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May

26

2021

Daughters of Yalta book cover

The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, the Roosevelts, and Harrimans: A Story of Love and War by Catherine Grace Katz

The Daughters of Yalta is a wonderful companion to Eric Larson’s The Splendid and the Vile, which topped two of our booksellers’ Best Of lists last year. Catherine Grace Katz’s debut book will satisfy the appetite of any reader who is hungry to know more about the unique connection between the Churchills and the Harrimans. Katz also …

May

14

2021

Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown

Seattle author Daniel James Brown autographed copies of his latest book, Facing the Mountain, for Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle in preparation for his launch event with the bookstore and nonprofit Denshō on May 11.  No one puts heart into history quite like Brown. Fans of The Boys in the Boat will appreciate how he again …

Jan

8

2021

The Cascade Killer:  A Luke McCain Novel by Rob Phillips

I met Rob Phillips a few weeks ago. He had on a mask. So, I might not be able to recognize him on the street after COVID-19. I have, however, read his Yakima Herald Republic column for years. I love the comfortable way he writes, never exuding the expert outdoorsman vibe that keeps others from …

May

29

2019

Dadland cover of father and child holding hands

Dadland by Keggie Carew

Keggie Carew’s father had more than his share of mysteries about him, and her compelling account of trying to fill in the blanks makes for a very satisfying, poignant, and humorous read. Tom Carew’s extraordinary exploits during World War II include parachuting into France and Burma to lead resistance movements. Following years of estrangement during her father’s …

Mar

25

2019

The Book of Delights by Ross Gay

The Book of Delights by Ross Gay

In this anxious and contentious time, when you are looking for a gift of uplift for a graduate or for a parent on Mother’s or Father’s Day, look no further than The Book of Delights by Ross Gay. Here’s a man who made a deliberate decision to seek out each day something to delight in. …

Jun

16

2016

Tom Nissley holding God is Round

Father’s Day Triple Recommendation:
God is Round by Juan Villoro

Three PNW booksellers all recommended the same book in a booksellers’ Father’s Day recommendations post by Restless Books: “God is Round is perfect for Father’s Day because it examines the culture, connection, and joy surrounding the sport that so many people love. Also: because soccer.” —Justus Joseph, The Elliott Bay Book Company (Seattle, WA) “You don’t need to be …

Apr

5

2016

Thunder Boy Jr.

Sherman Alexie: What’s in a Name?

Originally published in Shelf Awareness Pro, March 29, 2016 Sherman Alexie is a poet, short story writer, novelist, filmmaker, performer, and winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. A Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Indian, Alexie grew up in Wellpinit, Wash., on the Spokane Indian Reservation and now lives …

Jun

12

2014

The Lion by Nelson DeMille

The Lion by Nelson DeMille

“I have read most of Nelson DeMille’s books. He has never let me down. The Lion is a follow-up to The Lion’s Game published five books earlier. John Corey (retired NYC police detective) and his FBI Agent wife, Kate Mayfield, are members of a Joint Task Force on Terrorism in New York City. Their opponent is Asad Khalil, …

Jun

11

2014

Sabriel

Sabriel by Garth Nix

“In this utterly unique and engrossing fantasy, Sabriel inherits monumental responsibilities from her father. One of my all time favorite books.” — Rachel H., Village Books, Bellingham, WA Had you seen these great new covers for the series? Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15. Your local independent bookseller can help you with recommendations like this from …

Jun

10

2013

Bunker Hill

Father’s Day Recommendations from Island Books

“Right now our bookshelves and tables are groaning with the weight of all the Father’s Day flotsam and jetsam that publishers could launch. An entire years worth of manly books arrived in the last two weeks and there’s way too much to absorb. It’s hard to pick out the pearls amidst the crashing waves of …

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