On Sale July 07, 2026
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Praise for Midstream
“[An] openhearted memoir. . . .Funny, heartbreaking, and inspirational, it’s an invigorating account that will strike a chord with readers of all ages who are looking to refresh their lives.” —Publishers Weekly
“Midstream gives us not only a beautiful story of becoming but a road map for anyone taking on a new chapter in life. Washington’s honesty and vulnerability are breaths of fresh air.”
—Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play
“Beautifully written with a true connection to nature that I didn’t realize I needed, Midstream is a must-read.”
—Kate Mangino, author of Equal Partners
“Kate Washington’s journey through fifty swims reminds us of the quiet power of water, wild places, and the courage it takes to begin again.”
—Ashley Shult Langdon, author of Mildly Scenic
upcoming events
East Village Bookshop, (Sacramento), July 7, 6pm (optional river swim to follow!)
The Avid Reader Bookstore, (Davis, CA), July 9, 6pm
Book Passage Corte Madera (CA), July 12, 11am
The Bookstore, Chico CA, July 23 (preceded by optional creekside launch party!)
Davis (CA) Public Library, July 26, 1pm
Napa Bookmine, July 29, 6pm
Yoga Shala Arden (Sacramento), book talk with restorative yoga session, August 16
West Sacramento Library, August 22