Books

David Kannas

Still Life with Badge is a new series inspired by the author’s career in law enforcement. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

David Shields He discusses the concept of collage in his co-written book, Life Is Short-Art Is Shorter.

Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $12 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

Helen MacDonald Her memoir, H is for Hawk, won the 2014 Costa Book of the Year award. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

Jeannine Hall Gailey Her new fantasy book, The Robot Scientist’s Daughter, comments on the nuclear family.  Jack Straw Cultural Center, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

Peter Coyote

The Rainman’s Third Cure: An Irregular Education is his new memoir.  Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

Robin Oliveira

I Always Loved You is a historical novel about two artists in Paris. ParkPlace Books, 348 Parkplace CenterKirkland, WA 98033 Free Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm

Cedric Villani

Birth of a Theorem is about mathematical discovery.  Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm

Robert D. Putnam The author of Bowling Alone and American Grace reads from his latest book, Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30pm

Mara Grunbaum

WTF, Evolution?! is a new book from the funny science writer. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 6:30pm

Marian Palaia Her new novel The Given World takes readers to Montana, San Francisco, and Vietnam.  Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 7pm

Neil Gaiman Fantasy author of Coraline, Sandman, Stardust, etc., discusses his work.  University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 $18-$35 Friday, April 17, 2015, 7pm

Joe Wenke He is joined by guests to discuss The Human Agenda: Conversations about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, which started out as a podcast. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

Kate Dyer-Seeley Kate Dyer-Seeley signs her new book Slayed on the Slopes. Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Saturday, April 18, 2015, 12pm

Dan Clowes The creator of Ghost World tours to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Eightball. Get there early if you want your copy signed. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, 1201 S. Vale St. Free Saturday, April 18, 2015, 6pm

Anthony Alvarado The author offers his advice to creatives in D.I.Y. Magic: a Strange and Whimsical Guide to Creativity. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7pm

Ruth Kirk The writer and photographer offers an account of the Makah whaling village excavation in Ozette: Excavating a Makah Whaling Village. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Jennifer Teege “Is there such a thing as fate?” Teege asks in her first chapter of My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me (The Experiment, $25). The degree to which unlikely circumstances play in her nearly incredible memoir almost makes it sound like a work of fiction. One day, while the German-Nigerian author was browsing in a Hamburg library, she stumbled upon I Have to Love My Father, Don’t I?: The Life Story of Monika Goeth, Daughter of the Concentration Camp Commandant From Schindler’s List. Goeth was Teege’s estranged mother, who gave her up for adoption at age 7; 30 years later she abruptly learned she was the granddaughter of Amon Goeth, the sadistic Nazi SS officer played by Ralph Fiennes in Schindler’s List. Teege’s discovery first became a sensational story in the pages of Stern, then a bestseller in Germany (with journalist Nikola Sellmair as her co-author). In her book, Teege follows her grandfather’s lethal footsteps to Krakow, guiltily revisits Israel (where she studied Hebrew during her 20s), and sinks into a deep depression. Never mind fate; her message is an important one-that we have the power to decide who we are. DIANA M. LE  Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, April 19, 2015, 3pm

Amber Tamblyn The Actress (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and poet reads from her new poetry collection, Dark Sparkler, with artwork commissioned by David Lynch, Marilyn Manson and more. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, April 20, 2015, 7pm

Sarah LaChance Adams Maternal love is explored in Mad Mothers, Bad Mothers, and What a “Good” Mother Would Do. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Monday, April 20, 2015, 7pm

Ann Packer She discusses her new novel, The Children’s Crusade, with Nancy Pearl. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7pm

Viet Thanh Nguyen His debut novel, The Sympathizer, is told through the voice of a double agent in 1970s America amongst Vietnamese refugees. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7pm

Bruce Barcott and Christian Hageseth The two authors discuss their books Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America and Big Weed: An Entrepreneur’s High-Stakes Adventures in the Budding Legal Marijuana Business. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7:30pm

Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm

Caroline Allen

Earth is the first in a four-part book series about Pearl Swinton, a young girl who experiences mystical visions in a rural town in the 1970s. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7pm

Django Wexler In the Forbidden Library series, Alice can read herself into enchanted library books. The Mad Apprentice is his latest installment. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7pm

Erin Malone The Seattle poet reads from her debut book, Hover. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7pm

Saul Weisberg The North Cascades Institute Founder and Executive reads from his book of poetry, Headwaters: Poems & Field Notes. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Free Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7pm

Julie Shayne and Kristy Leissle

Taking Risks: Feminist Activism and Research in the Americas is a collection of essays edited by the UW Bothell lecturer. University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, April 23, 2015, 4pm

Arthur Stayton He discusses his new book, Power Shift: From Fossil Energy to Dynamic Solar Power. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7pm

Fredrik Eklund

The Sell is the top real-estate broker and star of Million Dollar Listing New York’s book of advice. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7pm

Jennifer Jacquet The NYU Clinical Assistant Professor discusses her book, Is Shame Necessary?: New Uses for an Old Tool. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 Free Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:30pm

Chris Scofield

The Shark Curtain is about a young girl living in 1960s suburban Oregon. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, April 24, 2015, 7pm

Sandy Tolan The USC Communication and Journalism associate professor discusses his new book, Children of the Stone: The Power of Music in a Hard Land. (Also at Eagle Harbor Books, 3 p.m. Sat., April 25.) Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Friday, April 24, 2015, 7:30pm

Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm

Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm