January 31, 2023. Moira Macdonald's 10 new paperbacks to read this February.
From engrossing novels to charming memoirs and important Black History Month reads, these fresh paperbacks are perfect for a winter afternoon. The column here.

February 2, 2023. In De’Shawn Charles Winslow’s second novel, “Decent People,” the award-winning author takes on love, racism, Black masculinity, morality, hypocrisy and justice. The review is here.

February 3, 2023. "On Island Time: A Traveler's Atlas: Illustrated Adventures on and Around the Islands of Washington and British Columbia" by Chandler O'Leary. Great article/edited excerpt here.
This quirky illustrated travel guide showcases the hidden delights, natural wonders, and singular history of Washington and British Columbia's islands, from the author of bestseller The Best Coast.
Dream of escaping to an island, for the slower pace and stunning views? An illustrated love letter to the Pacific Northwest's iconic islands--focusing on Puget Sound, the San Juans, and Canada's Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island--this guide charms and educates travelers, locals, and armchair adventurers alike.This alternative atlas features hundreds of illustrations and hand-drawn maps with ideas aplenty for island hopping excursions, like the best place for pie and steamed mussels on Whidbey Island, the most picturesque hikes in the San Juans, and the town on Vancouver Island to visit for salmon angling. Chock-full of unusual facts, hidden history, and roadside attractions, this offbeat island adventure celebrates a slower lifestyle that is diverse, fascinating, and altogether magical.

February 7, 2023. At last: Barbra Streisand’s very long-awaited memoir, a project she has talked about for years, is coming out this fall. Some information here.

February 8, 2023.For those familiar with Ensler’s work, much of “Reckoning” will feel like a jagged replay of her core stories, Alexandra Jacobs writes. The column here.

February 10, 2023. Seattle U professor's newest novel takes on campus life. “Academia is a rich, rich place for writing satire,” said Sonora Jha, whose latest novel is “The Laughter.”  Column here.

February 13, 2023. Charmaine Craig’s “My Nemesis” is the spiky little feminist page-turner you’ve been waiting for, reviewer Marion Winik writes. Column here.

February 14, 2023. How a former Seattle-ite's debut novel became a NYT bestseller. Lovely little interview here.