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. It’s usually on Thursdays, but because of the holidays this week, we’re posting …
March 1st is Plan a Solo Vacation Day. On short, cold days, it can be particularly fun to think about possible destinations for treating yourself. Whether you’re considering an international excursion or a house- and book-swap with a neighbor, you might want to browse your local bookstore for inspiration. Here are some books that transported …
It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. I’m dating myself with my reference to the “Calgon, take me away!” bubble bath ads from the 1980s, but I couldn’t resist as I read through the hardcover bestsellers’ titles. …
Originally published in Shelf Awareness for Readers April 5, 2019 Among explorers, hunters and fishermen, Alaska was long known perceived as a man’s world. Women have often had to fight for the chance to love this harsh, beautiful land and prove they can handle its challenges. Sophie Forrester, military wife and aspiring photographer, is initially …
