Courage, hope, devastation. All of this and more can be found as you follow the story of Lucas, our “Petite Eclair.” A daring story of rebellion that will appeal to fans of Alan Gratz and Ruta Sepetys. Sara Pennypacker made me yearn for the safety and happiness for every character and had my heart racing …
Many booksellers from the Pacific Northwest are in Pittsburgh for the annual American Booksellers Association Winter Institute. Some participants got to tour independent bookstores. When we go to bookstores in different parts of the country and the world, we love to spot PNW authors and illustrators on the shelves. At Riverstone Books in the Squirrel …
I am obsessed with this book! Yes, on the surface it’s about the man who invented the Diesel engine. But it is so much more than that. This is the story of human invention colliding with humanity’s ability to destroy. Set during the eve of WWI, Diesel’s invention has the possibility to change the world …
Some books come along and are such perfect gems that you want to tell everyone. This is my book to tell everyone to read. A beautifully written book about love, art, and family. —Kelly E., Village Books, Bellingham, WA When Mona experiences temporary blindness, therapy is recommended. Her grandfather, Henry volunteers to take her, but …
Stirringly atmospheric and unsettling, full of grief and love and darkness but also hope, this is completely compelling! The blessed yet cursed town of Mistaken, the vivid cast of townspeople, and the mysterious threats of the world beyond their Warding Stones all captured my imagination. Greer is a character who will stick with you long …
“A more expertly crafted, character driven story, does not YET exist. Dream State is it! I feel as if I’ve explored the ‘best friend betrayal’ trope a dozen times…but not YET from the male perspective, through the lens of male friendships and relationships. I found it profoundly thoughtful and beautifully executed. Puchner’s writing is next-level …
Engaging the entire way through. This is a literary mystery that has wonderful woodsy atmosphere that will have you lost in the eerie beauty of forests. Liz Moore balances many tangled roots of plot and character and manages to pull off a well-earned and rewarding ending. –Torrin, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA Liz Moore …
If you like Cloud Cuckoo Land this is similar… connected lives [Mesopotamia, London and Turkey] told through time… I loved the characters! — Michelle, Edmonds Bookshop, Edmonds, WA Spanning from ancient Mesopotamia to the 1800s in England to the 2000s, this story begins with a single drop of rain. The book is simply stunning! — …
The author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a book that has continued to brighten the lives of readers for years, has returned with a lovely small book that is going to be celebrated for its Indigenous wisdom, just as her first book continues to be. I love it and will be re-reading it for inspiration and guidance …
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins does not in fact have anything to do with cats or tails. But it does follow an undead assassin through the night after she breaks one of the three unbreakable rules. Once she decides not to fulfill her contract of unaliving her….younger self?, a host of characters track them all …
