David James Duncan’s new novel, Sun House, defies any kind of simple or neat description; its length is daunting (over 700 pages) and the subject matter is challenging, but with determination you will be rewarded with an unforgettable story. By turns intriguing and disturbing, maddeningly complex and simply brilliant, confusing and enlightening, hilarious and deeply moving, …
What a powerful book. Such a timely topic that many schools are unfortunately dealing with right now. –Debbie Buck, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA Banned Books Week doesn’t start until October 1 this year, but every week is a good one to stand up for the right to read. Your voice and your vote matter in …
Congratulations to Vintage Books of Vancouver, WA! This local independent bookstore had its 48th anniversary on February 14, 2023. They shared on their Facebook page: Happy Anniversary to us! 48 years today. Maybe we’ll celebrate when the weather is warmer but most of all we want to say THANK YOU for choosing Vintage as your …
This is one of my favorite middle grade books in a long time. It reminds me of E.L. Konigsburg’s A View from Saturday. It deals with heartbreaking, crushing difficulties in such a lovely, loving way that I found myself feeling uplifted rather than bogged down in the darkness of it all. The story centers around …
We are so excited to have this gorgeous debut novel from Oregon author Juhea Kim in the store. Its backdrop is a decades-long swath of Korean history, specifically its fight for independence from Japan. But the story itself is the intimate tale of intertwined lives, in particular the relationship between Jade, a young girl sold …
Listen, by local author Gabi Snyder and illustrated by Stephanie Graegin, was featured recently as a Picture Book of the Week here in the store. Our staff loves the beautiful, soft illustrations that mesh perfectly with the unfolding story of a young girl learning how to “hear beyond” the daily noise of life, to something …
After its postponement, and then outright cancellation, in 2020, we are delighted to announce the return of Seattle Independent Bookstore Day (SIBD) with the 10-10-10 Challenge! While things slowly return to a new normal, our bookstore community remains cautious about encouraging masses of revelers to visit our various stores on one single day. However, we …
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London filled a void in me. Yes, I know that’s dramatic to say, but you know when you read a book and you feel like no other book can live up to it so you’re almost afraid to pick one up when you finish? That’s what I felt with this one. This …
