Ashley E. Sweeney, “The Irish Girl” Book Signing
January 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Attend this book signing and release celebration of award-winning author Ashley E. Sweeney’s newest novel, “The Irish Girl”—a story loosely based on her great-grandmother’s solo journey from Ireland to America in 1886.

Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, 360.671.2626, villagebooks.com  


Glen Van Peski, “take less. do more.” 
January 11, 3-4 p.m. 

Meet ultralight backpacker, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Glen Van Peski, and discover his life lessons through his recent release, “take less. do more.” The event includes a 5-pound base pack weight show-and-tell and a raffle.

Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, 360.671.2626, villagebooks.com  


Kerry Claire & Motako Lewis, “The Adventures of Wonky Willy”
January 18, 2-3 p.m. 

As a tribute to her real-life squirrel friend, author Kerry Claire created the illustrated children’s book, “The Adventures of Wonky Willy.” Join Claire and illustrator Motoko Lewis at Village Books for a reading of their story.

Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, 360.671.2626, villagebooks.com