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I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Ross Lofstrom for our 58th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. "I'd say I have a current list of top-five favorite books," Ross said. "Two of the books I've read just in this past year. One was 'Stoner' by John Williams and 'East of Eden' by John Steinbeck. Other favorites would be 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' along with 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry and '11/22/63' by Stephen King. 'Stoner'...
I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Shannon Britt for our 57th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual feature where someone shares their favorite book. Shannon discussed "SeaMan: The Dog Who Explored the West with Lewis & Clark" by Gail Langer Karwoski. "I read a lot of Lewis & Clark history this past year," Shannon said. "I read their journals, and I wanted to leave the fiction for last to make sure I had the facts first. I had my eye on this book since last spring." "This book is from...
I recently interviewed Puget Island resident Tonia Brown for our 56th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Tonia began our discussion with author Nora Roberts. "She's my go to," Tonia said. "My mom would clean houses and I'd go along to help. There was this one lady who had all these Nora Roberts books and let me take them to read as I wanted. Her books are a quick read. They stick out to me the most, but it's not always obvious where the...
I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Kermit Chamberlain for our 55th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Kermit, with a library shelf filled with C.J. Box books said, "It was probably years ago I was listening to NPR and they had a weekly show where they talked about books and C.J. Box was mentioned. I've read every book he's written. He's a great writer. I love his stuff, especially the 'Joe Pickett' series, but I intended to talk...
I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Jane O’Brien for our 54th installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Opening our conversation, Jane said, “I love to write. In 2025 I wrote ‘Losses Held in My Mother’s Purse: A Journey Through Grief Toward Grace.’ It took me about six months to write this book. It’s about my journey out of the mental despair; the depression I was in. In 2017, I had suffered the loss of my son, which broke things wide open. It was kind of like the final straw. As a resul...
I recently interviewed Dan Bigelow for our 53rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Bigelow lives in the Elochoman Valley. We began our discussion with one of Bigelow's favorites, the classic fantasy novel "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. "I can't remember a time [when] I haven't read it," he said. "I maybe read it six to eight times in grade school. It's a much simpler book compared to the 'Lord of the Ring' series. 'The Hobbit' is an...
I recently interviewed Massachusetts resident Paul Rogers for our 52nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Paul and I met together via zoom on the podcast "Frivolous Dreams," which is hosted and operated by his son, Kyle Rogers, here in Cathlamet. Paul and Kyle had recently begun reading the book "Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties" by Tom O'Neill. Beginning our conversation, Paul said, "I'm not big on...
I recently interviewed Eden Valley resident Barbara Rasmussen for our 51st installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Opening our conversation, Barbara said, "I'm always surprised that others can have just one favorite book. Not me. For example, for the last five to 10 years, I've been reading non-fiction. I retired in 2012, and we travelled for six years in a RV. Wherever we went, I wanted to learn about the local history, fauna, geology, just...
I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Stefi Hallstrom for our 50th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Opening our conversation, Stefi said, "At the start of first grade, I was behind in reading. By the end, I was at a first-grade level; but, by the end of third grade, I was tested to be at college-level reading. Later, in fifth grade, I really began to read for pleasure. Also, there was a lot of trauma in our family, so I'd go and re...
I recently interviewed Beth Hansen for our 48th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Beth opened our conversation with one of her favorites, "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Neffenegger. The book is a science fiction romance novel. "I probably read it in 2005, but I don't know exactly when," said Beth. "I loved that book because it stuck with me. I don't know exactly why, but I'd recommend the book to everyone. It's romance, but the re...
I recently interviewed Naselle resident David Rangila for the 47th installment of Reader's Fave, our casual feature highlighting community members and the books that have shaped them. David opened the conversation with one of his longtime favorites, "The Good Earth," a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Pearl S. Buck. The book, he said, resonates because of its enduring themes of land, struggle, and family. "It doesn't matter if you're talking about two thousand years ago or today," David said. "...
I recently interviewed Tracy Turner for our 46th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual discussion with someone who shares their favorite book. Tracy and her partner live on Puget Island. Tracy started off by discussing the first books that attracted her, the "Nancy Drew" books. "Those hooked me," she said. "I'd imagine I'd drive a blue roadster like she did. I read all of the 'Nancy Drew' books, along with the 'Hardy Boys' and 'Bobbsey Twins' series. Once I got hooked on reading, I started on...
I recently interviewed Chance Toteff for our 45th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Chance and his family live on Puget Island. "I wasn't a reader until I met my wife, Nancy," Chance said. "I was a TV watcher. I remember, when I was young, we had this bookshelf in our house, and I never took a book off [it]. I don't remember my dad being a reader - maybe my mom on occasion - and my sisters were not readers at that time. I do recall in...
HELLO. Welcome library members, readers, and Wahkiakum residents to our monthly update. NEW PASS. We now have the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Hillsboro, Ore.) pass, available for free for all Cathlamet library cardholders. This pass provides access for two adults and four children. Go check out this museum, as their displays are very kid friendly. PODCASTS. We will be on the following podcasts: Talk of Our Towns, hosted by Donna Quinn, and The Human Beat, hosted by Roger Rocka. Each podcast is listed and hosted by KMUN radio, so check...
I recently interviewed Megan Blackburn Friend for our 44th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Megan and her family live near Cathlamet. Megan began our discussion of a book from her early youth, "The Monster at the End of this Book Starring Loveable, Furry Old Grover" by Jon Stone. "It was the font which drew me to the book," said Megan. "I love fonts, I love hand drawing them. My art style was definitely influenced by the text and the...
Reader's Fave By Dan Turner I recently interviewed Jamie Ashford for our 43rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jamie and her family live in San Leandro, California and were visiting Cathlamet during the holidays. With some of her current favorite reads being "Just For You" by Mercer Mayer and "The Smallest Elf" by Annie Ingle, Jamie decided and pointed to "All By Myself," the "Little Critter" series by Mercer Mayer. We read through...
I recently interviewed Nancy Toteff for our 42nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Nancy and her family live on Puget Island. Nancy admitted she wished she had a list of all the books she'd read and that it was difficult to narrow it down to one. She finally decided to discuss "Dune" by Frank Herbert. Although there are more than 20 different books pertaining to the "Dune" series, only six were written by Frank himself. "I really...
Cathlamet Library now has a free membership pass for you to enjoy at the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals. This museum houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Nestled on 23 acres in a mid-century home and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there's always something new to discover either inside the various galleries or outside on the grounds, all while learning about the original Rice family who founded t...
I recently interviewed Abigail Tsybikova for our 41st installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Abigail is a resident of Skamokawa and works in Cathlamet. Abigail shared how she came down to two books to choose from, leaving the other book in her car, she chose to share about “The Bible,” where she uses the King James Version but usually reads it in the Russian language. “The Bible is my favorite because it’s the only book that I believe to be completely true,” said Abigail. “It’s full...
The library recently had 17 people drop in on a Wednesday night to visit, read alone, play some music, or work at the craft table. The overhead lights are turned-off during this time, which allows 10 table lamps to provide a warm and welcoming environment in which everyone can relax. There were home-made cookies and chocolates, along with other yummy holiday delights from various homes for folks to enjoy. A fort with pillows and a blanket was even made by one of the kids in the Children's...
I recently interviewed Isha Sarah Snow for our 40th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Isha is a resident of Cathlamet, who recently graduated from Lower Columbia College and received the 2025 Community College President's Award, which is awarded to one student each year. She is now currently attending Washington State University at Vancouver. Isha shared how tough it was to pick one book, but she finally settled on "Chaos" by New York...
I recently interviewed April Peterson for our 39th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. April is the current president of the Pioneer Community Association. April shared with me her favorite author, Jane Kirkpatrick, an American writer who has written many fiction and non-fiction books. "I love history and being engaged in a book," said April. "I came across Jane Kirkpatrick about 20 years ago roughly. It was the 'All Together in One...
I recently interviewed Jen Milliren for our 38th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jen is employed at Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services. Jen shared "At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom" by author Amy Hempel. "I probably first read it around 2013," she said. The book is a collection of 16 short stories about various stresses which threaten the stability of women. "It's helpful for me to read short stories," she said. "I get more...
I recently interviewed Tammy Peterson for our 37th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Tammy is employed as the Wahkiakum County Treasurer. Tammy shared "The Shack" by author William P. Young. The book was originally published in 2007. "I probably first read it not too long after 2007," she said. As the book's theme touches on young people dying for no reason, Tammy was asked why the book seemed so good to her. "I grew up going to church,...
I recently interviewed Heather Smith-Gillson for our 36th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Heather is the owner of local thrift shop Sirendipity. Heather wanted to share "Handmade Greeting Cards" by author Maureen Crawford. "I want to make greeting cards for everyone," said Heather. "Whether for kids [or] adults, it was a way to start selling them, to make them available. A lady came into the shop and wanted a card, so I made her a...
