Washoe County Library System

"In the tradition of Workman's Every Body Yoga, we're bringing a proud, plus-sized, body-positive attitude to the world of hiking and outdoor recreation. Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, offers a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of FGH community members, and trail reviews. It all serves to spread the Fat Girls Hiking message of inclusivity in the outdoors. Equal parts empowering...

Enduring a seemingly invisible existence on the sidelines, Ellen Homes records her observations of the world in notebooks until the night she saves a blind woman from a mugging, irrevocably transforming her own life.

"20 crocheted garments and accessories for plus-size women. Easy to use with lay-flat wire-o binding, stitch detail photos, project specs at a glance. Includes crochet basics section with step-by-step photos"--Provided by publisher.

When her honeymoon with new husband Dirk Coulter is interrupted by the discovery of a dead body on the beach, Savannah Reid does some investigating of her own when she discovers that the deceased is a popular Los Angeles anchorwoman.

In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete ; as well as showcasing similar stories from other women ; Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same

A chubby little girl with blond hair, blue eyes, and ordinary looks, Victoria Dawson has always felt out of place in her family, especially in body-conscious Los Angeles. Her parents are disappointed by their daughter's looks. Later in life, the one thing Victoria knows is that she has to get as far away from home as possible and, after college in Chicago (which her parents disapprove of), she moves to New York City.

Food was the one thing Holly could count on after her husband's death. Now, those extra pounds even make flying coach hard, since she's sitting next Logan Montgomery, a personal trainer to pro athletes. Logan agrees to help her and soon she slims down to a looker with curves. Logan is a man that goes by image. Now that Holly's turning other men's heads, does she even need Logan anymore? Are they a couple built to last, or is this sizzling affair going...

Told through a series of larger-than-life snapshots, Fat Girl Walking is a hilarious memoir in essays about love, sex, marriage, motherhood, bikinis, and loving your body, no matter what size you are, from the acclaimed blogger and body image advocate. Brittany Gibbons has been a plus size her whole life. But instead of hiding herself in the shadows of thinner women, Brittany became a wildly popular blogger and national spokesmodel -- known for stripping...

"This empowering exercise guide is big on attitude, giving plus-size women the motivation, support, and information they need to move their bodies and improve their health"--Provided by publisher.

"When pro baseball player Chase Walker first meets Amanda at her restaurant, it's love at first sight. While Amanda can't help noticing the superstar with the Greek-god-build, he doesn't have a chance of getting to first--or any other--base with her. A successful entrepreneur who's built her business from scratch, Amanda doesn't need a Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet. And a curvy girl who likes to cook and eat isn't interested in being around...