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 …
This tiny book packs a scary punch! What better way to wrap up spooky season than by learning about (and maybe visiting?) some haunted places in our backyard. Our staff review says: Perhaps due to injury-prone industries in the PNW, it seems our hauntings have unusual intensity. Cemeteries, tourist hotspots, and ghost towns are part …
Each year since 1965, the Pacific Northwest Book Awards have celebrated exceptional books written by Northwest authors. PNBA is proud to announce the 2022 Book Awards Shortlist, selected by a committee of independent booksellers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. This year’s committee chose the following 12 finalists, crafted by Northwest authors, from a list …
I’m so excited to share this graphic novel with customers– it’s exciting, tender, beautifully rendered in every way. It works well for middle schoolers and high schoolers, plus all the adults who enjoy family drama, origin stories, and the paranormal. Bonus: When you read this, you support a debut, local author! — Tegan Tigani, Queen …
Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. We thought it might be fun to have Thursday Themes where we shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list. Is it a trend? A coincidence? An eccentric millionaire seeking comfort by purchasing books from independent bookstores around the region …
The first time I saw a collection that took my breath away, it was on a small island in the San Juans, on the mantel of a fireplace at a friend’s mom’s house. It was an assortment of rocks that had been gathered and gifted over many years. There were different sizes, colors, and textures …
King’s Books in Tacoma sent out a wonderful holiday gift guide. Booksellers included some favorite picture books that will delight all ages. Just In Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson This sweet picture book has a classic feel with an affirming rhyme and bright, cute illustrations giving you everything you …
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, booklovers gathered at the Seattle Public Library Central Library to celebrate books at the 2019 Washington State Book Awards ceremony and reception. The event was recorded for a podcast; as of this posting, it was not yet live on the website, but we will continue to check back here. The …
From the Stacks: Back to School We have books on just about any topic you can imagine on the Page Ahead shelves, and this month, in keeping with the back-to-school season, we’d like to feature All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by [Seattle illustrator] Suzanne Kaufman. This colorful picture book details a school community …
The first Seattle Children’s Book Festival will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00- 3:00 at Greenwood Elementary (144 NW 80th St) in Seattle. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by The Innovation Press, Madison Books, Phinney Books, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Milk Fund, the Seattle Office of …
