Books
Drs. Pepper Schwartz and Lana Staheli They discuss their new book, Snap Strategies for Couples: 40 Fast Fixes for Everyday Relationship Pitfalls. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 7pm
Molly Gloss
Falling from Horses follows a young cowboy who becomes a stunt rider in Hollywood movies. ParkPlace Books, 348 Parkplace CenterKirkland, WA 98033 Free Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 7pm
Per Espen Stoknes The psychologist and economist from Norway discusses his new book, What We Think About When We Try Not to Think About Global Warming. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6pm
Bill Schelly He discusses, Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Created MAD and Revolutionized Humor in America. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, May 7, 2015, 7pm
Steven Quartz He explores interesting questions in Cool: How the Brain’s Hidden Quest for Cool Drives Our Economy and Shapes Our World. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Thursday, May 7, 2015, 7:30pm
Brandon Christopher
The Job Pirate is about the author’s experience working over 82 jobs in the past 20 years. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, May 8, 2015, 7pm
Mark Cook, Christina Lopez, Hugo Orellana, Ann Rogers and Annaliza Torres The activists discuss their work featured the new anthology, Talking Back: Voices of Color. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118 Free Friday, May 8, 2015, 7pm
Ramez Naam
Apex is the conclusion to his science fiction trilogy. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, May 8, 2015, 7pm
Sassafras Lowrey, Evan Peterson and Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore The queer writers read from Lost Boi, Skin Job, and The End of San Francisco. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, May 8, 2015, 7pm
Gene Baur, David Lee, and Kathryn Gillespie The three discuss Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day.
Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Friday, May 8, 2015, 7:30pm
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
An Indigenous People’s History of the United States reshapes our understanding of US history. University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, May 8, 2015, 8:30pm
Linda Mornell
Forever Changed is the story of how she started Summer Search, a mentorship organization for adolescents. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Saturday, May 9, 2015, 6:30pm
Grant Hayter-Menzies
Lillian Carter: A Compassionate Life is a new book about the mother of President Jimmy Carter. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Sunday, May 10, 2015, 2pm
Mary Louise Kelly
The Bullet is the follow-up thriller novel to her debut, Anonymous Sources. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, May 11, 2015, 7pm
Leonard Mlodinow The theoretical physicist discusses his new book, The Upright Thinkers. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Monday, May 11, 2015, 7:30pm
Nora Pouillon The founding chef of Nora in Washington D.C. discusses her memoir, My Organic Life: How a Pioneering Chef Helped to Shape the Way We Eat Today. Lark, 952 E. Seneca St. $45 Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6pm
Richard Reeves The prolific writer discusses his book, Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in World. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 7pm
Tony Hey
The Computing Universe: A Journey Through a Revolution is a new book from the computer scientist. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 7pm
Beth Shapiro The UC Santa Cruz professor discusses How to Clone a Mammoth: The Science of De-Extinction. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $5 Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 7:30pm
Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm
Geshe Thupten Jinpa The longtime translator to the Dalai Lama talks about his book, A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives in Kane Hall. University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 Sold out. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 7pm
Patricia Park
Re Jane is a modern retelling of Jane Eyre through the lens of a young Korean-American woman. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 7pm
Rajan Krishnaswami The founder and director of Simple Measures discusses his memoir, Words Without Music. In conversation with Philip Glass. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $37-$42 Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 7:30pm
Megan A. Carney
The Unending Hunger is a portrait of immigrant women. Kane Hall. University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, May 14, 2015, 5:30pm
Janice Nimura Her new book Daughters of the Samurai takes place in 1871 and follows five young Japanese girls who were sent to the US to receive a multicultural education. At the Gardner Center for Asian Art & Ideas, presented by the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave E Free Thursday, May 14, 2015, 7pm
Judy Reeves She discusses her book, Wild Women, Wild Voice. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, 98115 Free Thursday, May 14, 2015, 7pm
Tony Angell The artist and naturalist discusses his new book, The House of Owls. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Thursday, May 14, 2015, 7pm
Jay Rubin The translator most known for his work with Haruki Murakami’s books, discusses his own novel, The Sun Gods. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, May 15, 2015, 7pm
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Jen Lancaster
I Regret Nothing is a memoir about a mid-life crisis that spurs a bucket list quest. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 Free Friday, May 15, 2015, 7pm
Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm
Melissa Cistaro She explores family and abandonment in her memoir, Pieces of My Mother.
ParkPlace Books, 348 Parkplace Center
Kirkland, WA 98033 Free Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7pm
Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm
Seattle Poetry Slam Local poets share their verse and spoken word compositions. 21 and over. Rebar, 1114 Howell StreetSeattle, WA $5 Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 8 – 11:30pm
