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Nov

11

2022

Eat a Peach by David Chang

This book is so many things, and I love all of it because David Chang is unflinchingly real. He talks through being a child of immigrants, depressions, imposter syndrome, making mistakes, reaching out for help and walking away from that help. As an entrepreneur, I saw myself and I saw how I can become a …

Jun

24

2022

NPR Features Rediscovered Books’ Literacy Activism on “All Things Considered”

“An Idaho school board banned 23 books. So a local bookstore gave out copies for free” –npr’s James Dawson on “All Things Considered” NPR’s “All Things Considered” broadcast this story about how Boise’s Rediscovered Books is working to ensure access to books. The store gathered donations to provide free books to the community. They have …

May

23

2022

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao written by Kat Zhang, illustrated by Charlene Chua

Roll, Fill, Pinch. It sounds easy, but Amy Wu just cannot make a perfect bao. But with a little innovation, suddenly she’s a master. With a family recipe at the back of the book, this a tasty story about trying things a little bit differently. –Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise, ID Get cooking with Amy …

Feb

15

2022

In Memory of Beloved YA Author
Lani Fobes

From Shelf Awareness February 14, 2022: YA author Lani Forbes died on February 3 after a nine-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer. She was 35. Forbes’s YA book series, the Age of the Seventh Sun, made its debut in 2020 with the release of The Seventh Sun, followed by The Jade Bones in 2021. The Seventh Sun was a finalist …

Jan

7

2022

The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All by Josh Ritter

Lumberjacks, small town Idaho, and a life full of adventure with a little bit of magic thrown in. That’s the place musician Josh Ritter takes you in his new novel, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All. Super satisfying with just the right touch of tall tale telling, it’s a perfect read (or read aloud) …

Nov

9

2021

The Bookshop of Dust and Dreams by Mindy Thompson

The Bookshop of Dust and Dreams is at the top of my bucket list of great bookstores. In this magical shop people from different times walk in the door to find the book they need and be nourished by the magic of the shop. Flowers bloom, messages appear on the chalkboard, and everyone feels loved …

Aug

4

2021

Weekday Fun: A Thursday “Silly Sale” at Rediscovered Books

Here’s some summer fun: a silly sale from Rediscovered Books in Boise and Caldwell, ID! From their twitter: To celebrate one year of Pixie and Apollo’s reign we’re having a sale on Thursday! All books with cats on the cover or in the title will be 20% off that day at both stores (Yes, Pixie …

Mar

22

2021

Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig

Willig’s Band of Sisters pulled me in and took me on a journey of complicated friendships that grew and matured in the midst of hardship and trial. Mishaps with roosters, snowstorms, and reminders of the kindness and resilience of people, this historical fiction is a delight to read. –Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID Dive …

Feb

26

2021

Rediscovered Books Recommends Recently Published Titles by Black Authors

Rediscovered Books, with stores in Boise and Caldwell, ID, asks, What have you been reading for Black History Month? Has it been mostly history, or have you dived into novels as well? On the store’s website, they’ve compiled a great list of recently-published titles by Black authors. There are fantastic selections for a range of …

Nov

10

2020

PNBA Book Awards

2021 Pacific Northwest Book Awards Shortlist Announced

The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association is happy to announce the 2021 Book Awards Shortlist, selected by a committee of independent booksellers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. This year’s committee chose the following 12 finalists, crafted by Northwest authors and illustrators, from a list of nearly 400 nominated titles published during 2020. The six …

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