Join us for the 3rd Annual All Islands Read (AIR)
Join your fellow islanders. Read Tilt by debut Portland author Emma Pattee, then meet the author on Saturday, April 11th, 11 am to 12:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound for a fun community conversation. This event is free, but space is limited, and we will open up ticketing by March 1st to reserve your spot. The book is available at the library, or use the promo code AIR for 20% off at Darvill’s Bookstore. AIR is an Orcas Library—HALO collaboration with special thanks to our in-kind partners: Outlook Inn, and Darvill’s Bookstore, with space provided by Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall.
All Islands Read
The All Islands Read (AIR) event returns this year with a mission to build community spirit through a shared reading experience featuring acclaimed debut author Emma Pattee.
AIR 2026 is Part of ROAM
Last Year’s All Islands Read Picks
Ursula Le Guin described Willy Vlautin as “one of the bravest novelists writing.” Vlautin’s new novel, “The Horse” (Harper Collins), tells the compassionate story of a tenderhearted man grappling with a steady talent and a crushing addiction. Joining Willy is award-winning author and poet Jane Wong. Hailed by critics, Wong’s incandescent and exquisitely written memoir “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City” (Tin House Publishing) explores themes of family, food, girlhood, resistance, and growing up in a Chinese American restaurant on the Jersey Shore.
All All Islands Read events are free and will take place on Orcas Island at Parish Hall in the village of Eastsound, 242 Main Street. Organizers will coordinate with inter-island ferry times and authors will be available to sign books at all events.
OUR LIBRARY SPONSORS
This year’s programming is generously funded by the Orcas Island Public Library.
PARTNERS & IN-KIND DONORS
It takes a community to build community. Thank you to these businesses & nonprofits.
