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Feb

12

2026

Bestseller Spotlight: Be Our Book Valentine!

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List is published. Every week, we love to see what books have been most popular in independent bookstores around our region. As we peruse the list, we look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. We can tell people have been shopping for loved …

Jun

12

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: Happy Pride Month!

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. It’s Pride Month, so let’s celebrate LGBTQ+ characters and authors on our list! Atmosphere Taylor Jenkins Reid …

May

29

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: Hot reads, hot reds

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. There are some bright, bold reds on this week’s bestseller display. Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry …

Jan

16

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: Deep Backlist

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. It’s a new year, but some of the bestsellers on our list have been on bookstore shelves …

Feb

29

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Black Authors

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller list is published. Every week, we love to see what books have 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. On the last day of Black History Month, let’s honor the Black authors …

Feb

1

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Red Hot!

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. Red covers make for stunning color-focused displays. During gray days leading up to Valentine’s …

Sep

7

2023

Bestseller Spotlight: Alliterative Titles

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. Alliterative titles can roll off the tongue and sometimes be easier to remember. They can also lead …

Aug

31

2023

Bestseller Spotlight: A Pop of Red

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. We’ve seen a lot of Barbie-pink displays lately, but this week’s bestseller display naturally …

May

4

2023

Bestseller Spotlight: Happy Thoughts

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. As customers celebrated independent bookstores, is it any wonder that books that sound like happy thoughts sold well? Check out the uplifting titles that readers chose in regional independent bookstores …

Feb

23

2023

Bestseller Spotlight: Black Authors

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. This week, we’re featuring Black authors as a reminder that supporting Black authors is another …

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