Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Halloween Hauntings

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List is published. Every week, we love to see what books have been most popular in independent bookstores around our region. As we peruse the list, we look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. If the bestseller list is any indication, your local, independent bookstore might be haunted! Pick up one of these titles to enjoy a seasonal shiver. Miss Wolcott’s Ghost Louise Penny (#1 Hardcover Fiction) Midnight …

Oct 29, 2026

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Oct

28

2026

Face Out

The Killing Of A Chestnut Tree
by Oliver Langmead

This multi-faceted gem of a novel set in late Victorian England is a mere 176-pages. But, like a finely cut gem, this author doesn’t waste anything–not time, not words, not paper–in telling what turns out to be a brilliantly woven mystery-within-a-mystery–the first of a new series that introduces us to Havelock Harper (consulting detective) and …

Oct

27

2026

Conversations

Frights to Tell at Night: Alexis Powell on “A Coven of Witches” and Middle Grade Horror

Author Mark Holtzen interviewed author Alexis Powell about her middle grade horror debut, A Coven of Witches. Mark Holtzen: You have a new collection of spooky stories. What caused you to tiptoe through the creepy front door of this intimidating adventure? Alexis Powell: I’ve always loved both witches and scary stories, so this made a …

Oct

26

2026

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Smothermoss by Alisa Alering

A wild read! Hard to put down. Coming of age story following two sisters in Appalachia. Magic tarot cards! A murderer on the lose! A surreal tale. –Sophie, Hodgepodge Books & Taps, Eugene, OR Lean into the surreal at Hodgepodge Books & Taps and other independent bookstores. p.s. Wouldn’t it be funny if all the …

Oct

23

2026

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Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee

Katharine McGee has put the Gods of Olympus in our modern world of big tech, and big brands. A new love story unfolds while staying true to Mythological lore. I had so much fun following the “Kardashian” level drama of Athena, Hera, Zeus and Hades. –Auri, The Next Chapter, Hermiston, OR Get swept up in …

Oct

22

2026

Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Double the fun

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. This week, are we seeing double? We have: A doubled title: Peck & Peck Bonnie Garmus (#4 …

Oct

21

2026

Borrowed Copy

Charlie’s Queer Books, Seattle, WA, Expanding

From Shelf Awareness October 20, 2026: Charlie’s Queer Books in Seattle, Wash., will open a new, larger location in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood this fall, KIRO7 reported. Store owners Charlie Hunts and Madeline Burchard told the Stranger the new store will occupy a two-story space on E. Pike St. and include a cafe and wine …

Oct

20

2026

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As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel

An ancient being formed during a foolish ritual meets a cursed woman who has the brightest soul the being has ever yearned to devour. Making a deal with the devil, Cybil convinces Miriam, the embodiment of darkness, to give her a chance to break her curse. If she cannot, her soul will be for the …

Oct

19

2026

Borrowed Copy

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Country Bookshelf shares resources

From Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, MT: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize and uplift the voices and experiences of survivors. As a reader, you undoubtedly know the power of books to help us heal, foster community, and build empathy for those struggling with hardships we ourselves have not experienced. There is …

Oct

16

2026

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Five by Ilona Bannister

A cheeky narrator and a high-paced thriller, who could ask for more?? Five people are standing on the train platform and one is about to die. As the minutes tick closer to the oncoming arrival, each character gets a back-story and as the reader, you can’t help but root for certain characters. This one stuck …

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