Author J.A. Jance at Third Place Books November 10, 2026

When a young woman from Anchorage disappears after heading to Seattle for an internship that seems too good to be true, whimsically-named but hard-nosed mechanic Twinkle Winkleman enlists the services of private eye J. P. Beaumont to track her down—only to find that the case goes much deeper than either of them had anticipated.

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November 10, 2026 at 7pm
 Town Center Lake Forest Park​, intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE

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Mystery novelist Margaret Mizushima at Third Place Books with J.A. Jance September 30, 2026

Third Place Books is thrilled to welcome back Margaret Mizushima to our Lake Forest Park store to present the latest installment in her Timber Creek K-9 series, Fighting Edge. J.A. Jance joins in conversation.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 7 - 8:30pm

This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

Margaret Mizushima served as past president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and was elected Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. She and her husband recently moved from Colorado, where they raised two daughters and a multitude of animals, to a home in the Pacific Northwest.

J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, six thrillers about the Walker Family, and one volume of poetry. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, she lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington.

Want a signed edition of the featured book, but can't make it to the event? Order through our website or over the phone (206) 366-3333, and write your request for a signature or personalization in the comments field at checkout. Please call the store if you're placing your order within 24 hours of the event.

Third Place Books 17171 Bothell Way NE Ste A101

Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

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Shoreline Rotary to hear stories from Vicki Stiles September 16, 2026

Vicki Stiles to share the Stories Behind Shoreline’s History

The Wednesday Morning Gathering on September 16, 2026 at 7:30am is a perfect opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor, or colleague to experience Shoreline Rotary.

Our speaker will be fellow Shoreline Rotarian and past club president Vicki Stiles, author of Shoreline, Washington: From First People to a New City.

Vicki spent nearly three decades leading the Shoreline Historical Museum and has devoted years to researching and preserving the history of our community. Her new book represents some 30 years of work exploring the people, places, neighborhoods, and events that shaped Shoreline.

But this presentation won’t simply be a summary of the book.

Vicki will share some of the stories she heard while doing her research—stories that help bring Shoreline’s history to life. Some made it into the book, while others didn’t make the final cut. That means even those who have already read the book may hear something new!

Guests can join us in person or by Zoom, so even someone who can’t make it to our morning gathering in person can participate.

Wednesday Morning Gathering
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:30am

Shoreline College PUB 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133
In person or by Zoom

Let’s fill the room—and the Zoom screen—with Rotarians, friends, neighbors, and people who care about the community we call home.

Invite a friend. They may come for Shoreline’s history and discover something about Rotary along the way.

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Your Life, Solved: 42 Practical Ways AI Can Help You Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Get More Done is now available

Your Life, Solved: 42 Practical Ways AI Can Help You Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Get More Done is now available.

The book is built around everyday situations where AI can help you finish tasks faster, reduce mental overhead, and solve problems more effectively. 

Every chapter includes practical examples that you can begin using right away, regardless of your experience with AI.

One early reader shared on Goodreads:

"It doesn't just give you the information about what you can do... It also walks you step-by-step with the how-to for each potential use."

"I've only been using AI for a few weeks now, but it's made a huge difference in my life... after reading this book, I can see all the ways I could be using AI that I never considered."

If you'd like to support my work directly, the HomeTechHacker Book Store now offers:

• Signed paperbacks
• Signed hardcovers
• DRM-free audiobooks
• Exclusive bundles
• Discounts on multiple books

Buy direct

You can also purchase from your favorite retailer using my universal book link:

Paperback availability at retailers other than Amazon may take a little longer as distribution works its way through each bookstore's catalog, but the ebook is already widely available, and additional formats will continue appearing over the next few days.

Marlon Buchanan, author

This is my sixth published book, and it continues a mission that's been at the center of everything I've written: helping people use technology with confidence so it becomes a source of freedom rather than frustration.

If you enjoy the book, I'd be grateful if you'd leave a review wherever you purchased it. Reviews make a tremendous difference for independent authors and help other readers discover the book.

Thank you for your encouragement, your feedback, and your support. I hope Your Life, Solved gives you practical ideas that save time and make everyday life a little easier.

Marlon Buchanan, author

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Steve Schneider to sign his photography book of Rock musicians August 20, 2026

Steve Schneider will be signing his book The First Three Songs, Rock and Roll at 125th of a Second during the Ridgecrest Art walk inside the Ridgecrest Books on August 20, 2026 from 5-8pm.

Spanning five decades, 'The First Three Songs is a one-of-a-kind 220-page coffee table book featuring over 350 live concert photos taken by PNW photographer Steve Schneider. Many never seen before. 

Some musicians featured are 20 Grateful Dead shows, Neil Young, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Tom Petty, Santana, Jeff Beck and The Rolling Stones.

Features:

• Case-Bound Hardcover Book 9x12" with landscape orientation
• Hand signed by Steve
• High quality acid-free matte paper
• Spot varnished on the photos to make them stand out

Ridgecrest Books 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

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A Welcome Third Place Books Homecoming for AJ Whittier on Tuesday August 18, 2026

When Amy Whittenburg stepped away from her long-held position as Executive Director of Third Place Commons just over two years ago, it was to start a new life as a full-time author. A big dream and an even bigger mountain to climb to achieve it.

Tuesday night, she returns to Lake Forest Park for her second author event at Third Place Books. Writing as AJ Whittier, she’s just released her third novel, Uncrossing the Stars, which she will be discussing and reading from at the event.

As AJ, she is the author of two previous novels, Always Never Meant To Be: A Love Story and The God in 3B, the first two standalone books in the Magical Seattle Series. As an author, AJ says she’s committed to bringing light, love, and magic to a dark world.

AJ also loves highlighting all the beauty of Seattle and the PNW region. Every book is filled with real Seattle locations, some you’ll know and love, and some that might just send you on an adventure to discover them firsthand.

Indeed, in a review so good that was featured in their magazine, Kirkus Reviews wrote of her first book Always Never Meant To Be, “As the duo scouts movie locations, traveling from popular tourist haunts like Pike’s (sic) Place Market to lesser-known scenic parks, the author creates a love letter to Seattle, such that readers might find themselves planning a trip.”

Of her latest, Uncrossing the Stars, they write, “The novel’s highlight is its cast of characters—especially Sarah, whose complexity as she decides to pursue what she truly wants in the face of overwhelming grief is rewarding to explore. The mystical kismet elements give the love story an ethereal feeling.”

Head to Third Place Books on Tuesday night to see what all the fuss is about. The event takes place in the Den on Tuesday, August 18th at 7 PM. It’s free, but registration is requested for planning purposes. 

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Your Life, Solved - new book by Marlon Buchanan launches August 18, 2026

Marlon Buchanan
Best-Selling Author — Creator — 

Home Technology Enthusiast

Columnist for the Shoreline Area News

Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks, decisions, and information?

In Your Life, Solved, you’ll discover 42 practical ways to use today’s AI tools to simplify everyday life, stay organized, make better decisions, and reclaim more time for what matters most.

This Book Is for You If…

• You feel overwhelmed by the number of things competing for your attention
• You want practical uses for AI instead of hype and buzzwords
• You struggle to stay organized and keep track of everything
• You want help making decisions, planning, and getting things done
• You are curious about AI but aren’t sure where to start
• You want technology to make life easier, not more complicated

Inside the book, he shares practical ways he uses AI as an IT Director, author, business owner, husband, father, marathon runner, and doctoral student to simplify life and stay focused on what matters.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reduce decision fatigue and mental clutter
• Organize information and find it when you need it
• Stay on top of tasks, reminders, and follow-ups
• Improve communication and writing
• Plan projects, trips, meals, and major decisions
• Create personal AI assistants for work, health, fitness, and daily life
• Build systems that save time and reduce stress
• Use AI safely, responsibly, and effectively

Your Life, Solved will be released on August 18, 2026

More about Marlon

https://MarlonBuchanan.com
https://HomeTechHacker.com
@HomeTechHacker (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest)

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LFP Reads special event with author Erica Bauermeister August 11, 2026

Local author Erica Bauermeister's No Two Persons is this year's King County Library Lake Forest Park/Shoreline/Richmond Beach Community Reads selection. 

Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries have joined with Lake Forest Park READS again this year. LFP Reads is sponsored by the King County Library System, the City of Lake Forest Park’s Library Advisory Committee, Friends of the Shoreline, Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, and Third Place Books.

This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

No Two Persons is 20% off at Third Place Books for the months of July and August—and you can join a community discussion with the author herself on August 11th.

Join us for the 21st annual Lake Forest Park Reads event! Local author Erica Bauermeister will present her novel No Two Persons, an ode to reading, writing, and human connection.
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August 11, 2026 at 7pm
Lake Forest Park​

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No Two Persons is an exploration of how books can affect us in the most beautiful and unexpected of ways—and how we are all more closely connected to one another than we might think.

Erica Bauermeister is the author of the bestselling novel The School of Essential Ingredients, Joy for Beginners, and The Lost Art of Mixing. She is also the co-author of non-fiction works, 500 Great Books by Women: A Reader’s Guide and Let’s Hear It For the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14. She has a PhD in literature from the University of Washington, and has taught there and at Antioch University. She is a founding member of the Seattle7Writers and currently lives in Port Townsend, Washington.

Want a signed edition of the featured book, but can't make it to the event? Order through our website or over the phone, and write your request for a signature or personalization in the comments field at checkout. Please call the hosting store if you're placing your order within 24 hours of the event.

Lake Forest Park store (206) 366-3311

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Metro Bus shelter in Lake Forest Park honors Octavia Butler

Artwork celebrating the writer Octavia Butler is revealed at a bus shelter at the intersection of Ballinger Way and NE 175th St in Lake Forest Park

By Jeff Switzer, King County Metro

Photos courtesy King County Metro

Revered science fiction and Afrofuturism author Octavia Butler received international accolades and inspired generations of readers worldwide – and continues to be recognized and beloved in the corner of Lake Forest Park she called home.

Fans now can enjoy a new moment of reflection and remembrance at a Metro bus stop mural honoring Butler, at Ballinger Way NE and NE 175th Street and across from the largest bookstore in town (Third Place Books). 

The bus stop artwork joins other recognition worthy of a trip to Lake Forest Park that includes visiting Octavia Butler Avenue and a massive mural inside Third Place Commons.

Linocut artists Eileen Jimenez and Andrea Marcos collaborated with Sam Smith in Metro’s Transit Route Facilities section to develop, create and install the bus stop mural to honor the memory and timeless contributions of Butler.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to reflect on the work of an artist,” Eileen Jimenez said. “I grew up riding the bus and wish I had been able to see art like this at bus stops!”

“It’s an honor to be a part of this project,” Andrea Marcos said. “The work of Octavia Butler was extremely transformative in my life and because I love public transit, this nexus of those things was particularly meaningful.”

This new mural joins Metro’s sprawling gallery of 1,300 bus shelter murals across King County, showcasing the work of hundreds of artists and honoring leaders throughout the region’s history.

“Octavia Butler’s writing has always inspired me to strive for a better world, and I truly believe in the power of public transit to contribute to that better world,” Sam Smith said. “I am so honored I got to work with these amazing artists to bring Octavia’s legacy to a Metro bus stop in her community.”

About two dozen people turned out for the streetside ceremonial unveiling of the mural, including Lake Forest Park city leaders.

“Celebration of the arts and a local artist is absolutely critical, and Octavia was a real inspiration to so many people in the region, around the world, and our community as well,” Mayor Tom French said. “She really created a broad impact for our community.”

The mural rounds out an emerging Octavia Butler trail that includes Octavia Butler Avenue, a massive mural inside Third Place Commons and now the bus shelter mural, said Lake Forest Park Deputy Mayor Tracy Furutani.

Inspired by both Octavia Butler’s work and the author’s creative process, linocut artists Eileen Jimenez and Andrea Marcos pulled from journals and interviews to create two portraits of Octavia, alongside notes she wrote to herself, printed in her own handwriting. 

We hope her words call us all into telling stories boldly, and just doing the damn thing. So be it! See to it!

 

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Author Christina Dodd at Third Place Books July 17, 2026 with Julia Quinn

Third Place Books welcomes author Christina Dodd to our Lake Forest Park location for a conversation about her Shakespeare-inspired Daughter of Montague series, which follows the intrepid Rosie Montague, daughter of the Romeo and Juliet, as she investigates murders most foul. 

In the third book, Teach the Torches to Burn, Rosie must get to the bottom of a string of suspicious deaths at her own wedding...before her tale takes a turn for the tragic. Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series, joins in conversation.

This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

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Christina Dodd is a New York Times bestselling author whose suspense, paranormal, historical, and mystery novels have been translated into 30 languages and sold more than 15 million copies in print. Praised for her “brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd” (Booklist), her award-winning books have landed on numerous Best of the Year lists and, much to her mother's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. 

She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where her 700 lavender plants share the yard with her husband’s various “Big Projects,” including a treehouse, zipline, and their very own Stonehenge. Enter Christina’s worlds and join her mailing list for humor, book news and entertainment (yes, she’s the proud author with the infamous three-armed cover) at ChristinaDodd.com.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don’t read (or write) romance, and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. On December 25, 2020, Netflix premiered Bridgerton, based on her popular series of novels about the Bridgerton family. 

Quinn is the author of almost 40 books — all romance, mostly novels (some novellas, a graphic novel, and a few that defy easy labelling; please peruse her bookshelf). When not writing, she spends much of her time advocating for causes she strongly believes in. A graduate of Harvard & Radcliffe Colleges, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.

Want a signed edition of the featured book, but can't make it to the event? Order through our website or over the phone, and write your request for a signature or personalization in the comments field at checkout. Please call the hosting store if you're placing your order within 24 hours of the event.

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July 14, 2026 at 7pm
Lake Forest Park Third Place Books

Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE

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July 8, 2026 at Third Place Books: Elena Taylor

The latest chapter in local author Elena Taylor's Sheriff Bet Rivers saga follows the female sheriff of a small Washington town as she races against time to solve a murder at the local carnival. 

Award-winning mystery and thriller author Robert Dugoni joins in conversation.

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📅 Wednesday July 8, 2026 at 7pm
📍 Third Place Books Lake Forest Park​

Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE

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Earthseed: Celebrating Octavia Butler & Honoring the Past & Future of Feminist Science Fiction Thursday June 25, 2026

Earthseed: Celebrating Octavia Butler & Honoring the Past & Future of Feminist Science Fiction

Thursday June 25, 2026  

Third Place Commons, 

upper floor Town Center

intersection Ballinger & Bothell Way
5:30 – 9pm

Join us for a special evening celebrating the legacy of Octavia Butler and the many notable women in speculative fiction who have shaped the genre. 

This special event will feature an art unveiling honoring Butler’s legacy, live music inspired by Parable of the Sower, featured readers, and an open mic for community voices.

Featured guests include Amber Flame, Rashida J. Smith, and Imani Sims, with artwork by Eileen Jimenez and Andrea Marcos.

Bring your poems, short fiction, essays, and original work inspired by feminist science fiction and fantasy, or simply come listen and celebrate.

Learn more and RSVP here: Earthseed: Celebrating Octavia Butler - Clarion West

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Book launch June 27, 2026 for Shoreline History book by Victoria Stiles

Join the Shoreline Historical Museum for a special release launch for SHM's newest book from our Director Emeritus, Vicki Stiles! 

Vicki Stiles was the executive director of the Shoreline Historical Museum from 1992 until she retired in 2022 after 29 years.

Through her efforts, the Museum became a publishing house, producing several books, including the 1926 memoir of Judge James T. Ronald and the History of the Shoreline School District - 75th Anniversary.

She made numerous presentations to local groups about specific points in the history of the area. 

75 years of schools in Shoreline. History of Lake Forest Park. History of specific neighborhoods like Hillwood and Echo Lake. Pioneer women in Richmond Beach, History of Commerce in Shoreline, Impact of Women in King County, 

Now she is publishing a book on the history of Shoreline on its 30th year.

In recognition of Shoreline’s long history, city of Shoreline’s 30th anniversary, and SHM's 50th Birthday, we offer this volume. It has been thirty years in the making and includes many historic photos that have never been seen outside the museum.

Author Vicki Stiles

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00pm
Admission: FREE

Richmond Masonic Hall
753 N 185th St, Shoreline WA 98133
ADA Accessible
Light Refreshments

Program and Author signing at the end!
Both Hardcover and Paperback will be available for purchase!

Stiles has written numerous articles on the history of northwest King County for a variety of publications. She is a member and past president of the Association of King County Historical Organizations, and a member and past president of the Shoreline Rotary Club.

Sponsored by the by the Shoreline Historical Museum.

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Dunn Gardens Books with Beth June 23, 2026

Photo courtesy Dunn Gardens

Dunn Gardens

13533 Northshire Rd NW, 

Seattle 98177

Books with Beth
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:30pm

Pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $10.

Join us for a warm, welcoming afternoon as we celebrate the return of our dear friend and former Dunn Gardens Executive Director, Beth Weir, visiting from New Zealand.

Beth will read from her newly published book, One Move, One Mouse, One Marriage, a heartfelt and humorous reflection on life’s unexpected turns, and invite guests to share a favorite book of their own—sparking conversation, connection, and plenty of great recommendations.

She’ll be joined by two fellow writing friends, Laura C. Lippman, sharing poems from The Catastrophist’s Daughter, and Wanda J. Herndon, author of Working Class to Breaking Glass: One Woman’s Fight to Belong and to Lead.

We’ll sip tea and wine, enjoy a few cookies, and settle into the beauty of Dunn Gardens—perhaps even outdoors, if the weather cooperates.

To sweeten the afternoon, Beth is offering a book raffle!

Come for the stories, stay for the community.

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Sisters in Crime - an evening of readings from local crime and mystery authors February 9, 2026 at 7pm

Marty Wingate hosts Sisters in Crime night at Third Place Books

Third Place Books is pleased to welcome the long-standing Lake Forest Park writing group Sisters in Crime to our store for an evening of readings from group members. 

The festivities will be hosted by Marty Wingate, author of The Orphans of Mersea House, The Librarian Always Rings Twice, and Murder Is a Must.

Readers will include Leslie J. Hall, Candace Robb, Joyce Yarrow, Ushani Nanayakkara, Curt Colbert, Maren Halvorsen, Jeffrey Briggs, Roxanne Dunn, and Arthur Coburn.

This event is free and open to the public.

Sisters in Crime, February 9, 2026 at 7pm

Third Place Books 17171 Bothell Way NE, #A101, Lake Forest Park WA 98155

No RSVP required!

Marty Wingate writes mysteries and histories—all fiction and all set in Britain. Her new historical mystery series, The London Ladies Murder Club, is set in 1921 and inspired by the real-life Useful Women agency. 

The first two books, A Body on the Doorstep and A Body at the Séance, are out now. Marty also writes the Potting Shed and Birds of a Feather mysteries in addition to standalone historical fiction including Glamour Girls and The Orphans of Mersea House. 

Marty prefers on-the-ground research, and so she and her husband regularly travel to Britain, where she can be found tracing the steps of her characters, stopping for tea and a slice of Victoria sponge in a café, or enjoying a swift half in a pub. 

More information about Marty here

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Patricia Briggs at Third Place Books in ticketed event for new release Blind Date with a Werewolf

Patricia Briggs

Blind Date with a Werewolf

Monday October 27, 2025 at 7pm, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park

A deadly werewolf's lonesome lifestyle becomes a thing of the past when anonymous 'friends' set him up on a series of blind dates in this standalone novel from beloved Washington author Patricia Briggs.

Patricia Briggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series and the Alpha and Omega novels.

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Ridgecrest Books: Release party for cozy fantasy novel Social Sorcery with author Alex Peachy October 24, 2025

Author Alex Peachy at Ridgecrest Books October 24, 2025 at 7pm

Join us for the release party for Social Sorcery, a cozy fantasy novel perfect for this time of year that's a cozy blend of D&D and steampunk.

Alex is also the author of Distilled Magic, another cozy fantasy set in the same world as Social Sorcery, but each book stands alone. This is a great event for all the cozy fantasy fans out there! Like a pumpkin-spiced latte in book form.

The stories Alex creates explore identity, community, and personal growth themes. He shares his home with his wife, son, and their three adorable cats. His favorite cat considers Alex her human and often demands to be held. You can often find him writing and sipping on a glass of good whisky in the evenings.

Ridgecrest Books, 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

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Ridgecrest Books: Party with Camilla Raines and her new magical fantasy book October 21, 2025

Camilla Raines, October 21, 2025 at 7pm at Ridgecrest Books, 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

One of our favorite events that we had here last year was the launch party for Camilla Raines' debut novel, The Hollow and the Haunted. Camilla is back with the sequel, The Forsaken and the Fated, and the party will be just as good! There will be cupcakes, giveaways, make-your-own crystal sets, and book bingo!

In this darkly magical fantasy debut set in Washington State, a closeted teenage psychic foresees the death of his sworn enemy, and is forced to work with him to save his life. Sparks fly, but some ghosts don't want to stay buried...

*These books have great crossover appeal for teens. Everyone is welcome! Mark your calendars!

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Ridgecrest Books: Story hour with author Michelle Jing Chan October 19, 2025

Ridgecrest favorite, Michelle Jing Chan, is joining us for an extra special story time on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11am, to celebrate the release of her debut author AND illustrator picture book, Weiwei's Winter Solstice.

Hit up the brunch truck, grab a coffee, and swing by the bookstore for story time and make it a Ridgecrest day!

Michelle has illustrated several picture books, including two Golden Books on Lunar New Year and Pride; and Stay Angry Little Girl, a picture book inspired by Madeleine L’Engle’s iconic classic A Wrinkle in Time.

Michelle’s books have earned awards from the Children’s Book Council, the Chinese American Librarians Association, and Hindi’s Libraries. Her work has been featured in the Wing Luke Museum, Buzzfeed, and Upworthy.

Ridgecrest Books, 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

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Local author Travis Baldree in ticketed event at Third Place Books November 20, 2025

Travis Baldree releases his latest book Brigands and Breadknives Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7pm at Third Place Books at Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE>

Return to the cozy fantasy world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with a new adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller Fern.

The first two books in the series

Third Place Books is thrilled to welcome Travis Baldree for the release of Brigands & Breadknives, the latest in Baldree's beloved series of "high fantasy and low stakes." 

Tickets are required in advance and include a copy of the featured book.

Purchase tickets here

About Brigands & Breadknives. . .

Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her!

If only things were so simple…

It turns out that fixing your life isn’t a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint.

A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover.

As together they fend off a rogue’s gallery of ne’er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when nothing seems inevitable.

Travis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes #1 New York Times bestselling books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog.

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