Native American Indians

  • New fiction to try this Native American Heritage Month

    Each November we create a fresh edition of our list of novels and stories by Native American writers, and this year’s list has some really terrific titles for just about any taste. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll find there: Probably Ruby, the American debut by Saskatchewan Métis and nêhiyaw poet Lisa Bird-Wilson, tells… Continue reading

  • Listen to these Indigenous voices

    The publishing world – and audiobook publishing in particular – is growing more diverse, and there are now many recorded books both created and voiced by Indigenous, First Nations and American Indian authors and narrators. Here are some outstanding listens for you to try: Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message, read by Chief… Continue reading

  • 20 Essential Seattle Books, Part 2: Diversity

    Here at the library, we’re often asked by both locals and newcomers, “What books are must reads for Seattleites?” While we’re not much for ‘must’ or ‘should,’ we thought we’d list twenty titles that capture essential aspects of the history and culture of this place. Not a definitive list: a jumping off place. Our first post looked at Seattle’s history, and… Continue reading

  • 20 Essential Seattle Books, Part 1: History.

    Here at the library, we’re often asked by old timers and newcomers alike, “What are must read books for people living in Seattle?” While others have offered intriguing suggestions, librarians aren’t really big on shoulds and musts, knowing how readers have such diverse tastes, moods and motivations. That said, we thought we’d venture a little list of titles… Continue reading

  • A Pacific Northwest Gem: Bill Holm and Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form

    By Rebecca Bill Holm’s Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form was the first work to systematically organize and describe this unique type of American art. First published in 1965, it has since become a foundational text for students, scholars, artists and others interested in learning about Northwest Coast Native American* art history, designs,… Continue reading

  • Fall Book Group Reads: Jen’s Nonfiction picks

    Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, death and hope in a Mumbai undercity by Katherine Boo Based on relentless fact-finding and reporting, this harrowing story of hope and devastation in a poverty-strewn makeshift Indian town is told from the perspectives of those who live and die in Annawadi. Groups will discuss worldwide economic inequality and solutions… Continue reading