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.

This week features many stories that highlight the strength of caring, compassion, and love.

The Serviceberry Robin Wall Kimmerer (#4 Hardcover nonfiction)

Nobody Broke Your Heart Jamie Fisher (#5 Hardcover nonfiction)

The Creative Act Rick Rubin (#12 Hardcover nonfiction)

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Omar El Akkad (#14 Hardcover nonfiction)

Theo of Golden Allen Levi (#1 Paperback fiction)

Project Hail Mary Andy Weir (#4 Paperback fiction)

Remarkably Bright Creatures Shelby Van Pelt (#5 Paperback fiction)

I Who Have Never Known Men Jacqueline Harpman (#6 Paperback fiction)

My Friends Fredrik Backman (#7 Paperback fiction)

The Road to Tender Hearts Annie Hartnett (#13 Paperback fiction)

Raising Hare: A Memoir Chloe Dalton (#4 Paperback nonfiction)

All About Love bell hooks (#6 Paperback nonfiction)

A Marriage at Sea Sophie Elmhirst (#7 Paperback nonfiction)

The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben (#8 Paperback nonfiction)

The Artist’s Way: 30th Anniversary Edition Julia Cameron (#14 Paperback nonfiction)