Books

Books

Voices of the Women of World War II

Learn about the extraordinary efforts and heroism of women during World War II.

PNW Fiction You Might've Missed

Hidden gems and under-the-radar stories set in the Pacific Northwest, perfect for discovering compelling fiction you may have overlooked.

New & On Order Books

Reading Challenges

Take Part in Our Read Across America Challenge!

Explore new stories and adventures from coast to coast. Earn fun badges along the way and see how far your reading can take you!

Join the Women's History Month Reading Challenge!

Join our all ages Women’s History readathon. Celebrate women's stories and achievements by logging your reading to earn beautiful badges.

Read It Your Way! Join the 2026 Yearlong Reading Challenge

No matter how you read—turning pages, swiping a screen, or listening with your ears—this is your year to enjoy books on your own terms.

Book Blogs

If You Like Fredrik Backman

Love Fredrik Backman’s heartfelt, witty stories of friendship and community? These readalikes bring the same charm and emotional punch.

If You Like Brandon Sanderson

Love Sanderson’s epic worlds and twisty magic systems? Try these readalikes packed with deep lore, big stakes, and unforgettable characters.

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.

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 142

Our recommendations this week are: “Better Living Through Birding” by Christian Cooper and “The Storm” by Rachel Hawkins.

Book Buzz Episode 140

Our recommendations this week are: “Best Woman” by Rose Dommu and “Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine” by Padraic Scanlan.

Book Buzz Episode 138

Our recommendations this week are: "A Rome of One's Own" by Emma Southon and “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” by V.E. Schwab.

Book & Author Events

Science Fiction Online Book Group

Mar 18th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
"Murder by Memory" by Olivia Waite

Food for Thought Online Book Group

Mar 19th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Event
"A Moveable Feast" & "A Drinkable Feast"

Scott Shigeoka | Curiosity is a Bridge for Connection

Mar 20th | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
A lecture centered on the practice of curiosity as a force for connection & transformation.

Shoshana Walter & Barbara Kingsolver - Online Author Talk

Mar 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a special conversation between journalist Shoshana Walter & author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab.

Staff Picks

100 Narrative Non-Fiction Titles

Enjoy compelling true stories, with heavily researched facts, that jump off the page, just like reading a novel.

Reimagining Body Positivity

Discover powerful nonfiction reads that blend research and personal narrative to explore embodiment, autonomy, and sex positivity.

Poly-Novel-Amory

These ebooks, graphic novels & books span many genres & romantic tropes, with different representations of unique relationship structures.

Deep Dive on Ethical Non-Monogamy

Take a deep dive into the alternative relationship structures of ethical non-monogamy with these guides and memoirs.
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