Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region. Curious about what your neighbors are reading now? Here are this week's hardcover fiction and nonfiction bestsellers. Local Fiction Bestsellers for April 4, 2021 The Hill We Climb Klara and the Sun The…
Four Must-Read Australian Mysteries for Crime Fiction Fans
Most mystery readers are familiar at least some of the many, many mysteries series set in the United Kingdom, but what about criminals down under? These four compelling mysteries will introduce you to the world of Australian crime fiction.
3 Novels About Royalty for Fans of Victoria and The Crown
If you're a fan of the Netflix series The Crown, PBS's Victoria, or just can't get enough of Duchess Meghan, here are three royalty-themed books to check out. The Royal We (also in eBook, large print, and downloadable audiobook) is a sort of alternate history of Will and Kate: what if Kate was baseball-loving American exchange student who accidentally fell for…
5 Bookish Podcasts to Download Now
As a reader who wants to make the most of my long commute, I'm always on the lookout for bookish podcasts that will introduce me to new titles, connect me with authors, and expand my literary world. Here are five of my favorites.
5 New Cookbooks for Armchair Travelers
Summer travel season is over, but KCLS’s incredible cookbook collection can still transport you around the world! Here are five new cookbooks to inspire your next culinary vacation. Dosas are a crepe-like South Indian street food; the batter is made from rice and lentils (gluten-free!) and the fillings are endlessly variable and based on what’s available…
5 Reads for Any Summer Mood
Although most Pacific Northwesterners are happy for sunnier days, the arrival of summer is a double-edged sword. It can mean clear skies and lazy days that last forever or sweltering, stifling heat that sets whole towns and cities on edge. These five books capture both ends of that spectrum and every shade in between. Start…
5 Tips for a Successful Book Group
Get the most out of your next book group discussion with these tips from our Readers' Services Specialist.
Five Ways to Find Your Next Great Listen
Finding your next great read can tricky, but navigating the wide world of audiobooks is even more challenging! In addition to finding an interesting story or topic, an excellent audiobook depends on a great performance from the narrator. In celebration of Audiobook Month this June, here are five tips for finding something wonderful to listen to. Search…
5 Novels Set in Hotels (and One Cheat)
A couple of weeks ago, a BookMatch reader had a very specific request: she wanted a list of books set in hotels. It was such a fun list to put together I thought I'd share it here too! A Share in Death is a series-opener featuring Scotland Yard Detective Duncan Kincaid. Duncan's technically on vacation…
2 on a Theme: Celebrities and Fake Relationships
The joy of a romantic comedy isn't the ending; you know where you're headed from the start. What makes it fun is the twists and turns the story takes to get to happily ever after. One of my favorite rom-com tropes is the fake relationship - when two people have to pretend, for whatever reason…
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