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WA Do I Read Next? Our Favorite Books by Washington State Authors, 2023

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Each year at the Washington Library Association conference, a panel of librarians from around the state gather to share some of their favorite titles by Washington State authors from the past year. Here is our most recent slate, as presented at WLA in Wenatchee on March 31, 2023. First, fiction, and then, non-fiction.

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Patricia Wants to Cuddle

Patricia Wants to Cuddle

by Allen, Samantha (Journalist)

Book - 2022

When the final four women in competition for an aloof bachelor's heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they mentally prepare thems...Show more When the final four women in competition for an aloof bachelor's heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they mentally prepare themselves for another week of extreme sleep deprivation, invasive interviews, and salacious drama. But they soon realize that if they're to have any hope of making it to the next Elimination Event, they'll first have to survive the night. Show less

When the final four women in competition for an aloof bachelor's heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they mentally prepare thems...Show more When the final four women in competition for an aloof bachelor's heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they mentally prepare themselves for another week of extreme sleep deprivation, invasive interviews, and salacious drama. But they soon realize that if they're to have any hope of making it to the next Elimination Event, they'll first have to survive the night. Show less

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The Grand Promise

The Grand Promise

by Anderson, Rebekah

Book - 2022

An Eastern Washington town is uprooted and a family grapples with personal and financial dilemmas. A father resists inevitable change, and enters into a f...Show more An Eastern Washington town is uprooted and a family grapples with personal and financial dilemmas. A father resists inevitable change, and enters into a fierce conflict with his son. The historic construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, a massive project destined to bring prosperity to the Pacific Northwest, will also destroy the family's home and their town. Show less

An Eastern Washington town is uprooted and a family grapples with personal and financial dilemmas. A father resists inevitable change, and enters into a f...Show more An Eastern Washington town is uprooted and a family grapples with personal and financial dilemmas. A father resists inevitable change, and enters into a fierce conflict with his son. The historic construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, a massive project destined to bring prosperity to the Pacific Northwest, will also destroy the family's home and their town. Show less

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Legends & Lattes

Legends & Lattes

A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

by Baldree, Travis

Book - 2022

Come take a load off at Viv's cafe, the first & only coffee shop in Thune. Grand opening! Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Vi...Show more Come take a load off at Viv's cafe, the first & only coffee shop in Thune. Grand opening! Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv, the orc barbarian, cashes out of the warrior's life with one final score. A rollicking novel of high fantasy and low stakes. Show less

Come take a load off at Viv's cafe, the first & only coffee shop in Thune. Grand opening! Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Vi...Show more Come take a load off at Viv's cafe, the first & only coffee shop in Thune. Grand opening! Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv, the orc barbarian, cashes out of the warrior's life with one final score. A rollicking novel of high fantasy and low stakes. Show less

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The Eightfold Path

The Eightfold Path

by Barnes, Steven

Graphic Novel - 2022

Eight strangers looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One by...Show more Eight strangers looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One by one the travelers each share a story that, unbeknownst to them, is actually a morality tale representing one of the aspects of final enlightenment as taught in Buddhism. Show less

Eight strangers looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One by...Show more Eight strangers looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One by one the travelers each share a story that, unbeknownst to them, is actually a morality tale representing one of the aspects of final enlightenment as taught in Buddhism. Show less

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Buried in A Good Book

Buried in A Good Book

by Berry, Tamara

Book - 2022

When the start of their summer vacation is marred by murder, best-selling thriller writer Tess Harrow is thrust into the subsequent investigation, involvi...Show more When the start of their summer vacation is marred by murder, best-selling thriller writer Tess Harrow is thrust into the subsequent investigation, involving a big foot sighting and a handsome local sheriff, which puts so much more than her teenage daughter's summer plans at stake. Show less

When the start of their summer vacation is marred by murder, best-selling thriller writer Tess Harrow is thrust into the subsequent investigation, involvi...Show more When the start of their summer vacation is marred by murder, best-selling thriller writer Tess Harrow is thrust into the subsequent investigation, involving a big foot sighting and a handsome local sheriff, which puts so much more than her teenage daughter's summer plans at stake. Show less

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Small World

Small World

A Novel

by Evison, Jonathan

Book - 2022

In this epic historical novel set in multiple time periods, present-day travelers on a train and their ancestors more than a century before are brought to...Show more In this epic historical novel set in multiple time periods, present-day travelers on a train and their ancestors more than a century before are brought together by the history they share against such iconic backdrops as the California gold rush and the development of the Continental Railroad. Show less

In this epic historical novel set in multiple time periods, present-day travelers on a train and their ancestors more than a century before are brought to...Show more In this epic historical novel set in multiple time periods, present-day travelers on a train and their ancestors more than a century before are brought together by the history they share against such iconic backdrops as the California gold rush and the development of the Continental Railroad. Show less

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One Two Three

One Two Three

A Novel

by Frankel, Laurie

Book - 2021

The Mitchell sisters — teenage triplets — find everything changing in their town when a handsome new student enrolls at Bourne Memorial High who happens to be their family’s sworn enemy. The Mitchell sisters — teenage triplets — find everything changing in their town when a handsome new student enrolls at Bourne Memorial High who happens to be their family’s sworn enemy. Show less

The Mitchell sisters — teenage triplets — find everything changing in their town when a handsome new student enrolls at Bourne Memorial High who happens to be their family’s sworn enemy. The Mitchell sisters — teenage triplets — find everything changing in their town when a handsome new student enrolls at Bourne Memorial High who happens to be their family’s sworn enemy. Show less

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The Laughter

The Laughter

A Novel

by Jha, Sonora

Book - 2023

Becoming dangerously obsessed with his new colleague, a dynamic Pakistani Muslim law professor who ignites his long-dormant passions, tenured English prof...Show more Becoming dangerously obsessed with his new colleague, a dynamic Pakistani Muslim law professor who ignites his long-dormant passions, tenured English professor Dr. Oliver Harding tries to reconcile his discomfort with the world in which she comes from. Show less

Becoming dangerously obsessed with his new colleague, a dynamic Pakistani Muslim law professor who ignites his long-dormant passions, tenured English prof...Show more Becoming dangerously obsessed with his new colleague, a dynamic Pakistani Muslim law professor who ignites his long-dormant passions, tenured English professor Dr. Oliver Harding tries to reconcile his discomfort with the world in which she comes from. Show less

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Fire Season

Fire Season

A Novel

by Krow, Leyna

Book - 2022

Barton Heydale, the unpopular manager of the only bank in 1889 Spokane Falls, is considering ending his own life when a fire threatening to flatten their frontier boomtown gives him an idea, a plan and a reason to live. Barton Heydale, the unpopular manager of the only bank in 1889 Spokane Falls, is considering ending his own life when a fire threatening to flatten their frontier boomtown gives him an idea, a plan and a reason to live. Show less

Barton Heydale, the unpopular manager of the only bank in 1889 Spokane Falls, is considering ending his own life when a fire threatening to flatten their frontier boomtown gives him an idea, a plan and a reason to live. Barton Heydale, the unpopular manager of the only bank in 1889 Spokane Falls, is considering ending his own life when a fire threatening to flatten their frontier boomtown gives him an idea, a plan and a reason to live. Show less

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Tell Me I'm An Artist

Tell Me I'm An Artist

A Novel

by Martin, Chelsea

Book - 2022

During the course of a semester at an San Francisco art school, Joey, as she struggles over an assignment—and what it means to be an artist—in a well-heel...Show more During the course of a semester at an San Francisco art school, Joey, as she struggles over an assignment—and what it means to be an artist—in a well-heeled world that is hugely different from any she has known, is considered selfish by her family for pursuing her dreams. Show less

During the course of a semester at an San Francisco art school, Joey, as she struggles over an assignment—and what it means to be an artist—in a well-heel...Show more During the course of a semester at an San Francisco art school, Joey, as she struggles over an assignment—and what it means to be an artist—in a well-heeled world that is hugely different from any she has known, is considered selfish by her family for pursuing her dreams. Show less

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Seasonal Fears

Seasonal Fears

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2022

When a new road opens for them--one that will lead through untold dangers toward a possible lifetime together, Harry and Melanie, who is dying, walk down ...Show more When a new road opens for them--one that will lead through untold dangers toward a possible lifetime together, Harry and Melanie, who is dying, walk down it together, but others are following with violence in their hearts, leading to a new destiny for them all. Show less

When a new road opens for them--one that will lead through untold dangers toward a possible lifetime together, Harry and Melanie, who is dying, walk down ...Show more When a new road opens for them--one that will lead through untold dangers toward a possible lifetime together, Harry and Melanie, who is dying, walk down it together, but others are following with violence in their hearts, leading to a new destiny for them all. Show less

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Grave Reservations

Grave Reservations

A Novel

by Priest, Cherie

Book - 2021

A psychic with scattershot, inconsistent abilities, Leda Foley, joins forces with a Seattle PD detective, Grady Merritt, whom she accidentally saved from a doomed flight, to solve a cold case and catch a killer. A psychic with scattershot, inconsistent abilities, Leda Foley, joins forces with a Seattle PD detective, Grady Merritt, whom she accidentally saved from a doomed flight, to solve a cold case and catch a killer. Show less

A psychic with scattershot, inconsistent abilities, Leda Foley, joins forces with a Seattle PD detective, Grady Merritt, whom she accidentally saved from a doomed flight, to solve a cold case and catch a killer. A psychic with scattershot, inconsistent abilities, Leda Foley, joins forces with a Seattle PD detective, Grady Merritt, whom she accidentally saved from a doomed flight, to solve a cold case and catch a killer. Show less

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Electric Idol

Electric Idol

by Robert, Katee

Book - 2022

When her family executed a coup that dethroned Zeus himself, Psyche knew she was in trouble, but she wasn't prepared for Aphrodite to demand her literal heart as payment. Or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one determined to strike the blow. When her family executed a coup that dethroned Zeus himself, Psyche knew she was in trouble, but she wasn't prepared for Aphrodite to demand her literal heart as payment. Or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one determined to strike the blow. Show less

When her family executed a coup that dethroned Zeus himself, Psyche knew she was in trouble, but she wasn't prepared for Aphrodite to demand her literal heart as payment. Or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one determined to strike the blow. When her family executed a coup that dethroned Zeus himself, Psyche knew she was in trouble, but she wasn't prepared for Aphrodite to demand her literal heart as payment. Or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one determined to strike the blow. Show less

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On Fragile Waves

On Fragile Waves

by Yu, E. Lily

Book - 2021

Growing up on their parents' mythical stories about the opportunities of Australia, a girl and her brother travel from war-torn Pakistan through temporary homes in Indonesia and Nauru, before government indifference challenges their dreams. Growing up on their parents' mythical stories about the opportunities of Australia, a girl and her brother travel from war-torn Pakistan through temporary homes in Indonesia and Nauru, before government indifference challenges their dreams. Show less

Growing up on their parents' mythical stories about the opportunities of Australia, a girl and her brother travel from war-torn Pakistan through temporary homes in Indonesia and Nauru, before government indifference challenges their dreams. Growing up on their parents' mythical stories about the opportunities of Australia, a girl and her brother travel from war-torn Pakistan through temporary homes in Indonesia and Nauru, before government indifference challenges their dreams. Show less

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Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World

Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World

A History

by Alexander, William

Book - 2022

A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations. Show less

A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations. Show less

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The Mosquito Bowl

The Mosquito Bowl

A Game of Life and Death in World War II

by Bissinger, Buzz

Book - 2022

This extraordinary, never-before-told story of WWII follows two U.S. Marine Corps regiments, comprised of some of the greatest football talent, as they pl...Show more This extraordinary, never-before-told story of WWII follows two U.S. Marine Corps regiments, comprised of some of the greatest football talent, as they played each other in a football game in the dirt and coral of Guadalcanal known as "The Mosquito Bowl" before they faced the darkest and deadliest days at Okinawa. Show less

This extraordinary, never-before-told story of WWII follows two U.S. Marine Corps regiments, comprised of some of the greatest football talent, as they pl...Show more This extraordinary, never-before-told story of WWII follows two U.S. Marine Corps regiments, comprised of some of the greatest football talent, as they played each other in a football game in the dirt and coral of Guadalcanal known as "The Mosquito Bowl" before they faced the darkest and deadliest days at Okinawa. Show less

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Skid Road

Skid Road

On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in An American City

by Ensign, Josephine

Book - 2021

This book is a work of narrative history set in Seattle, Washington, that explores the relationship between the health care safety net and homelessness. The book traces the social determinants of health from Seattle's earliest days. This book is a work of narrative history set in Seattle, Washington, that explores the relationship between the health care safety net and homelessness. The book traces the social determinants of health from Seattle's earliest days. Show less

This book is a work of narrative history set in Seattle, Washington, that explores the relationship between the health care safety net and homelessness. The book traces the social determinants of health from Seattle's earliest days. This book is a work of narrative history set in Seattle, Washington, that explores the relationship between the health care safety net and homelessness. The book traces the social determinants of health from Seattle's earliest days. Show less

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A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches

A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches

Vegan and Vegetarian Paninis, Wraps, Rolls, and More

by Freeman, Jackie

Book - 2022

Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier sandwiches, Freeman's inventive vegetarian recipes will satisfy your every craving! Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier sandwiches, Freeman's inventive vegetarian recipes will satisfy your every craving! Show less

Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier sandwiches, Freeman's inventive vegetarian recipes will satisfy your every craving! Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier sandwiches, Freeman's inventive vegetarian recipes will satisfy your every craving! Show less

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Essential Labor

Essential Labor

Mothering as Social Change

by Garbes, Angela

Book - 2022

From the acclaimed author of "Like a Mother" comes an investigation into the current state of caregiving in America and an exploration of motherhood as a means of social change. From the acclaimed author of "Like a Mother" comes an investigation into the current state of caregiving in America and an exploration of motherhood as a means of social change. Show less

From the acclaimed author of "Like a Mother" comes an investigation into the current state of caregiving in America and an exploration of motherhood as a means of social change. From the acclaimed author of "Like a Mother" comes an investigation into the current state of caregiving in America and an exploration of motherhood as a means of social change. Show less

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Cannelle Et Vanille

Cannelle Et Vanille

Nourishing, Gluten-free Recipes for Every Meal and Mood

by Goyoaga, Aran

Book - 2019

In this new book, Aran invites us into her kitchen to share her naturally gluten-free recipes, style, and ideas for nourishing herself, her family, and he...Show more In this new book, Aran invites us into her kitchen to share her naturally gluten-free recipes, style, and ideas for nourishing herself, her family, and her friends. Aran's cooking mirrors her lifelong path to self-care which is all about simplicity and renewal. Show less

In this new book, Aran invites us into her kitchen to share her naturally gluten-free recipes, style, and ideas for nourishing herself, her family, and he...Show more In this new book, Aran invites us into her kitchen to share her naturally gluten-free recipes, style, and ideas for nourishing herself, her family, and her friends. Aran's cooking mirrors her lifelong path to self-care which is all about simplicity and renewal. Show less

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Murder at the Mission

Murder at the Mission

A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies, and the Taking of the American West

by Harden, Blaine

Book - 2021

Documents the early 19th-century story of the Whitman and Spalding missionary families, exploring how after becoming the first Americans to cross the Rock...Show more Documents the early 19th-century story of the Whitman and Spalding missionary families, exploring how after becoming the first Americans to cross the Rockies by covered wagon they embarked on propagandist agendas that fueled a massive and culturally catastrophic westward migration. Show less

Documents the early 19th-century story of the Whitman and Spalding missionary families, exploring how after becoming the first Americans to cross the Rock...Show more Documents the early 19th-century story of the Whitman and Spalding missionary families, exploring how after becoming the first Americans to cross the Rockies by covered wagon they embarked on propagandist agendas that fueled a massive and culturally catastrophic westward migration. Show less

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Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

An Artist's Tour

by Hashimoto, Molly

Book - 2021

Illustrated with Molly Hashimoto's color sketches and watercolors, 'Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist's Tour' is a personal account of some of the hu...Show more Illustrated with Molly Hashimoto's color sketches and watercolors, 'Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist's Tour' is a personal account of some of the human and natural history and flora and fauna found in the areas that are accessible via the main roads that encircle Mount Rainier National Park. Show less

Illustrated with Molly Hashimoto's color sketches and watercolors, 'Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist's Tour' is a personal account of some of the hu...Show more Illustrated with Molly Hashimoto's color sketches and watercolors, 'Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist's Tour' is a personal account of some of the human and natural history and flora and fauna found in the areas that are accessible via the main roads that encircle Mount Rainier National Park. Show less

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More American

More American

Poems

by Hashimoto, Sharon

Book - 2021

Poet Sharon Hashimoto reconstructs a collective memory, conjuring the voices of grandparents, children, soldiers, and "those left to tell." In m...Show more Poet Sharon Hashimoto reconstructs a collective memory, conjuring the voices of grandparents, children, soldiers, and "those left to tell." In moving detail, these poems convey the realities of assimilation, service, and internment as experienced by Japanese Americans during, and in the decades following, the Second World War. Show less

Poet Sharon Hashimoto reconstructs a collective memory, conjuring the voices of grandparents, children, soldiers, and "those left to tell." In m...Show more Poet Sharon Hashimoto reconstructs a collective memory, conjuring the voices of grandparents, children, soldiers, and "those left to tell." In moving detail, these poems convey the realities of assimilation, service, and internment as experienced by Japanese Americans during, and in the decades following, the Second World War. Show less

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Flight Paths

Flight Paths

How A Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration

by Heisman, Rebecca

Book - 2023

The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration. The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration. Show less

The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration. The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration. Show less

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Makini's Vegan Kitchen

Makini's Vegan Kitchen

10th Anniversary Edition of the Plum Cookbook

by Howell, Makini

Book - 2023

Nationally renowned chef and entrepreneur Makini Howell shares her innovative plant-based recipes in this anniversary edition of the original Plum cookbook. Nationally renowned chef and entrepreneur Makini Howell shares her innovative plant-based recipes in this anniversary edition of the original Plum cookbook. Show less

Nationally renowned chef and entrepreneur Makini Howell shares her innovative plant-based recipes in this anniversary edition of the original Plum cookbook. Nationally renowned chef and entrepreneur Makini Howell shares her innovative plant-based recipes in this anniversary edition of the original Plum cookbook. Show less

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