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Dec

20

2021

Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love by Haruki Murakami

Here is Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love. Lovingly designed by Chip Kidd (of course), Murakami T is a wee book wherein Haruki Murakami reminiscences about his t-shirt collection (which is not as extensive as his vinyl collection, by the way). And because it’s Murakami, his “reminiscences” are delightfully quirky and eccentric essays. It’s totally a “WTF is …

Nov

4

2021

President Obama and Bruce Springsteen in b & w on the cover of coffee table book RENEGADES

Bestseller Spotlight: Coffee Table Books

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, when we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. I’m having company over tonight for the first time in almost two years, and that meant I had to pare down the stacks of fiction, nonfiction, middle grade, and YA …

Nov

3

2021

Fuzz by Mary Roach

Mary Roach is at it again. After telling us all about cadavers, all things digestion, the afterlife, all things scientifically sexual, war, AND Mars, she is now turning her attention (and ours) to what happens when a critter breaks the law… you know, breaking and entering, butting heads with your camera, chomping on your toes …

Oct

18

2021

Fan Fiction by Brent Spiner (red cover with stylized envelope with lipstick mark and Star Trek fan art)

Fan Fiction by Brent Spiner

There are more than a few Star Trek fans on our staff, but you don’t have to be a Trekkie to enjoy this psuedo-autobiographical thriller that explores the relationships between stars and their fans. The novel features Spiner and the rest of the very real cast of Star Trek early in the show’s history, but …

Oct

22

2020

The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

A few years ago, Robert Macfarlane, who’s something of a patron saint at Madison Books (see our review of 2019 book of the year Underland, now out in paperback) wrote The Lost Words, an ornate linguistic repository intended to preserve the lexicon of the natural world that’s literally being removed from dictionaries. Lavishly illustrated by Jackie Morris, it became …

Dec

19

2019

Powell’s Presents: Lidia Yuknavitch on Storybound Podcast

Lidia Yuknavitch Reads Her Short Story “Street Walker” Listen to Portland author Lidia Yuknavitch read on this podcast, brought to you by Portland bookstore Powell’s! This story is a preview; the collection, Verge, will be available February 4, 2020. You can preorder now from Powell’s and other independent bookstores. Get crafty, make a card, and …

Nov

27

2017

Dinner: Changing the Game

Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark

For the cook (for the novice to the accomplished): Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark. I cannot recommend this book enough! The recipes are simple,delicious and inventive, the photography is fantastic. Every recipe I have made has been a hit. The recipes can be a stand alone meal with perhaps the addition of  a …

Dec

15

2016

Owl by Bannick

Owl: A Year in the Life of North American Owls by Paul Bannick

Bannick, author of The Owl and the Woodpecker, has hit a home run with his newest book on North American Owls. Author/photographer Bannick fills his book with absolutely stunning photographs of these often elusive birds. In addition to his gorgeous photos, Bannick details the natural history of owls in general, and more specifically, the four species …

Dec

13

2016

Ada Twist, Scientist

Broadway Books Recommends:
A Trio of Books for Curious Kids

Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts What do you do with a persistent child who won’t stop asking “Why?” You teach her about the world of science and give her room to discover the magic. This inspiring story is the next in the series from the same creators of Iggy Peck, Architect …

Dec

12

2016

In the Company of Women

In the Company of Women
by Grace Bonney

For the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit. From fashion designer Eileen Fisher to poet Nikki Giovanni, this collection puts the spotlight on 100 women across all industries and of all ages, ethnicities, and religious beliefs. Bursting with creativity and energy, this is a perfect gift for your young niece or great aunt. –Wendee Wieking  An inspiring …

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