Max is a farm cat who was “as much trouble as ten kittens” in his youth. These days, he is a “mighty hunter” with his own room “filled with squirrel tails” and a secret nighttime life. Based on the author’s own cat, this book and its simple but expressive watercolor illustrations remind me of my …
What a powerful book. Such a timely topic that many schools are unfortunately dealing with right now. –Debbie Buck, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA Banned Books Week doesn’t start until October 1 this year, but every week is a good one to stand up for the right to read. Your voice and your vote matter in …
It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. Remember when it felt like so many bestsellers had “Girl” in the title? There were books like Gone Girl, Girl on the Train, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo… The list …
Look, it’s a book about talking animals and the art is astounding. But, is it a role-playing campaign setting, or it is an actual guide book to the land of Gwelf? We’re not sure, but we also don’t care. We’re delighted to no end that a book like this exists. If you are in the …
From Shelf Awareness for Readers October 20, 2020 Jordan Scott: I Talk Like a River When I was a boy, my dad would sometimes pick me up from school on “bad speech days” and take me down to the river. On those days, my mouth would just stop working. Every word was painful, the laughter …
To say this is the perfect gift for the fish fan in your life is both an understatement and an assumption that you have $150 to throw around. Over two decades in preparation, this three-volume wonder from the University of Washington stands where no book has stood before, as an authoritative—and exquisitely beautiful—guide to the …
This is a beguiling and concisely researched book on the elusive unicorn spotted, immortalized, and documented throughout history. There is so much in this book to ponder, love, and then be inspired to learn more about. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA From Penguin kids’ rep, Colleen Conway: This first title in a new …
