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 ponder patterns. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes.
On our first bestseller list of 2025, we find some books full of warmth. Take your vitamin D, enjoy the sunbreaks, and pick up some bright books to get you through the winter.
The Life Impossible Matt Haig (#10 Hardcover fiction) Set in sunny Ibiza, Spain.
The Wedding People Alison Espach (#11 Hardcover fiction) Set over a summer wedding week in Newport, RI.
Sunlight & Breadcrumbs Renee Erickson, Sara Dickerman (#15 Hardcover nonfiction) Mediterranean-inspired flavors taste like sunshine on a plate.
Knight Owl and Early Bird Christopher Denise (#4 Children’s illustrated) See the bright side of the kingdom in this sequel.
The Bakery Dragon Devin Elle Kurtz (#6 Children’s illustrated) The sense of light in the illustrations will warm even the darkest days.
