King's Books

Take a spin at sorting your favorite Harry Potter characters into the house of your choosing when you wield the power of the pencil! The intricate designs will keep you busy for hours as you colorfully reimagine the world of Hogwarts. [Nicole]

This coloring book is truly inspired! It breaks down the strokes of Van Gogh works, and the true challenges of impressionism emerge. Whether you reveal your own interpretations or try to imitate a master, it takes coloring to a new artistic level. [Raissa]

I totally get what other people see in them, but I don't know that I have the patience for coloring books. Yet, I still couldn't help but fall in love with this one. Each city scape is mesmerizing. I don't even need to color them. I just stare at them. They look amazing in black and white and I can only imagine they'll look even better once you color them. Will you color mine for me? [Kenny]

Granted I already love pierogies, bursting with potato-y goodness. This cookbook takes us through the classics with creative creations like "Pink and Purple Princess Pierogies" and homemade "Nutella Pierogies" (OMG). Fun and delicious. [sweet pea]

This is a fascinating read, whether you are a culinary aficionado or nonfiction buff. “Oyster” takes us to locations around the world, through recipes traditional and modern, and even into the art world. I love exploring history through unexpected lenses; this is a perfect example. [Raissa]

I had to buy this the instant it showed up at the store. It's not only an insanely gorgeous cookbook showcasing the beauty and the weirdness of Pacific Northwest ingredients, but it is also a travelogue of James Beard Award-winning chef Blaine Wetzel featuring gorgeous pictures throughout. Keep this on your coffee table and it will be the most beautiful one there or keep in the kitchen, probably where it belongs, and make the most beautiful tasting things. [Kenny]

Talk about an in-depth look at how to make the best home-brewed cider ever! Jeff Smith offers a variety of ways to make delicious craft ciders, starting from picking specific kinds of apples to get top results.  The step by step instructions include pictures and recipes to help you on your quest to cidery goodness. [Nicole]

The authority on Indian cuisine takes us across India on a tour of the varied vegetarian home cooking of the nation. The recipes and beautiful photographs will inspire you to learn to cook tasty dals, curries, and pancakes. [sweet pea]

This beautiful calendar features a selection of exquisite block prints originally letterpress printed. Beautiful scenes of nature will take you through the seasons. [sweet pea]

These temporary tattoos are amazing. Tacoma Makes, creators of the Tacoma Playing Cards, brought together five of my favorite artists, Zachary Marvick, Gillian Nordlund, Noah Struthers, Sean Alexander, and Fox Flowers Heart, to make these incredible, detailed, and fun Tacoma-centric art pieces you can put on your skin. I highly recommend getting two sets. Then you'll have five you can wear and five you can put on your wall. [Kenny]