A feminist embraces a cold world.
1. Terry Brooks, The Sword of Shannara (1977): In the first installment of Seattle-based Brooks’ Shannara series, eight idiosyncratic adventurers…
JONATHAN HOLDEN The Kansas State University poet-in-residence reads from his work and talks about the life of Richard Hugo. Richard…
Flat fairy tales.
Teen boys become more than friends, less than lovers.
Denis Johnson’s latest novel swaps the high life for midlife.
The pitfalls of getting high.
David Leavitt’s novel revisits the literary world of 1980s Manhattan.
An uncommonly sensitive exploration of a gay relationship.
Note: Preregistration is generally required for lectures, classes, and other hands-on activities. It’s a good idea to call in advance…
Fight Club author serves up an idiosyncratic, indigestible novel.
1. A Language Older Than Words by Derrick Jensen (Context Books, $16) Description: A roller coaster ride through our historical,…
Endangered paws make an excellent cause
A conversation with the country’s first gay Episcopal dean.
SEVEN IDEAS FOR SURVIVING IN SEATTLE ON A BUDGET
Ho-friendly flick is all skin, no bruises.
A guide to holiday happenings in the area
Talking gay marriage, immigration, and exile with performance artist Tim Miller.
Scratching the surface of literary journal rejection letters.
A guide to holiday happenings in the area
Tales of sorry schmoes.
What’s in a nameplate?
Manil Suri’s mighty first novel emphasizes—and forgives—human foibles.
