When an advance copy of Home Baked arrived at the store, I took it home hoping merely to escape into the iconic 1970s San Francisco setting. I never anticipated that this memoir would give me an in-depth education on both the history of the era and the politics surrounding marijuana. Home Baked tells the story of the underground, …
We know you’re never at a loss for what to read next, but just in case you want some summer reading inspiration, look at the wonderful titles by Washington authors and illustrators selected by bookseller and librarian judges. The 2019 Washington State Book Awards (WSBA) are for outstanding books published by Washington authors in 2018, …
However many books German writer and editor/publisher Jo Lendle has written, this evocative novel of the life and work of Alfred Wegener, known ultimately for helping develop theories of continental drift, is the first to be given to us in English (and done in masterful manner by Katy Derbyshire). To arrive at that juncture there …
Keggie Carew’s father had more than his share of mysteries about him, and her compelling account of trying to fill in the blanks makes for a very satisfying, poignant, and humorous read. Tom Carew’s extraordinary exploits during World War II include parachuting into France and Burma to lead resistance movements. Following years of estrangement during her father’s …
Originally published in Shelf Awareness for Readers April 5, 2019 Among explorers, hunters and fishermen, Alaska was long known perceived as a man’s world. Women have often had to fight for the chance to love this harsh, beautiful land and prove they can handle its challenges. Sophie Forrester, military wife and aspiring photographer, is initially …
Posted in Publishers Weekly Children’s Bookshelf newsletter May 7, 2019 by Emma Nichols, bookseller at Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA When I first started in bookselling, parents often balked at my comics recommendations. They wanted their kids to read “real books.” Five years later, a lot has changed: I’m still recommending comics and kids …
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Oregon Book Awards. The Oregon Book Awards honor the state’s finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, graphic literature, drama, literary nonfiction, and literature for young readers. Oregon Literary Fellowships provide financial support to Oregon’s emerging and established writers and publishers. ELOISE JARVIS …
[This segment of Watermark Book Company’s newsletter] introduce[s the store’s] team members so you can get to know us all a little better! This time, we would like to share a little bit about Jaycee! Tell us a bit about yourself: “I am a student at WWU majoring in dance and minoring in music. I …
The rhymes in this book are as uplifting as the story of . . . pioneering naval engineer [Raye Montague], and the illustrations are delightful. A sweet read for aspiring engineers [and anyone who wants to know more about a brilliant history-maker]. –Raissa, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA Learn more for Women’s History Month and every …
On Thursday, February 14 at noon, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) Speaker Series Presents Oregon author Dede Montgomery and her nonfiction book, My Music Man. The event is free and will be held in the Hearing Room at the Capitol Building in Salem, OR. Dede Montgomery brings her personal family history to the Capitol …
