Riverwalk Books of Chelan, WA celebrated its 25-year Anniversary this month. Booksellers from all over the country (as well as one very special best-selling author) recorded a video full of messages of congratulations and thanks for Libby Manthey, the store’s owner. Treat yourself to these heartfelt (and often funny) testimonials from superstars from the literary …
We know you’re never at a loss for what to read next, but just in case you want some summer reading inspiration, look at the wonderful titles by Washington authors and illustrators selected by bookseller and librarian judges. The 2019 Washington State Book Awards (WSBA) are for outstanding books published by Washington authors in 2018, …
On March 4, Browsers Bookshop of Olympia, WA posted this on Instagram: “The loveliest couple got married at the store yesterday . Sincerest congratulations to Greg & Julie! One cool thing: the wedding program listed ever participants’ favorite book and flavor of ice cream. It was adorable.” (And I love that Island Books of Mercer Island, …
This is a book about family secrets and a ghost. Not new ideas, certainly, but Stein’s story of a young boy returning to the family mansion with his dad during a trial separation from his mother is, at times, gut-wrenching in the discomfort that dredging up the past brings. And this family has a particularly …
“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 …
It’s hard to know where to start with this profoundly gorgeous book. Evocative, lyrical, powerful…this book grabs the reader by the throat and forces one to look at the survivors of the Rwandan genocide, and it doesn’t let go easily as I found myself continuously thinking of this story well after turning the final page. …
You think it’s just about bunnies, but then WHAM, it hits you with the evils of complacency and facism. I’ve read this so many times that my copy’s cover fell off years ago. –Dorie, Village Books, Lynden, WA Find oldies but goodies you’ve been meaning to read or revisit at Village Books and other independent …
This is a perfect book to read this winter. Ivey alternates between the journal entries of Colonel Allen Forrester while he explores uncharted territory in Alaska and the diary of his pregnant wife Sophie, who is stuck at the military barracks until he returns. I was enthralled with the vivid descriptions of the Alaskan landscape, …
I just love a mystery involving orphans, snowstorms, old houses on mountaintops, ghosts, stained glass, and smugglers, don’t you? Well, if you do, this story has all of these things and more. Milo thinks he’s settling in for a nice, relaxing holiday with his adoptive parents at their inn when his plans are disrupted by …
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Sometimes we all need a bit of swashbuckling adventure in our lives. As a reader who went through a heavy “classic literature” phase, this one emerged as one of my favorites. Though its sized might seem intimidating, the pages will absolutely fly by! –Stephanie, Village Books, Bellingham and …
