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The Far Corner: Northwestern Views on Land, Life, and Literature by John Daniel ($25, Counterpoint Press). John Daniel's much-anticipated new collection of personal essays -- extending the work in his previous collection of essays, The Trail Home -- has finally arrived, and we are thrilled. These essays are tied to the land the author inhabits -- the beaches, the old-growth forests, sagebrush steppes, and deep river canyons. They are about wild places, and places scarred by human use. They are about inner terrains as well -- mortality, creativity, and spirituality. By turns playful and serious, awed and cantakerous, these tender pieces welcome the reader to join the author as he journeys through some of the puzzlements and sadnesses and small glories of living.
Portland City Walks: Twenty Explorations in and around Town ($19.95; Timber Press) is a rich collection of eye-opening walks that explore Portland’s (and the surrounding area’s) backstreets and back stories, by Laura Foster, the inspired creator of the beloved Portland Hill Walks. These new walking routes are flat, easy-to-follow, self-guided, and accessible by public transportation. The book includes fabulous maps, plenty of history, snacking possibilities, and offbeat treasures along the way. It lets readers/walkers peel back the layers of history as they walk the city's neighborhoods and discover the fun to be found in our own backyard. We are are big fans of her first book (we climbed every single hill in that one), and this new guide is even better.
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Breakfast in Bridgetown: The Definitive Guide to Portland's Favorite Meal ($16.95; Bacon and Eggs Press), by Paul Gerald, tells you everything you need to know about where to grab breakfast -- whether your idea of breakfast is early am or, like me, more around brunch time. This handy dandy guide tells you the usuals -- description, address, hours, and phone number -- but it also includes approximate waiting times, whether they have wi-fi, or serve drinks, and -- best of all -- what brand of coffee they serve.
Also keep in mind: The History of Albina, including Eliot, Boise, King, Humboldt, and Piedmont Neighborhoods ($30), by Roy Roos; City of Readers: The Book Lover's Guide to Portland ($15.95; Tall Grass press), by Gabriel Boehmer; The Portland Bridge Book ($24.95; Urban Adventure Press), by Sharon Wood Wortman. Wild Beauty: Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, 1867-1957 ($75, OSU Press), by Terry Toedtemeier and John Laursen); The Paley's Place Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Pacific Northwest ($35, Ten Speed Press), by Vitaley and Kimberly Paley with Robert Reynolds; An Architectural Guidebook to Portland, 2nd edition ($22.95; OSU Press), by Bart King; Beauty of the City ($29.95; OSU Press) by Philip Niles
The Northwest Nature Guide: Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia ($24.95, Timber Press) by James Luther Davis. The title of this book pretty much sums it up, and the first sentence of the Introduction nails it: "Ahh, another day in paradise." Boy, that's the truth! In this book, the author tells you where to go when to see the best that the northwest has to offer: "This book will help you have outstanding experiences in the natural world. Most of these experiences involve observing native animals in their natural habitats. However, some are about plants, and a few deal with physical elements of the earth. I hope that by using this book you will have outdoor adventures that leave you feeling revitalized and inspired, and with a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation for nature. You may even have some experiences that can best be described as spiritual." Whales, puffins, blue herons, frozen waterfalls, tidepools, mountain goats, alpine flowers, and yes, maybe even Sasquatch, are all covered in this book -- and more!
The Oregon Companion: An Historical Gazetteer of The Useful, The Curious, and The Arcane ($27.95; Timber Press) by Richard H. Engeman. This astounding alphabetical handbook of more than 1000 Oregon people, places, and thing offers you surprises on every page, with numerous historical photographs and meticulous research. What is a wigwam burner? Where is the Willamette Meteorite? What is a Mazama? What happened to the Pixie Kitchen? What's the difference between a hoedad and a webfoot? Where was Grandmother Rock? This book will tell you all that and more, as well as give you a look at some wonderful historical photographs from our state's history. Richard will read from his book at the store in April.
Timberline Lodge: The History, Art, and Craft of an American Icon by Sarah Baker Munro, with photographs by Aaron Johanson ($34.95, Timber Press). A National Landmark since 1977, Timberline Lodge -- constructed and furnished entirely by hand and dedicated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in September 1937 -- is a Northwest treasure. Drawing on oral histories, personal correspondence, and rare documents from public and private archives, Munro traces the story of Timberline Lodge from earliest designs to present day. Richly illustrated with historical photos and stunning new color photographs, this book is one to be treasured and shared.
Portland, Oregon: A Photographic Portrait, photographs by Susan E. Frost ($26.95, Twin Lights Publishers). Wanter the streets of Portland through the eyes of photographer Susan E. Frost in this luscious coffee-table book of photographs. What a lovely gift this would make for visitors to our charming city.
Portland Queer: Tales of the Rose City, edited by Ariel Gore ($15.95, Lit Star Press). At once a love letter to the Rose City and a dream of escape, the first-person narratives of Portland Queer reveal the contradictions and commonalities of life in one of the world's great queer meccas. Offers narratives from Tom Spanbauer, Dexter Flowers, Mar Acito, Colleen Siviter, Michael Sage Ricci, Gabrielle Rivera, and many more.
Portland Noir, edited by Kevin Sampsell ($15.95, Akashic Books). Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book offers all-new stories, each set in a distinct neighborhood or location with the respective city. Portland Noir explores the dark, rainy underbelly of one of America's most beautiful but enigmatic cities. The wonderful collection offers stories from Ariel Gore, Monica Drake, Karen Karbo, Floyd Skloot, Jess Walter, and several others.
Historic Photos of Oregon, by William C. Stack ($39.95, Turner Publishing), presents a pictorial history of Oregon from the 1860s to the 1970s, capturing the main political, cultural, and economic themes in the state during those times. Included in the collection of photographs are several by Edward S. Curtis and Dorothea Lange. To see a brief video of Mr. Stack discussing his book, go to the bookbroads Youtube channel. We have just a few signed copies of this book left -- what a wonderful gift it would make!
