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, we want to indulge in …
Here is Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love. Lovingly designed by Chip Kidd (of course), Murakami T is a wee book wherein Haruki Murakami reminiscences about his t-shirt collection (which is not as extensive as his vinyl collection, by the way). And because it’s Murakami, his “reminiscences” are delightfully quirky and eccentric essays. It’s totally a “WTF is …
This is so much fun! I loved playing this game in school when I was a kid. The artwork is very reminiscent of the actual game, and the path tabs are a fun alternative to the choose your own adventure style. The colors are bright and inviting. –Brandi Stewart, Changing Hands in Tempe, Arizona From …
What’s a good chapter book for a young reader in elementary school? The suggestion I’m giving to parents these days is Homer Price by Robert McCloskey. The Puffin Modern Classics edition contains six stories about life in and around Centerburg, a little town that shouldn’t be forgotten. To be honest, I had almost forgotten about …
