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It Happened in Washington State

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Pick up one of these fictional titles which all take place in the familiar setting of Washington State.

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Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

A Novel

by Semple, Maria

Book - 2012

When her notorious, hilarious, volatile, talented, troubled, and agoraphobic mother goes missing from their home in Seattle, teenage Bee begins a trip that takes her to the ends of the earth to find her. When her notorious, hilarious, volatile, talented, troubled, and agoraphobic mother goes missing from their home in Seattle, teenage Bee begins a trip that takes her to the ends of the earth to find her. Show less

When her notorious, hilarious, volatile, talented, troubled, and agoraphobic mother goes missing from their home in Seattle, teenage Bee begins a trip that takes her to the ends of the earth to find her. When her notorious, hilarious, volatile, talented, troubled, and agoraphobic mother goes missing from their home in Seattle, teenage Bee begins a trip that takes her to the ends of the earth to find her. Show less

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Snow Falling on Cedars

Snow Falling on Cedars

by Guterson, David

Book - 1994

Set in Puget Sound, this novel is at various moments a courtroom drama, an interracial love story and a war chronicle. Set in Puget Sound, this novel is at various moments a courtroom drama, an interracial love story and a war chronicle. Show less

Set in Puget Sound, this novel is at various moments a courtroom drama, an interracial love story and a war chronicle. Set in Puget Sound, this novel is at various moments a courtroom drama, an interracial love story and a war chronicle. Show less

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The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

by Alexie, Sherman

Book - 2013

In his darkly comic short story collection, the author brilliantly weaves memory, fantasy, and stark realism to paint a complex, grimly ironic portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian Reservation. In his darkly comic short story collection, the author brilliantly weaves memory, fantasy, and stark realism to paint a complex, grimly ironic portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian Reservation. Show less

In his darkly comic short story collection, the author brilliantly weaves memory, fantasy, and stark realism to paint a complex, grimly ironic portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian Reservation. In his darkly comic short story collection, the author brilliantly weaves memory, fantasy, and stark realism to paint a complex, grimly ironic portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian Reservation. Show less

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The Orchardist

The Orchardist

A Novel

by Coplin, Amanda

Book - 2012

At the turn of the 20th century in a rural stretch of the Pacific Northwest, a gentle solitary orchardist, Talmadge, tends to apples and apricots. Then tw...Show more At the turn of the 20th century in a rural stretch of the Pacific Northwest, a gentle solitary orchardist, Talmadge, tends to apples and apricots. Then two feral, pregnant girls and armed gunmen set Talmadge on an irrevocable course not only to save and protect but also to reconcile the ghosts of his own troubled past. Show less

At the turn of the 20th century in a rural stretch of the Pacific Northwest, a gentle solitary orchardist, Talmadge, tends to apples and apricots. Then tw...Show more At the turn of the 20th century in a rural stretch of the Pacific Northwest, a gentle solitary orchardist, Talmadge, tends to apples and apricots. Then two feral, pregnant girls and armed gunmen set Talmadge on an irrevocable course not only to save and protect but also to reconcile the ghosts of his own troubled past. Show less

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The Obsession

The Obsession

by Roberts, Nora

Book - 2016

Years after discovering her father's predatory double life, photographer Naomi Bowes struggles to hide her painful past from her fellow residents in a com...Show more Years after discovering her father's predatory double life, photographer Naomi Bowes struggles to hide her painful past from her fellow residents in a community thousands of miles away, a situation that introduces her to a new relationship and forces her to confront her demons. Show less

Years after discovering her father's predatory double life, photographer Naomi Bowes struggles to hide her painful past from her fellow residents in a com...Show more Years after discovering her father's predatory double life, photographer Naomi Bowes struggles to hide her painful past from her fellow residents in a community thousands of miles away, a situation that introduces her to a new relationship and forces her to confront her demons. Show less

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The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain

A Novel

by Stein, Garth

Book - 2008

Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. Show less

Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. Show less

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Firefly Lane

Firefly Lane

[a Novel]

by Hannah, Kristin

Book - 2008

Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. Show less

Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. Show less

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Disclosure

Disclosure

by Crichton, Michael

Book - 1994

Tom Sanders, an up-and-coming executive with DigiCom in Seattle, makes the mistake of having a closed-door meeting with his new boss -- a woman who was hi...Show more Tom Sanders, an up-and-coming executive with DigiCom in Seattle, makes the mistake of having a closed-door meeting with his new boss -- a woman who was his lover ten years before. She was promoted to the position he expected to have, and he is accused of sexually harassing her. Show less

Tom Sanders, an up-and-coming executive with DigiCom in Seattle, makes the mistake of having a closed-door meeting with his new boss -- a woman who was hi...Show more Tom Sanders, an up-and-coming executive with DigiCom in Seattle, makes the mistake of having a closed-door meeting with his new boss -- a woman who was his lover ten years before. She was promoted to the position he expected to have, and he is accused of sexually harassing her. Show less

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The Last Town on Earth

The Last Town on Earth

A Novel

by Mullen, Thomas

Book - 2006

Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest is a small mill town called Commonwealth, conceived as a haven for workers weary of exploitatio...Show more Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest is a small mill town called Commonwealth, conceived as a haven for workers weary of exploitation. After the 1918 flu epidemic strikes neighboring towns, Commonwealth chooses to quarantine itself against the contagion, then must deal with the consequences of that decision. Show less

Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest is a small mill town called Commonwealth, conceived as a haven for workers weary of exploitatio...Show more Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest is a small mill town called Commonwealth, conceived as a haven for workers weary of exploitation. After the 1918 flu epidemic strikes neighboring towns, Commonwealth chooses to quarantine itself against the contagion, then must deal with the consequences of that decision. Show less

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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

A Novel

by Ford, Jamie

Book - 2009

Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe. Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe. Show less

Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe. Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe. Show less

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Still Life With Woodpecker

Still Life With Woodpecker

by Robbins, Tom

Book - 2003

This novel reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and roman...Show more This novel reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and romantic individualism, and paints a portrait of contemporary society that includes powerful Arabs, exiled royalty, and pregnant cheerleaders. Show less

This novel reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and roman...Show more This novel reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and romantic individualism, and paints a portrait of contemporary society that includes powerful Arabs, exiled royalty, and pregnant cheerleaders. Show less

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The Girl Who Wrote in Silk

The Girl Who Wrote in Silk

by Estes, Kelli

Book - 2015

Inara Erickson's discovery of an elaborately stitched piece of fabric in her deceased aunt's island estate leads her to the century-old story of Mei Lien, and a difficult truth about her family. Inara Erickson's discovery of an elaborately stitched piece of fabric in her deceased aunt's island estate leads her to the century-old story of Mei Lien, and a difficult truth about her family. Show less

Inara Erickson's discovery of an elaborately stitched piece of fabric in her deceased aunt's island estate leads her to the century-old story of Mei Lien, and a difficult truth about her family. Inara Erickson's discovery of an elaborately stitched piece of fabric in her deceased aunt's island estate leads her to the century-old story of Mei Lien, and a difficult truth about her family. Show less

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The Lost Art of Mixing

The Lost Art of Mixing

by Bauermeister, Erica

Book - 2013

Seattle restaurant owner Lillian manages an unexpected challenge while sharing her days with a circle of friends and regulars, including ritual-performing accountant Al, heartbroken chef Chloe, and unobtrusive giant Finnegan. Seattle restaurant owner Lillian manages an unexpected challenge while sharing her days with a circle of friends and regulars, including ritual-performing accountant Al, heartbroken chef Chloe, and unobtrusive giant Finnegan. Show less

Seattle restaurant owner Lillian manages an unexpected challenge while sharing her days with a circle of friends and regulars, including ritual-performing accountant Al, heartbroken chef Chloe, and unobtrusive giant Finnegan. Seattle restaurant owner Lillian manages an unexpected challenge while sharing her days with a circle of friends and regulars, including ritual-performing accountant Al, heartbroken chef Chloe, and unobtrusive giant Finnegan. Show less

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Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey

by James, E. L.

Book - 2011

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimi...Show more When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. Ana finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Intended for mature audiences. Show less

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimi...Show more When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. Ana finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Intended for mature audiences. Show less

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A Good Yarn

A Good Yarn

by Macomber, Debbie

Book - 2005

Lydia Hoffman owns a knitting shop on Seattle's Blossom Street. In the year since it opened, A Good Yarn has thrived, and so has Lydia. A lot of that is d...Show more Lydia Hoffman owns a knitting shop on Seattle's Blossom Street. In the year since it opened, A Good Yarn has thrived, and so has Lydia. A lot of that is due to Brad Goetz. But when Brad's ex-wife reappears, Lydia is suddenly afraid to trust her newfound happiness. Show less

Lydia Hoffman owns a knitting shop on Seattle's Blossom Street. In the year since it opened, A Good Yarn has thrived, and so has Lydia. A lot of that is d...Show more Lydia Hoffman owns a knitting shop on Seattle's Blossom Street. In the year since it opened, A Good Yarn has thrived, and so has Lydia. A lot of that is due to Brad Goetz. But when Brad's ex-wife reappears, Lydia is suddenly afraid to trust her newfound happiness. Show less

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Citizen Vince

Citizen Vince

by Walter, Jess

Book - 2008

Small-time thief Vince Camden is just beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant located in downtown Spokane. In the week before the 19...Show more Small-time thief Vince Camden is just beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant located in downtown Spokane. In the week before the 1980 presidential election, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a local politician's troubles. Show less

Small-time thief Vince Camden is just beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant located in downtown Spokane. In the week before the 19...Show more Small-time thief Vince Camden is just beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant located in downtown Spokane. In the week before the 1980 presidential election, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a local politician's troubles. Show less

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Love and Other Consolation Prizes

Love and Other Consolation Prizes

A Novel

by Ford, Jamie

Book - 2017

A half-Chinese orphan whose mother sacrificed everything to give him a better chance is raffled off as a prize at Seattle's 1909 World's Fair, only to lan...Show more A half-Chinese orphan whose mother sacrificed everything to give him a better chance is raffled off as a prize at Seattle's 1909 World's Fair, only to land in the ownership of the madam of a notorious brothel where he finds friendship and opportunities, in a story based on true events. Show less

A half-Chinese orphan whose mother sacrificed everything to give him a better chance is raffled off as a prize at Seattle's 1909 World's Fair, only to lan...Show more A half-Chinese orphan whose mother sacrificed everything to give him a better chance is raffled off as a prize at Seattle's 1909 World's Fair, only to land in the ownership of the madam of a notorious brothel where he finds friendship and opportunities, in a story based on true events. Show less

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Border Songs

Border Songs

by Lynch, Jim

Book - 2009

An extremely tall man with dyslexia is pushed away from his family's Washington dairy farm to join the Border Patrol, where he indulges his obsessions wit...Show more An extremely tall man with dyslexia is pushed away from his family's Washington dairy farm to join the Border Patrol, where he indulges his obsessions with birds and art while occasionally catching smugglers and illegal immigrants on the British Columbian border. Show less

An extremely tall man with dyslexia is pushed away from his family's Washington dairy farm to join the Border Patrol, where he indulges his obsessions wit...Show more An extremely tall man with dyslexia is pushed away from his family's Washington dairy farm to join the Border Patrol, where he indulges his obsessions with birds and art while occasionally catching smugglers and illegal immigrants on the British Columbian border. Show less

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The Secret History of Twin Peaks

The Secret History of Twin Peaks

by Frost, Mark

Book - 2016

The Secret History of Twin Peaks enlarges the world of the original series, placing the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, w...Show more 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. Show less

The Secret History of Twin Peaks enlarges the world of the original series, placing the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, w...Show more 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. Show less

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East of the Mountains

East of the Mountains

by Guterson, David

Book - 1999

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, a recently widowed, retired heart surgeon, accompanied by his two dogs, sets out on a journey through the mythic West--sage deserts, yawning canyons, dusty ranches, and vast orchards--on his last hunt. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, a recently widowed, retired heart surgeon, accompanied by his two dogs, sets out on a journey through the mythic West--sage deserts, yawning canyons, dusty ranches, and vast orchards--on his last hunt. Show less

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, a recently widowed, retired heart surgeon, accompanied by his two dogs, sets out on a journey through the mythic West--sage deserts, yawning canyons, dusty ranches, and vast orchards--on his last hunt. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, a recently widowed, retired heart surgeon, accompanied by his two dogs, sets out on a journey through the mythic West--sage deserts, yawning canyons, dusty ranches, and vast orchards--on his last hunt. Show less

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Truth Like the Sun

Truth Like the Sun

by Lynch, Jim

Book - 2012

Roger Morgan, the promoter responsible for bringing the World's Fair to Seattle in 1962, runs for mayor in 2001, right after the tech bubble bursts, while budding reporter Helen Gulanos probes his secretive past. Roger Morgan, the promoter responsible for bringing the World's Fair to Seattle in 1962, runs for mayor in 2001, right after the tech bubble bursts, while budding reporter Helen Gulanos probes his secretive past. Show less

Roger Morgan, the promoter responsible for bringing the World's Fair to Seattle in 1962, runs for mayor in 2001, right after the tech bubble bursts, while budding reporter Helen Gulanos probes his secretive past. Roger Morgan, the promoter responsible for bringing the World's Fair to Seattle in 1962, runs for mayor in 2001, right after the tech bubble bursts, while budding reporter Helen Gulanos probes his secretive past. Show less

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