http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:38:22 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:01:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Book-review-Gammarino-scores-Big-with-debut-novel?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner M. Thomas Gammarino's Big in Japan:  A Ghost Story follows protagonist Brain Tedesco as he clumsily tries to find himelf in Japan in this funny coming-of-age-story about a struggling musician.  Brian's progressive-... book review Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:01:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Book-review-Gammarino-scores-Big-with-debut-novel?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Literary-New-Years-resolution-be-well-read?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner The year is winding down, and if you're anything like me, you are already compiling your list of New Year's Resolutions.  Why not start 2010 with the goal of being well read?  There are plenty of opportunities in January to rub e... events Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:23:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Literary-New-Years-resolution-be-well-read?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Last-minute-literary-gifts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Christmas is less than two days away and if you're still scrambling to find the perfect gift, look no further.  I've done the hard part for you and compiled a list of great last minute literary gifts.  Literary Mix Tape:&nbsp... gifts Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:39:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Last-minute-literary-gifts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Seattle-is-the-most-literate-city-in-America?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner It should come as no surprise that Seattle is the most literate city in the United States, after all the area boasts several fantastic library systems, many notable bookstores, and small publishing houses.  Seattle was named by Dr. ... awards 2009 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:10:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Seattle-is-the-most-literate-city-in-America?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Review-Drinks-for-Bad-Days-good-to-the-last-drop?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner There is something about the holidays that drives many people to seek a drink or two.  Perhaps it is the awkward office holiday parties, fighting relatives, annoying Christmas songs, or unwrapping the most hideous sweater imaginable that... book review Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:22:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Review-Drinks-for-Bad-Days-good-to-the-last-drop?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Couth-Buzzard-Books-is-now-open-in-Greenwood?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Readers in the Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods have a reason to celebrate:  Couth Buzzard Books is now open.  Couth Buzzard closed it's location next to Ken's Market last September after 20 years of service.  ... bookstores Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:41:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Couth-Buzzard-Books-is-now-open-in-Greenwood?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Best-teen-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner This year was a phenomenal year for books geared toward teens in middle and high school.  This list could have easily hit twenty, but I've narrowed it down to the 10 best of 2009.  In fact a few of these might even wind up ... booklists 2009 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:41:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Best-teen-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d12-10-Guilty-pleasure-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner If you aren't tired of the "best" and "worst" booklists out there, I have one more for you. Sometimes one needs to indulge in a beach read or something that is fun. This is my list of guilty pleasure books of 2009. 10 ... booklists 2009 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:42:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d12-10-Guilty-pleasure-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d12-Literary-events-around-Seattle-December-12th17th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Take a break from holiday shopping and check out one of these literary events happening around town this week at neighborhood bookstores and local libraries.  Happy reading! Saturday, December 12th Seattle Mystery Bookshop: Sue ... events Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:34:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d12-Literary-events-around-Seattle-December-12th17th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Worst-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner For every “best books" of the year booklist, there’s a list of the "worst” books lurking in the shadows. I had no trouble coming up with the 10 worst books of 2009. In fact with new releases like Sarah Palin’s Goi... booklists 2009 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:27:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Worst-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Elliot-Bay-Book-Co-will-move-to-Capitol-Hill?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner After months of speculation, Elliot Bay Book Co. will be relocating to Capitol Hill later next year. In a letter that will go up on the bookstore’s website tonight, Peter Aaron, the owner of Elliot Bay Book Co., states the reason for the move,T... bookstores Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:50:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Elliot-Bay-Book-Co-will-move-to-Capitol-Hill?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Best-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner While 2009 may not have been the best year for books (or bookstores, libraries, and publishers), there were still a few standouts. I've selected the 10 best (in no particular order) adult books published in 2009. Note: I read a number of great... booklists 2009 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:20:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Best-books-of-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d6-SPLs-2010-Global-Reading-Challenge-books?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Next February, thousands of fourth and fifth grade students from nearly 50 Seattle Public Schools will be participating in the Seattle Public Library's 2010 Global Reading Challenge.  The Global Reading Challenge is a Ba... libraries Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:51:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d6-SPLs-2010-Global-Reading-Challenge-books?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d4-2009-National-Book-Award-winners?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner In case you missed it, the 2009 National Book Awards were presented during a black-tie dinner and ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on Wednesday, November 18th.  Over 600 people paid up to $12,000 a table to witness the&n... awards Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:09:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d4-2009-National-Book-Award-winners?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Warm-up-this-winter-with-fireside-chats-with-local-authors?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Beginning today, December 1st, Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle will launch a month-long holiday celebration called "12 Days of Comfort, Joy & Cheer."  For the second year in a row, Hotel 1000 has compiled an eclectic collect... authors Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Warm-up-this-winter-with-fireside-chats-with-local-authors?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-29thDecember-4th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? There are many author talks, signings, and readings happening in bookstores and libraries around the Seattle metro area this week. A trip to one of these events might even give you ideas for great g... events Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:39:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-29thDecember-4th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Seattle-boook-examiners-guide-to-shopping-local-part-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner For many, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season.  If you're ready to hit your neighborhood bookstores with your 2009 gift guide in hand, or if you're still looking for gift suggestions, I've got... authors Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:48:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Seattle-boook-examiners-guide-to-shopping-local-part-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Literary-gift-guide-part-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner You’ve already decided what bookstores to shop at on Black Friday, but do you have your gift guide? Have no fear friends.  I’ve done the hard part for you and come up with the perfect literary gifts for the important peo... gifts Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Literary-gift-guide-part-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Seattle-book-examiners-guide-to-shopping-local-part-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Black Friday is nearly here, but before you head out to spend your green consider doing your holiday shopping at a local independent or used bookstore.  I've comprised a list of the best bookstores in the Seattle metro area to start and s... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:21:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Seattle-book-examiners-guide-to-shopping-local-part-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Why-are-teen-books-so-depressing?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner It's no secret that teen fiction is depressing.  Death is a common theme in teen literature, especially death of a parent.  It is so prevalent that Sonya Sones wrote a novel in verse where the title poked fun at the ge... teens Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Why-are-teen-books-so-depressing?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner