To all my fans, friends, and family. You’ve been amazing supporters of Enzo and his story for more than a decade and I want you to know how much I appreciate you all. I also want you to be among the first to see the trailer for the movie adaptation of The Art of Racing in the Rain. For ten long years, thousands of Enzo fans have believed that my book would make a great story for the silver screen. Now, …
For whatever reason (having nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that publishing is dominated by intellectually aspirant professionals who live in Manhattan and Brooklyn), the New York novel is a fixture of every publishing season. Some people can’t get enough of them, some find them insufferable, and never the twain shall meet. Until now. …
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo came out last week. It’s a stunning book (look under the dust jacket!) and [Vintage Books and some other independent bookstores] have signed copies! [While supplies last…] I really loved this book! It’s a contemporary young adult about a young teen mother. In her search for identity …
Originally published in Shelf Awareness for Readers April 5, 2019 Among explorers, hunters and fishermen, Alaska was long known perceived as a man’s world. Women have often had to fight for the chance to love this harsh, beautiful land and prove they can handle its challenges. Sophie Forrester, military wife and aspiring photographer, is initially …
This is a fascinating true crime story that revolves around three people: a reverend who was accused of multiple murders, the lawyer that defended him, and the author that wanted to tell their story. The author was Harper Lee, and the story of Reverend Willie Maxwell was to be the subject of her second, long-awaited …
Do you feel like we could use a little more love in the world? Maybe it’s time for more romance in your life. Yes, romance books! Independent bookstores around the country are busy planning the first Bookstore Romance Day to celebrate romance books and romance readers. The inaugural Bookstore Romance Day will be celebrated on …
Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black is calling to us from the table over there. The paperback edition has a much more evocative cover (even though we are fans of big block text), highlighting Edugyan’s larger-than-life story of George Washington Black, an eleven-year-old field slave from Barbados, who has some adventures. Some adventures. We make it sound …
One little taco truck learns to share in marvelous new inclusive way that makes room for everyone. A book that acknowledges the challenges of change and the friendships that come with finding your community and where you belong. A bright book bursting with color and flavors with a much bigger message! –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public …
My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story by Seattle author Karen I. Treiger received the bronze medal award from The Independent Publishers Book Award (IPPY) in the category of World History. “Conducted annually, the Independent Publisher Book Awards honor the year’s best independently published titles from around the world. The awards are intended …
After a successful pop-up at Alair (a gift boutique) in West Seattle for Independent Bookstore Day, Paper Boat Booksellers had this great news to share: We are so happy to announce that we just signed a lease on a space for our bookstore! Paper Boat Booksellers is coming to life and we can’t wait to …
