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Feb

21

2023

The Storefront

Powell’s Black History Month Display by Bookseller Katherine D. Morgan

Powell’s bookseller and writer Katherine D. Morgan  (@blktinabelcher) shared her Black History Month display on twitter earlier this month: My Black History Month display is up @Powells  A classic with a new favorite based on themes and subject matter? Sign me up!  Authors featured include Denise Williams (The Fastest Way to Fall), Jessica Pryde (Black Love Matters), Beverly Jenkins (Forbidden), Kennedy Ryan (Before I Let Go), Alyssa Cole (How to Find a Princess), Jacqueline Woodson (Red at the Bone), Jesmyn …

Feb

20

2023

Face Out

Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile

A world record holder and gold medalist at the 1963 Olympics, Smith and a teammate took to the awards podium and made history with their protest. Her is a long-overdue look at this moment. –Holly, Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA Take long-overdue looks with books from Elliott Bay Book Company and other independent bookstores. …

Feb

17

2023

Face Out

The Dark Star Triology #1 and #2 by Marlon James

Black Leopard, Red Wolf (Book 1) One of my favorite books in the last decade. This book is like nothing I’ve read before. Set in an Africa-like fantasy world, Tracker is called on to find a missing child. Unforgettable characters and richly imagined worlds and customs move this book into a category of its own. …

Feb

16

2023

Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: One, Two (-word Titles for You!)

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller list is published. Every week, we love to see what has 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. If we ignore subtitles, there are many titles on this week’s list that are …

Feb

15

2023

The Front Table

Happy 48th Anniversary to Vintage Books of Vancouver, WA!

Congratulations to Vintage Books of Vancouver, WA! This local independent bookstore had its 48th anniversary on February 14, 2023. They shared on their Facebook page: Happy Anniversary to us! 48 years today. Maybe we’ll celebrate when the weather is warmer but most of all we want to say THANK YOU for choosing Vintage as your …

Feb

14

2023

One Nightstand

Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

[L]ast year I was quite taken by the book Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree […] I’ll be up front, this book owes a lot to L&L, which the author freely admits in her afterword. Which was nice because, yes, I was looking for something similar to… Reyna moves to a remote village on the …

Feb

13

2023

Face Out

How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith

Stunning! Each essay includes the history of an American monument and its meaning today. Monuments include Monticello Plantation and the Angola Prison. A strong readable style supports these heavily researched essays. Excellent! –Trina, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, WA Whether they’re for book group or your individual reading, books from independent bookstores are important ways …

Feb

10

2023

The Storefront

Earthquake Relief Fundraiser at Third Place Books Sat. Feb. 11

This Saturday, February 11th, Third Place Books will donate 20 percent of all sales to aid earthquake relief efforts in Southern Turkey and Northern Syria. Proceeds will go to the White Helmets (also known as the Syria Civil Defense). Where public services no longer function, these humanitarian volunteers risk their lives to help those in need …

Feb

9

2023

Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Titles that make you go, “Hmm…” or “Ha!”

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller list is published. Every week, we love to see what has 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. This week, we found ourselves enjoying the extravagance of  the titles of some of …

Feb

8

2023

Face Out

The World’s Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America’s First Black Sports Hero by Michael Kranish

Fascinating story about Major Taylor, the first Black person to become a world champion in sports. Biking was then the most popular sport in America. The extraordinary Taylor was a heroic athlete who broke racial barriers, battling Jim Crow laws and attitudes, even those of his colleagues. Inspiring and riveting. –Krijn, Queen Anne Book Company, …

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