University Book Store in Seattle shared a wonderful recommendation list alongside a gorgeous photo of their very own Brad Craft (featured in their ad campaign for The Stranger): Countless Sleepless Nights Endpapers Interesting Facts About Space All the World Beside Coming Home You Only Call When You’re In Trouble Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects …
Think: Jeff Vandermeer’s Annihilation, but sapphic and romantic. Leah returns home to her wife, Miri, from a deep-sea research mission that was only supposed to last three weeks. But after six agonizing months of absence, the Leah who has returned is as mysterious to Miri as the circumstances that kept her away. Foreboding and beautifully written, …
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. Not all these covers have a subject looking directly at the reader, but they are a 180 …
Gabe, Sal, Heath, and Reese have been inseparable gay best friends for years, but this summer they’re all flying solo on their own trips of self-discovery in academics, careers, and relationships. Driven, clever, and sweet, these perfectly imperfect golden boys were such a joy to journey with, and I’m already eagerly awaiting to see what’s …
One of the best novels I read this year. A beautiful story about trauma, family expectations, love and found family. Story unfolds in a way where every character feels real. Makes you want to call your friends, grab a drink and catch up. Loved Loved Loved!!! –Rosa, Third Place Books, Seattle, WA Get books you love …
June is Pride Month! Our friends at Green Bean Books in Portland, OR, would love to recommend some LGBTQ+ books to help you celebrate: *I am A Rainbow! written by Mark Kanemura with illustrations by Richard Merritt *ABC Pride written by Dr. Elly Barnes and Louie Stowell with illustrations by Amy Phelps *Pink, Blue, and …
Perhaps you have read the iconic novel Red White & Royal Blue? If you’ve been craving a gay romance of the same caliber, you need to read Boyfriend Material! Luc O’Donnell, son of two famous (and divorced) musicians, desperately needs to save his reputation in the press to keep his job. He’s badgered by a friend into dating …
I was shocked at how fast I read this book! It was heartbreaking and inspiring, and it felt brutally honest. One of the best coming out stories I’ve read. I hope Edgar Gomez keeps writing, because I want to keep reading. —Kerry Mayer, Auntie’s Bookstore, Spokane, WA Seek the best at Auntie’s Bookstore and other …
I ran across this book when it was described as “a himbo meets an archivist,” so of course, I had to pick it up. Two men are unwittingly caught up in trying to break a deadly curse that, if left unattended, may come to spell out disastrous consequences for all the magicians in Britain. A …
Ryan O’Connell has created a novel that has been missing from the publishing industry for too long. This novel follows the story of Elliot, a gay man with cerebral palsy who’s trying to find his way in LA as he navigates an impending life crisis. I loved cheering him on through all of the awkward …
