In Razor Clams, his lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored  Siliqua patula  and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In the course of his investigation, Berger brings to light the long history of razor clamming as a subsistence, commercial, and recreational activity, and shows the ways it has helped shape both the identity and the psyche of the Pacific Northwest. 

West Sound Reads is proud to present best-selling author Jamie Ford and his new novel, Love and Other Consolation Prizes. Ford will appear at South Kitsap High School on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2:30 pm. This beautifully crafted tale, based on a true story, follows an orphan boy who is raffled off to a "good home" at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition. The winning ticket belongs to the flamboyant madam of a high-class brothel, famous for educating her girls. There, Ernest settles in as the houseboy and finds the sense of home he's always desired. Fifty years later, in the shadow of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the now elderly man struggles to help his ailing wife, while trying to keep their history secret from their daughters.

We all know the story of the March sisters, heroines of Louisa May Alcott's  Little Women . But while everyone cheers on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it's time to learn the truth about the real "Amy": Louisa's sister, May. Join us when Seattle author  Elise Hooper  talks about her new historical novel,  The Other Alcott , based on May. May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely "The Other Alcott."

Join us for a timely conversation between generations when Frances Moore Lappe and Adam Eichen talk about the new book they coauthored, Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want. The duo has crafted an optimistic book for Americans who are asking, in the wake of Trump's victory, "What do we do now?" The authors' answer: We need to organize and fight to protect and expand our democracy. With riveting stories and little-known evidence, they demystify how we got here, exposing the well-orchestrated effort that has robbed Americans of their rightful power.