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Lauren in the Limelight by Miriam Landis

I so wish that Lauren in the Limelight had been in my local library when I was a tween-ager… I would have loved loved loved to imagine myself Lauren then and I know that tweens — ballet fans or not — are going to love it now. —Nancy Pearl, author of the Book Lust series …

James Crossley in Conversation with Miriam Landis about “Lauren in the Limelight”

James Crossley (Madison Books) and Miriam Landis (author of the new middle-grade novel Lauren in the Limelight) were colleagues at Island Books, Mercer Island, WA. They reunited for this exclusive interview for nwbooklovers.org.  James: We’ve known each other a long time, and while you’ve worn many hats over the years, I know you best from …

I Was a Magnetic Poet by Miriam Landis, of Island Books

I memorized my first poem when I was ten and obsessed with horses. The poem was called The Untamed Spirit by an unknown author and appeared on my horse calendar. Here it is, directly from my memory: His stance is proud, his heart is pure, his loyalty unbound And when he runs, his hoof beats …

Landis's New Baby—Make That Three New Babies

Cheers to Island Books’ Miriam Landis, who just published her second ballet-themed novel, Breaking Pointe. The Mercer Island Patch featured a nice profile about Landis this week, covering her interesting career, from professional ballerina with the Miami City Ballet to pre-med student, then novelist, ballet teacher and bookseller (next up: mom; Landis is pregnant with …

Island Books: 50 Years!

Our friends at Island Books of Mercer Island, WA are celebrating their 50th year in business. For their Golden Anniversary, they are posting wonderful store histories by writer and former bookseller Miriam Landis on their blog.   https://www.tumblr.com/mercerislandbooks/715794400935084032/miriam-and-lola-deane-in-conversation

Families, Families, Families! by Suzanne Lang; The Family Book by Todd Parr

“More and more books for children are being published showing the wonderful combinations of non-traditional families. Families, Families, Families! uses delightful, silly and colorful animals to describe a myriad of possible family relationships. Children will love the animals and will indeed understand the message. As the book says, ‘…if you love each other, then you …

Todd Parr: A Mother’s Top Tip

I’m happy to report that I’ve figured out how to make my twin toddlers do anything I want (most of the time). The million dollar secret, you ask? Promise to read them any book by Todd Parr. An almost daily conversation in my house lately sounds like this: “Ready to get dressed? Brush your teeth? …

Different Strokes for Different Folks:
The Girl on the Train

Two takes on one bestselling book! From Thom Chamblis, Executive Director of Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association: I am one of those jaded, old booksellers from the 70’s who still thinks “I Claudius” is a great book. So you may excuse me if I don’t get all excited about the Bestseller Lists. For instance, take a …

On Recommending Books

We had visitors from Portland at our house last weekend. My friend and her husband left Seattle about four months ago and she took a job at a sportswear company. I used to share an office with her, and our book-related roles led into a friendship that has long outlasted that period of employment. We …

Organizing Your Home Library

No, this is not a picture of Island Books (thank goodness). This, my friends, is what happens when you tackle some home reorganization. Far too many of your possessions get shoved into the home office. Don’t be misled by the bookshelves. That’s only a fraction of the books in my house. The rest are in …

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