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. In some parts of the region, it has been raining cats and dogs. …
An Alpha Werewolf and a reluctant Vampyre are forced into an arranged marriage to keep peace between the species. They never expected (or wanted) to fall in love. Chaos, comedy, and some good romance too. <3 — Melissa, Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA We had to make sure to recommend this before Halloween! Sometimes it’s …
Two rival authors are tossed together on an writer’s retreat in Scotland, and on their searches for inspiration, they also come across a ghostly mystery… and unexpected chemistry. Wilkens’s debut is a fun and thoughtful romp of a romance. –Andrew, Ridgecrest Books, Shoreline, WA Support local authors and local bookshops when you shop at Ridgecrest …
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 …
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. This week’s list shows some signs of summer, including the annual graduation bestseller. The sales coincided with …
I’m not a romantic comedy fan. But I am definitely a Romantic Comedy fan! This is great. –Karen, Beach Books, Seaside, OR From the publisher: Sally Milz is a sketch writer for The Night Owls, a late-night live comedy show that airs every Saturday. With a couple of heartbreaks under her belt, she’s long abandoned the search for …
Here is the next hot thing. Aurora Ascher’s Sanctuary of the Shadow is an epic romantasy about hot love interests, relatable main characters, fast female friends, and consensual “spice.” Lots of spice. Look, this character has secrets, and that character doesn’t know the secrets he carries, but it’s clear he’s not from around here. (The wings give it away.) But there’s …
Reading this graphic novel is like eating a slice of strawberry shortcake, sweet and light and fluffy—and so good that when it’s over you want to come back for more! There’s a lot to savor, from the adorable art style and gorgeous color palette to the charming characters and heartwarming queer romance. I fell in …
The Four Horsemen are harbingers of justice, bringing about the end of humanity. They are brutal and unforgiving in their task. Four ordinary women believe if they kill the death bringers they may save humanity. Unbeknownst to them these horseman cannot die. The punishment for these attempts are to travel with them and witness the …
When a book starts off with sarcastic humor, I know I am going to like it. What’s a girl to do when she wakes up and has no clue who she is, why she’s in Paris, and why the bad guys and good guys are all chasing her? It might have something to do with …
