The Best of the Independent Northwest 2015
On the Cover 2 Best of the Northwest 3 Artistry 8 Set the Table 9 Good for the Soul 10 Wild World 11
People, Place Adult Fiction Middle Reader, Young Adult Kids Groundwood Books House of Anansi
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Goodnight Songs, A Celebration of the Seasons From Margaret Wise Brown, author of the beloved Goodnight Moon, comes two previously unpublished collections of musical poetry, each gorgeously illustrated by 12 awardwinning artists and accompanied by a CD. “A treat for the eye, ear, and heart.” —Kirkus (starred review) $17.95 each Sterling Children’s Books Cover illustration by Mick Wiggins.
Last Bus to Wisdom Ivan Doig The final novel from a great American storyteller. “It’s warming to think that in his final months Doig shared the writing hours with one of his greatest characters: a version of his younger self, wound up and set spinning on the long zigzag adventure called life in the American West.” —New York Times Book Review $28.95 Riverhead
The Wild Edge: Freedom to Roam the Pacific Coast Photographs by Florian Shulz Embark on your own migration— from the balmy Sea of Cortés, into California poppy fields and Sequoia groves, through the Pacific Northwest’s many bays and British Columbia’s old-growth forests, to reach at last the Arctic seas and a better understanding of the wildlife moving in this rich corridor. $39.95 Braided River
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Sea and Smoke: Flavors from the Untamed Pacific Northwest Blaine Wetzel and Joe Ray The smokehouse, the fishermen, and the farmer yield ingredients for unforgettable meals at The Willows, Lummi Island, Washington, one of the world’s great destination restaurants. $40.00 Running Press
This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! Jonathan Evison A poignant and big-hearted tale of acceptance and healing that centers on 79-year-old Harriet Chance, who discovers, while on an ill-conceived Alaskan cruise, that she’s lived most of her life under false pretenses. $25.95 Algonquin Books
The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving & Natural Homekeeping Erica Strauss This fresh take on modern homemaking from Northwest Edible Life blogger Erica Strauss is filled with no-nonsense advice, fabulous recipes, and thrifty DIY inspiration. $35.00 Sasquatch Books
Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver Frances Backhouse Discover deeper truths and quirky facts that cast new light on this keystone species, from their waterlogged homes to beaver-felt cowboy hats and more. $16.95 ECW Press
Reclaimers
Undermajordomo Minor
Ana Maria Spagna Spagna tells the stories of people who reclaimed nature, seeking a way for us to take back and make right in times of unsettling change. $28.95 Univ. of Washington Press
Patrick deWitt From the Pacific Northwest Book Award-winning author of The Sisters Brothers, comes a brilliant and boisterous novel that reimagines the folk tale. $26.99 Ecco
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Shake Cats Carli Davidson The fur flies in this irresistible third installment in the Portlander’s bestselling Shake series, featuring hysterical color photographs of more than 60 cats caught mid-shake. $17.99 Harper Design
My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts Laura T. Coffey, photos by Lori Fusaro, foreword by Neko Case Inspiring tales of rescued senior dogs told through wonderfully evocative photographs and heartwarming storytelling from a TODAY.com producer and Seattleite. $24.95 New World Library
The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy Rainn Wilson Wilson recalls growing up geeky (in Seattle) and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. $26.95 Dutton
Jimmy Bluefeather
Martin Marten
Kim Heacox “Part quest, part rebirth, Heacox’s novel spins a story of Alaska’s Tlingit people and the land, an old man dying, and a young man learning to live.” — Kirkus (starred review) $26.99 Alaska Northwest Books
Brian Doyle “A modern day Siddhartha set in the lush Pacific Northwest, Martin Marten awakens readers to the interconnected worlds of one glorious mountain, and the common boundaries of its infinite souls.” — Carol Cassella $24.99 Thomas Dunne Books
Big Dreams, False Starts, and My Midlife Quest to Dance The Nutcracker Lauren Kessler An award-winning author’s journey to reclaim the daring of her girlhood by dancing in the world’s most popular ballet, The Nutcracker, with a professional company. $24.99 Da Capo Press
Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl: A Memoir
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Carrie Brownstein From the guitarist of the pioneering band SleaterKinney, a candid, funny, and deeply personal look at making a life—and finding yourself—in music. $27.95 Riverhead
Social Animals: A Berkley Bestiary Ryan Berkley and Lucy Berkley From Social Butterflies to Top Dogs, Ryan Berkley’s animal portraits are now available in one hilarious book—a great gift for animal lovers of any age. $18.95 Sasquatch Books
Ordinary Wolves, 10th Anniversary Ed. Seth Kantner This special anniversary reprint brings this contemporary classic to a new generation of readers. Winner of the Pacific Northwest Book Award, this unflinching look at Alaskan life “captures the contrast between the wild world and our ravaging consumer culture…painful and beautiful.” — Louise Erdrich $17.00 Milkweed Editions
Swallowed by the Great Land: And Other Dispatches from Alaska’s Frontier Seth Kantner Compelling nonfiction stories that pull you into the lives of those living in an otherworldly place, from the bestselling and award-winning author of Ordinary Wolves. $15.95 Mountaineers Books
Remote Wonders: An Explorer’s Guide to Southeast Oregon Melvin R. Adams Seemingly barren, Oregon’s Outback is actually a magnificent wonderland— one well worth exploring. Essays, photos, and a pull-out map highlight notable natural and historical features. $19.95 Washington State Univ. Press
The Girl Who Wrote in Silk
The Memory Weaver
Kelli Estes A century-old scrap of silk, one family’s tragedy, and another’s dark secret are intricately woven into this poignant and moving novel. A bookseller Indie Next pick. $14.99 Landmark
Jane Kirkpatrick After surviving an Indian massacre that led to her captivity, Eliza must face the trauma of her childhood and find peace with what’s left. $14.99 Revell
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Theo Chocolate: Recipes & Sweet Secrets from Seattle’s Favorite Chocolate Maker Debra Music and Joe Whinney Indulge in 75 scrumptious sweet and savory recipes from Theo Chocolate, the first organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in North America. $24.95 Sasquatch Books
Oh Beautiful Beer: The Evolution of Craft Beer & Design Harvey Shepard Seattle blogger and designer collects the most innovative new labels and logos into a sumptuous full-color book. Every beer geek will want to own this love letter to the art of beer. $21.95
The Countryman Press Craft Cider: How to Turn Apples Into Alcohol Jeff Smith Hard cider is the fastest growing alcoholic beverage on the market and this is the go-to book for new brewing techniques, recipes, and the expansive history of this age-old drink. $17.95
The Field Guide to Drinking in America: A Traveler’s Handbook to State Liquor Laws Niki Ganong, illus. by Cole Gerst A fun state-by-state travel guide for thirsty travelers about state alcohol laws and history. 222 illustrations; 52 maps; 51 bartender pro-tips. $19.99 Overcup Press
Beer Bites: Tasty Recipes and Perfect Pairings for Brew Lovers Christian DeBenedetti and Andrea Slonecker 65 globe-roaming and simple recipes from appetizers and snacks to main courses that go beyond typical pub grub. Recommendations of beer styles and must-try brews for each dish. $24.95 Chronicle Books
The Beer Bible Jeff Alworth This lively and comprehensive style-bystyle guide to beers of the world from the Portlander and Beervana blogger is perfect for beginners and true geeks alike—complete with hip infographics explaining flavors, ingredients, brewing methods, and more. $19.95 Workman
Confessions of a Camo Queen: Living with an Outdoorsman
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Kristen Berube In love with an outdoorsman? Laugh out loud with Berube as she explains skull soup, truck lust, primal home décor, the romance of camping and more! $12.95 Farcountry Press
Earth & Eros: A Celebration in Words and Photographs edited by Lorraine Anderson, photos by Bruce Hodge, foreword by Robert Michael Pyle Brings together prose and poetry from great writers past and present with photographs to explore the sacred, erotic dimension of humans’ relationship to the earth. $17.95 White Cloud Press
Too High & Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography The Reinvention of Albert Paugh Crossing the Plains with Bruno Annick Smith A modern-day Travels with Charley—a woman and her dog journey through the American west reflecting on life lived one moment, and mile, at a time. $17.95 Trinity University Press
Jean Davies Okimoto A retired and suddenly single veterinarian is flunking retirement in this sweet, funny love story that will delight readers (and dog lovers) of all ages. $15.99 Endicott and Hugh Books
David B. Williams Stunning pictures and fascinating histories show traces of Seattle’s former landscape and help us better understand the city as a place that has been radically reshaped. $29.95 Univ. of Washington Press
All the Light We Cannot See Anthony Doerr The winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a Pacific Northwest Book Award, this dazzling novel tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide as they try to survive WWII’s physical and emotional devastation. $27.00 Scribner
American Copper Shann Ray Set in early 1900s Montana, an epic saga of three intertwined lives and the ways that love, greed and the cultural cruelties of the era shape them. $16.00 Unbridled Books
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Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary In this dazzling book of visual wonders, National Geographic reveals a world seldom seen by human eyes. $40.00 National Geographic Books
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: The Illustrated Edition J.K. Rowling, illus. by Jim Kay The beloved first book in the Harry Potter series, presented for the first time in a lavishly illustrated, full-color edition. $39.99 Arthur A. Levine
Ice Cream Work Felicity: Poems
Beloved Dog
Mary Oliver The Pulitzer Prize winner celebrates love in her new collection of poems. Here, great happiness abounds. $24.95 Penguin Press
Maira Kalman With wit and great sensitivity, the renowned artist reveals why dogs bring out the best in us. Joyful, beautifully illustrated, and deeply philosophical. $29.95 Penguin Press
Naoshi The charmingly surreal story of an ice cream cone living in the modern world, from internationally acclaimed Japanese artist, Naoshi. 40 sunae (colored sand) illustrated pages. $14.99 Overcup Press
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the book’s publication, Alice’s story comes to life for a whole new generation through the colorful, whimsical artwork of Anna Bond. $30.00 (ages 10+) Puffin Books
The Ultimate Alphabet: Complete Edition
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Mike Wilks A two-volume slipcased set featuring 26 alphabet paintings by award-winning artist Mike Wilks, with a key to locate each of the more than 7,800 objects depicted. $50.00 Pomegranate Communications
Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan’s Food Culture Matt Goulding and Nathan Thornburgh From the co-founders of the Roads & Kingdoms gastro-blog comes the latest from Anthony Bourdain Books: a unique gastrotourism guide to Japan featuring 170 extraordinary photographs. $35.00 Harper Wave
100 Recipes: The Absolute Best Way to Make the True Essentials The Editors at America’s Test Kitchen have put together this provocative handpicked collection of relevant and surprising essential recipes for today’s cook. $40.00 Americas’s Test Kitchen
The Nordic Cookbook Magnus Nilsson The definitive guide to Nordic home cooking from an internationally renowned chef. Features more than 700 simple and authentic recipes, accompanied by Nilsson’s own evocative photographs. $49.95
Tacopedia: The Taco Encyclopedia Déborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena The ultimate reference on taco culture across Mexico’s diverse regions. Includes 100 recipes for all components of tacos accompanied by maps and origin stories. $29.95
Bien Cuit: The Art of Bread
The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine
Zachary Golper with Peter Kaminsky, photos by Thomas Schauer One of the world’s top bakers shares the secrets to BIEN CUIT, a French phrase used to describe the darkest, crunchiest loaves, baked to perfection. $50.00 Regan Arts
J. Kenji López-Alt A grand tour of the science of cooking explored through popular American dishes, such as prime rib roast, Caesar salad, and buttermilk biscuits. Hundreds of recipes, more than 1,000 color images. $49.95 W.W. Norton
Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack An essential, hip guide to wine for the new generation of wine drinkers, from the creators of the award-wining site WineFolly.com. $25.00 Avery
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Succulent Wild Love: Six Powerful Habits for Feeling More Love More Often
2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses
SARK and Dr. John Waddell A relationship guide as unique, practical, and playful as beloved artist and bestselling author SARK and as savvy as her psychologist partner, John Waddell. $22.95 New World Library
Daniel Lacerda The most complete collection of yoga poses ever published. This beautifully designed book is a must-have for yogis of all levels and every practice. $35.00 Black Dog & Leventhal
Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live Daniel Klein Klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the world’s greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could. $20.00 Penguin Books
Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me Tropical World: A Coloring Book Adventure Millie Marotta Enter Marotta’s captivating world—and lose yourself in a riot of mindful drawing! Her intricately illustrated and grown-up coloring books invite you to add your personal touch to each stunning design. “So beautiful…” — Buzzfeed.com $14.94 each Lark Crafts
The Mindfulness Coloring Books Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People Emma Farrarons In today’s busy world, finding a moment of peace and calm can be a challenge. These anxiety soothing coloring books invite everyone to draw upon their creativity, hone their focus, and color their way to tranquility. $9.95 each The Experiment
H is for Hawk Helen Macdonald An award-winning, New York Times bestselling sensation. An unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast. $26.00 Grove Press
Lonely Planet’s Wild World Brings our planet’s natural wonders to life with more than 300 expertlycurated, breathtaking images celebrating the earth at its wildest. $30.99 Lonely Planet
Ocean
Polar
Safari
Dan Kainen and Carol Kaufmann From the creator of Safari and Ocean, the latest “photicular” phenomenon explores the far ends of the earth with stunning fluid motion photos that capture the icy essence of the Arctic and Antarctic—from waddling penguins to shimmering northern lights. $25.95 each Workman
Wildlife of the World Foreword by Dr. Don E. Wilson An up-close look at the world’s most iconic animals, with striking contemporary photography and in-depth reference information. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution. $50.00 DK
The National Parks: An Illustrated History Kim Heacox The official book of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service, this inspired tribute reveals the remarkable story of “America’s best idea.” $50.00 National Geographic
The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature The Cornell Lab of Ornitholigy Foreword by Barbara Kingsolver A stunning exploration of North American bird species, celebrating our joyful and complex relationship with birds through images by an award-winning photographer and essays by leading naturalists. $29.95 Mountaineers Books
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After the Wind: Tragedy on Everest, One Survivor’s Story Lou Kasischke Kasischke survived the most historic Everest tragedy. This is his revealing and riveting account of what went wrong. His survival is also a love story. A great gift for adventure readers and book groups. $14.00 Good Hart
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things Jenny Lawson A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best and here, she is at her snort-inducing funniest. $26.99 Flatiron Books
Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World’s Superpowers Simon Winchester New York Times bestselling author’s fascinating and provocative exploration of the modern Pacific Ocean and the role it plays in our future world. $28.99 Harper
Girl in the Woods Aspen Matis A memoir of one young woman’s hike along the Pacific Crest Trail as she heals in the aftermath of her college sexual assault. “Beautiful and so wildly engaging.” — Lena Dunham $24.99 William Morrow
Home Is Burning: A Memoir Dan Marshall Dave Eggers meets David Sedaris in this uproariously funny, unflinchingly honest, and tender memoir. “Horrible. Hysterical. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Just like life.” — Jenny Lawson $27.99 Flatiron Books
Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill Sonia Purnell A long-overdue tribute to a fascinating woman who transcended family grief and marital agonies to lead her husband and the nation with grace, commitment, and persistence. $30.00 Viking
Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir
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Stan Lee and Peter David, illus. by Colleen Doran In this beautifully illustrated graphic memoir, Lee—the legend behind Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and more—shares his iconic legacy and how modern comics came to be. $30.00 Touchstone
This Is All a Dream We Dreamed: An Oral History of the Grateful Dead Blair Jackson and David Gans Two of the most well-respected chroniclers of the Dead deliver the definitive 50-year oral history of this seminal band, as told by its members, family, friends, and followers. $32.99 Flatiron Books
Alone on the Wall Alex Honnold with David Roberts Recounts the seven most astonishing achievements, thus far, in the meteoric career of a visionary climber. Acclaimed explorer and historian David Roberts puts it all in context. 33 color photos. $26.95 W.W. Norton
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger From the authors of George Washington’s Secret Six, a dramatic true story of bravery, intrigue, and battle on the high seas that honors some of our forgotten heroes. $27.95 Sentinel
Life from Scratch: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Forgiveness Sasha Martin Food writer Sasha Martin’s heartfelt, brutally honest memoir about the power of cooking to bond, to empower, and to heal. $25.00 National Geographic Books
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome Mary Beard Introduces Julius Caesar, Cicero, Nero and the untold— the loud women, the shrewd bakers, and brave jokers of the Roman Empire—reshaping our view of history. $35.00 LiveRight
Find a Way
M Train
Diana Nyad The amazing, inspiring firsthand account of Nyad’s record-breaking swim from Cuba to Florida—and of her extraordinary quest to live life at the highest level. $26.95 Knopf
Patti Smith From the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids: a powerful, deeply moving book the legendary artist describes as “a roadmap to my life.” $25.00 Knopf
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Twain & Stanley Enter Paradise Oscar Hijuelos This final novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos is inspired by the real-life friendship between Mark Twain and explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley. $28.00  Grand Central Publishing
Pretty Baby Mary Kubica An act of kindness sparks a tale more twisted than anyone could have anticipated in this propulsive thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl. $24.95  Mira Books
Harper Perennial Olive Editons Olive Editions are small-format paperbacks of some of our bestselling titles featuring beautiful and unique hand-drawn cover illustrations. Available only for a limited time! $10.00 each
Bridge of San Luis Rey Thornton Wilder
The Dispossessed
Beautiful Ruins
Ursula K. Le Guin
Jess Walter
Tales of the City
Alas, Babylon
Armistead Maupin
Pat Frank
Crazy Heart Thomas Cobb
Black Boy Lit: A Memoir Mary Karr
Richard Wright
Adult Fiction
Secret Sisters
The Secret Chord
Jayne Ann Krentz No one does romantic suspense better. The New York Times bestselling author delivers a novel that twists and turns into a read that will leave you breathless. $26.95 Berkley
Geraldine Brooks A rich and utterly absorbing novel about the life of King David, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of People of the Book and March. $27.95 Viking
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto Mitch Albom #1 New York Times bestselling author creates a magical musical story about the bands we join in life and the power of talent to connect people and change lives. $25.99 Harper
Ashley Bell Dean Koontz From the legendary #1 bestselling author—a new milestone in literary suspense, for readers of dark psychological thrillers and modern classics of mystery and adventure. $28.00 Bantam
X Sue Grafton In Graftons’s most chilling novel yet, private investigator Kinsey Millhone must prove her case against a serial killer before she becomes his next victim. $28.95 Putnam
A Call to Arms David Weber, Timothy Zahn, Tom Pope Book #2 in the military sci-fi Manticore Ascendant series, set in the frontier past of the star kingdom of Weber’s popular heroine, Honor Harrington. $26.00 Baen Books
House of Thieves
The Heart Goes Last
Charles Balfoure The author of The Paris Architect takes readers on a breathless journey from high society to the criminal underworld, during New York City’s Gilded Age. $25.99 Landmark
Margaret Atwood Atwood puts the human heart to the ultimate test in a brilliant new novel that is as visionary as The Handmaid’s Tale and as imaginative as The Blind Assassin. $26.95 Nan A. Talese
Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior #1 Larry Correia The War in Heaven nearly eradicated mankind, until the gods sent the great hero, Ramrowan, to save them. A new epic fantasy saga from the creator of the Monster Hunter series. $25.00 Baen Books
Housekeeping Marilynne Robinson
Jesus’ Son Denis Johnson
Steppenwolf Herman Hesse
The Virgin Suicides Jeffrey Eugenides
Modern Classics Picador USA The Picador Modern Classics line pairs iconic books with a design that’s both small enough to fit in your pocket and unique enough to stand out on your bookshelf. $16.00 each
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation) Daniel James Brown The enormous bestseller about America’s 1936 Olympic triumph has been adapted for a middle grade audience, recounting what was already a kid-friendly story in a kid-friendly way. $17.99 (ages 10+) Viking Books for Young Readers
Beastly Bones: A Jackaby Novel
Algonquin Young Readers
William Ritter In this highly anticipated sequel, Abigail and Sherlockian detective of the supernatural, Jackaby, follow a trail of mysterious murders to a nearby valley, where vicious shape-shifters, missing dinosaur bones, and an unidentifiable beast plunge them into another thrilling adventure. $17.95 (ages 12+)
Jackaby 2015 Pacific Northwest Book Award winner $9.95
Echo Pam Muñoz Ryan A New York Times bestseller! From the award-winning author comes “A grand narrative...worth every moment of readers’ time.” — Kirkus (starred review) $19.99 (ages 10–14) Scholastic Press
The Toymaker’s Apprentice Sherri L. Smith The award-winning author provides a gorgeously imagined Nutcracker retelling that blurs the line between historical and fantasy adventure. $16.99 (ages 10+) G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Reawakened Colleen Houck New from the New York Times bestselling author of the Tiger’s Curse series comes an epic adventure about two star-crossed teens who must battle mythical forces. $17.99 (ages 14+) Delacorte Press
Ultimate Adventure Atlas of Earth Explore some of the world’s coolest, darkest, deepest, most amazing places in this bold and exciting world adventure atlas. $12.99 (ages 8–12) National Geographic Children’s Books
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Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Michael Kogge, Kerrie Dougherty Explore the world of Star Wars® through lively lists, facts, and questions and answers via a highly engaging infographic design. This guide will excite readers of all ages. $19.99 (ages 8+) DK
The Marvels Brian Selznick From the Caldecott Awardwinning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck comes a breathtaking new voyage that celebrates the power of family and story. $32.99 (ages 12+) Scholastic Press
The League of Unexceptional Children Gitty Daneshvari Unexceptional children are the country’s only hope in this first in a smart, funny spy adventure series by the author of School of Fear. $17.00 (ages 9–12) Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Voyagers: Project Alpha, Book 1 D.J. MacHale Young readers will journey to the far reaches of space in this new multiplatform series that is part sci-fi, part eco-mystery, and all action-adventure! $12.99 (ages 8–12) Random House Children’s Books
The Blackthorn Key Kevin Sands Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Aladdin
The Nest
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Kenneth Oppel, illus. by Jon Klassen Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? This is a haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline. $16.99 (ages 10+) Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Lonely Planet Kids: The Travel Book Packed with vibrant photography and fun illustrations, this eye-opening journey through 200 countries will kick-start the travel bug in young globe-trotters. $19.99 (ages 8+) Lonely Planet
The Doldrums Nicholas Gannon Archer B. Helmsley knows “being a Helmsley means something.” But how’s he supposed to make his own grand adventures if his mother won’t even let him leave the house? $17.99 (ages 8–12) Greenwillow Books
Unicorn on a Roll Phoebe and Her Unicorn Dana Simpson “Phoebe and Her Unicorn” is a beautifully drawn syndicated comic strip about the unlikely friendship between a nine-yearold daydreamer and an arrogant unicorn. Discover the magic in these two collections and look for a third in February!
$9.99 each (ages 7–12)
Andrews McMeel
The Scorpion Rules
Soundless
George
Erin Bow In the future, the UN has brought back an ancient way to keep the peace. The children of world leaders are held hostage—if a war begins, they pay with their lives. $17.99 (ages 14+) Margaret K. McElderry Books
Richelle Mead From the #1 international bestselling author of the Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series, comes a breathtaking standalone fantasy about a world without sound. $19.99 (ages 12+) Razorbill
Alex Gino When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But George knows she’s a girl, not a boy. George is a bright debut about finding the courage to be yourself. $16.99 (ages 8–12) Scholastic Press
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The Wonderful Things You Will Be Emily Winfield Martin With gorgeous and moving illustrations and a rhyming text, this book provides a loving and inspiring message that celebrates growing up. $17.99 (ages 3–7) Random House Children’s Books
You’re Here for a Reason Nancy Tillman Through gorgeous art and charming rhyme, the bestselling author reminds us that not only are we loved, but we also matter—a beautiful gift for readers of all ages. $17.99 (ages 4+) Feiwel & Friends
Arrow to Alaska: A Pacific Northwest Adventure
B is for Bear: A Natural Alphabet S is for Salmon: A Pacific Northwest Alphabet
Hannah Viano $16.99 (ages 5–9)
Hannah Viano $16.99 each (ages 2–5)
Explore the natural world with three beautiful books from the celebrated papercut artist. B is for Bear and bestseller S is for Salmon take readers through an animal and plant packed Northwest alphabet. Arrow to Alaska paints a vivid picture of a child’s adventure from Seattle to Alaska.
Ultimate Reptileopedia Christina Wilsdon The ultimate reference book on reptiles, crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on Earth. $24.99 (ages 7–10) National Geographic Children’s Books
How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
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David Macaulay Artist David Macaulay introduces his hilarious new creations, Sloth and Sengi, in this interactive book showcasing the technology behind six simple machines. Pop-ups, pull-outs, and flaps. $19.99 (ages 7–10) DK
Little Tree Loren Long From #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Loren Long, a timeless story about growing up, perfect to share among the generations. $17.99 (ages 5–8) Philomel Books
Numbers $16.95 (ages 2–5)
My first book of Sounds $7.99 (ages 0–2)
Colors $16.95 (ages 2–5)
Alain Grée Grée’s charming vintage illustrations are known throughout the world. Sturdy, easy-to-clean board books contain vibrant illustrations and large, bold text. Picture books feature embossed artwork, and jackets that reverse to become posters for a child’s room.
Home Carson Ellis The New York Times and Pacific Northwest bestselling homage to the concept of home is a timeless and cozy keepsake that’s perfect for the homebodies on your list. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Candlewick Press
Monkey World: The Thunderbolt Express The Rise and Fall of Oscar the Magician Matthew Porter Hop aboard the Thunderbolt Express to solve a monkey mystery, then follow Oscar as he competes for the title of Magician of the Year! Seattle artist Matthew Porter has created a bright, hilarious world filled with memorable monkey mischief for readers to explore. $17.99 each (ages 4–8)
Waiting Kevin Henkes What are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig—all toys arranged on a child’s windowsill—wait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible picture book by the Caldecott Medalist. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Greenwillow Books
Max the Brave Ed Vere Everyone’s new favorite kitty, Max, has never seen a mouse! On a quest to find one, Max makes new friends and learns important lessons about being brave. $16.99 (ages 3–6) Jabberwocky
Little Elliot Doll Little Elliot is a lovable companion, with his blue and pink polka-dotted body, scalloped ears and little tail. Soft and cuddly, he’s the perfect friend for even the youngest child. $15.00 (all ages)
Little Elliot, Big City Mike Curato Everyone’s favorite polkadotted elephant, finds out that life is full of sweet surprises, sometimes in the smallest of packages. $16.99 (ages 4–8)
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
MerryMakers Little Elliot, Big Family Mike Curato Elliot learns that in a city of millions, families come in all shapes and sizes. Elliot and Mouse return in this sweet story of friendship and family. $17.99 (ages 4–8)
One Day, The End. Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories Rebecca Kai Dotlich, illus. by Fred Koehler There’s no limit to where these extremely short (only two sentences each!) stories and imagination-opening illustrations can take you. $16.95 (ages 4–8) Boyds Mills Press
Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt!
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Garth Stein, illus. by R.W. Alley Enzo is back for a holiday adventure in this second picture book based on the pup from Stein’s bestselling Pacific Northwest Book Awardwinning novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain. $17.99 (ages 4–8) HarperCollins
Leo: A Ghost Story Mac Barnett, illus. by Christian Robinson Leo is a friendly ghost, but when his efforts to welcome a new family are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That’s how he meets Jane... $16.99 (ages 3–6) Chronicle Books
Jennifer Blomgren, illus. by Andrea Gabriel Now even the youngest readers can celebrate the animals of the Pacific Northwest! Two new board books adapted from beloved originals are available from this Northwest award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator team. $9.99 each (ages 0–3)
Why Do I Sing? Animal Songs of the Pacific Northwest
Where Do I Sleep? A Pacific Northwest Lullaby
More Caps for Sale: Another Tale of Mischievous Monkeys Esphyr Slobodkina with Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the classic Caps for Sale with the never-before-published sequel! The peddler and his mischievous monkeys are back in this story featuring new text and original art. $18.99 (ages 4–8) HarperCollins
The Story of Paul Bunyan Barbara Emberley, illus. by Ed Emberley This story traces the outdoor adventures of one of the most famous and popular North American folk heroes. Illustrated with woodcuts, this graphically and visually stunning book was originally published in 1963. $17.95 (ages 4+) AMMO Books
The Story of Diva and Flea Mo Willems, illus. by Tony DiTerlizzi From a bestselling author and illustrator team comes the story of a small yet brave dog and a curious streetwise cat who develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery. $14.99 (ages 6–8). Disney-Hyperion
Elwood Bigfoot, Wanted: Birdie Friends! Jill Esbaum, illus. by Nat Wragg Poor Elwood! He loves birds—but he’s so large and loud he scares them away. Can he ever make the birdies flock to him? $14.95 (ages 8–12) Sterling Children’s Books
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West Coast Wild: A Nature Alphabet Deborah Hodge, illus. by Karen Reczuch Celebrate the ancient rainforests, rugged beaches and the vast, open ocean of the magnificent Pacific West Coast in this gorgeously detailed alphabet book. $18.95 (ages 4–7)
www.groundwoodbooks.com P'ésk'a and the First Salmon Ceremony Scot Ritchie Set 1,000 years ago, this is the story of how P'ésk'a's people, the Sts'ailes, celebrate the first salmon of the season. $18.95 (ages 4–7)
History’s People: Personalities and the Past Margaret MacMillan Internationally acclaimed historian Margaret MacMillan writes about the important and complex relationship between biography and history, individuals and their times. $24.95
www.houseofanansi.com The Scream of the Butterfly Jacob Melander The mayor of Copenhagen is murdered in his apartment and Detective Lars Winkler is on the case. Dark and chilling, this is Scandinavian crime at its best. $15.95