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Mar

25

2026

Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane by Lindy West

Oh, Lindy. This is SO good! Laugh out loud funny, but also touching and insightful. Feminist and vulnerable, badass and brave. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. –Carrie K., Powell’s on Hawthorne, Portland, OR Explore different lives with books from Powell’s on Hawthorne and other independent bookstores.

Jun

16

2023

Golden Boys by Phil Stamper

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 …

Dec

21

2022

Less is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer

The beloved Arthur Less from Andrew Sean Greer’s 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Less is back! He will charm you in his enduring humorous ways as he travels cross country to author related events in the U.S. To quote Less quoting Meriwether Lewis, “I should be extremely happy in your company.” It is a delightful journey of laugh out loud …

Jan

27

2022

Bestseller Spotlight: “Bookshelves, Take Me Away!”

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. I’m dating myself with my reference to the “Calgon, take me away!” bubble bath ads from the 1980s, but I couldn’t resist as I read through the hardcover bestsellers’ titles.  …

Nov

5

2021

1

remark

“The Great Big One”– a YA novel promo like no other

Remember Eugene author J. C. Geiger‘s road trip from Oregon to NYC for Book Expo in 2017? Over 100 booklovers supported his journey (and the American Library Association) so he could meet his fundraising goal. For Geiger’s new book, The Great Big One, readers can travel along, both virtually through a mixtape with clues and …

Jul

6

2018

Mark Twain sculpture

Village Books Gets New Famous Neighbor: Mark Twain

“We have a lovely new bench in front of the store.  Customers love to take selfies with Samuel.” –Kelly Evert, Village Books On Saturday, May 26, the Fairhaven community celebrated the unveiling and dedication of a bronze sculpture of Mark Twain seated on a bench in front of Village Books and Paper Dreams. In August 1895, Samuel …

Mar

2

2018

Natalie Singer

Searching for California

The problem: I’m writing a book about California. Not just a story set in a place, but a story of the place itself. A rooted story, one that will sweat California out of its paper pores. One that, with its California pheromones, will ensnare you from the shelf, radiating heat and salt air. The problem …

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