of "Remarkably Bright Creatures," invite a friend, and join us for one of these special events!
Sno-Isle Reads Together is funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation, opens a new window.

