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Sep

2

2019

Gods of Jade and Shadow cover

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Gods of Jade and Shadow
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

“I wasn’t a princess in a tower. I knew I’d get away one way or another, and I was not waiting for a god to liberate me. That would have been both silly and unlikely.” A Cinderella story awash in bright descriptions and Mayan mythology. Cassiopeia– honest, straightforward, hardworking, and aching to get away from her narcissistic and grasping family– is stuck travelling with the Lord of Xibalba, God of Death, and King of Shadows, Hun-Kame, who doesn’t exactly know …

Aug

30

2019

Garth Stein and doggo on Libro.FM blog header

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Garth Stein in Conversation with Libro.fm

Garth Stein, bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, has always been a storyteller. He went to graduate school for film and made documentary films for years before he wrote his first novel, which he did while also working on grant proposals. “It was almost accidental,” he says. “But I enjoyed the process, …

Aug

29

2019

Tiny Beautiful Things poster from Newport OR

Tiny Beautiful Things Play Produced Around the Country

The “Tiny Beautiful Things” play, adapted by Nia Vardalos  from the book by Oregon author Cheryl Strayed, will be appearing on stages around the country. Strayed posted on her social media: …Chicago, Massachusetts, Colorado (in three different cities!), Michigan, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Newport, Oregon, Fernandina Beach, Florida, or Washington, D.C. … More cities to come, …

Aug

28

2019

The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns

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The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns by Sarah Laskow and Sam Beck

This is a beguiling and concisely researched book on the elusive unicorn spotted, immortalized, and documented throughout history. There is so much in this book to ponder, love, and then be inspired to learn more about. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA From Penguin kids’ rep, Colleen Conway: This first title in a new …

Aug

27

2019

Indies Love Romance Bookstore Romance Day logo 2019

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Glorious Memories and Plans for Next Year: Bookstore Romance Day Recaps

It’s been over a week since Bookstore Romance Day (Saturday, August 17), so hopefully everyone has had a chance to sit down with some good summer lovin’ and happy endings before the end of summer. National publications gave great coverage of the first annual Bookstore Romance Day (BRD), and independent booksellers are already planning for …

Aug

26

2019

Diary of a Bookseller

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The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

Bythell’s sardonic humor and undeniable wit and charm will “bookworm” its way into your heart and mind. Two things are bound to happen: 1. You’ll add The Bookshop in Wigtown to your bucket list of Scottish destinations hoping to catch a glimpse of EITHER the author OR the spraying stray cat, or to hear one …

Aug

23

2019

The Storefront

Riverwalk Books Celebrates 25 Years

Riverwalk Books of Chelan, WA celebrated its 25-year Anniversary this month. Booksellers from all over the country (as well as one very special best-selling author) recorded a video full of messages of congratulations and thanks for Libby Manthey, the store’s owner. Treat yourself to these heartfelt (and often funny) testimonials from superstars from the literary …

Aug

22

2019

Find Your Artistic Voice

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Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon

Lisa Congdon has a guide to harnessing that inner wildness. Find Your Artistic Voice not only has a picture of a tiger on the front, but it also has a whole bunch of insightful commentary and ideas about how to discover, shape, and realize that unique voice that is you. Sure, being an artist is …

Aug

21

2019

Severance

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Severance by Ling Ma

An anti-capitalist zombie narrative / coming-of-age that highlights the immigrant experience and the bleakness of the “millennial condition.” You’ve never read a dystopian like this. It’s moving, horrific, and humorous. –Kathryn, Browsers Bookshop, Olympia, WA Bring home something unexpected from a visit to Browsers Bookshop and other independent bookstores.

Aug

20

2019

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Seattle Honors Barbara Bailey, Bookseller
and Activist, by Renaming Street

From the Madison Books newsletter I hurried past Cal Anderson Park this week in time to join a crowd gathered in front of the light rail station there. It was a joyful throng, although it was a death that had brought us all together. We were present to honor the memory of Barbara Bailey, a …

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