It’s all about Washington in these choice nonfiction titles:
Washington’s Haunted Hotspots by Linda Moffitt (133.10979 M724W 2009)
Spirit sightings at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, the Bush Hotel in Index and the Pickering Barn in Issaquah? Find the stories behind these and other local spooky encounters right here.
Sonic Boom: The History of Northwest Rock, from “Louie Louie” to “Smells like Teen Spirit” by Peter Blecha (781.66097 B6148S 2009)
An explosion of diverse musical styles and industry icons brings the Northwest unexpected international recognition and a place in music history.
Hiking Washington’s History by Judy Bentley (917.97 B4463H 2010 )
A history buff’s guide to 40 historical trails and the stories embedded in their landscapes.
Seattle Vice: Strippers, Prostitution, Dirty Money, and Narcotics in the Emerald City by Rick Anderson (364.10979 An243S 2010)
Take a walk on the wild side with this survey of our sordid, seedy history from the Old West to the World Wide Web, revealing the flipside to Seattle nice.
Cheese Deluxe: A Memoir by Greg Palmer (B P1824P 2008)
The beloved Seattle commentator recounts the last days of his youth, flipping burgers at Mercer Island’s Samoa drive-in, circa 1965.
See more suggested titles in this Seattle Picks: Washington State Nonfiction list created by our librarians.
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