I cannot say enough good things about this book. A stunning debut YA novel. Dark Academia, body swapping, and magical rejection letters. I’ve probably talked your ear off about it last year, but now it’s finally available to buy. –Adam, Sherwood Bookstore, Sherwood, OR Get excited about upcoming books and then follow through with all …
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. …
This has become one of my favorite books! The characters are so vivid and compelling, it’s impossible not to cheer for e and year from their succcess and happiness. The narrative surprised me in delightful ways, and I was swept along through the nuanced exploration of tradition and what it means to be strong. –Mikah, …
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 …
This unique and powerful fantasy follows a group of young women from diverse backgrounds around the world, all of whom have been rescued from abusive situations and granted immortality. The leader of the group, Paheli, gained the ability to grant this power through a chance encounter with “a boy with stars in his eyes” while …
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. We think these bestsellers with covers that have a lot of gold and black on them would make a stunning (and eclectic) display– and look great stacked up by your …
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. Maybe it’s that the light is starting to get shorter every day; maybe it’s the smoke; maybe it’s school starting; maybe it’s hormones; maybe it’s the global pandemic… but it …
Empowering, engrossing, and absolutely fascinating, this is a stunning YA novel. The rich fantasy world pairs perfectly with very vivid, very complex characters. You’ll be waiting with bated breath for the follow-up! –Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA A stunning sequel to Girls of Paper and Fire! This book is enticing, powerful, and …
Elana K. Arnold was a National Book Award finalist for her novel, What Girls Are Made Of. She is the author of numerous novels for Middle Grade and Young Adult readers, including A Boy Called Bat and Infandous. Her latest novel is Damsel, which may best be described as a fantasy novel for the #MeToo era. …
By Special to The Oregonian Posted Jan 30 By Jenn Director Knudsen | For The Oregonian/OregonLive The Willamette Valley town of Independence is home to a small book-publishing company whose mindset reflects its town’s name. Not a Pipe Publishing, founded in 2013 and co-owned by spouses Benjamin and Paige Gorman, appears to be the sole U.S. publisher that …
