In 2008, when I went back to work at Powell’s Books after maternity leave, I took whatever sections needed a keeper. I had been the head of Young Adult and Fairy Tales and other sections in Children’s books for a few years. I considered myself an expert, a harbor of knowledge about out-of-print editions and …
The Awards Committee for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association has announced its shortlist for the best books of 2012 by Northwest authors. These 12 books and their authors are the nominees. The PNBA Awards Committee is made up of nine volunteer booksellers from throughout our region. This year they considered more than 200 titles published in …
“Take advantage of a lazy morning or afternoon and read this delightful debut novel from a new voice among Portland authors. This is a day in the life of Isabel, an unassuming twenty-something who grew up in Alaska. She now resides as a Portland library employee. We visit her memories and dreams while following her …
