http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:45:05 -0700 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:01 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Seattle-arts-and-lectures-literayarts-series-has-an-impressive-lineup?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Seattle Arts & Lectures 2009/10 Literary/Arts series has had some notable authors recently, including visits from Annie Proulx and Lydia Davis.  Next up is Richard Price whose latest crime novel Lush Life is out in paperback.  ... events authors Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:48:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Seattle-arts-and-lectures-literayarts-series-has-an-impressive-lineup?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d17-New-2010-budget-would-allow-11-SPL-branches-to-keep-normal-hours?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Last Thursday, he Seattle City Council Budget Committee unanimously voted to add $860,000 to the Seattle Public Library's 2010 budget to restore some branch hours.  It had been announced in October that a reduction in the b... libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:09:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d17-New-2010-budget-would-allow-11-SPL-branches-to-keep-normal-hours?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-14th20th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Take a break from Stephen King’s Under the Dome or Sarah Palin’s new memoir Going Rogue and check out one of these author lectures, readings and signings happening around Seattle this week. Stumped by your Nanowrimo novel? Stop by a talk ... events Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:10:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-14th20th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Greenwood-library-to-lock-book-drop-at-night?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Due to the recent outbreak of fires in the Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods, the Greenwood Branch of the Seattle Public Library will lock it's book drop boxes during the hours the library is closed.  The book drop will remai... libraries greenwood arsons Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:54:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Greenwood-library-to-lock-book-drop-at-night?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Book-review--A-Gate-at-the-Stairs-by-Lorrie-Moore?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Lorrie Moore is a phenomenal storyteller.  It's easy to see how short story writers like Elizabeth Crane might be influenced by her.   It has been 11 years since her collection of short stories Birds of America an... book review Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:29:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Book-review--A-Gate-at-the-Stairs-by-Lorrie-Moore?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-9th13th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Here's a look at all the literary happenings around the Seattle metro area this week. Happy reading! Monday, November 9th Elliot Bay Book Co.: Jeffrey Koterba will discuss his memoir Inklings at 7 p.m. (free). Richard Hugo Hous... events Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:53:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-9th13th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Bailey-Coy-books-to-close?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner It was announced earlier this week that Capitol Hill's popular Bailey/ Coy Books will close at the end of November. Bailey/Coy Books, founded by Barbara Bailey in 1977, began as B. Bailey Books in the Rainier Square building  In 1982&n... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:43:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Bailey-Coy-books-to-close?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Skagit-River-Poetry-Project-honored-with-2009-Golden-Apple-Award?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner The Skagit River Poetry Project has won the 2009 KCTS 9 Golden Apple Award for its long-running Poetry-in-the-Schools program. The award, which is sponsored by KCTS 9 and funded by PEMCO Insurance and the School Employees Credit Union of... awards poetry Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Skagit-River-Poetry-Project-honored-with-2009-Golden-Apple-Award?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Read-this--Superfreakonomics?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner "To change the world, first you have to understand it."  That's the premise of Superfreakonomics  Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance, the follow-up to the 2005 New ... book review authors Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:45:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Read-this--Superfreakonomics?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-1st6th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner November is a busy month for the literary world. There are plenty of new releases this week from J.D. Robb, John Grisham, and Barbara Kingsolver as well as a slew of authors in town to promote their new releases. Here’s a peak at what is hap... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:17:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Literary-events-around-Seattle-November-1st6th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d29-November-is-for-Nanowrimo?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Have you always wanted to write the Great American Novel but struggled to find motivation and time? Well friends, let Nanowrimo be your guide. Nanowrimo, short for National Novel Writing Month, begins November 1st and lasts until midnight November... Nanowrimo authors Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d29-November-is-for-Nanowrimo?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Barnes-and-Noble-to-launch-ebook-reader-in-November?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner It looks like Amazon's popular Kindle is about to have some serious competition.  Barnes and Noble will begin selling their own version of the e-book reader, the Nook, on November 30th (just in time to snare holiday shoppers).  It wi... publishing Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:42:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Barnes-and-Noble-to-launch-ebook-reader-in-November?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Cooks--books-events-offer-delicious-reads?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner For the past few months Kim Ricketts Book Events has been hosting Cooks & Books Visiting Chef Series around town.  These events offer authors a nontraditional venue and format to help promote the release of their new books.  &nb... events authors Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:54:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Cooks--books-events-offer-delicious-reads?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Literary-Halloween-costumes-from-childrens-books?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner I've already given you a couple of lists of literary Halloween costumes, but what about one for kids?  Or better yet, characters from children's books.  Miss Viola Swamp from James Marshall's Miss Nelson books ... Halloween costumes Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:30:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Literary-Halloween-costumes-from-childrens-books?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d20-More-literary-themed-Halloween-costumes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Halloween is right around the corner.  Still clueless about your costume?  I've done all the leg work and have comprised another list of literary Halloween costumes that won't break the bank but will make your all your friends dr... Halloween costumes Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:05:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d20-More-literary-themed-Halloween-costumes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Literary-events-around-Seattle-October-18th25th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Rainy, fall days are the perfect time to curl up with a book. Don’t have one to read? Stop by one of these author signings and discussions this week that are happening at your neighborhood bookstore or library. Still can’t decide? Stop... events Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:19:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Literary-events-around-Seattle-October-18th25th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Review-The-Imperfect-Enjoyment?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner Reading Dewan W. Gibson's memoir The Imperfect Enjoyment:  A Bachelor's Memoir feels like flipping through someone's little black book.  Like Chelsea Handler or Tucker Max, he chronicles his hilarious and sometimes heart-warm... book review Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:03:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1361-Seattle-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Review-The-Imperfect-Enjoyment?cid=exrss-Seattle-Books-Examiner