When you’re a garlic raised by a witch, you are definitely not sure you want to be a human. But with friends around you, it’s okay to grow and change. Absolutely cozy, this is a great and super creative graphic novel. –Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise and Caldwell, ID Meet unexpected characters at Rediscovered Books …
From Portland’s Annie Bloom’s Books: Books from Local Authors Want another way to shop local this holiday season? Pick up one (or more!) of these wonderful 2022 books from Portland authors. Lost Restaurants of Portland, Oregon (Paperback) by Theresa Griffin Kennedy A full menu of unforgettable events and historical milestones. Delve into the Rose City’s …
Callie knows who they are (not a girl) and who they’re supposed to be (a knight), but the kingdom of Helston operates on strict binaries: boys are knights, girls have magic. Callie and their friends choose to fight the system against great odds and learn that bravery is doing the right thing, even when it’s …
Mystery lovers! Have you read the adorable cozy mystery series Myrtle Hardcastle yet? If you love a good cozy historical and you like middle grade (or know a young reader you want to get hooked on historical mysteries), this series is excellent. Book four, In Myrtle Peril, […] came out (and yes, all the titles …
Vampires were wiped out twenty years ago in the Reaping…or were they? Readers ages 8-12 (who aren’t afraid of monsters or the dark) will LOVE this hilarious and spooky story of four kids navigating a terrifying world– many of the book’s themes reminded me of life during lockdown. Recommended for readers ages 8-12. –Becky, Secret …
Ann & Alexa have the perfect series for you to jump into, The Sinister Summer series! 🖤 It’s a Series of Unfortunate Events mixed with a case of the giggles! — Beach Books, Seaside, OR Find the book for your mood (and your young readers’ moods) at Beach Books and other independent bookstores.
In late April, CNN aired this piece with Oregon author Melissa Hart about inclusive books and book banning. This week, a lawsuit filed against Barnes & Noble in Virginia Beach, VA made concerns about access to books, freedom to read, and free expression feel even more urgent. Melissa Hart is the author of the middle …
Seattle author Mark Holtzen interviewed Kristi Wientge; the two are long-time critique partners and long-distance friends. Best Friends, Bikinis, and Other Summer Catastrophes is available at bookstores around the country as of May 17, 2022. Mark Holtzen (MH): You have a new middle grade children’s book. What first inspired this story idea? What caused …
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. Whether on the cover, in the title, or as a contributor, creatures with wings popped up a lot among our bestsellers. Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr (#11 Hardcover Fiction) …
This is one of my favorite middle grade books in a long time. It reminds me of E.L. Konigsburg’s A View from Saturday. It deals with heartbreaking, crushing difficulties in such a lovely, loving way that I found myself feeling uplifted rather than bogged down in the darkness of it all. The story centers around …
