Carlo’s Bakery, a family-owned bakery with locations from California to Texas to São Paulo, Brazil– including one in Times Square– created this amazing cake to celebrate the New World arrival of the blockbuster theatrical hit “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” The production opens on Broadway on April 22, 2018. I can’t believe the detail on …
If you follow nwbooklovers on twitter or facebook, you may have seen about this already. But it’s so fun, we wanted to give it more than 140 characters! The folks behind Independent Bookstore Day (the national party at indie bookstores on the last Saturday in April) are creating a Literary Map of the US, and they …
This week’s great news that a ninth baby orca has been confirmed in Puget Sound inspired me to put together a list of orca-themed books. O is for Orca: A Nature Alphabet Book Seattle press Sasquatch Books is publishing an updated, board book version of the beloved photographic Pacific Northwest alphabet picture book with images by …
Oregon Public Broadcasting has launched a new monthly online series called “Greetings From the Northwest.” It explores stories, adventures, and history about this remarkable place we call home. This month, the series showcases books. Stories connect to reading lists, author interviews, book tours and more. It’s a nice stew of literary Northwestiness—features on Ken Kesey, Ursula K. …
In honor of Bastille Day and in celebration of good thesauri and lyrical translations… The French flag, musical theater, and wacky translations together in one impassioned and entertaining video. [But do remember: Les Misérables may reference Bastille Day, but it is set in 1832.] The time like present, this day right here!
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 …
The Oscars are this Sunday. Many of the nominated films are connected to books. Were the books better than the movies? Weigh in on the comments! Best Picture “American Sniper” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” “The Imitation Game” “The Theory of Everything” Actor Steve Carell in “Foxcatcher” Bradley Cooper in “American Sniper” Benedict Cumberbatch in “The Imitation …
She spent her early years in Yamhill, Oregon, went to grammar and high school (and set loads of her stories) in Portland, got her library science degree at UW and was a librarian in Yakima. So, yeah, we claim her as our own and never tire of ruminating on the reasons we love her. In …
What’s the most famous book set in your state? Sure, it’s a subjective exercise (number of sales, awards, author’s profile, years of relevance, made into a movie), but it’s also fun food for thought—or as Mental_Floss says right under its featured map, “designed to get people arguing.” Here’s what the mapmakers came up with for …
Have you heard the kerfluffle about Amazon’s delivery drone project? Many indie bookstores have gotten questions and comments from customers. At Queen Anne Book Company, I told a customer, “We’re not looking into drones, but if you live on my walk home and call at the end of my shift, I can get your purchase to …
