The Storefront

New Chapters for Broadway Books’ Sally and Madison Books’ James

Cheers and best wishes to Sally McPherson of Broadway Books in Portland, OR and James Crossley of Madison Books in Seattle, WA! Sally McPherson has been a co-owner of Broadway Books, but is retiring from that significant role (and hopefully finding more reading time). Sally will continue to be a significant part of the store through her thoughtful curation, and she’ll be in the neighborhood, so be sure to say hi and tell her what you’re reading. Her business partner, …

Dec 5, 2023

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2023

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Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck

Emerson Wilde has it all together. A true feminist like the women in her family before her, the youngest chamber of commerce president, and owner of her family’s bookstore life couldn’t be better in her beloved town of St. Cyprian. She has the best group of friends turned family, and everything is as it should …

Dec

4

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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

Pirates + Magic + Powerful Women + Phenomenal Character Development + Gorgeous Writing = The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. This equation is the making of my favorite things, and S. A. Chakraborty did it beautifully. Can’t wait for the next one! –Rachel, Browsers, Olympia, WA Find the right formula for your next perfect read at …

Dec

1

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The Librarianist: A Novel by Patrick deWitt

Bob Comet is a retired librarian. One day he steps out of his mint-colored house to go for a walk. This walk becomes an adventure. Along the way, it turns out that Bob has had a few other adventures. And with spare prose–and a generous dose of humor and life wisdom–we discover, along with Bob, …

Nov

30

2023

Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Dark Covers (Kids and YA)

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. A few weeks ago, we spotted a lot of dark covers in the adult bestsellers. While we …

Nov

29

2023

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Lauren in the Limelight by Miriam Landis

I so wish that Lauren in the Limelight had been in my local library when I was a tween-ager… I would have loved loved loved to imagine myself Lauren then and I know that tweens — ballet fans or not — are going to love it now. —Nancy Pearl, author of the Book Lust series …

Nov

28

2023

One Nightstand

Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
by Cat Bohannon

This book does exactly what it says in the subtitle. It talks about the female body from the first proto-mammalian appearance of nursing all the way up to (relatively) modern history. How are women’s bodies different from men and what does that mean? What are the advantages of menstruation (humans are only one of a …

Nov

27

2023

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The Joy of Winter Hiking by Derek Dellinger

Folks living in Gallatin Valley are no strangers to the cool beauty of winter in the mountains. Whether one enjoys the rich sunsets accented with alpenglow or walking through dense snowy woods, there’s plenty of beauty to behold. One special new release encourages folks to leave the comfort of their homes in favor of taking …

Nov

24

2023

The Storefront

Holiday Shopping in Full Swing: Plaid Friday and Indies First/ Small Business Saturday

The days after Thanksgiving are known for many things: leftovers, pie for breakfast, holiday decorating, quality time with family and friends, as well as Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday. As you feel festive, be sure to visit local, independent bookstores. Watch for the Holiday Catalog and staff recommendations online and in person at your …

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2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you all for reading with us! We wish you a wonderful day of gratitude, caring, and deliciousness.

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