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The
Methow Valley is a special place with a rich history. Today it is
filled with talented residents,
many of whom have written books. These local books listed here cover
a wide range of interests from
homesteading to smokejumping and nature to children’s books. Take
a look and see why the valley is so unique.
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Bound for the Methow
by Methow Valley authors Kit McLean & Karen West
A pictorial history of the Methow Valley published by the Shafer
Historical Museum. This is a stunning visual record of the Methow Valley’s
rich history and heritage. $59.95
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Smiling Country
by Methow Valley author Sally Portman
The definitive history of the Methow Valley. From natives
to pioneers, miners to skiers this comprehensive history was
written by our own Winthrop Librarian. If you’re going to
own one book about the Methow Valley, this is the one.
$16.95
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The Whole Damn Valley
by Methow Valley author Diana Hottell
A collection of in depth interviews with many of the pioneers
and
characters from the Methow Valley.
$24.95
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Methow Valley: Between Home &
Heaven
by Amanda Lumry & Loren Wengerd
Beautiful full color photographs of all different aspects
of the Methow Valley,
from mountain top to valley bottom and summer through winter,
make this perfect for the coffee table.
$19.95
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Thirtymile Fire
by John MacLean
A riveting account of the deadly Thirtymile fire that took
place in
the outskirts of Winthrop, and the controversy and recriminations
that raged in its aftermath.
$14.00
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A View of the Methow
by Methow Valley author Jim Pigott
A history of the Methow Valley from the point of view of Moccasin
Lake Ranch.
Illustrated with photos throughout.
$29.95
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From Copenhagen to Okanogan
by U. E. Fries
The autobiography of a tough seventeen year old boy who left
Denmark in 1887 for the United States and eventually settled
in the
Okanogan valley. A great first hand account of being a pioneer
in
Eastern Washington.
$19.95
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North Cascades Highway
by Methow Valley author JoAnn Roe
The North Cascades Highway, stretching from Marblemount to
Winthrop,
is one of the most popular and scenic routes in Washington
state.
JoAnn Roe brings its colorful history to life with this history
of how the North Cascades Highway was made. $14.95
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Spittin in the Wind
by Methow Valley author William D. Moody
This is the history of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base.
A great read about the daring and heroic firefighters who
jump from the sky.
$19.95
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High Hopes and Deep Snows
by Methow Valley author Marcy Stamper
In this short volume, Marcy Stamper tells the story of mining
in and
around the Methow Valley.
$12.95
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Down to the Harness Section
by Methow Valley author Wilfred “Wink” Byram
A collection of stories and photographs from Wink’s life as
one who
experienced first hand some of the defining moments in Northwest
history.
$19.95
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Pay You in Hay
by Methow Valley author William Henry
The memoir of Doc Henry, who was the Methow Valley’s only
physician
for thirty years from 1960 to 1990.
$10.00
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Images of Okanogan County
by Frank S. Matsura
A unique collection of Frank Matsura’s photographs of
Okanogan County taken during the early twentieth century.
A rare glimpse into a time long ago.
$39.95
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The Methow Valley’s
most prolific
author & illustrator
(and all around nice guy!)
Great for kids ages 4-8.
Get Erik to come to your school or library for an event!
Go to his website www.erikbrooks.com
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Polar Polka
illustrated by Erik Brooks
A ten member polka band gather on an
iceberg and as chunks of iceberg snap away
kids will enjoy the fun countdown.
$10.95
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Slow
Days Fast Friends
written & illustrated by Erik Brooks
When Howard the cheetah hurts his leg and can’t run fast,
it takes his new friend Quince the sloth to convince Howard
of the pleasures of taking it slow. One of our favorite
children’s books in the store, it is a great story accompanied
by superb illustrations.
$16.95
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Practically Perfect Pajamas
written & illustrated by Erik Brooks
In Eric’s first book, Percy the polar bear gives up his beloved
footed pajamas after the other polar bears tease him about
them, until he realizes how useful they were.
$16.95
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Octavius Bloom & the House of
Doom
written & illustrated by Erik Brooks
The new kid in school, Octavius Bloom, is a
detective trying to solve the mystery of just what is
inside the rickety shed behind a house near
the dark Dead End.
$15.95
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Three great chapter books illustrated by Erik
Brooks:
Boo’s Dinosaur
illustrated by Erik Brooks
Fantastic!
$15.95
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Boo's Surprise
The wonderfully imaginative sequel to Boo's Dinosaur
illustrated by Erik Brooks
$15.99
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Dog Diaries
illustrated by Erik Brooks
$15.95
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More books illustrated
by Erik Brooks:
Try a sampling of Methow Valley
poetry:
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Born and Raised to Be
by Methow Valley poet Abbie Miller
$15.99
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Isis
by Methow Valley poet Janet Corely
$9.00
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Reply of Leaves
by Methow Valley poet Linda Robertson
$10.00
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