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Apr

2

2026

Bestseller Spotlight: Spring Green

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. I’m grateful for everything that’s green. –Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) Something from Nothing: A Cookbook Alison Roman (#14 …

Feb

26

2026

Bestseller Spotlight: Spectacular Skies

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. We spotted some gorgeous sky-themed covers in sunset or …

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 …

Jul

4

2025

Happy Independence Day!

We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Jul

3

2025

Thursday Theme: A “Wild Robot” Sweep

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, every book in the Wild Robot series by …

Jun

5

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: [K]nighty [k]night

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 found some “night”s in shining titles this week. The Knight and the …

May

22

2025

We Needed a You by M.H. Clark and Olivia Holden

We Needed a You is my new go-to baby shower recommendation. This delightfully sweet picture book features soft and colorful artwork and gentle text describing all the beautiful things in the world (“there were treats made for sharing and savoring,” “cats in the windows, blackberries to eat”) but ultimately something was missing, the parents tell …

Feb

19

2025

Tíos and Primos by Jacquelin Alcántara

A great book for kiddos who don’t speak their family’s native language or are not fluent in their family’s language. Second culture kids will relate to this book about meeting extended family when visiting their parent’s home country. As a Filipino-American kid visiting the Philippines, I couldn’t speak Tagalog or my family’s local language Pangasinan …

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 …

Jan

16

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: Deep Backlist

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. It’s a new year, but some of the bestsellers on our list have been on bookstore shelves …

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