More Sketches...Carmel to Orcas Island
by Barbara Meyer ($24.95)

A delightful and warm-hearted collection of sketches, drawings and anecdotes from our friend Barbara. Full-color throughout. Autographed copies available.

Rosario Yesterdays
by Christopher Peacock ($9.95)

The story of Seattle shipbuilder Robert Moran and his Orcas Island estate, Rosario. Includes many photographs from Moran's collections taken from the late 1800's and early 1900's.

San Juan Islands, Afoot & Afloat
(4th edition)
by Marge & Ted Mueller ($16.95)

Completely updated guide to boating and other recreational activities.
Good overview of local wildlife and history.

Moon Handbooks San Juan Islands, Including Victoria
and the Southern Gulf Islands
by Don Pitcher (2nd edition)
$16.95

Comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the islands, including accomodations, restaurant info and the best way to explore the islands.

Plants of the Gulf and San Juan Islands and Southern Vancouver Island
by Collin Varner ($14.95)

Full-color pocket guide to common native plants. Detailed fact sheets
help with identification and describe habitat, history and use of over
150 plant species.

Birding in the San Juan Islands
by Mark G. Lewis and Fred A. Sharpe ($10.95)

Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
by Scott Atkinson and Fred A. Sharpe ($14.95)

These books from Mountaineers are very comprehensive field guides.
Both include detailed drawings and descriptions to help identify
local flora and fauna.

A San Juan Islands Journal
by Jo Ann Ridley ($17.95)

A collection of essays and stories from the author's time spent in the
San Juans. Illustrated with photographs by Mary Randlett.

Hiking in the San Juans
by Ken Wilcox ($13.95)

Pocket guide to Island hikes and walks in San Juan,
Skagit and Island Counties.

Living High
by June Burn ($15.95)

The fascinating story of June and Farrar Burn who
homesteaded on Waldron Island.

Andrew Henry's Meadow
by Doris Burn ($12.95)

Just re-published, this kids' classic about Andrew Henry, who loves to invent things, was written in 1965 on Waldron Island. The story is inspired by the antics of "Doe" Burns' son Mark.

The Curve of Time
by M. Wylie Blanchet ($15.95)

The classic memoir of a woman and her children who explored
the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest.

Magic Islands
by David Richardson ($4.95)

A treasure-trove of San Juan Islands lore written by a long-time islander.

The San Juan Islands
by Mark Gardner ($25.99)

A stunning tribute to the beauty of the San Juans illustrated with 105 full-color photographs by Friday Harbor resident Gardner. Autographed copies available.

The Light on the Island
by Helene Glidden ($16.95)

A delightful account of a young girl growing up on Patos Island where her father was lighthouse keeper from 1905-1913.

Flight of the Fisherbird
by Nora Martin (Bloomsbury $16.95) 

For Chem Nesbitt, life in the San Juan Islands seems nearly perfect: she has her boat, her island, and her beloved family.  But with a splash in the water the meaning of family changes for Chem forever.  Set in the late 1880's, this novel brings to life a slice of history of the  San Juans.

Flickers Round Trip
by Ann Hanson (Paper Jam Publishing $12.95) 

The true story of a young flicker, rescued by the author at Mountain Lake after falling from his nest. After being  nursed back to health at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitaiton Center on San Juan Island, the bird is returned to Mountain Lake.   Charming illustrations by the author.

San Juan Classics Cookbook
by Dawn Ashbach and Janice Veal (Northwest Island Associates $19.95) 

A collection of recipes from island cooks, island restaurants and the author's collection.  The book reflects the natural bounty of the islands, focusing on local ingredients. 

Their second book, 

San Juan Classics 11, ($19.95) 

offers 250 new recipes ranging from quick and healthy to complex and decadent.  Both books are illustrated with color photographs of island scenes.

With Love & Butter
by Dawn Ashbach and Janice Veal (Northwest Island Associates $19.95) 

With Love & Butter by Holly Bower with Sarah Eppenbach (Hummel Lake Press $18.95)  Who can resist a stop at Holly B's Bakery when on Lopez?  This collection of favorite recipes from the bakery includes the recipe for Holly B's famous Cinnamon Buns.  Illustrated with block prints by Diana Luhn Bower and island stories from Holly.  Autographed copies available.

Turtleback Farm Inn Cookbook
by Susan & Bill Fletcher  ($14.95) 

Favorite recipes, cooking tips and stories and observations about island living from a favorite island Inn.  Autographed copies available.

Christina's Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from
a Northwest Island Kitchen 
by Christina Orchid (Sasquatch Books $29.95) 

A collection of 120 innovative recipes ranging from Crab Fondue with Fennel Breadsticks to Cappuccion Cheesecake.  Christina shares stories about her childhood on the island, starting the restaurant, and reflections about  each recipe.  A very personal and inspiring cookbook. Autographed copies available.