Magnolia
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Recent Books Celebrate Magnolia Branch Architect
The life and work of architect Paul Hayden Kirk, designer of The Seattle Public Library’s Magnolia Branch, is commanding renewed interest due to the publication of two new books: Paul Hayden Kirk and the Rise of the Northwest Modern by Seattle author and filmmaker Dale Kutzera, and Paul Hayden Kirk and the Puget Sound School… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from readers in Magnolia
On Hitler’s Mountain: Overcoming the Legacy of a Nazi Childhood by Irmgard Hunt Amazing book told from the perspective of a child growing up under the ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Germany during WWII. A great read for anyone who loves non-fiction. ~ Shelly Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices Take 36 local authors, give… Continue reading
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Magnolia’s Favorite Audiobooks
“If I don’t like the [narrator’s] voice, I can’t listen. If I like the voice, I can listen to almost anything!” — Magnolia Library Patron While there’s nothing like sitting down with a good book and thumbing through the pages, sometimes listening to a book read by a really talented narrator can be an even… Continue reading
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Summer Reads: Readers from Lake City, Magnolia and Montlake share their suggestions
There is much inspiration to be found, together with a few journeys down the rabbit hole, in the latest installment of our ongong series that highlights what Seattlites are reading this Summer. We’d love to hear what you’re reading, too! Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Program and share your recommendations with other book lovers around town.… Continue reading