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Remarkably Bright Creatures

Mar

12

2026

Bestseller Spotlight: Watch It!

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List is published. Every week, we love to see what books have been most popular in independent bookstores around our region. As we peruse the list, we look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. Adaptations are bringing a lot of people to their …

Oct

9

2025

Bestseller Spotlight: DELUXE

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List is published. Every week, we love to see what books have been most popular in independent bookstores around our region. As we peruse the list, we ponder patterns. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. Gorgeous books keep on coming! This week, it might be a challenge to …

Aug

8

2025

Shelf Awareness Features Montana Author Sally Blakely

From Shelf Awareness Friday August 1, 2025: Reading with… Sally Blakely Sally Blakely studied theater, media arts, English, and education at the University of Montana. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, or making far too many playlists. She lives in Montana with her husband. Her debut, Friends to Lovers (Canary Street Press, July 22, 2025), is a dual-narrative …

Aug

8

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: The Great Outdoors

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. Raise your hand if you’ve gone for a hike or a walk in the last week! The …

May

30

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Dark and Light

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. Speaking of spotlights, the titles this week have some darkness and light for contrast. You Like It …

Apr

18

2024

Bestseller Spotlight: Nature for Earth Day

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. As we prepare for Earth Day on April 22, we see a lot of titles about the …

Sep

12

2022

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

I read a review of Remarkably Bright Creatures that sang it’s praises, “even if it was a bit improbable.” In a world where the worst improbabilities seem to occur with ever-increasing frequency, it was supremely refreshing to read this heartfelt, hope-filled, “bit of improbability.” It left me walking a little lighter, my heart a little …

Jun

23

2022

Bestseller Spotlight: Hold Your Horses!

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. Sometimes the themes come from the covers, sometimes the titles. This week, a new release …

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