upcoming events
may 17Reading: Truth Like the Sun, with Jim LynchEagle Harbor Book CompanyJim Lynch presents Truth Like the Sun. Award-winning author of The Highest Tide and Border Songs, Jim Lynch spins a cat-and-mouse story of urban intrigue in Seattle both in 1962, when Seattle hosted the World's Fair, and in 2001, after its transformation in the Microsoft gold rush.
may 20Reading: Full Circle, with David A. HeckerEagle Harbor Book CompanyBainbridge Island resident and former Olympic College faculty member David Hecker presents Full Circle: A Journey of Roots. This story of his 24-year search for his family roots takes him around the world and reveals some interesting surprises. A great story for those interested in genealogy or memoir writing.
may 24Reading: Kepler's Dream, with Juliet BellEagle Harbor Book CompanyJuliet Bell presents Kepler's Dream. The vibrant book for middle readers (ages 11 - 13) tells the story of Ella, who is living with her grandmother in New Mexico while her mother undergoes cancer treatment. At first she is lonely and not certain how to communicate with her eccentric grandmother. But soon she makes a friend and is embroiled in solving the mystery of a book stolen from her grandmother's library. A sparkling and memorable debut.
jun 3Reading: Dog Days, with Elsa WatsonEagle Harbor Book CompanyElsa Watson presents Dog Days. This is a novel about struggling café owner Jessica Sheldon with a reputation as the ânumber one dog haterâ in her dog crazy Northwestern town. When Jessica switches bodies with Zoe, stray white German shepherd, the two will need to learn from each other to set things right, and possibly find acceptance and love in the bargain.
jun 7Reading: The Cottage at Glass Beach, with Heather BarbieriEagle Harbor Book CompanyHeather Barbieri presents The Cottage at Glass Beach. This is a tale of a woman who, in the wake of scandal, flees to a remote Maine island to reconnect with her past--and to come to terms with the childhood tragedy that has haunted her for a lifetime.
jun 10Reading: Along the Corkline, with Gary KeisterEagle Harbor Book CompanyGary Keister presents Along the Corkline. This rich account of a young manâs life lessons and the power of resilience, is complemented by photos, poems from life at sea, and recipes from an international cast of crew members.
jun 12Lunch with Bonnie Jo Campbell, author of Once Upon A RiverEagle Harbor Book CompanyLunch with Bonnie Jo Campbell, author of Once Upon A River. This book is about an unforgettable heroine, sixteen-year-old Margo Crane, a beauty whose unflinching gaze and uncanny ability with a rifle have not made her life any easier. After the violent death of her father, in which she is complicit, Margo takes to the Stark River in her boat, with only a few supplies and a biography of Annie Oakley, in search of her vanished mother. But the river, Margo's childhood paradise, is a dangerous place for a young woman traveling alone, and she must be strong to survive, using her knowledge of the natural world and her ability to look unsparingly into the hearts of those around her.This is a special chance to have lunch with this bestselling author! For information, check www.eagleharborbooks.com or call 206-842-5332.
jun 14Reading: How They Started, with Carol TiceEagle Harbor Book CompanyCarol Tice presents How They Started: How 30 Good Ideas Became Great Companies. With success stories ranging from retail and gaming to social media and the restaurant business, How They Started relives the humble beginnings of companies such as Coca-Cola and Disney, Google and Twitter, Zynga and Chipotle Grill. Through personal interviews with key sources â including founders, investors and past employees â each profile reveals how the company took its first tentative steps and subsequently became the famous name it is today.
jun 24Reading: Between Grace and Fear, with William Cleveland and Milenko MatanovicEagle Harbor Book CompanyWilliam Cleveland and Milenko Matanovic present Between Grace and Fear: The Role of Arts in a Time of Change. This is a collection of interviews on how the arts will contribute to a more just and sustainable society and the conversation between Bill, Milenko, and the audience will likely be a wonderful contemplation of the roles that artists and arts organizations should play.
jun 28Reading: The Pen and The Bell, with Holly Hughes and Brenda MillerEagle Harbor Book CompanyPoet & essayist Holly Hughes and Brenda Miller present The Pen and The Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World. This book includes suggested readings and activities, offering writers innovative ways to slow down and increase your power of detailed observation, and encourage you to cultivate the patience for such watchfulness. Audience members are in for a treat as these authors will stretch their imagination with fun writing exercises!