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 …
Fat Ham is a staff pick from Dani at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, WA. Not all independent bookstores have a Drama section or plays on the shelves, but most can order for you– especially Pulitzer Prize winners like Fat Ham. Read contemporary classics from Elliott Bay Book Company and other independent bookstores.
R&B/pop musician Angel is a star sensation, and he could get any woman he wants– but the only one on his mind is Iris Greene, after meeting her a few years back at a party. Iris, a widowed single mother, is not looking for love anytime soon… until she and Angel meet again during a …
This is one of those rare novels whose Young Adult designation belies its appeal across generations. Starr Carter moves in two worlds – her home in a poor Black neighborhood, and the privileged suburban school she attends. She loves both, but feels weary of living with two versions of herself. Then her unarmed childhood friend, …
I read this for a course on race and justice. And I found this to be an excellent book on an often difficult subject. Honest, forthright, thoughtful, painful and hopeful—this book is exactly what I needed to read at this moment in our nation’s history. Highly recommended. — James, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA …
[From] a new publishing press founded in Seattle, this anthology is so wonderful. There’s truly something for everything and everyone. There’s a spice level guide as well, depending on whatever your speed is. Also this cover is so beautiful. –Katherine, Grand Gesture Books, Portland, OR You can always find love at independent bookstores, but especially …
I think March should be required reading in all American high schools. It’s a historical graphic novel about the civil rights movement and the life of John Lewis. Nate Powell’s stark black and white illustrations and John Lewis’s words create an evocative and immersive experience that would be difficult (if not impossible) to achieve in …
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 …
Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State Saturday, March 9, 2024 1:00PM – 2:00PM Skyway King County Library 12601 76th Avenue S Seattle WA 98178 Join author and historian Marilyn Morgan as she chronicles the incredible lives and contributions of Washington’s Black women. Marilyn Morgan is an author, historian, and photographer. Her published books include Careers in Criminology, …
Brian Juenemann, the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (as well as 950+ booksellers around the country, including many from our region!) went to Cincinnati for the American Booksellers Association Winter Institute, an annual bookseller and publishing education conference hosted at different cities around the country. Before he headed to the airport (across …
