Books
Not Scary At All
Not everything in Fall has to be spooky. Discover a new project that pegs the cute meter.
Rocktober
Climb them, paint them, study them and more! There are many ways to appreciate the different kinds of rocks that cover planet Earth.
Featured Services and Blog Posts
New & On Order Books
Reading Challenges
Join our Fall Into Reading Challenge!
Get cozy and fall head over heels for a new book! Log your minutes, and watch those badges pile up all season long.
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.
Try Out Beanstack
Beanstack is a great way to participate in our reading challenges online or with the Beanstack Tracker app, available on your mobile device.
Book Blogs
If You Like Stephen King
Learn more about the King of Horror and get suggestions for similar, spine-tingling authors, titles & series.
If You Like Michael Connelly
Combining police procedural, legal drama and psychological suspense, Michael Connelly's thrillers keep readers on the edge of their seats.
If You Like John Grisham
These read-alikes deliver dramatic, fast-paced legal thrillers with sympathetic characters and intricate plots.
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 Stephen King
Learn more about the King of Horror and get suggestions for similar, spine-tingling authors, titles & series.
If You Like Michael Connelly
Combining police procedural, legal drama and psychological suspense, Michael Connelly's thrillers keep readers on the edge of their seats.
If You Like John Grisham
These read-alikes deliver dramatic, fast-paced legal thrillers with sympathetic characters and intricate plots.
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.
Book & Author Events
Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a paradigm-shifting talk w/ world-renowned facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book The Art of Fighting.
Science Fiction Online Book Group
Sep 16th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
"Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhao
Food for Thought Online Book Group
Sep 17th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Event
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" and "Scandinavian Everyday"
Camano Island Online Book Group
Sep 21st | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
"Plain and Simple" by Sue Bender
Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a paradigm-shifting talk w/ world-renowned facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book The Art of Fighting.
Science Fiction Online Book Group
Sep 16th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
"Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhao
Food for Thought Online Book Group
Sep 17th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Event
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" and "Scandinavian Everyday"
Camano Island Online Book Group
Sep 21st | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
"Plain and Simple" by Sue Bender
Staff Picks
Hotel Horrors
Hotels should be safe havens, but in these books, they’re anything but. Check in for secrets, danger, and a stay you won’t forget.
Cooking with as Little Effort as Possible
Low-effort recipes that transform ordinary pantry staples into surprisingly satisfying meals when cooking feels like too much work.
Meal Planning with Diabetes
Browse curated recipes, nutritional strategies, and practical ideas designed to support stable blood sugar through everyday cooking.
How to Unlock Creative Expression
Find actionable strategies to dismantle mental blocks, overcome creative paralysis, and explore the deeper meaning of why we make art.
Hotel Horrors
Hotels should be safe havens, but in these books, they’re anything but. Check in for secrets, danger, and a stay you won’t forget.
Cooking with as Little Effort as Possible
Low-effort recipes that transform ordinary pantry staples into surprisingly satisfying meals when cooking feels like too much work.
Meal Planning with Diabetes
Browse curated recipes, nutritional strategies, and practical ideas designed to support stable blood sugar through everyday cooking.
How to Unlock Creative Expression
Find actionable strategies to dismantle mental blocks, overcome creative paralysis, and explore the deeper meaning of why we make art.