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Apr

19

2023

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

Deonn does a masterful job of having her characters grapple with grief. Grief is a central theme in this book, and the author uses her writing to show how grief affects not only the individual but also everyone around them. –Lisette, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA Find the magic at Inklings Bookshop and other independent bookstores. …

Mar

9

2023

Bestseller Spotlight: Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other

Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. We noticed some recurring numbers in titles this week. Dinner in One Melissa Clark …

Dec

20

2022

Annie Bloom’s Showcases Local Portland Authors

From Portland’s Annie Bloom’s Books: Books from Local Authors Want another way to shop local this holiday season? Pick up one (or more!) of these wonderful 2022 books from Portland authors. Lost Restaurants of Portland, Oregon (Paperback) by Theresa Griffin Kennedy A full menu of unforgettable events and historical milestones. Delve into the Rose City’s …

Dec

13

2022

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

A solid start to a new fantasy series by seasoned YA author Susan Dennard. This book has it all– a hint of romance, monsters, deception, and friends in unexpected places. I couldn’t stop reading this and I am so excited for the sequel. –Becky, Secret Garden Books, Seattle, WA Find The Luminaries and more great …

Aug

15

2022

TJ Powar Has Something to Prove by Jesmeen Kaur Deo

When a meme mocking her cousin’s body hair becomes the talk of the school, TJ Powar begins to wonder how and why something as natural as hair is seen as disgusting or unclean—she then decides to discontinue her shaving and waxing regimens to test just how much it affects her social status. TJ Powar Has …

Jul

21

2022

Bestseller Spotlight: Chambers

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, when we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. Maybe it’s a stretch, but we couldn’t help but notice that Becky Chambers has two books on the bestseller list, the French word for rooms is “les chambres,” and hearts …

May

12

2022

Bestseller Spotlight: Winged Things

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. Whether on the cover, in the title, or as a contributor, creatures with wings popped up a lot among our bestsellers. Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr  (#11 Hardcover Fiction) …

Dec

28

2021

Third Place Books in Seattle Picks Top 10 Books of 2021

  From Third Place Books’ blog: We asked the booksellers at all three of our locations for their favorite books of 2021. These are the top 10 books that made it onto the majority of those lists. Check out the list below. All books are also available as digital audiobooks here. My Monticello: Fiction by Jocelyn Nicole …

Sep

14

2021

Congratulations to the WA State Book
Award Winners and Finalists!

Fiction Winner: The Cold Millions by Jess Walter (HarperCollins) Fiction Finalists: The Second Star by Alma Alexander (Crossroad Press) Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories by Donna Miscolta (Jaded Ibis Press) Vera Violet by Melissa Anne Peterson (Counterpoint Press) The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite (Avon Impulse) Biography and Memoir Winner: The Magical Language of Others by E.J. …

Aug

26

2021

Bestseller Spotlight: Something Blue

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. Big thanks to Cannon Beach Books of Cannon Beach, OR for the idea. So many of the bestsellers had blue elements, I had to be a little subjective when making …

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