Books
NORWESCON A science fiction and fantasy convention with guests of honor George R. R. Martin, Julie Dillon, and Amy Mainzer. Doubletree Sea Tac Airport, 18740 International BlvdSeattle, WA 98188 $70 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 8am
Emily Nagoski The woman behind the popular sex blog “The Dirty Normal” brings us Come as You Are.
University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7pm
Jim Moore The poet discusses his new humorous collection, Underground, with Seattle poet Martha Silano. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7pm
David Boaz
The Libertarian Mind is an updated edition of Libertarianism: A Primer on libertarian philosophy. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm
Scott D. Sampson The host of PBS’s Dinosaur Train discusses his book How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm
Judith Roche and margareta waterman The two poets read from new collections All Fire, All Water and denouement. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, April 3, 2015, 7pm
Rae Armantrout The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet reads from her new collection, Itself.
Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015, 7pm
Rita Wirkala
Las aguas del Kalahari is the newest book from professor of medieval Spanish literature at UW. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Saturday, April 4, 2015, 12:30pm
Karin Watson In Heart Tending: Creating Rituals that Nurture You and Those You Love, the early childhood teacher of over 45 years shares her wisdom. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Saturday, April 4, 2015, 3pm
David William Dahlberg He discusses life with OCD in his new personal account, Life in a Whirlwind of Numbers. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Saturday, April 4, 2015, 6:30pm
Laura Da’ She draws on her Shawnee ancestry in her debut poetry collection Tributaries. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, April 6, 2015, 7pm
Peter Ward
A New History of Life offers a new narrative of evolution based on new research in biology, chemistry, paleontology, and astrobiology. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Monday, April 6, 2015, 7pm
Jeremy Pataky
Overwinter is a debut poetry collection based on the author’s own migration in Alaska. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7pm
Jon Ronson Author of The Men Who Stare at Goats and The Psychopath Test discusses his new book, So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7 – 8pm
Tommy Wallach The singer/songwriter’s debut novel, We All Looked Up, is inspired by Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7pm
Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm
Cat Rambo
Beasts of Tabat is the local award-winning short story writer’s first novel. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7pm
Cal Winslow
E.P. Thompson and the Making of the New Left is a collection of his mentor E.P. Thompson’s essays with his added commentary. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7pm
Henry Carroll The photographer discusses his new tutorial, Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7pm
Thor Hanson His latest, Triumph of Seeds, combines science and history tell an adventure story. (Also at Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall.) Ravenna Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 Free Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7pm
Epic Reads Tour Four authors discuss their latest: Heather Brewer (The Cemetery Boys), Victoria Aveyard (Red Queen), Danielle Paige (The Wicked Will Rise), and Sara Raasch (Snow Like Ashes). University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, April 10, 2015, 7pm
Peter Singer The philosopher discusses his new book and movement, The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism Is Changing Ideas About Living Ethically. Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, April 10, 2015, 7pm
Where The Mountains End Tour Three award-winning queer authors discuss and read from their work: Amber Dawn (Where The Words End and My Body Begins), Vivek Shraya (She of the Mountains), and Leah Horlick (For Your Own Good). Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, April 10, 2015, 7pm
Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm
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
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
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
