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Jan

15

2026

Bestseller Spotlight: Fiction Series Sweeps

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 look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. This week, two series dominate the regional bestseller list: …

Jan

12

2026

Bestseller Spotlight: Double the “Carl!”

Because of the big news about the Pacific Northwest Book Awards last week, we missed our usual Thursday Themes analysis of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List. But we still have something fun to share, even though it’s Monday: Dungeon Crawler Carl by WA author Matt Dinniman topped last week’s paperback fiction bestseller list …

Dec

11

2025

Small Things Like These (green and cream)

Bestseller Spotlight: The Mariah Carey of Publishing

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 look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. When we were switching over the bestsellers’ display at …

Jul

10

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: A Whale of a Week

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. This week, enjoy a whale of a good time with these bestsellers featuring cetaceans. Interestingly, only the …

Feb

6

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: Yellow Covers

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. We might not get much natural Vitamin D in our region at this …

Dec

20

2024

Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Suggested Alternatives

We posted about titles on the bestseller list that have been selling out. Now, we bring you inspiration for what to wrap up this weekend if you can’t wait until specific titles restock. Please ask booksellers if you don’t see a book you’re looking for. Online stock information is not always accurate, and stock is …

Dec

19

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Going, Going, Gone… and Coming Back Soon!

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 year will be particularly tricky at small stores because Christmas falling on …

May

30

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Dark and Light

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. Speaking of spotlights, the titles this week have some darkness and light for contrast. You Like It …

May

2

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Sheer Poetry

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. For the last week of National Poetry Month, Pacific Northwest Readers helped some poetry rise to the …

Jan

25

2024

Thursday Themes: So much Sarah J. Maas!

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. Fantasy/ romantasy author Sarah J. Maas continues to dominate the paperback fiction bestseller list. Her first series, …

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