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King County Library’s Literary Lions Gala March 7, 2026

The Literary Lions Gala is the KCLS Foundation’s signature celebration of libraries, literacy, and community. This year, the event returns to the Bellevue Library for a rare and special after-hours experience—an evening that brings together supporters, authors, and book lovers to uplift the programs that keep curiosity and connection thriving across King County. The 2026 theme, A Love Letter to Libraries, is inspired by the thousands of handwritten notes, drawings, and poems being collected through the countywide Love Letters to …

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I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney

Darkly funny and slightly disturbing. So your life is not going quite the way you want and you decide to write and publish your own obituary. Things don’t always go the way you want, especially if you are dead and currently unemployed. I laughed out loud and found myself rereading passages of this for sheer …

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The Lion’s Run written by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Jon Klassen

Courage, hope, devastation. All of this and more can be found as you follow the story of Lucas, our “Petite Eclair.” A daring story of rebellion that will appeal to fans of Alan Gratz and Ruta Sepetys. Sara Pennypacker made me yearn for the safety and happiness for every character and had my heart racing …

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Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Spectacular Skies

On Wednesdays, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller List is published. Every week, we love to see what books have been most popular in independent bookstores around our region. As we peruse the list, we look for something special to showcase. Then we present this weekly feature: Thursday Themes. We spotted some gorgeous sky-themed covers in sunset or …

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The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill

I felt so connected to this book and its characters in a way I never have before. This book follows a 30-year-old trans guy who, after losing his job and housing stability, returns to his hometown– only to find himself face-to-face with his pre-transition teenage self in the bookstore he once worked at. It’s funny, …

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WA Authors are Staff Picks at Riverstone Books in Pittsburgh, PA

Many booksellers from the Pacific Northwest are in Pittsburgh for the annual American Booksellers Association Winter Institute. Some participants got to tour independent bookstores. When we go to bookstores in different parts of the country and the world, we love to spot PNW authors and illustrators on the shelves. At Riverstone Books in the Squirrel …

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Queen of Faces by Petra Lord

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 …

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Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban

Delightfully witty and ever so charming. It’s always a pleasure to fall into the Regency world Alban crafts; each character dazzles and stands on their own. Catherine and Rosalie give all the feels! —Chloe Brew, Invitation Bookshop, Gig Harbor, WA Fall into a book you’ll love from Invitation Bookshop and other independent bookstores.

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Thursday Themes

Bestseller Spotlight: Alchemy

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. Whether a main plot point is spinning straw into gold, a character lives in a town called …

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RIP Jesse Jackson

Civil Rights leader, presidential candidate, and human rights advocate Jesse Jackson died yesterday. He was part of so much modern Black History.  

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