"Galentine's" Day, spring debuts, and more

Celebrate female friendship, discover a debut author, and more! Celebrate "Galentine's" Day, discover debut authors, and more! [View this email in your browser]( Celebrate Friendship for "Galentine's" Day This year, take a cue from the late, great [Parks & Recreation]( and celebrate "Galentine's" Day - a day dedicated to the power of female friendships! Browse our list of 22 stories about friendship from classic novels to heartbreaking memoirs and nonfiction that examine the care and keeping of friendships. [Browse Our Friendship Picks]( Debuts We Can't Wait To Read This Winter Discovering a new favorite author is the ultimate reader's high. Here are 14 brand new and upcoming debuts that we can't wait to get our hands on. From local author Ijeoma Oluo's guide to talking about race to the award-winning French thriller The Perfect Nanny, now in English, there's something for everyone on this list. [Read a 2018 Debut]( Staff Picks Explore Washington's Big Backyard Learn about native flora and fauna (some of it edible!), research local history, and plan Pacific Northwest travel with Rachel's recommendations for books about our beautiful state! [Explore Washington]( Romances We Love: Enemies to Lovers This month, Racheal dives into a beloved romance subgenre: enemies-to-lovers. From workplace feuds and familial grudges to athletic rivalries, the conflicts between the heroes and heroines in these stories make their eventual romances that much sweeter. Check out Racheal's picks for heaps of drama, heated looks, and satisfyingly snarky banter— and be sure to check out the full list at the end! [See More Enemies-to-lovers Romance]( You probably know that the library hosts book groups, but you might not know just how much variety we offer! Our libraries host all kinds of specialized book groups - from the [social justice group]( in Shoreline and Newport Way's [KnitLit]( group, where readers discuss books while working their latest knitting project, to a [10 to Try book group]( in Burien. Browse all upcoming book group meetings to find a group that interests you! [Find a book group]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( King County Library System 960 Newport Way NW • Issaquah, WA 98027 • 425-369-3200 This email was sent to: {EMAIL}. Why did I get this? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( [Privacy policy]( Copyright © 2017 King County Library System, All rights reserved.