For those of us who dream of a cabin in the woods, this book provokes both inspiration and envy. From the ramshackle to the fancy, from the treehouses to the underground, there is plenty to both gush at and covet. [sweet pea]
This charming book transcribes letters to Santa, from kids asking for cashmere dresses & fancy doll houses to kids who are orphans and want shoes or nuts. An exploration of both the holiday and the history of our country. [sweet pea]
Did you ever imagine Axl Rose spouting “Sweet Child of Mine” as a sonnet? How about Britney Spears? The Bard (aka Erik Didriksen) takes hold of several classic and contemporary pop songs and condenses them into traditional, charming Elizabethan verses. The result is elegant, and often times, comical! [Nicole]
I'm in love with this book that uses only pictures and the thousand (ahem, I think you mean ten-hundred) most commonly used words to explain the complicated science behind the universe's most interesting things, from planes with turning wings (helicopters) to the big flat rocks we live on (tectonic plates) to the shared space house (the International Space Station). Randall Munroe, creator of xkcd, does this with humor and a surprising level of brilliance and insight. So fun. [Kenny]
This wonderful book is for all ages. Factual entries and bird-watching tips may make it informational, but the first thing that drew me to “Owls” were the charming illustrations. It is owlishly smart and appealing. [Raissa]
If your Venn diagram includes both books and quirky maps, this geeky tour through literature is your book! From A Wrinkle In Time to Up from Slavery, the maps provide both depth and humor for classic works you love. [sweet pea]
Beautiful, chilling stories live here. Gaiman excels at creeping out his readers. I dare you to read "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" in the dark. [Nicole]
Meet some bad-ass characters and ponder the patriarchy. Feel encouraged to be your own bad-ass self! [Raissa]
Somehow this brutally honest memoir tackles mental illness and is still the funniest book of the year. It made me and will make you and everyone we know furiously happy! [Kenny!]
These essays are refreshing and necessary, covering race, gender, politics, and sexuality, all in Gay's unique voice. [Nicole]
218 St Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.272.8801
Store Hours King's Books is open for browsing daily from 11 am - 7 pm. Masks are encouraged for all customers.
Orders can be placed online or via email. We offer curbside pickup and also shipping.
