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Dec

16

2022

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Paulina Springs Books Hosts
Solstice Book Flood

From Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, OR: Hi All, We’re trying out something new this holiday season, and we hope you’ll join us! Since hearing about it a few years back, we’ve been big fans of the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod – and we’ve been looking for a good excuse to gather with our community here at the …

Feb

19

2019

Gavlin Family reading

Galvin Family Reading: A Guest Blog Post
from a Customer of Island Books

This piece was originally published on the Island Books blog. Growing up, I loved getting lost in books: It didn’t matter to me if the book was adventurous, dramatic, suspenseful, or fantastical; as long as it transported me somewhere else, I was happy. I’d be so immersed in my book that I’d barely hear my …

Sep

25

2017

Words of Radiance

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

In part 2 of his epic [Starlight Archive] series, Brandon Sanderson does not disappoint. A deep and unique magic system, strong character development, and descriptive battles and politicking make this one of the best fantasy books of this era. –Brandon Ekins, customer at Hearthside Books, Juneau, AK Don’t miss the start of the Starlight Archive: …

Sep

7

2017

The Apprentice Witch

The Apprentice Witch by James Nichol

This energetic and fresh story will draw you into the universe straight away. A unique fantasy plot and lovable characters makes this book a quick and easy read. –Lucy, teen reviewer for Queen Anne Book Company Find this magical debut middle grade novel and more gems of storytelling at Queen Anne Book Company and other …

Nov

17

2016

City Dreaming

A City Dreaming by Daniel Polansky

 A City Dreaming by Daniel Polansky is… …what Doctor Who (or Strange?) would have been like if he’d been portrayed by David Bowie at his louchest. Or maybe Harry Dresden played by Tom Waits. Neverwhere written by Lou Reed. …Vonnegut and Tolkien had an illegitimate love child raised by Douglas Adams. …a balm for any …

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