Books
Beach Reads for Summer 2026
Summer is made for reading that's easy, immersive & a tad indulgent. These beach reads offer a mix of romance, escape & page-turning drama.
Featured Services and Blog Posts
New & On Order Books
Reading Challenges
Join the AANHPI Heritage Month Reading Challenge!
Celebrate AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month by logging your reading & earning beautiful badges.
Take Part in the Spring Into Reading Challenge
Put some spring in your step and dive into reading! Track your reading to earn cheerful badges throughout the month.
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.
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 148
Check out “Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol. 3: The Secret of the Saucer” by Kris Bertin and “I Must Betray You” by Ruta Sepetys.
Book Buzz Episode 146
Our recommendations this week are: “Someone in the Attic” by Andrea Mara and “Don’t Forget to Write” by Sara Goodman Confino.
Book Buzz Episode 144
Our recommendations this week are: “To Shape a Dragon’s Breath” by Moniquill Blackgoose and “The Salt Grows Heavy” by Cassandra Khaw.
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 148
Check out “Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol. 3: The Secret of the Saucer” by Kris Bertin and “I Must Betray You” by Ruta Sepetys.
Book Buzz Episode 146
Our recommendations this week are: “Someone in the Attic” by Andrea Mara and “Don’t Forget to Write” by Sara Goodman Confino.
Book Buzz Episode 144
Our recommendations this week are: “To Shape a Dragon’s Breath” by Moniquill Blackgoose and “The Salt Grows Heavy” by Cassandra Khaw.
Book & Author Events
Courage, Turmoil & Love - Online Author Talk
May 7th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali.
Dr. Vivienne Ming - Online Author Talk
May 12th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future.
Historical Fiction Online Book Group
May 13th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
"Hold Strong" by Robert Dugoni
Lit for Fun Online Book Group
May 14th | 9:00am - 10:15am
Online Event
"Happy Land" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Courage, Turmoil & Love - Online Author Talk
May 7th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali.
Dr. Vivienne Ming - Online Author Talk
May 12th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future.
Historical Fiction Online Book Group
May 13th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
"Hold Strong" by Robert Dugoni
Lit for Fun Online Book Group
May 14th | 9:00am - 10:15am
Online Event
"Happy Land" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Staff Picks
Paws-itively Sweet (& Steamy) Romance Graphic Novels
Romance graphic novels and manga that feature animals and un-fur-gettable pets that'll paws-itively steal your heart.
Cookbook Connections: Mexican Cuisine
Mexican cuisine is built upon the indigenous foodways that developed over thousands of years. It is complex, unique and delicious!
Paws & Plates: Nutrition for Your Pup
From kibble to kitchen, browse this collection of books on canine nutrition.
The Art of Arabic Cuisine
Explore the culinary and cultural beauty of the nations spanning Southwest Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and northern coast of Africa.
Paws-itively Sweet (& Steamy) Romance Graphic Novels
Romance graphic novels and manga that feature animals and un-fur-gettable pets that'll paws-itively steal your heart.
Cookbook Connections: Mexican Cuisine
Mexican cuisine is built upon the indigenous foodways that developed over thousands of years. It is complex, unique and delicious!
Paws & Plates: Nutrition for Your Pup
From kibble to kitchen, browse this collection of books on canine nutrition.
The Art of Arabic Cuisine
Explore the culinary and cultural beauty of the nations spanning Southwest Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and northern coast of Africa.