Amy Kane, who owns the bookstore in Haines, the tiny Alaska town where I live, tells everyone that my books, especially the most recent one, Of Bears and Ballots, published June 30, 2020, saved her business during the pandemic, but really, The Bookstore saved me. “Bottom line is without that book we wouldn’t be here,” …
Explore the eastern most reaches of the Russian wilderness and join in the hunt for the world’s largest (and possibly rarest) owl species, the Blakiston’s fish owl. These massive birds inhabit only the wildest places, feasting on salmon and trading eerie calls across the snow-covered landscape. Slaght makes you feel like you’re part of the …
As a lifelong insomniac I am perpetually in search of anything that will help me drift off in a timely manner. This surprisingly soporific collection of cozy vignettes fits the bill perfectly. Full of richly written moments in which to lose yourself and interspersed with recipes and meditations, this book is like a collection of …
Peggy Mullen, the owner of Alaskan gem River City Books, has been inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. Here are some excerpts from Peggy’s Hall of Fame biography: Not only is Mullen creative and a visionary, she is also a passionate conservationist and steward of the environment. She still lives on the homestead …
This week, Elliott Bay Book Company announced it is welcoming booklovers back inside the store. In-store browsing is by appointment. The store continues to offer curbside pick-up and free shipping. To make a 30-minute appointment to shop at Elliott Bay Book Company, visit the store’s appointment page. As of publication on August 21, 2020, other …
With social distancing guidelines in place, audiobooks, ebooks, and online orders from local bookstores are a way to keep your communities as healthy as possible. Libro.fm, the Seattle audiobook company that partners with many independent bookstores, is offering a new member incentive that is a big help to local, neighborhood shops. If you haven’t tried …
Sweet Pea is that spunky, likeable girl next door who’s going through a rough patch. Her parents are getting divorced, she’s caught between friends, and her cat seems like the only one who loves her for who she is. And now she’s scored her first job — forwarding mail for her unusual neighbor, Miss Flora …
Fireside Books of Palmer, AK was chosen as Shelf Awareness‘s Chalkboard of the Day: Fireside Books in Palmer, Alaska, shared a photo on Facebook of yesterday’s celebrate-two-holidays-on-one-chalkboard creation. The message: “Happy St. George’s Day & Shakespeare’s Birthday! 14% off purchase if you recite a sonnet (or a limerick–we’re not picky)! Spend $25 and we’ll give you a …
Merry Christmas, booklovers! We hope you have a great book and the time to enjoy it. This holiday season, did you get some titles you’re especially excited about? Please leave a comment to share what you’re reading (or what’s next in the stack).
In part 2 of his epic [Starlight Archive] series, Brandon Sanderson does not disappoint. A deep and unique magic system, strong character development, and descriptive battles and politicking make this one of the best fantasy books of this era. –Brandon Ekins, customer at Hearthside Books, Juneau, AK Don’t miss the start of the Starlight Archive: …
