Montlake
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Summer reading: Montlake readers’ suggestions
The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje Wonderful sense of time and place, peopled by a small group of memorable pre-teen boys; although fiction, the parallels to Ondaatje’s life are many, he is a truly extraordinary writer. I loved this book!! ~ Spring The Once and Future King by T. H. White I loved this book! I… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Montlake library readers
Frozen Assets by Quentin Bates New series introduces Icelandic detective Gunnhildur. Another winner for the Soho Press publications. Check their website at sohocrime.com. ~ Kristine Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn For mystery readers who enjoy a good laugh. Chet, the dog detective, treat lover and voice of the book is back riding… Continue reading
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Nightstand Reading: Seattle novelist Heather Barbieri’s late summer reading
In Heather Barbieri’s newest book, The Lace Makers of Glenmara, 26-year-old fashion designer Kate Robinson heads to Ireland to change destructive patterns in her own life. In Glenmara, Kate finds inspiration in the local lace-making society. Fans of Maeve Binchy’s work and The Friday Night Knitting Club (Kate Jacobs) will find much to enjoy in Lace Makers.… Continue reading
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Summer Reading: A few favorites from Montlake
Books pictured here include: Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss One Song at a Time by Rob Sheffield Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman Two Rivers by T. Greenwood The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier The Book of Joe by Jonathan Tropper The Secret of Lost Things by Sheridan Hay Two… 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