The first time I saw a collection that took my breath away, it was on a small island in the San Juans, on the mantel of a fireplace at a friend’s mom’s house. It was an assortment of rocks that had been gathered and gifted over many years. There were different sizes, colors, and textures …
University Book Store is celebrating its 120th anniversary this week on Friday Jan. 10. That day kicks off a year’s worth of events linked to the store’s founding. In 1895, when Washington had only officially been a state for six years, the “Territorial University” moved north of Portage Bay and became the University of Washington. …
The winners for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 2020 Pacific Northwest Book Awards have been announced. The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) is a non-profit association of independent bookstores from five Northwest states, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. The Association produces educational and promotional events and materials for its members and offers literacy, free …
Anonymous “Book Angel” Donor Gives Children’s Books to Kids at Mary’s Place This week, Queen Anne Book Company is grateful for the opportunity to donate new children’s and young adult books to Mary’s Place. An anonymous customer of the independent bookstore recently reached out to co-owners Janis Segress and Judy & Krijn de Jonge after …
The Newbery award-winning author’s newest book is a lush fairy tale of a book steeped in the mythology of the Philippines. The 12-year-old protagonist faces some dark and scary monsters and some equally monstrous men in her community, but persistence in spite of fear and honorable intentions guide her choices on an adventures reminiscent of …
This was originally posted in the newsletter from Broadway Books in Portland, OR. The holidays are just around the corner! We invite you to join us for a variety of holiday events at Broadway Books over the next several weeks, including a celebration of Brian Doyle and a new collection of his essays on December …
From sagebrushkids on Instagram: “How do I love thee, let me count the ways” Inklings Bookshop (@inklingsbookshop ) is a treasure in our city. It is a one-stop shop for any of your literary or gifting needs. I love the whole store but I really want to focus on what it offers children. …
The first Seattle Children’s Book Festival will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00- 3:00 at Greenwood Elementary (144 NW 80th St) in Seattle. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by The Innovation Press, Madison Books, Phinney Books, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Milk Fund, the Seattle Office of …
Keepin’ It Local: Boise bookstore Rediscovered Books reconnects you to the community Locally-owned bookstore celebrates their connection with the community by highlighting local authors and instilling a love of reading for all ages. Rediscovered Books…the name says it all. It isn’t your average bookstore; it is a mix of new books, older “rediscovered” used reads, …
Riverwalk Books of Chelan, WA celebrated its 25-year Anniversary this month. Booksellers from all over the country (as well as one very special best-selling author) recorded a video full of messages of congratulations and thanks for Libby Manthey, the store’s owner. Treat yourself to these heartfelt (and often funny) testimonials from superstars from the literary …
