Locally-owned and operated Molly Moon’s Seattle ice cream shops invited their customers to participate in a Social Justice Book Drive and promoted shopping for it with local, independently-owned bookstores in each of their scoop shop neighborhoods. Molly Moon’s will deliver donated books for kindergarten- 5th graders featuring Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latine/a/x, and other characters of …
Laniah and Issac have been best friends since childhood, and it seems like everyone knows they’re meant for each other– except themselves. Issac, now a famous model, needs to pump up his reputation, and Laniah needs a boost in sales for her family-run hair care business. As one does, the two decide to forge a …
A Middle Grade gem. There are 96 reasons why 13-year-old Genesis dislikes herself and she really can’t do anything about any of them. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t willing to try. You’ll find yourself worrying over her choices and then cheering her on as she discovers new strengths and talents. — Karen, Annie Bloom’s …
First, let’s get one thing straight: Bryan Washington is amazing. I knew my excitement for this book would not be in vain. The story is simple, yet complex; beautiful and horribly gritty; heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once. And the cover…forking perfect. –Kasey, Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, MT Find books that are perfect for you at …
In the early ’80s I lived near the Frog Rock on Bainbridge Island. It was cheaper to live on the island and ride the ferry than to live in Seattle. On rare days, when I had a little money, I would treat myself to bookstore visits to Eagle Harbor Book Co. in Winslow and Elliott …
Reading this graphic novel is like eating a slice of strawberry shortcake, sweet and light and fluffy—and so good that when it’s over you want to come back for more! There’s a lot to savor, from the adorable art style and gorgeous color palette to the charming characters and heartwarming queer romance. I fell in …
Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello, was a delightful read (and the featured book on the holiday gift guide)! Trey’s family has owned Wonderland, the bookstore in Stoke Newington, for several generations, but this might be the year that ends. Wonderland is in trouble, and Trey will have to lean on his friends—old and new—to …
Harini Nagendra’s The Bangalore Detectives Club is out in paperback. It’s the first in a charming cozy series set in 1920’s Bangalore. It’s more Alexander McCall Smith than Jo Nesbø, if you were wondering where we’re going to shelve it in the mystery section. Book club peeps, take note. –A Good Book, Sumner, WA Treat yourself …
Author Brendan Slocumb incorporates some of his personal experiences as a classical musician and POC in this fictional novel of black history set against the classical symphonic industry. Protagonist Ray is an African American violinist who discovers his instrument is a rare Stradivarius that has been passed down to through his family. After it is …
Deonn does a masterful job of having her characters grapple with grief. Grief is a central theme in this book, and the author uses her writing to show how grief affects not only the individual but also everyone around them. –Lisette, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA Find the magic at Inklings Bookshop and other independent bookstores. …
