Join the Friends of the Langley Library as we welcome the wonderful Nancy Pearl back to Whidbey Island! A best-selling author, librarian, and literary critic, Nancy has dedicated her life to celebrating the joy of reading and sharing the belief that books can change lives.

In this special event, Nancy will reveal her top book picks of the year—a thoughtful selection of stories, voices, and ideas that will inspire readers of all kinds.

Doors open at 10:30 AM. There’s a lot of excitement about Nancy’s return, and we’re expecting a full house in the main auditorium. Overflow seating will be available in Zech Hall, where attendees can enjoy a live video stream of the event.

Don’t miss this chance to be inspired by one of the most beloved voices in the literary world.

Free and open to all—come early for the best seats.

About Nancy Pearl

Nancy Pearl’s life has been shaped by books and reading. Inspired by her childhood librarians, Pearl went on to become a librarian herself, receiving her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Michigan in 1967 and working in the public library systems in Detroit, Tulsa, and Seattle. Pearl retired as the Executive Director of the Washington Center for the Book at the Seattle Public Library and went on to write the Book Lust series, four titles filled with recommendations of good books to read.