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In memoriam

Jul

24

2018

Brad Smith's memorial service at Paulina Springs Books

Celebrating the Life of Brad Smith

Over the weekend, folks gathered at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, OR to celebrate the life of Brad Smith, the owner of the bookstore, who passed away May 20, 2018. Recently, Brad was also remembered in the newsletter for the natural food co-op in Bellingham where Brad had worked. Lee Ann Giles, who served with …

Jun

5

2018

5

remarks

Austin and Brad Smith at Paulina Springs

Remembering Brad Smith
of Paulina Springs Books

We mourn the recent loss of Brad Smith, owner of Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, OR, former PNBA board member and treasurer, passionate booklover, dedicated and caring contributor to all the communities he was a part of, and all-around great human. A note from Brad’s son, Austin Smith, to the customers of Paulina Springs Books: Paulina …

Mar

6

2018

2

remarks

David Ogden Stiers

David Ogden Stiers, Booklover: 1942- 2018

I met him once, briefly. It was back when I was working at the airport. I was up on a ladder, shelving in the Mystery section, and a gentleman came up to browse. We got to talking about authors we liked and we had a lot of them in common. I did as any good …

Feb

27

2018

Brian Doyle

2018 Indie Spirit Honor Winner: Brian Doyle

The Pacific Northwest Book Award Committee recognized late author Brian Doyle with an Indie Spirit Honor for his body of work and vigorous support of independent booksellers in the Northwest and beyond. Doyle passed away in May 2017. We republish this essay that he wrote upon winning a 2016 PNBA Award in memory of his …

Feb

13

2018

In Loving Memory of Marni Gittinger of Island Books

From Island Books’ store newsletter: The past few weeks have been filled with grief for all of us at Island Books after the loss of Marni Gittinger. We not only lost a member of our book store family, we lost a dear friend. To say that Marni was a bright spot in many of our …

May

29

2017

1

remark

Remembering PNW Legends
Brian Doyle and Denis Johnson

This Memorial Day Weekend has been particularly emotionally intense for our region. Every year at this time, our nation honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This weekend, waves of mourning have rippled out from the Pacific Northwest after two brave men were killed on the MAX in Portland. Our community and …

May

23

2016

Katherine Dunn

Willamette Week’s Tribute to
Katherine Dunn

From Willamette Week May 18, 2016 The Strange and Beautiful Life of Katherine Dunn, Portland’s Beloved Geek She tended bar, sliced up sanctimony, and maybe even breathed fire. BY AARON MESH, MATTHEW KORFHAGE and BETH SLOVIC Katherine Dunn saw broken and twisted things, wrapped them in her words, and made them beautiful. A boxer’s bleeding …

Jul

23

2015

Ivan Doig

Ivan Doig Day Coming August 18

To honor the late beloved author Ivan Doig, Riverhead Books and independent bookstores around the Northwest are planning Ivan Doig Day celebrations to coincide with the publication of his upcoming novel Last Bus to Wisdom. The book is due out on August 18 and so far, according to Riverhead publicist Glory Plata, nine stores are …

Jun

18

2015

Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig

A Tribute to Ivan Doig
Tuesday August 18th, 7 PM
Parkplace Books

  From Parkplace Books in Kirkland, WA: Join Parkplace Books and fellow author/friends Tony Angell,  David B. Williams, and Mary Ann Gwinn in a tribute evening to one of our most creative authors, gifted storyteller and a  remarkably down-to-earth man…with word and song and the release of his last book, Last Bus to Wisdom. Per Ivan, …

Apr

10

2015

4

remarks

In Memoriam: Ivan Doig (1939- 2015)

“There is more time than there is expanse of the world and so any voyage at last will end.” –Ivan Doig, This House of Sky Ivan Doig, beloved author, passed away April 9, 2015. His loss is felt deeply throughout the literary community and beyond. We collect some memories here. Our thoughts and condolences go …

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