 I have worked at Inklings almost since it's opening day. Back then, it was just a summer job while I was going to college! When I finished school and moved to Yakima, it turned into an exciting, challenging career. I became the store manager in 2004, and I have been the gift and sidelines buyer since 2006. I love books (obviously!), but I also enjoy finding lovely and unique things to stock in our store. If
My favorite book is Birds of America by Lorrie Moore. Some of my favorite authors are Margaret Atwood, Amy Hempel, Alice Munro and Marilynne Robinson. For more book reviews, visit my Goodreads! |
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 My name is Alicia and I have been working at Inklings since 2006. Some of the things I like to do with my free time are taking pictures, being with my family, and helping out at church. In time I hope to attend a massage school here in Yakima and some day own a day spa. Since I started working at Inklings I have become an avid reader. My favorite genres are young adult and children's fantasy.
Favorite books include: Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer, Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, The Chosen One by Carol Lynch-Williams, Night by Elie Weisel, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Host by Stephanie Meyer, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, and The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan To Read: Lips Touch Three Times by Taylor The 13th Reality by James Dashner The Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink Find more of my books and reviews at Goodreads! |
My name is Ann and I love all kinds of stories. I love to read stories, watch stories and listen  to people tell stories. I have even tried to write a story or two myself. Here is some information about me:
- Biggest accomplishments: Three wonderful kids and climbing Mt. Rainier.
- Favorite reading: Fiction, adventure and survival/disaster stories, historical fiction, true crime.
- Most disliked word in literature: "Clamber".
- Interesting fact: Lived in 14 different places by the 3rd grade.
- Favorite place to live: Yakima, Washington.
- Favorite ride: Panic Plunge at Silverwood Amusement Park.
- Favorite things to do: Reading, visiting with people, watching movies and HBO series, dancing, skiing, camping and traveling. Now that I am working at my dream job I am looking forward to visiting with you, hearing your story and helping you find the perfect book.
 Ann's list of favorite books are:
Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
Jane (a modern retelling of Jane Eyre) by April Lindner
Passage by Justin Cronin
Other Life by Ellen Meister
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
Explorers of the Infinite by Maria Coffey
Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Little Fur Family by Margaret Wise Brown
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 My name is Dylan Does. I am 29 years old and married to the avid Inklings Bookshop story time attendee, Aubrey. We have two beautiful boys, Ian (3) and Xavier (5 mos.). We transplanted to The Great Northwest in July of 2008, after spending our whole lives in the Midwest. We are currently pastoring Yakima Evangelical Church on 80th and Nob Hill. I am nerdy about four things in my life: sports, Jesus, family and reading (not necessarily in that order).
Fun Fact: I taught myself how to “read” by reading the baseball box scores in The Des Moines Register at the age of five.
Favorite Books: 1984 by George Orwell; Signature of Jesus by Brennan Manning; Crazy Love by Francis Chan; Trinity and the Human Personality by Dr. Jon Tal Murphree.
Five (+1) Favorite Books on Faith in 2010: 1. The Forgotten God by Francis Chan 2. Scouting the Divine by Margaret Feinberg 3. Gracenomics by Mike Foster 4. The Land Between by Jeff Manion 5. The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller +1 Stuff Christian’s Like by Jonathan Acuff (So funny; So true) Need some book recommendations? Ask Dylan!
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Even though I am the Technical Support for Inklings, I still enjoy reading, and always have since childhood. I remember going to the downtown library and trying to read all the childrens books they had. I especially loved Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol, Cam Jansen by David Adler, and books about knots, origami, and all craft books. Now I am mostly a technical reader, although I have to confess that I liked The Financial Lives of the Poets and couldn't put Orson Scott Card's Pathfinder down. Can't wait for the sequel.
I am married to another Inklings employee, Renee. We have a 2 year old daughter, Isabella and a six month old daughter, Eliza.
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 I grew up on a farm, and my first job was helping my Dad plant and harvest crops. I still get to work with him driving the combine, tractor and various large farm implements. It is one of the most enjoyable jobs I've ever had because I get to see my family daily and listen to many audio books. Besides working with Dad and at Inklings, I am a professional photographer. I take portraits and scenic pictures, and I graduated from the Photographic Center Northwest in Seattle. I can usually be found with a camera in hand. But if I'm not taking pictures, I'm reading or taking care of my baby, Liliana. She is 1 year old!
Favorite Books:
- Sevenwaters Trilogy and all books by Juliet Marillier
- Constant Princess, The Queen's Fool and all the others by Philippa Gregory
- Shogun by James Clavell
- Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
- Helen of Troy by Margaret George
- The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
- Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
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I started at Inklings in October of 2011 and have loved every minute of it. In high school, I remember going to Inklings when it was at Glenwood Square and fantasizing about working in a bookstore someday. Now, here I am! My favorite part of working at Inklings is meeting new people and catching up with people I haven't seen in a long time. I have always had a deep love of reading and was raised in a home where writing, specifically newspaper reporting, was held in high esteem. In April of 2011 I graduated from George Fox University with a double major in Sociology and Biblical Studies. In May, I married my high school sweetheart and settled back into Yakima. When I am not at Inklings, I can most likely be found at Yakima Foursquare Church where I am a 20 Something's and Assistant Youth Pastor. My favorite genre of books is generally Religious (shocker, I know) and Biography. My husband and I have a deep love of traveling and eating so the cooking and travel section of the bookstore have been well-loved by us. The object of our affections is our cat, Abner. We spend a lot of time doting on him and making his life fantastic. I am a BIG animal lover. Look forward to seeing you in the store!
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 In elementary school I was given the chance in fourth and fifth grade to help out as either a crossing guard, food service/dishwasher in the kitchen, helping in the library or in the office. I think because my best friend was helping do food service, as well as the cutest boy in school, I decided to try that first. After burning myself and hating the smell of ammonia I decided that I couldn't be bought by just a free lunch and a chance to look at the boy who wouldn't speak to me, so I changed over to working in the library. It was like heaven. It was quiet and we were allowed to check out more than the regular seven books! (I used to ask people if they would checkout books for me because I was always at my limit!) On Fridays we would get to choose a treat from a big bowl of goodies. I managed to lose a tooth in a Rollo! Ah, memories...
Now I get paid to work in a book store! How great is that? I have to say that a big sum from that check goes right back into the store.... It's a little dangerous.
I love to learn new things and translating the words and pictures of a book into something I've made in person is a huge thrill ("Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones", Betty Crocker's "Cooky Book"). Most of the fiction that I read is a bit on the odd-ball side ("The True Confessions of Max Tivoli" by Andrew Sean Greer) or a classic ("Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier). Sometimes both! ("A Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde). And then I still get caught up in kids' books ("The Pink Refrigerator" by Tim Egan) and just about anything that will make me laugh ("Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!" by Mo Willems) or have a deep thought ("Little People in the City: The Street Art of Slinkachu").
Here are some other books that I love:
- Rustic Desserts - Delish!
- Time Travelers series by Linda Buckley-Archer - What a truly historic adventure.
- Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket - Off-kilter and funny
- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - A classic with a revengeful twist.
- Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller - Whew! This book changed my life.
- Magic Books by Esther K. Smith - Making magic out of paper
- Hayfever by Noel Coward - Coward is my favorite playwright.
- Bend the Rules Sewing by Amy Karol - Such sweet, simple projects. Love her blog!
- The Arrival by Shaun Tan - Such an incredible, beautiful and poignent book...without words!
- Goodnight, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian - A quiet, moving story about a boy and an old man learning to trust again. (My favorite since middle school.)
- The Principles of Uncertainty by Maria Kalman - Quirky illustrations to go along with the stories that make up her life.
You're welcome to take a look at more of the books I love at Goodreads.com!
(And if you come in and look for me it's best not to expect thesame thing twice. One minute I'm a brunette in jeans and then I'mplatinum in a cute little dress!)
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 I am new to Inklings Bookshop, but I am very excited to work here! I am a cleaning fanatic and will be using my skills to get the dust and dirt out of the store. I have also recently graduated from the Perry Tech. Graphic Arts program. I love design, art, and fixing old photographs, Anime and fantasy books. I also enjoy taking care of my newborn son, Calvin.
Some of my favorite books are: Seven Sleeper Series by Morris, anything by David Eddings, The Circle Opens Series by Tamora Pierce, Wayfarere Redemtion Series by Sarah Douglass and, and Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling |
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I’m constantly singing , or at least humming to myself, most often at inappropriate times. I adore the internet and can use it to figure out just about anything you could possible hope to know. If I wasn’t working at Inklings, I would be traveling all over the world, financing my endeavors by either working odd jobs or singing for my supper. I have a pretty good start, having lived in Venezuela, Hawaii,  Thailand, and California. Other notable visits include Japan, NYC, Alaska and Cambodia. Some books I’ve read lately include: - My Pet Virus by Shawn Dekker
- Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs
- Capote: A Biography by Gerald Clarke
- They Call Me Naughty Lola by David Rose
- What Was She Thinking? (Notes on a Scandal) by Zoe Heller
- Coffee, Tea or Me? By Trudy Baker and Rachel Jones (not of Inklings fame)
Find more of my book reviews at Goodreads!
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Born and raised oversea s, I love language and travel. I’m happy to be back in Yakima for a while after my recent accomplishment of graduating from Whitworth College. During my four years in Spokane, I studied Biology and French, learned how to deep-fry oreos, and passably ‘mastered’ the dance of Maori Poi. Known for my whistling skills and the ability to snap with my ring finger, I try not to  talk or sing to myself too much while I’m on the job. Five Favorite Books: - The Joy Luck Club ~ Amy Tan
- Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight ~ Alexandra Fuller
- The Kite Runner ~ Khaled Hosseini
- Housekeeping ~ Marilynne Robinson
- Schott’s Original Miscellany ~ Ben Schott
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I've been working at Inklings since 2003 and hope to continue doing so for a long time. I  love to surround myself by books and was first introduced to the world of literature by my grandpa, George Simon. I would sit on his lap and read the Book of Virtues to him. There are so many wonderful stories in that book and I'm glad I got to share them with my grandpa. I'm excited that my two daughters also have a grandpa who likes to read to them. There are many books that I love to read over and over and over: The Giver (my ALL time favorite) by Lois Lowry Books of Bayern: Goose Girl, Enna Burning, River Secrets and Forest Born by Shannon Hale
Sevenwaters Trilogy: Daughter of the Forest, Son of the Shadows, Child of the Prophecy and Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier
The Host and Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (series of 5 books) by Rick Riordan
City of Ember, People of Sparks, Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne DuPrau Some of my other favorites are: Ender's Game and Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card, Delirium by Lauren Oliver, anything by Sandra Dallas, I am Four by Pitticus Lore, Matched by Allie Condie, The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan , Chaos Walking Trilogy by Patrick Ness Books on my To-Read/Want-To-Read shelf are: Preschoolwise by Ezzo, Sent by Margaret Haddix, Power of Six by Pitticus Lore, and Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan |
 I was born and raised in Yakima, and though I did venture outside when I was a child, I spent many long summer days reading.
The word ‘Inklings’ has been with me for some time, since I grew up reading works from two of the group’s most well known authors, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. From there, I devoured every Terry Brooks fantasy novel as soon as a new one was published.
I broadened my reading as I majored in English and also received a graduate degree in the subject from Central Washington University. I have been an English instructor at various higher education institutions in the region, and still teach at Yakima Valley Community College. I also write personally and professionally.
I am fond of 19th century American writers, especially the poems of Whitman and Dickinson and the writings of Twain and Poe. I balance my reading time with nonfiction books on philosophy, religious studies, and current events; local poets’ poems; Preston and Child’s Pendergast novels (a guilty pleasure); and canonical and non-canonical American literature. |
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 My late husband and I lived in Mill Creek, WA and then on White Pass before moving to Yakima. When living in Mill Creek, I worked at a bookstore in Edmonds, WA. I have been a bookseller for more than 19 years. My favorite genres are classics, poetry and fiction. My favorite activities are reading and running. I read alone but I run with my dog, Chase.
 I have two adult daughters who also enjoy reading and running, as well as three precious grandsons: Jack, 10, and Connor, 12,and Matthew, aged 3.
Among my favorite books are: Anna Karenina-Tolstoy, Possession-A.S. Byatt, APrayer for Owen Meany- John Irving, and Shoeless Joe-W.P.Kinsella. Otherfavorite authors: Eudora Welty, Anne Tyler, Ivan Doig, Charles Todd,Agatha Christie, Martin Cruz Smith. Favorite poets: Basho, GarySnyder, Seamus Heaney, Mary Oliver, Stephen Dunn, and Mark Doty.
Find more of my books and reviews at Goodreads!
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I was born in North Bend, WA in 1953. Having two older brothers, I wasa surprise, and I guess, a happy one. Living in Small Town, USA forthe first 7 years of my life, I had hours of outdoor play and hourswith some of my best friends - books! My long hair needed tending eachmorning, so my Mom sat behind me brushing, braiding and teaching me toread when I was four. After our family moved up to Snoqualmie Passwhere our nearest neighbors were distant, that friendship with booksand the North Bend librarian, gave me hours of imagination and companionship.  Attending a rural school with 100 kids in 1st through 12th grades,gave me a good childhood full of teachers who cared about me and myeducation. Having no social life to speak of, I read all the time,worked hard as a student and didn't even mind long winters with sixfeet of snow on the ground. While my Dad worked nights for theDepartment of Transportation plowing that snow, I watched my Mom keepthe furnace stoked with coal and wood and enjoyed a wonderfulcompanionship with her, a kindred book spirit.
I married that tall blond basketball player that my Home Ec. teachersaid looked like a Greek god. He likes me to remember that. We wereonly 18, so we kind of grew up the rest of the way together, and we'vebeen married 38 years. We spent a few years in Chicago and Tennesseegoing to school and then moved back to Central Washington where weraised our four children and Jim started an aircraft rebuilding andmanufacturing company called Cub Crafters.
We opened Inklings Bookshop in September of 2000 with no retailexperience and a lot of optimism. My business partner, Mandi, made upfor all my deficiencies in education, organization and creativity andshe made us look good from the start. I am now the sole owner, but Iuse what I learned from her every day. I can't believe that Inklingsis approaching its eleventh birthday. What a ride this has been andcontinues to be. I love what I get to do every day, the people I meetand the challenges that keep me growing!
One of my other favorite roles is being Grandma Sue and spending time with my granddaughter, Sophie, a first-grader who reads like awhiz! I also have another granddaughter named Merit and a grandson named Atlas. I thoroughly enjoy them. Visit my Goodreads for more book reviews! |
 I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and will always be a Midwestern girl at heart. In 2009, I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in English Literature, and also spent time studying entrepreneurship. Working at Inklings has been a real blessing because I wasn’t sure I’d be able to put my major and interests to good use, but this seems as though it’s the perfect place to do so! I still have a lot to learn about the book selling industry, but I am enjoying every moment of my training in a friendly, small business atmosphere!
I was fortunate enough to travel during high school and college, and spent time in Europe writing for a semester. My husband and I backpacked through Guatemala after graduation and I’m convinced that we’ll never stop trying to travel the world. I love coffee (probably too much), planning trips, writing, experimenting in the kitchen, trying something “outdoorsy” with my husband, and of course, the sweet smell of an Iowa cornfield. Some memorable reads for me have been: The Sun Also Rises by Earnest Hemingway The Prophet by Kahil Gibran Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien I always enjoy reading Annie Dillard, C.S. Lewis, Rod McKuen's poetry, and anything in the creative non-fiction genre. There is an ever-growing amount of titles on my “To Read” list, but I’m open to suggestions so feel free to share some of your favorites with me! |
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