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Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown

Seattle author Daniel James Brown autographed copies of his latest book, Facing the Mountain, for Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle in preparation for his launch event with the bookstore and nonprofit Denshō on May 11.  No one puts heart into history quite like Brown. Fans of The Boys in the Boat will appreciate how he again focuses on a few young men to tell a riveting tale of determination. From the shores of Hawai’i to the front lines in Europe, in …

May 14, 2021

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Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Trees

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 …

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Borrowed Copy

Annie Bloom’s Books Partners with Portland’s Street Books to Bring Books to Readers Who Live Outside

Street Books is a bicycle-powered mobile library, serving people who live outside. Street Books strives to empower people on the streets through access to literature and create a community of support for people living outside, through a shared love of books. Annie Bloom’s Books is partnering with Street Books by offering 10% off books purchased for their …

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Borrowed Copy

I Talk Like a River written by Jordan Scott, illustrated by Sydney Smith

From Shelf Awareness for Readers October 20, 2020 Jordan Scott: I Talk Like a River When I was a boy, my dad would sometimes pick me up from school on “bad speech days” and take me down to the river. On those days, my mouth would just stop working. Every word was painful, the laughter …

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The Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir

I honestly am speechless… I could not have asked for a better conclusion to one of my favorite series. This book broke my heart– I cried AT LEAST five times. This book proves there is hope; there is a sky beyond the storm, even during such dark, divided times. –Anna Rose, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur …

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Borrowed Copy

Everybody Loves Willy (Vlautin)

Today’s spotlight title: The Night Always Comes by Portland Author Willy Vlautin. Rene Denfeld writes on twitter: Book to put in your gotta-read this queue: this brilliant, realistic story of disenfranchisement, poverty and hope by the amazing Willy Vlautin. Sarah-Jane Roberts shares on twitter: *Dream Book Post Alert* Gracias @joshsm_th @FaberBooks for bringing me the …

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Running With Sherman by Christopher McDougall

The most fun you’ll ever have reading a book about donkeys! Christopher McDougall combines a dire rescue situation, humor, and healing into a book that will leave you smiling. –Melissa, Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA I loved this heartfelt and hilarious inside look at the quirky world of donkey running. This book has it all …

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While I Was Away by Waka T. Brown

This is a true story about a girl who was sent to live in Japan with her grandmother for six months. Waka is very funny, and it was very interesting reading about what Japan was like for Japanese Americans in the ’80s. Definitely made we want to visit Japan someday! –Hailey, Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo, …

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Borrowed Copy

Portland Suburbs’ Stores Featured on OregonLive.com

from OregonLive.com by Amy Wang Here in Oregon, we have plenty of independent bookstores to celebrate. In our nod to Independent Bookstore Day this year, we’re highlighting bookstores in the Portland suburbs. We visited bookstores in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill counties that are currently open to the public, though in some cases with limited …

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The Barbizon: The Hotel That Set Women Free by Paulina Bren

A delightful expose’ of the famous Barbizon Hotel for Women in NY City, the place where ambitious young women could live safely and in style while beginning their careers. Famous residents included the Unsinkable Molly Brown, Grace Kelly, Joan Didion, Sylvia Plath, Barbara Chase-Riboud, and many others. The women arrived with high hopes and great …

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