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Riverwalk Books

Jan

10

2022

2

remarks

Honoring a Bookselling Legend,
Libby Manthey of Riverwalk Books

Dear Friends of Riverwalk Books, As many of you know Libby has been battling cancer and on January 7th, Libby passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family. We know that Libby has impacted many lives in the Lake Chelan Valley, and she felt so supported by the community during her health struggles. She passed …

Jul

21

2020

John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon and US Congressman,
1940 – 2020

From the archives: The March Trilogy is one of the most important graphic novels created. A superbly told history of the civil rights movement, John Lewis’s personal account of the actions of individuals and organizations throughout the South (but focused largely in Alabama) is a gripping, passionate, and richly detailed narrative of the events that would eventually …

Aug

23

2019

Riverwalk Books Celebrates 25 Years

Riverwalk Books of Chelan, WA celebrated its 25-year Anniversary this month. Booksellers from all over the country (as well as one very special best-selling author) recorded a video full of messages of congratulations and thanks for Libby Manthey, the store’s owner. Treat yourself to these heartfelt (and often funny) testimonials from superstars from the literary …

Aug

28

2015

Fire Relief and Community Support

As the wildfires continue to rage in our region, people are mobilizing to support the communities affected and the brave firefighters working so hard. Booksellers and customers from bookstores including Third Street Books in McMinnville, OR, Village Books in Bellingham, WA, Beach Books in Seaside, OR, Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA, Liberty Bay …

Mar

31

2015

Maggie, David, and Leigh Ann at Book N Brush in Chehalis, WA

On the Road with Maggie & Leigh Ann

                Day 2 Wednesday March 25 We woke Wednesday in misty Astoria wondering what day it was. The numerous bookstores we visited on our first day on the road made it seem like it must be well beyond the actual 24 hours spent so far. Assured by our …

Jul

24

2014

Firefighters: Way to Kick Ash & Take Flames! Thank You

WA Bookstores and the Wildfires

Our thoughts are with the communities affected by Washington wildfires. Big THANK YOU to all the firefighters who are working to contain the fires. Libby Mathy of Riverwalk Books in Chelan reports that there is no visible smoke in town, just a low-level smell of it. Some people staying at the local armory for shelter. The store …

Jul

18

2014

Waldo Shop Local

Where’s Waldo This Summer?

Communities all over the country are using Where’s Waldo to promote local businesses. Waldo-seekers pick up a passport, then go from shop to shop finding Waldo cut-outs (and a bonus of his dog, Woof in some places!) throughout the month of July. Most venues will hold a big Waldo party at the end of the …

Mar

5

2013

Orchardist

The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin

“Coplin’s consistent and finely-tuned rendering of a very different sensibility may help readers to comprehend a time when expedience did not rule . . . This patience is revealed in a narrative that is at once lyrical and unsentimental. This is the most extraordinary fruit of a noteworthy debut novel.” —Bellingham Herald The Orchardist by Amanda …

Nov

17

2010

City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems and Jon J. Muth

“From two Caldecott Honorees comes a heartfelt meditation on time and the lasting impact of friendship. In spring, newly arrived City Dog meets Country Frog, who teaches him Country Frog games. In summer, Country Frog learns some City Dog games. As the days grow short in the fall, City Dog and Country Frog spend hours …

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