There are many paths in life to take, whether it’s the boys you date or the college you choose—and everyone seems to have an opinion on what’s best for June Chu, but she has yet to decide what she thinks is best for herself. Boys I Know is Judy Blume’s Forever for the modern age, carrying with …
This was one of our favorite nature books that come out this last year. From the cover to the colored edges to the illustrations. –Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA Explore beautiful books at Trail’s End Bookstore and other independent bookstores. Be sure to follow them on social media and support them with purchases! In nature, …
Now this is a crowd-pleaser. A novel set in contemporary India featuring political corruption, intricate family dynamics, and crimes violent and clandestine, it’s highly literate yet built for speed—it might best be considered as a Godfather for the 21st century. It’s won praise from both Booker Prize-winners such as Marlon James and blockbuster thriller writers including …
Okorafor is a master of brevity who portrays rich, immersive worlds and characters with spare, head-spinning strokes. In a future Nigeria populated by tribes – many bearing animosities, suspicions, and resentments, as well as advanced technical and digital technologies – lives a woman named AO (for Artificial Organism) who is physically half cyborg. Forced to …
Demon Copperhead is quirky, heartfelt, and mesmerizing. But more than that, Barbara Kingsolver’s tale, which encompass the childhood, youth, and young manhood of an Appalachian redhead, speaks of an American culture of poverty almost unimaginable to an outsider. This book rings true to our times, our problems, our youth. –Becky, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA Try the …
A beautiful story about a family torn apart by war (and some pretty big conflicts) but brought together by love. A queer Khmer story that will upend your assumptions. So beautifully written and a real conversation opener. –Karen, Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA Open a book, open a conversation, open your mind! Find inspiration …
This gorgeous book features Hashimoto’s art paired with quotes, facts about the trees, and the thought process that went into choosing which trees to include. For any nature lover/artist. — Christy, Secret Garden Books, Seattle, WA This favorite holiday gift published by PNW press Mountaineers Books is readily available again after a holiday reprint. It …
As a teenager in the ’80s, the music—the very existence—of Prince had a profound effect on me. Purple Rain (the movie, as well as the album) totally blew my mind. Seeing him in concert in 1985 was a highlight of my life (as was visiting his home and studio Paisley Park in Minnesota this past summer). So …
Big, happy news from Time Enough Books in Ilwaco, WA: Big changes here at the shop! Karla and Peter (and Scout) are going to enjoy a much-deserved retirement. But never fear… Time Enough Books is going to continue to be family-owned. Karla’s niece, Kelli, and her husband Bill are going to carry the torch! Kelli …
Island Books of Mercer Island, WA has compiled their list of favorite children’s picture books of the year. Here is a sampling: Agatha May and the Angler Fish written by Nora Morrison and Jessie Ann Foley, illustrated by Mika Song I Don’t Care written by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal Kumo: …
