Preorder Poet Amanda Gorman’s Upcoming Books with Your Favorite Indie
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman wowed at the Inauguration. You can preorder her upcoming books with your local independent bookstore now!
Author Andrew Shaffer: Sharing “Hope” (and Giggles)
During his national tour for Hope Rides Again, the second Obama/Biden mystery, NYT bestselling humorist Andrew Shaffer filmed a special moment at Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle… Enjoy!
Excitement Builds for “No Ivy League,” Graphic Memoir by Portland-raised Talent Hazel Newlevant
Check out 1:02- 1:11 for an interview with PNW-raised talent, Hazel Newlevant, discussing their upcoming young adult graphic memoir, No Ivy League, with KidLitTV. The book comes out August 20, 2019 but is available for preorder now. When 17-year-old Hazel takes a summer job clearing ivy from the forest in Portland, Oregon, the only plan …
Movie Trailer Released for “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
To all my fans, friends, and family. You’ve been amazing supporters of Enzo and his story for more than a decade and I want you to know how much I appreciate you all. I also want you to be among the first to see the trailer for the movie adaptation of The Art of Racing in …
World of Ursula K. Le Guin Official Trailer
In 2016, journalist Arwen Curry kickstarted a documentary about Ursula K. Le Guin, which received more than twice the goal amount. Now, two years later, she’s released the first trailer for “Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin.”
KING 5 Showcases Phinney Books’ PNW Picks
I spotted this KING 5 segment through Seattle Review of Books. It highlights favorite titles by Pacific Northwest authors: You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me Love and Trouble My Rice Bowl Ghosts of Seattle Past Where’s Halmoni? Get Dressed Sasquatch/ Goodnight Krampus Queen of Spades Razor Clams.
“Fun Home” Musical in Seattle Through July 30
Readers are raving about “Fun Home,” the Tony-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel of the same title. The show is playing at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre through July 30. This is the Pacific Northwest stop in the national tour, but the show is continuing to additional stops around the country.
Trailer for Mozart’s Starling by Lyanda Lynn Haupt
In Mozart’s Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely and remarkable bond between one of history’s most cherished composers and one of earth’s most common birds. The intertwined stories of Mozart’s beloved pet and Haupt’s own starling provide an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, the secret world of starlings, and the nature of creative inspiration.
Snow Day Readin’ from Rediscovered Books
What do you do when you’ve had five snow days off from school? Of course you read, but maybe you make a funny video, too, like the owners and staff at Rediscovered Books in Boise, ID… Enjoy! (And subscribe to their YouTube channel!)
Happy Holidays!
Whether you prefer the classic interpretations or put your own twist on tradition, here’s hoping you have a wonderful weekend and a joyous holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year!
