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.

RESERVE A FREE TICKET ON EVENTBRITE TO THE ALL ISLANDS READ TALK
20% OFF A STAY AT OUTLOOK INN

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

RESERVE A FREE TICKET ON EVENTBRITE TO THE ALL ISLANDS READ TALK
20% OFF A STAY AT OUTLOOK INN
SEE THE ROAM ART TRAIL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The ROAM Art Trail Map will be ready April 5th. Please come back then.

Last Year’s All Islands Read Picks

Poster of two featured reads for Orcas Island, by Jane Wong and Willy Vlautin


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.

Have a Question? Email Sam at Orcas Library

OUR LIBRARY SPONSORS

This year’s programming is generously funded by the Orcas Island Public Library.

Orcas Island Library, All Island Reads sponsor logo
Logo of All Island Read's sponsor, Lopez Island Library
Shaw Island Library & Historical Society, All Island Reads sponsor, logo
Logo of All Island Read's sponsor, San Juan Island Library

PARTNERS & IN-KIND DONORS

It takes a community to build community. Thank you to these businesses & nonprofits.

Logo of All Island Reads partner, Outlook Inn, Orcas Island
Logo of All Island Reads partner, HALO, Hub of Arts & Literature on Orcas Island
Logo of All Island Reads partner, Darvill's Bookstore, Orcas

Please support your local book stores! Readers may use the promo code AIR to receive up to a 20% discount on the ALL ISLANDS READ book picks at Darvill’s Bookstore.