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Spring Cooking
As we prepare to face a second spring largely indoors, it’s a good time to be inspired by some new culinary skills and dishes. Here are a baker’s dozen of cookbooks coming out this spring to enjoy, whether cooking solo or for family and friends. Nigella Lawson returns with Cook, Eat, Repeat, her first cookbook… Continue reading
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#BookBingoNW2020: Trans or Non-Binary Author
For transgender and non-binary folx, 2020 has been a mixed bag politically, while the intentional killing of trans folx continues, unabated. Publishing has been a bright spot, as trans and non-binary authors are more visible than ever before; yet J.K. Rowling’s controversial position on trans rights, considered by many to be transphobic, shows more work… Continue reading
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Remembering Lynn Shelton
On May 15th, Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton died from a blood disorder at 54. Shelton was known for her intimate style of filmmaking, which was frequently both touching and funny, and for her commitment to making films about (and filming them in) Seattle. As her career moved forward, she worked with bigger and bigger stars… Continue reading
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Noteworthy Nonfiction eBooks – Available NOW!
Thanks to the generosity of several publishers and distributors, The Seattle Public Library now provides access to hundreds of Always Available nonfiction eBooks until June 30th! While you wait for your holds to be filled and for the library to reopen, check some of these out. Five National Book Award nominees are available, including two… Continue reading
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Stay Home, Stay Healthy. Stay Sane with the Library.
March 13th, 2020 was notable for two reasons. One, it was Friday the 13th, but hardly anyone at the Seattle Public Library noticed for the second reason: it was the last day we were open before closing our doors for a month because of COVID-19. It was a frantic and stressful day full of uncertainty… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – March 2020
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New Nonfiction Roundup – February 2020
The shortest month of the year is filled with page-turning narrative nonfiction, new perspectives on history, revealing memoirs and politics, politics, politics. Happy reading! Peak Picks. Floret Farm’s a Year in Flowers celebrates the beauty of flower arranging from Washington’s family farm of the same name. Poet Cathy Hong Park unpacks the complexities of Asian… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – December 2019
The diet starts today! Get a head start on your New Year’s resolution or take it easy this holiday season these books, starting with Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones Kitchen featuring 100 recipes from the healthiest places in the world; it’s also a Peak Pick! Reclaim your health with Molly Carmel’s Breaking Up with Sugar or embark… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – November 2019
November brings lots of incisive analyses of the current state of affairs, including an anonymous Trump administration official and a teenage environmental activist. Nonfiction debuts from Carmen Maria Machado and Elena Ferrante will surely pique interest. And cookbooks galore – including a classic cookbook revised for the first time in 45 years – will inspire… Continue reading
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Ready, Set, Holidays!
The holidays are nearly upon us. For many of us, it’s time to start thinking about making a Halloween costume, what dish to make for Thanksgiving, or what gifts to make for friends and family. Now is the time to start planning! Here are some books to guide you as the season approaches. In The… Continue reading
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Music Memoirs, Meditations, and More
This fall, there is an embarrassment of riches for music fans and aficionados of all stripes. Here are some of the most anticipated books to look forward to over the next few months. Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – October 2019
PEAK PICKS. Two memoirs from titans in the music industry join Peak Picks this “Rocktober”: The Beautiful Ones by Prince and Me by Elton John. Bill Bryson’s latest, a guide to The Body and comedian Ali Wong’s first book, Dear Girls, will delight readers, while Rachel Maddow will infuriate news junkies with an expose on Big… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – September 2019
September marks the beginning of the fall publishing season, and you’ll see new releases from some big names: Malcolm Gladwell, Demi Moore, Patti Smith, Edward Snowden and Tegan & Sara, just to name a few. Happy reading! Audience of One. James Poniewozik explains how Trump mastered television as a businessman, TV host and President. A Beginner’s… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – July 2019
What’s new in nonfiction this July? Page-turning chronicles of crises close to home and abroad, women stepping out of the shadow of men, and a pair of graphic adaptations highlight the best this month has to offer. Amazing Decisions. A graphic guide to making better decisions, from Dan Ariely (Predictably Irrational). America’s Reluctant Prince. Historian Steven M. Gillon… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – June 2019
100 Side Hustles. Chris Guillebeau features 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses. Broken Places & Outer Spaces. Nnedi Okorafor examines how limitation and hardship in the lives of artists fuel their work. Cult of the Dead Cow. Explores how one of the first group of hackers came to lead the charge for cyber security… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup: May 2019
Genre-busting true crime, tools for unlocking creativity, spirited defenses of liberalism and a whole lot more are coming your way this May! Aging Backwards Fast Track. Reverse aging with a 30-day program from Miranda Esmonde-White. All the Way. NFL icon Joe Namath recounts his life on and off the field on the 50th anniversary of leading the… Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – April 2019
Inspiration for those who want to make a difference. Sober reflections on the environment. Different perspectives on psychiatry and therapy. For nonfiction fans, April has fresh perspectives on a host of topics. Continue reading
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New Nonfiction Roundup – March 2019
March is abundant with essays from remarkable women, memoirs from queer celebrities, true crime tales, and trenchant observations on the Black experience. 26 Marathons. Four time Olympian Meb Keflezighi offers wisdom on life, faith, family and running. Continue reading