I cannot say enough good things about this book. A stunning debut YA novel. Dark Academia, body swapping, and magical rejection letters. I’ve probably talked your ear off about it last year, but now it’s finally available to buy. –Adam, Sherwood Bookstore, Sherwood, OR Get excited about upcoming books and then follow through with all …
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 look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. This week, we want to indulge 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. Gorgeous books keep on coming! This week, it might be a challenge to …
Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. Antivillains, naughty characters, unreliable narrators, and downright evil individuals star in or inspire some of our bestsellers …
J. Penner has written a story about a fantasy bake-off. A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic is about Arleta Starstone, a human confectioner who rises above their own social awkwardness and enters their treats into the prestigious Elven Baking Battle. Since Arleta isn’t naturally magical, she’s going to have to whip up some extra tasty treats to …
This is my all-time favorite graphic novel– it’s the perfect blend of funny, heartfelt, and subversive. I cannot recommend it enough. If you haven’t read it, you’re in for a treat! –Jess, Powell’s on Hawthorne, Portland, OR Last week, during Portland Book Week, booksellers, authors, illustrators, and publishing folk from around the country gathered in …
Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. There are some bright, bold reds on this week’s bestseller display. Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry …
Here is Jeneva Rose’s latest domestic thriller, The Perfect Divorce, complete with bloodspattered edges. (Yes, the books ship that way. No, we didn’t suffer a terrible papercut while getting these books out of the boxes. We appreciate your concern.) Anyway, The Perfect Divorce is about Sarah and Adam and Sarah and Bob. Oh, and former deputy Marcus …
A sweeping historical mystery with three timelines spanning from World War II to the present. Under the Same Stars paints a portrait of love, resistance, and learning how to stand up for what you believe in. I was left filled with both sadness for the pain of the past and hope for what the future …
This is a really wonderful coming-of-age novel set mostly in the English countryside. The writing style and narrative choice lends to a very immersive experience while reading. You follow the main character growing up through many family struggles and her first love while being transported around England. It’s heartwarming, very witty, and an overall great read. –Rachael, …
