Donelle Knudsen’s Book Signing at Columbia Center’s Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble: What better place is there to browse for books and enjoy your favorite beverage at the Starbucks Cafe? Stop by and say “Hello” at Donelle Knudsen’s book signing at Kennewick, WA Columbia Center’s B&N Saturday, May 7, from 2-4 PM.

Adventures Underground gets Dragon-in-Residence

One of our favorite, local bookstores, Adventures Underground, is getting a mural of a reading dragon! Looks great, can’t wait to check it out! You can see more of Herb Leonhard’s art on his facebook page.

Paulina Springs Books

Paulina Springs Books has maintained the perfect blend of the independent bookstore and the larger chains. I can order any book from them and it will be shipped to my home or be ready for pick-up within days. When I walk in, the person behind the desk or in the book aisle arranging new releases knows me by name. Paulina Springs is located in Sisters and Redmond, Oregon. Check them out! Address: 252… Read More

Barnes & Noble in Columbia Center Mall, Kennewick

Barnes & Noble may be a “big box” bookstore, but for local Wordherders, the service and support they provide makes it seems like a small town bookshop. B&N has hosted Wordherder book signings, release parties, marketing seminars, and they sell Wordherder books! Of course we love them! Check them out! Address: 1321 N. Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Phone: (509) 736-3116

Ada’s Technical Books

Ada’s Technical Books on Capital Hill in Seattle — SciFi, Fantasy, Tech and Nerd heaven with a great cafe! Check them out! Address: 425 15th Ave East, Seattle, Washington 98112 Phone: (206) 322-1058 Twitter: @Adason15th      

University Bookstore in Seattle, Washington

College bookstores, like University Bookstore in Seattle, are the best! Check them out! Address: 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, Washington 98105 Phone: (206) 634-3400; (800) 335-7323 Email: bookstore@ubookstore.com Twitter: @uwubie    

Secret Garden Books in Seattle, Washington

Secret Garden Books loves authors! They are the Ballard bookstore of choice. Check them out! Address: 2214 NW Market Street, Seattle, Washington 98107 Phone: (206) 789-5006 Email: bookshop@secretgardenbooks.com  

Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle, Washington

The Queen Anne Book Company is “the shop around the corner” – full of charm; a community hub. Check them out! Address: 1811 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98109 Phone: (206) 284-2427 Email: qabc@qabookco.com    

Book for All Seasons in Leavenworth, Washington

A Book for All Seasons is a charming literary break in the heart of Washington’s Bavaria. I especially appreciate that they partner with schools to bring in authors. Check them out! Address: 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Phone: (509) 548-1451; (866) 227-8747 Email: info@abookforallseasons.com  

The Tattered Cover in Denver, Colorado

The Tattered Cover is one of my favorite bookstores, along with Book People in Austin, Texas, thanks to their exceptionally friendly service and number of books on the shelf. Check them out! Address: 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colorado 80206 Phone: 303-322-7727; 800-833-9327 Email: books@tatteredcover.com