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, two series dominate the regional bestseller list: …
Hot Desk has everything–fun, competitive interests, stalled romance, great characters, a bit of historical revisiting, and it’s behind the scenes in the publishing industry–oh, and did I mention romance? You’ll love it! –Linda, Auntie’s Books, Spokane, WA Grab something fun at Auntie’s and other independent bookstores.
An Alpha Werewolf and a reluctant Vampyre are forced into an arranged marriage to keep peace between the species. They never expected (or wanted) to fall in love. Chaos, comedy, and some good romance too. <3 — Melissa, Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA We had to make sure to recommend this before Halloween! Sometimes it’s …
The infamous pirate Captain Mary Read’s story is reimagined in this excellent— and sometimes hilariously absurd—novel. According to the authors, Mary Read was more than just a pirate— she was also a mermaid. You won’t want to put this one down. —Melissa, Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA The team that brought you My Lady Jane …
When a book starts off with sarcastic humor, I know I am going to like it. What’s a girl to do when she wakes up and has no clue who she is, why she’s in Paris, and why the bad guys and good guys are all chasing her? It might have something to do with …
Queer history, modern royalty, enemies to lovers; this book is funny and sweet, and it does not disappoint! –Kelly, Paper Boat Booksellers, West Seattle, WA Treat yourself to romance, great gay characters, and other forms of happiness this summer with recommendations from Paper Boat Booksellers and more independent bookstores. Paper Boat Booksellers also curated a …
Shaun David Hutchinson’s A Complicated Love Story Set in Space follows three teens who wrestle with the comedic set-up of the title while escaping from a bathroom, fixing a leaking coolant conduit, and rebooting a recalcitrant computer. All of which leads to a lot of space folding, awkward conversations, and constantly thrilling set pieces that …
From the blog of Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Seward Park), WA. By Allie. We are so excited to celebrate Latinx authors and the contributions they make to the literary world! In fraught times, it is important to celebrate the diversity that truly makes this country great. And I may be biased as …
