I have been a fan for a long time of Dorothy Parker, and this biography gives us a sympathetic yet very real depiction of who she was, with her flaws and her strengths. As much as I admired Parker as a poet, little did I know of her role in Hollywood, such as her writing …
This book is a short essay that gives us both hope and insight into our current time (she was a visionary, after all). It also showcases how she used the past to foresee the future. This is a beautiful gift for anyone struggling with present circumstances and needing a future guide from the past. –sweet …
To me, one of life’s greatest simple pleasures is looking at clouds. Cloudspotting helps me appreciate everyday beauty in the world around me and encourages mindfulness. When I first came across Cloud Appreciation Society (yes, it’s a thing!) several years ago I knew I’d found my people. Their new book is everything I wanted—informative, gorgeously …
The sentences, the illustrations, the patterns, the message—I loved it! I read it again immediately after I finished reading it. I would have loved to read this book over and over at bedtime with my kid. —Blanca, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA From the publisher, Floris Books: The Prickletrim family are very proud of their pristine …
This important collection is a welcome companion to Disability Visibility and, well, a more intimate look into the lives of the disabled writers profiled. It made me rethink how love, care, & intimacy are practiced. Not to mention sex and desire. Alice Wong is such a talented compiler and brings together a diverse collection of …
Soul Jar: Thirty-one Fantastical Tales by Disabled Authors, edited by Annie Carl, Forest Avenue Press, was selected by attendees as the winning title in the BuzzBooks contest at the 2023 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Tradeshow, held last week, in Portland, OR. Punch cards were handed out to booksellers and librarians who then visited supporting exhibitors for quick-pitches …
From family of friends of Chandler O’Leary, through her website: “Our dear friend Chandler passed away on April 2 from sudden and severe pneumonia. She was just 41 years old, and leaves behind an astonishing body of work as an author and artist[. . . ] “In her short life, she filled countless sketchbooks and …
February is Black History Month. Celebrate Black-Owned Bookstores in the Pacific Northwest this month and all year long. Here are some Black-owned bookstores in our region to visit and support: Third Eye Books 2518 SE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97202 www.thirdeyebag.com Loving Room 1400 20th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 https://www.lovingroombooks.community Parable 3502 McKinley Ave Suite …
What happens when inner-city kids suddenly awaken with a unique supernatural ability? Will they be able to elevate their people in the social hierarchy, protect each other from power-hungry moguls, and successfully navigate their evolving identities? I don’t know, because this is the beginning of what seems a very intricate plot and very interesting characters. …
I was a flight attendant up until COVID happened- this book captures all the accurate details of the day-to-day and idiosyncrasies of doing that job, which was enjoyable for me to look back on. Additionally, it packs a punch of a hostage thriller that moves incredibly fast. T. J. Newman was a flight attendant for …
