Village Books Blog

35th Anniversary Highlights!

Wow, thanks for making our 35th Anniversary wonderfully memorable! Enjoy some fun pics of Saturday night's celebration. Chuck and Dee with the beautiful book cake just moments before guests start to arrive. The doors are open! Cake!! Bubbly beverages! Music... Read more →

Witness the phenomenon of Literature Live

John Vaillant speaks to the crowd on Feb. 7. We've called our event series “Literature Live” for a long time. It's been called that for so long, in fact, that it's easy enough to forget the series has a name... Read more →

Guest Blog Post: DES Richard, "Continuing Education"

DES Richard is the author of the 3024AD series, and lives and writes in Bellingham. You can read his other ramblings on his blog. It’s been said that there are two types of people in the world with enough frequency... Read more →

Guest Post: Stephanie Dethlefs, Founder & Director of Young Writers Studio

When people ask me why I started Young Writers Studio, I don’t always have an easy answer. Sure, it’s a wonderful blend of my two occupational passions: teaching and writing. But in truth it has very little to do with... Read more →

Guest Post: Steve Martini

Steve Martini is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including The Rule of Nine, Guardian of Lies, and others featuring defense attorney Paul Madriani. Martini will be at Village Books on Thursday, June 2, 7:00pm for his latest,... Read more →

VB Bookseller Post by Christina: A Bravemouse to the Rescue

On Sat., Dec. 11th, Village Books hosted a children’s author event for Benjamin & Bumper to the Rescue, by Molly Coxe. This sweet picture book is illustrated with photographs of elaborate scenes Molly created and designed using felt animals and... Read more →

Guest Blog Post: MaryAnn F. Kohl "Summer Fun: Together Again!"

MaryAnn Faubion Kohl, Bellingham author/educator/consultant, is the award-winning author of 20+ art activity books for children. Her newest title is Art with Anything: 52 Weeks of Fun with Everyday Stuff. Please visit her website to enjoy free art activity samples... Read more →

Guest Blog Post: Jim Lynch

Jim Lynch won us over five years ago with the release of The Highest Tide. Now he's done it again with Border Songs and we're thrilled to to have a full evening with him on Friday, July 30th. He'll be... Read more →

On The Other Side of the Podium

Last night was a real rush. Over the past thirty years I've introduced hundreds of authors, from local poets to Barbara Kingsolver, Isabelle Allende, Alice Walker, and President Jimmy Carter. But last night I was introduced as the author of... Read more →

Guest Blog Post by Author, Maria Finn

Maria Finn has written for Audubon Magazine, Saveur, Metropolis, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times, and her essays have been anthologized in Best Food Writing and The Best Women's Travel Writing. She will be at Village Books... Read more →