Two Face Outs/ “walk me to the shelf” recs for Brian Juenemann, the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, from India at Spoke & Word Books in Milwaukie, OR: Klan members are turning into nasty little monsters (their outsides matching their insides) called ku kluxes. Our trio of badasses is unaliving them in …
Congratulations to Boise, ID’s Rediscovered Books for being featured on USA Today! Here’s the opening to the profile: What’s your store’s story? Our woman-owned store is 18 years old, and our mission is to be the “place that books and people meet” in the Treasure Valley. Our curation is diverse and built by our booksellers, which …
Two rival authors are tossed together on an writer’s retreat in Scotland, and on their searches for inspiration, they also come across a ghostly mystery… and unexpected chemistry. Wilkens’s debut is a fun and thoughtful romp of a romance. –Andrew, Ridgecrest Books, Shoreline, WA Support local authors and local bookshops when you shop at Ridgecrest …
From USA Today June 21, 2024 Inside Charlie’s Queer Books, an unapologetically pink and joyful space in Seattle Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center diverse and new authors, connect readers to books in a personal …
Congratulations to The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d’Alene, ID on their 10th Anniversary! Friday, May 31- Monday June 3, the store welcomes customers to celebrate with a 10%-off sale throughout the store and a prize wheel with even more ways for people to feel lucky. Swing by in person, on their website, or on their …
If you ever wondered what kinds of conversations bookstores have behind the scenes about small business economics, community, obstacles, and current legislative landscapes, this is for you. Caine profiles a host of excellent stores who have faced different types of struggles that apply to other bookstores and small businesses in general. Read this …
In celebration of the publication of The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, James Patterson awarded spring bonuses to booksellers around the country. The full list of bookseller recipients is here. Through April 30, 2024, you can nominate librarians. Among them, …
Kristin always writes with such imagery that you truly feel like you are there, experiencing in real-time the story she is bringing to life. This one tore my heart out so many times, but also brought some unknown history to life. Heartbreaking, eye-opening and one not to miss. –Madison, Saltwater Bookshop, Kingston, WA This novel …
Ridgecrest Books, a family run, new and used bookstore in the Ridgecrest neighborhood of Shoreline, WA, had its grand opening March 9th and 10th. We love celebrating neighborhood bookstores! Photos are from Ridgecrest Books’ Instagram. Congratulations, Ridgecrest Books! RIDGECREST BOOKS 512 NORTHEAST 165TH STREET SHORELINE, WASHINGTON 98155 Tuesday- Sunday 11-7
Author James Patterson continued his holiday tradition of independent bookseller appreciation this year, awarding $500 bonuses to 600 booksellers at independent bookstores around the country. Booksellers were nominated through a simple form, which included an opportunity to share why the bookseller deserves a bonus. In our opinion, every bookseller we know deserves a great holiday …
