I read this for a course on race and justice. And I found this to be an excellent book on an often difficult subject. Honest, forthright, thoughtful, painful and hopeful—this book is exactly what I needed to read at this moment in our nation’s history. Highly recommended. — James, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA …
I moved to Washington State more than 25 years ago. And over the years, I’ve enjoyed getting to know this place through hiking, camping, and road tripping in almost every region of the state. Of all the places I’ve visited, Olympic National Park is my favorite. Its tidepool populated coastline, its moody, mossy trails, and …
We hope you have a wonderful first day of the new year! Do you know what book the face out below refers to? (Find the answer by clicking the store name.) “Taking a year off of life to hibernate your way to the best version of yourself is very tempting some days, but I can’t …
A dryly darkly funny depiction of a modern family navigating close-quarters while on two separate vacations. Weiki Wang is an extremely sharp and astute writer of the intricacies of interpersonal relations in marriage (and all the extra people that come along with it). –Torrin, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA This is the story of …
This gorgeous cookbook is full of tasty recipes, beautiful photos, helpful tips, and thoughtful insight. I have never read a book so clear about when it is necessary to follow precisely, and if it’s not specified, we can assume there’s a little wiggle room. Explore sweet and savory recipes for a wide range of baking …
This beautiful and affirming picture book encapsulates some of what people I know are feeling. It offers ways to deal with the storms inside us (and the ones outside, too). The main characters Bear and Rat show how much courage it can take to ask for help and to receive it. This book exemplifies how …
Martyr! took over my brain completely. Kaveh Akbar created a revelatory experience in novel form about the absurdities of living, loving, dying, and discovering one’s identity. Each poetic page was filled with passages I want to keep close. — Torrin, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA Explore the National Book Awards finalists at Queen Anne …
Oh, booklovers! This Saturday, August 17, 2024, is Bookstore Romance Day! Online events actually start tonight, Friday August 16, with the kick-off Romantasy Party at 4:00 PM Pacific (7 PM Eastern) on Zoom. Virtual online events are free but do require registration. Many stores are also celebrating with free or gift-with-purchase treats in-store. Find participating …
Just my kind of book. A messy family, a break-the-mold mother, whip-smart dialogue, and an illuminating view of what truly makes a family. Thank you, Laurie, for doing what you do best—share the truth about all the kinds of family in this wild world of ours. I’m so much wiser for reading your books. — …
This novel came into my life when I needed it most. Kimberly King Parsons was able to write something that balances the darkly hilarious and the deeply heart-wrenching aspects of life so incredibly adeptly. She subtly slips undeniable universal truths onto each page as her characters grapple along to the soundtrack of grief and complicated …
