How will Darcy — a public librarian — manage to reckon with her own personal woes when access to the written word hangs precariously in the balance? A wonderful, hopeful fiction for our trying times. —Celina Munoz, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, WA Find hopeful stories at Brick & Mortar Books and other independent bookstores.
It isn’t easy being the youngest of three sisters! Never having worn anything but hand-me-downs, Sunny longs to find a way to express herself through fashion, and honor her family’s Lunar New Year traditions. Leaning into her creativity, Sunny finds a way for her individuality to shine through. —Shay Shortt, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, …
The Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival kicks off Friday October 10, 2025 at 5:30 at the Archer Hotel in Redmond, WA with a keynote by author, illustrator, and Caldecott Award winner Dan Santat. Free tickets are required and are available at the event link. The following day, Saturday October 11, the festival runs from 10:00- 4:00 …
These essays are a feast for the eyes and the mind, exploring edible wonders from around the world. –Rachel, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, WA Could you use some nourishments and jamborees? I feel like most of us can. Treat yourself to food writing and other books that replenish at Brick & Mortar Books and …
Eva Walker, a local musician and KEXP DJ, crafts a beautiful collection of Seattle music history. It is very apparent that she has a deep knowledge and love for the subject matter. A must read for any local music lover! –Greg, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, WA Rock on with books from Brick & Mortar …
Brick and Mortar Books of Redmond, WA has kicked off its Winter Reading Challenge! It’s a bingo board challenge to turn in by March 20th. Click this link to see all the details.
Rachel of Brick and Mortar Books in Redmond, WA says: “A beautiful, inspiring essay collection on the lessons of gift economy and community as demonstrated by the serviceberry plant and Indigenous worldviews.” The Country Bookshelf also loves The Serviceberry: “This delightful little hardcover contains a beautiful essay in tune with Robin’s previous work, Braiding Sweetgrass. …
Head to Redmond, WA for a kid lit extravaganza, Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival, hosted by Brick & Mortar Books outside the store at the Redmond Town Center! Dress for the weather. Check out the schedule. Have a blast! Here’s a detailed schedule for who is when (click to go to their website, which might be …
Hooray! Brick & Mortar Books of Redmond, WA announced the stellar line-up for this year’s Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival. Check out all this talent! Margaret Peterson Haddix Marissa Meyer Shannon Hale Dean Hale Suzanne Selfors Amanda Abler K. R. Alexander Aaron Bagley Jessixa Bagley Ashley Belote Audrey Barbakoff Mike Boldt Mary Boone Leslie Barnard Booth …
Pacific Northwest Bookselles Association’s Tiffany LaSalle of Eugene, OR is touring Washington, visiting PNBA member indie bookstores and talking to booksellers. Her first stop: Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo, WA. Liberty Bay Books is “North Kitsap’s Oldest Book Store.” In February 2020, author Suzanne Selfors purchased the store. Tiffany got to spend time with Suzanne and …
