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.
Some bestsellers remind us of other favorites, but several on this week’s list are very unique. Below are images, links, and our reasons for loving these quirky titles.
The Mysteries Bill Watterson, John Kascht (Illus.) (#6 Hardcover fiction)
Watterson (the creator of Calvin & Hobbes) and famed caricaturist Kascht collaborated on this highly illustrated, dark fable. Delve in and wonder.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackesy (#11 Hardcover nonfiction)
This could be the negative of The Mysteries in some ways– a book that illuminates life lessons with line drawings and storytelling like a parable.
All That the Rain Promises and More David Arora (#9 Paperback nonfiction)
Look at that cover! This was first published in 1991 (!!!), and it hasn’t gotten a makeover. It’s a perennial classic and a quirky delight full of mushroom information that has guided generations. Weird and wonderful!
Dragon’s First Taco Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (Illus.) (#6 Children’s Illustrated)
This chunky little board book is shaped like a taco. How can you resist?
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography Wendy Loggia, Elisa Chavarri (Illus.) (#7 Children’s Illustrated)
Has there ever been another Little Golden Book biography that has been on the bestseller list for so long? Behold, the power of Taylor Swift.
Gallant V. E. Schwab (#4 Young Adult)
Preteens through adults will enjoy this spooky, atmospheric novel. The range of appeal is quite unique, but I put it on this list because it is a YA novel that has illustrations sprinkled throughout. Reading it feels like exploring a diary and a different world all at once.
