King's Books
kingsbooks.bsky.social
King's Books
@kingsbooks.bsky.social
Community-centered independent bookstore in Tacoma, WA centering queer, trans, BIPOC, and disabled authors.
Wild. So, store cat Janie has one X chromosome with the orange cat mutation. And calicos have been in art since the 12th century. Okay, gurl. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
Scientists track down mutation that makes orange cats orange
It took researchers a century to find the genetic glitch that causes orange coloration in cats.
med.stanford.edu
May 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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In Washington: of course you know the great Elliott Bay Books in Seattle, but don't sleep on the other great indies there, like @kingsbooks.bsky.social in Tacoma. They're community centered and focus on queer, BIPOC, and disabled authors. Also: they have two new store kittens! www.kingsbookstore.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Introducing...Janie! This strong and independent feline is always seeking new heights and ready to conquer the next challenge.

Janie went through ALL 413 submissions and this is the name that resonated! [reference: Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston, congrats to Melissa Hopp!]
April 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Introducing...Carmilla! Watch your necks! This charismatic and alluring feline presence seeks to seduce all in her path!

Carmilla reviewed all of the submissions and this name met their approval. [reference: Carmilla - J Sheridan Le Fanu, congrats to Rio Shimizu!]
April 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Mew Cats! Who Dis? We have news! We just adopted 2 new feline booksellers from our friends at @tacomahumane.bsky.social & Catffeinated. If you live near Tacoma, you can help Name That Cat! But can only vote in bookstore. Contest through 3/31 and winners get a $100 gift certificate.
March 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM