Burn the Haystack
By Jennie Young Phd
After almost 2 years in the BHDM Facebook group, I could not be more excited for this book to finally find the community that needs it! Using applied...
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Featured Lists
Conservation Reading Group
Birds Connect Seattle invites you to read and learn with us. Together, we'll deepen our understanding of conservation and become stronger advocates for birds and nature.
Learn more about and join our reading group here: https://birdsconnectsea.org/learn/conservation-reading-group/
Romantic Reads for Summer
It's summer time so we are getting more requests for books that are light, fun, and breezy. In other words, romance novels. Peruse this list to find the perfect accompaniment for an afternoon in the sun at your local park or beach vacation.
If you're in the neighborhood, swing by our store to find more romantic reads!
If you're in the neighborhood, swing by our store to find more romantic reads!
Queer History Book List
Queer history books handpicked by our booksellers
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Disconnect to Reconnect
The loneliness pandemic is upon us, but there are antidotes. These books help us step away from the deluge of the online world and foster meaningful connection with others. So go ahead, give that friend a call, set up that coffee date, and go visit a bookstore together. Life is better with company.
From addabook_admin
Pack your bags...we're going on a Road Trip!
When the open road is calling, what awaits? Adventures, side quests, new landscapes, and undoubtedly some colorful characters. Traversing long distances also often provides ample time for introspection, connection with our travel companions, and observing the land and people we encounter along the way.
As you head out on your summer adventures, don't forget to pack a book (or two) that capture these moments and insights.
As you head out on your summer adventures, don't forget to pack a book (or two) that capture these moments and insights.
Recent Notes
The Library After Dark
By Ande Pliego
Favorite review quote: “The Library After Dark takes the traditional closed-room novel, twists it inside out, then offers readers something quite...
Smitten
By Bellamy Tom
Do you remember being called “boy crazy” or “smitten” as an adolescent? Did crushes take over your thoughts and dreams? Were you destroyed...
The Cabin at the End of the World
By Paul Tremblay
A really bleak but fun read. Loved reading it with the context of the movie as a backdrop
Whistler
By Ann Patchett
It was with great anticipation I looked forward to this book. I devoured the book, reading it in less than 3 days. The structure of the story adds to...
Daughter of the Morning Star
By Craig Johnson
I went through a spate of reading Craig Johnson years ago - actually I discovered and fell in love with him and Louise Penny at about the same time,...