Book Bingo 2018

  • #BookBingoNW2018: A book that takes place in the area where you were born

    #BookBingoNW2018: A book that takes place in the area where you were born

    Yukon-born Pierre Berton’s advice to aspiring authors that they get themselves “born in an interesting environment,” was facetious, but based on some sound evidence. Consider authors such as William Faulkner, Louise Erdrich, Jim Lynch – you can safely assume their story will be set in Mississippi, Minnesota, and Washington state, respectively.  I would argue that… Continue reading

  • #BookBingoNW2018: First in a Series

    2018 Summer Book Bingo is upon us, so let the booklists begin! This list will focus on that pesky category First In A Series. There are many, many beloved series out there, many of them in genre fiction. Hopefully there will be a little something for every reader here. The Patrick Melrose novels by Edward… Continue reading

  • #BookBingoNW2018: About Travel or Read While Traveling

    Whether you’re an intrepid or an armchair traveler, visiting an unfamiliar place is an enriching experience. From Albania to Zimbabwe, there are no shortage of travel books to transport you to other locations. But how we travel is just as important as where we go, and here some books to make you a smarter traveler — an earn a square… Continue reading

  • The Return of Summer Book Bingo!

    The Return of Summer Book Bingo!

    It’s that magical time of year for readers in Seattle – it’s Summer Book Bingo! We’re now into our fourth year partnering with our pals at Seattle Arts & Lectures on this adult summer reading program that challenges you to read in certain categories. (Pick up a card at any of our locations or download… Continue reading