It isn’t easy being the youngest of three sisters! Never having worn anything but hand-me-downs, Sunny longs to find a way to express herself through fashion, and honor her family’s Lunar New Year traditions. Leaning into her creativity, Sunny finds a way for her individuality to shine through. —Shay Shortt, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, …
Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. This week, there are some snowy books on the list. Those of us who work in bookstores …
Seattle booklovers had another occasion to celebrate over Thanksgiving/ Indies First weekend: an event with author and bookseller Nick DiMartino of University Book Store. The photos are from the University Book Store Booksellers Instagram. Out to celebrate our own Nick DiMartino’s retirement from the @ubookstoreseattle after more than FIFTY YEARS with the company, friends joined us …
It is now December, & … strange stuffs will be well sold, strange tales well told, strange sights much sought, strange things much bought, and what else as falls out. To conclude, I hold it the costly Purveyor of Excess, and the after-breeder of necessity, the practice of Folly, and the Purgatory of Reason. Farewell. …
This new printing of the classic is playfully illustrated and laid out perfectly for young readers. Such a fantastic story deserves an equally adventurous and unique package! —Raissa, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA Purchase the Anna Bond illustrated version of Alice, not from the Queen of Hearts, but from King’s Books of Tacoma or your favorite indie …
Every year, one cookbook draws me in again and again. This is that book for 2015. I’ve made a lot of delicious desserts out of this book, but the savory recipes, created by local chefs, are equally delicious. I’ve made hundreds of graham crackers, both regular & gluten-free, to build homemade s’mores. The Nibby Crackers …
Take a world tour through two hundred countries with this new edition of the bestselling kids’ version of Lonely Planet’s popular The Travel Book, loaded with thousands of amazing facts on wildlife, how people live, sports, hideous and mouthwatering food, festivals, and a wide range of other quirky insights on every page. Every single country …
Celebrate the season with this historical fiction picture book about a young Jewish refugee’s arrival in New York City in 1938 on the seventh night of Hanukkah, which was also Christmas Eve. Luminous illustrations and the message of hope help us appreciate miracles of kindness. Great for ages 5 and up, especially as a family or group read-together. …
Portland publishing house Overcup Press is producing off the beaten shelf books overflowing with cool content and style. Here are a couple currently featured on NW indie Holiday Books displays. Ice Cream Work by Naoshi “Some people bury their heads in the sand. Some draw lines in the sand. Sunae artist Naoshi does both: creating …
It’s getting down to the wire, folks! Here are some gift guides from local bookstores to give you ideas for those last-minute gifts. (*Please note– Not everything listed is still available on the shelves at all stores. If you’re really pressed for time, you might want to call ahead to your local shop and ask …
