Books
Chuck Palahniuk Tickets are required for this signing by the Portland author of Beautiful You. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Monday, October 20, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Jason Mott Miracles figure in his inspirational new novel The Wonder of All Things. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Monday, October 20, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Josh Howe He’ll discuss Behind the Curve: Science and Politics of Global Warming. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Monday, October 20, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Atul Gawande Sorry, this event with the physician and New Yorker staff writer is sold out. His new book is Being Mortal. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Monday, October 20, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Urban Waite The local writer’s new thriller is Sometimes the Wolf. Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 12 – 1pm
Greg Bear
War Dogs is the latest from the local sci-fi writer. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Paul Roberts He’ll discuss The Impulse Society: America in the Age of Instant Gratification. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Tiffany Pitts
Double Blind is the debut thriller from this local author. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Matt Bai As political writers go, Bai is kind of a big deal. You don’t score two cameo appearances on the second season of House of Cards-playing yourself-unless you’ve accrued some serious D.C. cred. And with a career that spans multiple presidential campaigns, a stint as the chief political correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, and now a gig as the national political columnist for Yahoo News, the 46-year-old Bai is flush in the that department. Bai’s at his best, however, when he’s writing books-as his latest, All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid (Knopf, $26.95), makes crystal-clear. It’s a candid and captivating look back at the demise of Gary Hart, the presidential hopeful done in by an alleged 1987 affair with 28-year-old blonde bombshell Donna Rice. But the book is about far more than what transpired between Hart and Rice on a yacht named Monkey Business; it’s about how the affair, and the coverage it garnered, forever altered journalism and the world of politics we know today. “The story of Hart and the blonde didn’t just prove to be Hart’s undoing,” Bai writes, “it was the story that changed all the rules, a sudden detonation whose smoke and soot would shadow American politics for decades to come.” MATT DRISCOLL Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Garth Nix
Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen is his new fantasy tome. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 12 – 1pm
A. Ka and Zachary Bonelli Their two new fantasy novels are, respectively, The Autumn and Alterra. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Eric Liu The local author considers his own family history in A Chinaman’s Chance: One Family’s Journey and the Chinese American Dream. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Nicola Griffith
Hild is her new historical fantasy novel. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Rev. Steven Greenbaum He’s the author of Practical Interfaith: How to Find Our Common Humanity as We Celebrate Diversity. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Katha Pollitt She’ll discuss her new Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Jacqueline West She reads from Still Life: The Books of Elsewhere: Volume 5. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, October 23, 2014, 6 – 7pm
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Jess Walter The Spokane writer’s new story collection is We Live in Water, which he’ll discuss with The Seattle Times’ Mary Ann Gwinn. The event is part of tonight’s Lit Crawl series at several venues. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 6 – 7pm
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Lit Crawl Seattle Part of a nationwide series of literary walking tours, now in its third year, Lit Crawl stages its readings at one-hour intervals so you can choose and walk among its dozen-odd venues-most of them conveniently clustered on Capitol Hill. In addition to this week’s SW cover boy Domingo Martinez, the roster of Northwest literary talent runs deep. Elissa Washuta, of the bipolar memoir My Body Is a Book of Rules, will join in a discussion with novelist Jonathan Evison (The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving). Spokane novelist Jess Walter (The Zero) will read from his new book of stories. Humorist Lindy West, of The Guardian and Jezebel, will join other female writers for a roundtable called “Working Stiffs.” And former SW staffer Bruce Barcott will discuss his forthcoming book (out in January) about the new entrepreneurial stampede to profit from legal marijuana, Weed the People. The evening concludes with a 9 p.m. after-party at Hugo House ($5 for the first pint, followed by cash bar), where most all the participating authors will convene. Events held at Richard Hugo House, Town Hall, Elliott Bay Book Co., and other venues. See litcrawl.org for map and full schedule. BRIAN MILLER Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, October 23, 2014, 6 – 7pm
Eimear McBride From Ireland, her debut novel is A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Linda Carroll Her relationship guide is Love Cycles. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Norman Lear The legendary TV producer of Maude and All in the Family is also an unrepentant liberal activist. Now in his ninth decade, he relates his rich life (including WWII combat) in Even This I Get to Experience. University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., Seattle, WA 98105 Fr Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Jaime Lerner His book Urban Acupuncture is about urban planning. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
David Hartsough His new memoir is Waging Peace: Global Adventures of a Lifelong Activist. University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, October 24, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Jodi Picoult A mother goes missing in her Leaving Time. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Friday, October 24, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Cory Doctorow In UW Kane Hall, Room 130, he’ll discuss Information Doesn’t Want to be Free: Laws for the Internet Age. University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Saturday, October 25, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Robert Horton
SW senior film critic Robert Horton talks about his new book Frankenstein, about the history and cultural meaning of the famous 1931 horror movie, whose influence is felt to this day. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, October 25, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers They’ll discuss Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Saturday, October 25, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
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Bob Odenkirk This comedy show from the reliably funny co-star of Breaking Bad includes a copy of his book, A Load of Hooey, with your ticket. Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 $40 Saturday, October 25, 2014, 8 – 9pm
Linda Vigen Phillips
Crazy is her new novel detailing a mental health crisis. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Free Sunday, October 26, 2014, 3 – 4pm
Brenda Peterson Her guide to memoir writing is Your Life Is a Book. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, October 26, 2014, 7 – 8pm
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Ian McAllister The photographer shows images from his Great Bear Wild: Dispatches from a Northern Rainforest. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Sunday, October 26, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Neal Stephenson and Cory Doctorow The two authors discuss Hieroglyph: Stories and Visions for a Better Future, but the event is sold out. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Sunday, October 26, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Jane Smiley She begins an Iowa-set trilogy with her novel Some Luck. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Monday, October 27, 2014, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Azar Nafisi She’ll discuss her new The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Fr Monday, October 27, 2014, 7 – 8pm
P.C. Cast
Redeemed is her new fantasy thriller. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Monday, October 27, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Jim Dwyer He’s written More Awesome Than Money: Four Boys and Their Heroic Quest to Save Your Privacy from Facebook. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Monday, October 27, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
A. M. Dellamonica She begins a new fantasy series with Child of a Hidden Sea. University Book Store (Bellevue), 990 102nd Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004 Free Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 6 – 7pm
Kendare Blake She continues her fantasy series with Mortal Gods. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Urban Waite
Sometimes the Wolf is his new locally set thriller. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 7 – 8pm
William Gibson Advance book purchase required for this even with the sci-fi author of The Peripheral. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 7 – 8pm
An Evening of William Cowper Works by the 18th century English poet are read. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7 – 8pm
John Marzluff The local ornithologist shares from Welcome to Subirdia. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Valerie Plame Book is included for this event with the author of the thriller Burned. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $32.66 Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Charles D’Ambrosio The Portland author visits his old home with Loitering: New & Collected Essays. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, October 30, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Heather McHugh The local poet reads in Kane Hall, Room 220. University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, October 30, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Patrick Rothfuss & Nate Taylor The author and illustrator, respectively, share from The Slow Regard of Silent Things. University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, October 30, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Todd Wilkinson with Bob Ferris They discuss their Last Stand: Ted Turner’s Quest to Save a Troubled Planet. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Thursday, October 30, 2014, 7 – 8pm
Songs and Stories of World War II One hour show with songs, stories, WWII uniforms and memorabilia performed by vocalist Dina Blade, pianist Hans Brehmer, and WWII Veteran Ray Puddicombe in honor of Veteran’s Day. Free to the public. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004 Free Saturday, November 8, 2014, 1 – 2pm
