Inspiration for NaNoWriMo This is your year! You’re finally going to write that novel and National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo) is just the time to do it. Look to these guides for inspiration as you work toward that 50,000 word goal.
Native American Heritage Month: Titles for Adults These books and DVDs provide many perspectives on the Native American experience. Read on to explore memoir, history, poetry and more.
Lambda Literary Awards 2023 The Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the “Lammys”) are awarded yearly by Lambda Literary and celebrate outstanding LGBTQ+ storytelling from a given year. Read on for a selection of 2023 winners!
Book Club Picks Fall 2023 If you’re in need of ideas for your next book club selection, we can help! Our quarterly lists are filled with engaging titles sure to spark discussion. Each title is available in various formats so you can read the way you want to; just click the author’s name to see … Read more
National Book Awards 2023 The finalists for the 2023 National Book Awards were announced on October 3. Check out this list of honorees in fiction, nonfiction and translated literature, and watch for the announcement of winners on November 15.
Astronomy and the Stars Read about the stars, space exploration, about our place in the universe with some of the best science writing Earth has to offer.
Astrology for Self Care Get introspective with these new astrology books and use the stars to manifest success.
2023 Washington State Book Awards – Adult Winners & Finalists Selected by the Washington Center for the Book and The Seattle Public Library, the WSBAs honor books published by Washington authors in 2022. A winner in each category was announced on Sept. 26.
Audiobooks for Exploring Nature Grab your earbuds and get outside! These nature-themed audiobooks make the perfect companions for a hike, picnic or ramble on the beach.
A Sense of Place: Audio There’s nothing like a strong sense of place to take a story to the next level. In these audiobooks, the setting is just as much a character as any of the people. Sink into one of these unique worlds for an absorbing listening experience.