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Jan

24

2018

RIP Ursula K. Le Guin

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – Ursula K. Le Guin, October 21, 1929 – January 23, 2018 As University Book Store bookseller, author, and nwbooklovers doodler Brad Craft so perfectly put it, Thank you for all our journeys together. We …

Feb

5

2016

1

remark

In Memoriam: Lee Soper, “Mr. Books”

Leroy W. “Lee” Soper, beloved mentor, esteemed figure in bookselling, and revered member of the northwest literary community, passed away on Tuesday, the day before his 92nd birthday. Love and memories are posted to Facebook by friends and colleagues, admirers all: “Such a great mentor to so many of us. A real gentleman.” “What a legend! What …

Apr

10

2015

4

remarks

In Memoriam: Ivan Doig (1939- 2015)

“There is more time than there is expanse of the world and so any voyage at last will end.” –Ivan Doig, This House of Sky Ivan Doig, beloved author, passed away April 9, 2015. His loss is felt deeply throughout the literary community and beyond. We collect some memories here. Our thoughts and condolences go …

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