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Northwest Classics

Consider “The Distant Music” pure escapism. It’s a chance to escape from today’s world, where real estate investors…

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The killers in these new mysteries include a serial killer who targets other serial killers

It’s a glorious time of the year if you’re obsessed with fictional serial killers (as I am). Detective…

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Programs continue with The Big Read

ENTERPRISE — The Big Read is in full swing in Wallowa and Union counties with weekly events and…

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Hermiston author debuts children’s book

HERMISTON — A local author will debut a brand-new children’s book this month at The Next Chapter Bookstore…

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Five of the hottest books we can’t wait to read in January

Maybe you received a book store gift card over the holiday season? Maybe you’re looking for ideas on…

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First Draft welcomes Louise Dunlap

PENDLETON — The First Draft Writers Series kicks off the new year with a Zoom-only reading with a…

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Fishtrap presents The Big Read

ENTERPRISE — Fishtrap will again host The Big Read, a community project where everyone reads the same book,…

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Feria Internacional Del Libro de Guadalajara

Books, books and more books! Many librarians go into the field (me included) because at some level we…

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‘Horror for Weenies’: Reducing the scare of scary movies

My want-to-read list is probably longer than I’ll ever complete, but that doesn’t stop me from adding more…

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‘To Build a Ship’ sails uncharted waters

Late each February, I am attracted to the American Association of University Women book sale at the Marcus…

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