This important graphic memoir manages to be both beautiful and heartbreaking. Known for his role on Star Trek, this book tells of his entire family’s story during the Japanese American internment in WWII. –sweet pea, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA “George Takei’s story reveals the important lessons of the WWII Japanese American Incarceration that still need to …
This remarkable book shows us female friendships that changed history, from the Trưng sisters defending first century Vietnam, to pirates Anne Bonny & Mary Read, to the Zohra Orchestra of Afghan girls. Find yourself some new historical heroes! — sweet pea, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA Find perfect gifts and inspiration for yourself at King’s Books …
The Christmas story features three kings; this year, King’s Books in Tacoma is releasing three holiday gift recommendation newsletters with ideas for any holiday gifting. As they put it, “We seek to bring you the most literate, quirky, smart, useful, and fun items possible for your gift-giving pleasure!’ Part One of their recommendations featured the categories …
This interview is from the blog of Portland-based Microcosm Publishing, conducted by Elly Blue. We have long been fans of King’s Books in Tacoma, Washington. It’s a humongous store full of new and used books and it’s clear from the minute you walk in that it’s run by kindred spirits. I’m not going to say …
The holidays are a little brighter for nine Pacific Northwest independent booksellers chosen as recipients of author James Patterson’s bookseller holiday bonuses. Congratulations to: Charnee Rose of Grass Roots Books & Music, Corvallis, OR Earl Dizon of Green Bean Books, Portland, OR Carol Easter and Kevin Sampsell of Powell’s Books, Portland, OR Joan Terselich of Village Books, …
“If you haven’t read this book by Tacoma author Marissa Meyer, then get cracking! A cyborg girl mechanic in New Beijing? What’s not to love? A wonderful spin on a fairy tale, perfect for both boys and girls. Plus, get ready for the release of her second book at our party Feb. 21! “—sweet pea …
A Los Angeles bookseller named Emily Pullen has a strangely compelling blog called Corpus Libris, where she posts photos of bodies juxtaposed with books, usually at Skylight Books, where she works. Today she features one of our NW booksellers, sweet pea Flaherty, the owner of King’s Books in Tacoma, who she photographed at WORD in Brooklyn …
Tacoma’s King’s Books will hold its seventh annual letterpress and book arts extravaganza Sunday, April 17 from 11 am – 4 pm, and we want to go! Attendees can meet local printers, print your own keepsakes (bring a T-shirt or another fabric to print on for some of these), make paper, and create letterpress magnetic …
The Tacoma Weekly has a nice update on King’s Books, which will officially change hands in the next few weeks. The new owner, long-time employee sweet pea Flaherty, in addition to having one of the best names in the book biz, has already instituted some changes, including revamping its customer loyalty program, Vehement Vassals. Flaherty …
