I love books that teach me something in an enjoyable way, and this book is such a favorite to recommend for that reason. Lynch included so much detail and scientific information about the critters of the Puget Sound, carefully interlaced throughout this delightful, fast-paced, thoughtful, and hysterical coming-of-age story. I couldn’t put it down. –Cassie Clemans, Roundabout Books, …
The boatbuilding family in Jim Lynch’s latest novel, Before the Wind, is imperfect and unpredictable, sometimes working together seamlessly, other times colliding and combustible, mystified by their differences. Josh, the protagonist and middle child, is the last to leave the crumbling family home, while his siblings range around the world and his parents continue in …
Ten years ago, when we gathered at Elliott Bay Book Company in Pioneer Square in Seattle to toast the store’s 30th anniversary, owner Peter Aaron said he would see us all at the 40th anniversary party. This weekend, at Elliott Bay’s new home on Capitol Hill, hundreds of booksellers, authors, and community supporters gathered for …
Seattle’s Queen Anne Book Company opens today in the 1811 Queen Anne Avenue storefront vacated by the similarly named Queen Anne Books last October. That’s a lot of Queen Annes! The grand opening celebration will run from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3, 9 am to 9 pm every day with a non-stop parade of …
Mercer Island appears as a sort of a geographical bullseye in the middle of Lake Washington when looking at a map of the greater Seattle area, and it just might have some kind of magnetic quality, judging by the concentration of thoughtful and whip-smart employees working for Island Books. This month’s store newsletter highlighted so …
This novel is perfectly timed to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Seattle World’s Fair, and in an election year to boot.
“The 1962 World’s Fair put the spotlight on Seattle, a city so overwhelmed by staggering natural beauty it dazzles no matter which direction you look. Roger is in love with this glorious city, and the World’s Fair is his creation. He hangs out with Elvis, greets Prince Phillip, and chats up LBJ. Roger is an …
Broadway Books is a timeless Portland gem. It's revered by longtime customers, new customers and fellow booksellers alike for staying vibrant and relevant during a tumultuous time in the book industry. The Book Broads, as the co-owners call themselves on Twitter, are making moves that incorporate the wisdom of their bookselling experience with new technologies …
“When 13-year-old Miles O’Malley discovers a strange sea creature at low tide, he finds himself catapulted to celebrity status. A terrific coming-of-age story set in the Puget Sound, this is one of those first novels that keeps me excited about bookselling!”—Mary Kay, Edmonds Bookshop, Edmonds, WA
Tacoma’s Garfield Book Company and King’s Books have joined the Seattle 7 Writers as sponsors of the Tacoma Art Museum‘s literacy month series, “Inspired by the Northwest.” Members and friends of the Seattle 7 Writers collective are appearing at the museum on Sundays throughout the month of March to talk about how the Northwest has …
