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Aug

5

2025

Roundabout Books’ Booker Prize Excitement

From Roundabout Books’ newsletter: [T]he 2025 longlist for The Booker Prize was announced, and since it’s one of my favorite literary lists, I thought I’d take this chance to pitch a Booker book for your late summer reading enjoyment. And yes – I said enjoyment. Officially, the Booker prize is awarded to a work of fiction written in English and published in the …

Apr

28

2022

Bestseller Spotlight: Science and Scientists

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. In both fiction and nonfiction titles, a science theme kept popping up. What are some of your favorite books with scientists as characters or authors? Sea of Tranquility Emily …

Oct

28

2021

Bestseller Spotlight: One-Word Wonders

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, when we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. We’re highlighting one-word titles. Easy to type. Maybe not-so easy to search. Easy to buy. Easy to enjoy. Bewilderment Richard Powers (#6 Hardcover fiction) Crossroads Jonathan Franzen (#8 Hardcover fiction) …

Oct

14

2021

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

Bestseller Spotlight: Doubles

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, when we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. Several authors managed to make the bestseller list for more than one book! Double down on a great author at your favorite bookstore. Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr (Hardcover Fiction …

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