SCRATCHPAD Book club planning in the works IS THERE A LOCAL AUTHOR OR A LOCALLY-FOCUSED BOOK THAT YOU THINK SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT INTERVIEW SERIES? ARE YOU AN AUTHOR WHO’D LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR THE SERIES? By ALYSSA EVANS COAST WEEKEND EDITOR Last month, the fi rst run of the Coast Weekend Book Club concluded. Between December and June, six authors partici- pated in virtual events where they discussed their inspirations and writing processes, and answered questions from audience members. Featured authors included David A. Anderson and Ann Baudin Stuller, authors of “Images of America: Swedes in Ore- gon;” Brian Ratty, author of “Call of the Columbia: River of Redemption;” Jan Bono, author of “Fisher Girl, Fisher Wife, Fisher Poet;” Tamara Kaye Sellman, author of “Intention Tremor;” and Florence Sage, author of “The Man Who Whistled, The Woman Who Wished: A Polish-Canadian Story.” These authors were joined by addi- tional regional authors, family members, colleagues and interested readers. The interview series is taking a summer break and is scheduled to return this fall, with some amendments, including a longer period for readers to read the books ahead RS STAFF AND CONTRIBUTO ON THE COVER COAST WEEKEND EDITOR ALYSSA EVANS THURSDAY JULY 1 Jeff Nesbitt records his podcast out of a crab shed. PHOTO BY CAITLIN SEYFRIED of the interviews and book giveaway draw- ings for event attendees. Before the interview series returns, work behind the scenes is happening to plan the 2021 to 2022 author interview series. That’s where you, the reader, come in. Is there a local author or a locally-focused book that you think should be included in the next interview series? Are you an author who’d like to be interviewed for the series? If so, please email aevans@dailyastorian.com with your recommendation. All recommen- dations will be considered. Once the next author interview series is scheduled, the details will be published in Coast Weekend. 2021 CALENDAR COORDINATOR SARAH SMITH TIME TO CONTRIBUTORS DAVID CAMPICHE MALLORY GRUBEN BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL CAITLIN SEYFRIED TALK LOCAL RES IDENT’S PODCAST FEA UNIQUE CON TURES VERSATION S PAGE 8 249480-1; 07. 01 Front Cov er- ; SHOALW or; 4 x 1.5; XPo ATER BAY s: 0 YPos: 0, Width: 756 x CASINO; Col- 108 FIND NEW THIS WEEKE ART ND PAGES 4-6 ASTORIA MUSICIAN LAUNCHES PROJECT PAGE 7 ENJOY AN EASY STIR FRY AT HOME PAGE 10 To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2021 COAST WEEKEND Coast Weekend is published every Thursday by the EO Media Group, all rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without consent of the publisher. Coast Weekend appears weekly in The Astorian and the Chinook Observer. TO SUBMIT AN ITEM Phone: 503.325.3211 Ext. 217 or 800.781.3211 Fax: 503.325.6573 E-mail: editor@coastweekend.com Address: P.O.Box 210 • 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 Find it all online! CoastWeekend.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS –– For Washington Residents –– Ilwaco Cathlamet (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave (8am - 10pm) 360-849-4504 327 WA-4 Kelso Longview (8am - 12am) (8am - 12am) 360-636-0420 360-703-3229 820A West Side Hwy 971 14th Ave WARNING: This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. For use only by adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgement. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 // 3