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2016 PNBA Book Awards


The Game of Love and Death
Martha Brockenbrough
Seattle, WA

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Like a perfectly paced black-and-white film on a lazy Sunday afternoon, this magical, romantic story is about love in all its variations, soaring and musical, sad and beautiful all at once. Published for YA, this sophisticated story will also be loved by adults lucky enough to discover it somewhere other than their usual shelf.


Arthur A. Levine / Scholastic                                                                                                    Shelftalker
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Undermajordomo Minor
Patrick deWitt
Portland, OR

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When Lucy leaves his childhood home to accept a vague position at Castle Von Aux, the decision guarantees his life will never be the same. A demented Baron, a secret letter, a couple of pickpockets, a very large hole, and true love all play integral parts in this quirky quasi-modern fairytale. Weird, funny, dark and delightful.


Ecco / HarperCollins                                                                                                                  Shelftalker
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Children & Other Wild Animals
Brian Doyle
Portland, OR
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From Herman the Sturgeon to his own children, in his signature poetic prose, Doyle observes the fascinating creatures that share his world. This is a work of gratitude, a book that celebrates others—human or otherwise—and their unique ways of coloring our world. As a reader, you cannot help but catch Doyle’s contagious appreciation.


Oregon State University Press                                                                                                   Shelftalker
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The Triumph of Seeds
How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
Thor Hanson
San Juan Island, WA

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This is the kind of accessible science writing that keeps readers engrossed, never realizing how much knowledge they’re picking up along the way. Who knew that seeds could be so fascinating? Hanson’s narrative voice and personal anecdotes make for easy and enjoyable reading—and learning.


Basic Books                                                                                                                                Shelftalker
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Call Me Home
Megan Kruse
Seattle, WA

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In this beautifully written, haunting family drama, Kruse explores themes of abuse, fear, love, longing and home. An absolutely gripping read from an amazing debut author also recognized as a 2015 National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree.


Hawthorne Books                                                                                                                      Shelftalker
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Unicorn On a Roll
Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson
Auburn, WA

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Simpson perfectly captures what it’s like to be a fourth-grader. But the real magic of this book is not the spot-on depiction of childhood or even the self-enamored unicorn; it’s her use of whip-smart humor and pop culture mining to appeal to both kids and adults that makes this book sparkle.


Andrews McMeel                                                                                                                       Shelftalker
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