Eva Walker, a local musician and KEXP DJ, crafts a beautiful collection of Seattle music history. It is very apparent that she has a deep knowledge and love for the subject matter. A must read for any local music lover! –Greg, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, WA Rock on with books from Brick & Mortar …
Dear Bookseller, I was 14 when I traumatically lost ~50% of my hearing. As I grappled with this loss, my Generalized Anxiety Disorder skyrocketed. For years after, my only solace was found in stories—I’d get lost in books, focusing on fiction in an act of desperate self-preservation. But the more I read, the less I …
On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List is published. Every week, we love to see what books have been most popular in independent bookstores around our region. As we peruse the list, we ponder patterns. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. This week, we have some bestsellers that make us want to groove– books …
Bikini Kill front woman Kathleen Hanna transformed the ’90s revival punk scene with a call to action from young girls that lives on today. Hanna shares her journey surviving the scene under threat of male violence but also delves into her supportive relationships with other influential musicians of the era (Kim Gordon fans rejoice!) while …
We might as well mention My Effin’ Life, the memoir of Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, aka Geddy Lee, the bass player and vocalist for iconic Canadian prog rock band Rush. My Effin’ Life details Rush’s nearly five-decade-long run, wherein they accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after those two bands from the UK. Sure, the …
Merry Christmas, booklovers! We hope you have time to read and relax. Most bookstores are closed today, but if there’s any book you want to have for the new year, you might place an order on your favorite independent bookstore’s website, send them an email, or leave them a voicemail message. That makes booksellers’ holidays …
Phinney Books welcomes you to the 14th annual Holiday Bookfest featuring dozens of authors signing their books. Along with the author signings, a selection of authors will be reading from their books, and Greenwood’s Bureau of Fearless Ideas tutoring center will create an interactive Bookmakers Space, where new or seasoned writers can put together a …
Author Brendan Slocumb incorporates some of his personal experiences as a classical musician and POC in this fictional novel of black history set against the classical symphonic industry. Protagonist Ray is an African American violinist who discovers his instrument is a rare Stradivarius that has been passed down to through his family. After it is …
As a teenager in the ’80s, the music—the very existence—of Prince had a profound effect on me. Purple Rain (the movie, as well as the album) totally blew my mind. Seeing him in concert in 1985 was a highlight of my life (as was visiting his home and studio Paisley Park in Minnesota this past summer). So …
Grace Campbell of Olympia and Laura Stanfill of Portland met at Mineral School in Mineral, Washington, during a 2018 parent residency week. Grace Campbell is the Fiction Editor at 5×5 Literary Magazine. Her roots are in flash/microfiction, where she has been published in journals like Brevity, Hobart, Joyland, and Midway. Her work has been featured …
