Historically Hip Author Fair
Stock Up on Books – Share the gift of reading this holiday season!
The Historically Hip Local Author Fair features 26 Authors and more than 60 Books!
The Historically Hip Local Author Fair (HHLAF), hosted by the Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA), the Issaquah Library and the Friends of Issaquah Library, is a one-day event for local book authors to sell their physical books directly to the public. You’ll find books for adults, teens and kids in a variety of genres, perfect for gift-giving or your own winter reading!
On December 9, 11am – 4pm – Discover new reads and new authors at two locations: the Issaquah Library and across the street at the Masonic Lodge.
This is a free community event and open to all ages.
The Issaquah Library, located at 10 W Sunset Way, and the Masonic Lodge across the street at 57 W Sunset Way. The Lodge is upstairs from Blazing Bagels and an elevator is available.
Participating Authors:
- Debra Borchert
- Tina Brake
- Jesse Campbell
- Chuck Cosson
- Rick Fogel
- Gail Folkins
- Lynne Hancock Pearson
- Randolph Harrison
- Janice King
- Cyrus Krohn
- Terrel Lefferts
- Renee Beauregard Lute
- Jeanne Matthews
- Charles McCrone
- Sandy McCormack
- Eva Moon
- David Moore
- Stephen E. Murphy
- Jennifer Nilson
- Fred Poyner IV
- Melinda Rossi
- Gary Schwartz
- Lisa Sellge
- Larry Thomas
- Kelly Vincent
- Rita Wirkala
- Joyce Yarrow
Also visit local artist pop-up holiday shops in historic downtown Issaquah!
Your gift giving ideas have been solved! In addition to the Downtown shops and the Historic Shell Holiday Shop at 232 Front Street N., the Historically Hip Artisan Market returns at the Historic Issaquah Train Depot and other downtown locations (Pickles Playland at 95 Front Street N. and No. 96 Front Street Cafe across the street), 11-4pm – November 25 – 26 and December 9th and 10th. Leather handbags, cashmere scarfs, paper art, book & cards, candles, body oils, dishes, glass, wools, wood ornaments, jewelry, paintings and other handmade crafts will be available to purchase for family, friends and loved ones. Art varies by location and day.