Best Small Towns In Washington - April 2024

Beartown: A Novel

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: LibraryReads • BookBrowse • Goodreads “You’ll love this engrossing novel.” —People The bestselling author of A Man Called Ove returns with a dazzling, profound novel about a small town with a big dream—and the price required to make it come true.People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever-encroaching trees. But down by the lake stands an old ice rink, built generations ago by the working men who founded this town. And in that ice rink is the reason people in Beart... [Read More]

• ASIN: 150116077X
• ASIN: 150116077X
• ISBN: 150116077X
• Brand: Washington Square Press
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

With 160 million copies of the Twilight Saga sold worldwide, this addictive love story between a teenage girl and a vampire redefined romance for a generation. Here's the book that started it all.Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn.Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the pe... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316015849
• ASIN: 0316015849
• ISBN: 0316015849
• Brand: Megan Tingley Books
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

The #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation, now with brand new content including an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographsInspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'  For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147516854
• ASIN: 0147516854
• ISBN: 0147516854
• Brand: Puffin Books
• Manufacturer: Puffin Books

The Boys From Hicks Drive Vienna, Virginia: True Adventures of Growing Up During The 1960s and 70s in The Best Small Town In America

This is an inspiring, often soul searching collection of true stories, featuring the adventures and mishaps of six lifetime friends; The Boys From Hicks Drive. Follow along as they find clever ways to entertain themselves, frequently with disastrous results, in those nostalgic times before video games, cable television, mobile phones, and the internet.And what better place for childhood adventure than Vienna, the town on nearly every Top Ten list of Best Places to Live, and located near the power center of the universe: Washington DC?The Boys began their odyssey on the day they met, and it has... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1732752311
• ASIN: 1732752311
• ISBN: 1732752311
• Manufacturer: Game 7 Publishing, LLC

Magic Hour: A Novel

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home.   In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.   Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psy... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0345522184
• ASIN: 0345522184
• ISBN: 0345522184
• Brand: Ballantine Books
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

Welcome to Moonlight Harbor (A Moonlight Harbor Novel Book 1)

USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts returns with a brand-new series set on the charming Washington coastOnce happily married, Jenna Jones is about to turn forty, and this year for her birthday—lucky her—she’s getting a divorce. She’s barely able to support herself and her teenage daughter, but now her deadbeat artist ex is hitting her up for spousal support…and then spending it on his “other” woman.Still, as her mother always says, every storm brings a rainbow. And when she gets a very unexpected gift from her great-aunt Edie, things seem to be taking a turn for the bette... [Read More]

• ASIN: B076ZRR7B2
• ASIN: B076ZRR7B2
• Manufacturer: MIRA

Red Mountain: A Novel

"Best book I've read in over 50 years... since A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." - LibraMystic*A Pulpwood Queens Book Club Selection and Amazon Charts BestsellerHow well do we really know each other?Red Mountain in eastern Washington is home to a community of eccentrics.Otis Till, the area's visionary winemaker, has been known to howl at the moon--fully nude.Single mother Margot Pierce moved across the country to build an inn, but so far all she does is binge on gelato, the Hallmark Channel, and fantasies of murdering her ex.High school senior Emilia Forester is the daughter of celebrity parents stru... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01MEEWFIC
• ASIN: B01MEEWFIC
• Manufacturer: Sandy Run Press

True Colors: A Novel

• ASIN: B002LA0A8O
• ASIN: B002LA0A8O
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

In the Clearing (Tracy Crosswhite)

The gripping third book in the internationally acclaimed series by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.Detective Tracy Crosswhite has a skill, and a soft spot, for tackling unsolved crimes. Having lost her own sister to murder at a young age, Tracy has dedicated her career to bringing justice and closure to the families and friends of victims of crime.So when Jenny, a former police academy classmate and protégé, asks Tracy to help solve a cold case that involves the suspicious suicide of a Native American high school girl forty years earlier, Tracy agrees. Following up on evidenc... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1503953572
• ASIN: 1503953572
• ISBN: 9781503953574
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Thomas & Mercer

The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel

From the co-creator of the landmark series, the story millions of fans have been waiting to get their hands on for 25 long years.The Secret History of Twin Peaks enlarges the world of the original series, placing the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, beginning with the journals of Lewis and Clark and ending with the shocking events that closed the finale. The perfect way to get in the mood for the upcoming Showtime series.

• ASIN: 1250075580
• ASIN: 1250075580
• ISBN: 1250075580
• Brand: Flatiron Books
• Manufacturer: Flatiron Books

Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890

A book about a tiny island with a huge history, from the New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane's Eye.“For everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book.” —Russell BakerIn his first book of history, Nathaniel Philbrick reveals the people and the stories behind what was once the whaling capital of the world. Beyond its charm, quaint local traditions, and whaling yarns, Philbrick explores the origins of Nantucket in this comprehensive history. From the English settlers who thought they were purchasing a “Native American ghost to... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143120123
• ASIN: 0143120123
• ISBN: 0143120123
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Ghost Towns of the West

Ghosts Towns of the West is filled with photographs, maps, history, and detailed directions to find the best ghost towns to linger in the wake of the Old West.Ghost Towns of the West blazes a trail through the dusty crossroads and mossy cemeteries of the American West, including one-time boomtowns in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The book reveals the little-known stories of long-dead soldiers, indigenous peoples, settlers, farmers, and miners. Perfect for planning a road trip, each section covers a geographic area and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0760350418
• ASIN: 0760350418
• ISBN: 0760350418
• Manufacturer: Voyageur Press

Herons Landing: A Small-Town Romance (Honeymoon Harbor)

There’s no place to fall in love like the place you left your heart Welcome to Honeymoon Harbor, the brand-new, long-awaited series by beloved New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross, where unforgettable characters come face-to-face with the kind of love that grabs your heart and never lets go.Working as a Las Vegas concierge, Brianna Mannion is an expert at making other people’s wishes come true. It’s satisfying work, but a visit home to scenic Honeymoon Harbor turns into a permanent stay when she’s reminded of everything she’s missing: the idyllic small-town charm; the old Vic... [Read More]

• ASIN: B075QXC938
• ASIN: B075QXC938
• Manufacturer: HQN Books

Starting Over on Blackberry Lane: A Romance Novel (Life in Icicle Falls Book 10)

Time for a Change—or Three! Stefanie Stahl has a husband with renovation ADD. He can't seem to finish anything he starts and her house is littered with his "projects." If he doesn't smarten up, she swears she's going to murder him and bury him under the pile of scrounged lumber in the backyard.  Her friend Griffin James is suddenly single and thinking maybe she needs to sell her fixer-upper and follow her career bliss up the ladder of success, even if that scary ladder is clear across the country. Getting her place ready to sell proves harder than she originally thought. She needs help.  ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01HBAENG8
• ASIN: B01HBAENG8
• Manufacturer: MIRA

All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir

Long-listed for PEN Open Book AwardNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, NPR, Time, The Boston Globe, Real Simple, Buzzfeed, Jezebel, Bustle, Library Journal, Chicago Public Library, and more "This book moved me to my very core. . . . [All You Can Ever Know] should be required reading for anyone who has ever had, wanted, or found a family―which is to say, everyone.” ―Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires Everywhere What does it mean to lose your roots—within your culture, within your family—and what happens when you find them? Nicole Chung was born severely premature, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B079FFPXFJ
• ASIN: B079FFPXFJ
• Manufacturer: Catapult

Best Served Cold : A Small Town Police Procedural Set in Oklahoma

Twenty years ago, the Whitebridge Players staged their last ever performance and swore that they'd return to the same theatre and stage the same play. Two decades later, they do - with tragic results. DCI

• UPC: 856139155

The Best Small Towns In the United States - eBook

Once in a while, you discover a town that has everything—great coffee, food with character, shop owners with purpose. Each year, the Budget Travel team celebrates these places with our "Coolest Small Towns in America"

• UPC: 467819528

The Gang : A Small Town Police Force Sarcastic, Irreverent, and Crude to Each Other, Yet Loyal to the Best Interests of Its Citizens.

After twenty-five years working in small-town law enforcement, author Martin J. Biersbach had enough stories to fill a book--so he wrote one. The Gang is a humorous, at times sarcastic, collection of short fictional tales

• UPC: 807875861

Best Served Cold : A Small Town Police Procedural Set in Oklahoma

Someone is getting revenge against Milt Kovak with a series of pranks. But things escalate when the brakes on Milt's deputy's car are cut and his wife to crashes. Then two friends of the mother

• UPC: 56120572

Making Your Move to One of America's Best Small Towns - eBook

For those looking to raise a family in a storybook American town, or a change of pace from hectic city life, this book is the

• UPC: 972366994

Turning Down the Sound : Travel Escapes in Washington's Small Towns - Paperback

In Turning Down the Sound: Travel Escapes in Washington's Small Towns a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist explores America’s “last frontier” of tourism—small towns—profiling over 30 of Washington’s rural communities as potential

• UPC: 35573093

3dRose USA, Washington, Kitsap Peninsula. Town of Poulsbo and marina. - Two Tone Green Mug, 11-ounce

USA, Washington, Kitsap Peninsula. Town of Poulsbo and marina. Mug is available in both 11 oz and 15 oz. Why drink out of an ordinary mug when a custom printed mug is so much cooler?

• UPC: 346659236
• Model: mug_192049_7

Rethinking Rural : Global Community and Economic Development in the Small Town West

The vastness and isolation of the American West forged a dependence on scarce natural resources especially water, forests, fish, and minerals. Today, the internet is shaping another revolution, and it promises both obstacles and opportunity.

• UPC: 34681301

3dRose USA, Washington, Kitsap Peninsula. Town of Poulsbo and marina. - Two Tone Red Mug, 11-ounce

USA, Washington, Kitsap Peninsula. Town of Poulsbo and marina. Mug is available in both 11 oz and 15 oz. Why drink out of an ordinary mug when a custom printed mug is so much cooler?

• UPC: 879927040
• Model: mug_192049_5
• Color: WhiteRed/White
• Size: 11 fl oz11 oz

The Best Small Town

9781589974876

• UPC: 10080145
• Color: Black
• Size: S