Books
Featured Content
Which off-beat nonfiction book title would you likely read?
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'The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating' by Elisabeth Tova Bailey0
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'I Was Told There’d Be Cake' by Sloane Crosley0
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'Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party' by Edward Dolnick0
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'Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes' by Daniel L. Everett0
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'The Man Who Walked Backward' by Ben Montgomery0
Summer Reading Escapes
Perfect companions poolside, train or plane rides, or lounging in the shade.
Featured Services and Blog Posts
New & On Order Books
Reading Challenges
Your Next Chapter: 2025 Annual Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to go on new adventures, experience different perspectives, and deepen your love of reading. This is your year!
Try Out Beanstack
Beanstack is a great way to participate in our reading challenges online or with the Beanstack Tracker app, available on your mobile device.
Online Family Trivia - Video Games, Board Games, and More!
Jun 18th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a night of all trivia about video games, board games, and everything in between. Settle in and level up your trivia skills!
Book Blogs
If You Like 'Dog Man'
Love Dav Pilkey's graphic novels? Discover more hilarious, creative reads like 'Dog Man' and 'Captain Underpants!'
If You Like Ann Patchett
Discover more literary fiction that explores themes of love, family, community, and moral dilemmas with grace and nuance.
If You Like James Patterson
Whether you are looking for a suspenseful crime thriller, heartfelt romance or intimate biography, you'll find it here.
If You Like Emily Henry
If you love Emily Henry's funny, heartfelt romances, check out these similar books filled with humor, charm, and love.
If You Like 'Dog Man'
Love Dav Pilkey's graphic novels? Discover more hilarious, creative reads like 'Dog Man' and 'Captain Underpants!'
If You Like Ann Patchett
Discover more literary fiction that explores themes of love, family, community, and moral dilemmas with grace and nuance.
If You Like James Patterson
Whether you are looking for a suspenseful crime thriller, heartfelt romance or intimate biography, you'll find it here.
If You Like Emily Henry
If you love Emily Henry's funny, heartfelt romances, check out these similar books filled with humor, charm, and love.
Book Buzz
Listen to Book Reviews on Book Buzz
Tune in each week to hear Sno-Isle staff share their favorite reads on 90.7 KSER Independent Radio.
Book Buzz Episode 100
Our recommendations this week are: “North Woods” by Daniel Mason and “Outraged” by Kurt Gray.
Book Buzz Episode 99
Our recommendations this week are: “Team Photograph” by Lauren Haldeman and “Made for You” by Jenna Satterthwaite.
Book Buzz Episode 97
Our recommendations this week are: “Sundial” by Catriona Ward and “The River Has Roots” by Amal Al-Mohtar.
Listen to Book Reviews on Book Buzz
Tune in each week to hear Sno-Isle staff share their favorite reads on 90.7 KSER Independent Radio.
Book Buzz Episode 100
Our recommendations this week are: “North Woods” by Daniel Mason and “Outraged” by Kurt Gray.
Book Buzz Episode 99
Our recommendations this week are: “Team Photograph” by Lauren Haldeman and “Made for You” by Jenna Satterthwaite.
Book Buzz Episode 97
Our recommendations this week are: “Sundial” by Catriona Ward and “The River Has Roots” by Amal Al-Mohtar.
Book & Author Events
Unexpected Twists and Turns with Lisa Jewell
Jun 10th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
An exclusive preview event with bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title 'Don't Let Him In.'
Historical Fiction Online Book Group "West With Giraffes"
Jun 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for a fun, friendly discussion of diverse selections of historical fiction titles.
Lit for Fun Online Book Group - "James" by Percival Everett
Jun 12th | 9:00am - 10:15am
Online Event
Our book group has been meeting since 1980! We read all kinds of fiction and non-fiction and have lively and thought-provoking discussions.
Camano Island Library Book Group - "Crying in H Mart"
Jun 16th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a Hybrid Book Group at the Camano Island Library. We will be discussing 'Crying in H Mart' by Michelle Zauner.
Unexpected Twists and Turns with Lisa Jewell
Jun 10th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
An exclusive preview event with bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title 'Don't Let Him In.'
Historical Fiction Online Book Group "West With Giraffes"
Jun 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for a fun, friendly discussion of diverse selections of historical fiction titles.
Lit for Fun Online Book Group - "James" by Percival Everett
Jun 12th | 9:00am - 10:15am
Online Event
Our book group has been meeting since 1980! We read all kinds of fiction and non-fiction and have lively and thought-provoking discussions.
Camano Island Library Book Group - "Crying in H Mart"
Jun 16th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a Hybrid Book Group at the Camano Island Library. We will be discussing 'Crying in H Mart' by Michelle Zauner.
Staff Picks
A Garden for the Bees
Bees are under threat, and a threat to bees is a threat to our own survival. Save the bees by creating gardens that welcome them.
Cookbook Connections: An Intro to Korean Cooking
From Kimchi through banchan, bulgogi and on, Korean cuisine is healthy, delicious and meant for sharing.
Around the World in New Cookbooks
Travel around the gastronomic world with cookbooks published in 2025.
Heartwarming and Funny Romances
Fall in love and laugh out loud! Check out our list of heartwarming, hilarious romances that will leave you smiling for days.
A Garden for the Bees
Bees are under threat, and a threat to bees is a threat to our own survival. Save the bees by creating gardens that welcome them.
Cookbook Connections: An Intro to Korean Cooking
From Kimchi through banchan, bulgogi and on, Korean cuisine is healthy, delicious and meant for sharing.
Around the World in New Cookbooks
Travel around the gastronomic world with cookbooks published in 2025.
Heartwarming and Funny Romances
Fall in love and laugh out loud! Check out our list of heartwarming, hilarious romances that will leave you smiling for days.