Another week in the Seattle book world. Many things are happening--though they're a bit more spread out than usual. Don't let that dampen your spirits, get our there and embrace the interesting and unique events in our city. Cheers! more ›

Tonight: Dreamboat Joseph Gordon-Levitt, mountain survival stories, and cats asking movie trivia. more ›

This week’s line up is looking pretty promising—with everything from bloody executioners (which may kill your appetite) to advice on Seattle’s best grub (which will definitely bring it back). Regardless, enjoy your week in Seattle lit. events! more ›

A Song of Fire and Ice isn’t worth reading because HBO decided to turn it into a series; it was worth turning into a series because of a richly textured and detailed history delivered in a clear, authoritative, authentic voice and rendered in service to engaging characters and compelling plots. more ›

If you’re into feeling even worse about yourself after a summer-y weekend of too many BBQs, beers and smokes—just swing by Elliott Bay Book Co. where triathlete and bicycle marathon veteran Amy Snyder will be reading from her book, Hell on Two Wheels. She’s telling the story of those wild folks who travel over 3,000 miles across the country on a bicycle. Oh, and they do it in less than twelve days. Needless to say, Snyder encountered some crazy stories and circumstances as she followed the participants in the 2009 Race Across America—she infiltrated their lives before, during, and after the competitions…and came up with some intriguing stuff. more ›

Tonight you could see the darker side of Jim Henson, find out more about sharks than footage of them jumping through the air could teach you, or watch a televangelist match wits with a British estate owner. Who knew Mondays could be so action-packed? more ›

This week we have some discussion of fish, some history on feathers, and some farming talk (even in the smallest of apartments). No one can say that we don’t offer you variety—enjoy your week in Seattle Lit events! more ›

This is a week of the word in action—it’s rare to come across so many literary events that involve the stage, music, and vigor, but we’re happy for the challenge. more ›

M.J. Porter at University Book Store, Richard Ford, William Deresiewicz, Becky Selengut and more... more ›

Once again I’ve found it difficult to whittle down this week’s Lit Events, so here are some events to make you laugh, cry, and entertain the hell out of you. more ›

We've got a lot of action this week in Seattle's Lit World; everything from the stories of ballet dancers and drug addicts, to reading with rock stars and oceans filled with rubber ducks. Better try hitting them all this week. more ›

No worries, the Seattle literary scene is still keeping things lively this week; history lessons served up with a twist, the YouTube phenomenon that can actually save lives, and a little glimpse into Ernest Hemingway’s messy love life. We’ve got quite the week waiting for all of you! more ›

This week in Seattle literary events we have some serious stuff, some intriguing stuff and some good old gossip. Whether they’re terrifying you with tales of prison, or encouraging a dissection of your love life, this week’s authors are bound to push a few buttons, and maybe blow a few minds. more ›

RABID, CULT PHENOMENON: are just a few of the words used to describe Boris. Also? "Utterly hypnotic". Obviously, you're interested. Their recent album BXI is their nearly 20th album. Prolific much? The Japanese trio stops by Neumos tonight with Red Sparowes and Helms Alee. more ›

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR is what this lovely lady is! In such a crowded industry, it's often nice to find someone genuinely talented find some success, and the awesomely named Imogen Heap is one of those times. Catch some of her well crafted electronic pop tunes tonight at The Paramount! more ›

WE XOXO THE XX: Did you know the British trio behind 'The xx' are barely out of their teens? Seems absurd, given how much their debut album 'xx' rules. The band's popularity went from 0 to 60 in practically no time at all, and it's well warranted. This is their first visit to Seattle since they've become an "it" band, check them out at Showbox SoDo! more ›

CRAZY RUGGED: Have you ever thought about walking to Canada? How about Alaska? Erin McKittrick and her husband Bretwood "Hig" Higman did just that, but instead took it one step further by making their way to the Aleutian Islands using only their feet, skis, and a raft. Not only did they live to tell about it in their new book A Long Trek Home: 4000 Miles by Boot, Raft and Ski, but the dynamic duo will be in Seattle tonight for a reading and discussion on their rugged, incredulous journey. We actually got to see this manuscript as a forthcoming work a couple years ago, and for all you hikers out there--this is one not-to-be-missed unbelievable tale. Talk about reducing your carbon footprint! more ›

'CAUSE SARAH VOWELL'S INCREDIBLE: Much-loved favorite author, humorist, journalist, and sometimes Pixar character Sarah Vowell will be in town tonight to read from her latest novel, The Wordy Shipmates. For anyone who has yet to have read Vowell's work, we promise this will be an excellent opportunity to get acquainted not only with her latest, but as well with Vowell herself. To ensure a seat or standing spot we highly recommend getting there early--there's definitely a reason why this book has been on the bestseller's list for practically forever. more ›

OCEAN JUNK: Saturday Curtis Ebbesmeyer reads from his new book Flotsametrics and the Floating World: How One Man's Obsession with Runaway Sneakers and Rubber Ducks Revolutionized Ocean Science at the Central Library. Ebbesmeyer is a very smart guy studying a very disturbing and very new topic: ocean-borne trash. If anyone can figure out where those severed feet that washed up around Puget Sound came from, it’s him. A must for anyone concerned about the state of the oceans. more ›

TUILE BATTER AND PICKLE BRINE ANYONE?: Author Tod Davies reads from Jam Today: A Diary of Cooking with What You've Got at the University Book Store. more ›

HOT NGONI NIGHT: All the way from Mali, ladies and gentlemen, Issa Bagayogo, the international dancefloor sensation! He's touring for his new album Mali Koura, which offers blues, world beat, reggae, funk...a lot of stuff. The mixture of West African music with house music dance tends to knock people over when they hear it. Stylus magazine called his previous album a contender for world music album of the year. more ›

Forgetting English is a wonderfully written, powerful compilation of short stories. After reading it, we're not surprised at all that the collection was the winner of the prestigious Spokane Prize for Short Fiction in 2007. Raymond explains that Forgetting English was written over a period of five years. She says, "I began putting the collection together after noticing a theme emerging...that of Americans traveling abroad, discovering themselves in ways not possible while on their home turf." more ›

Sarah Waters will be reading from and talking about The Little Stranger at the University Bookstore on Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. more ›

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HAPPY WASHINGTON WINE HOUR: The Sorrento is marking the Washingtonization of The Hunt Club's previously Californicated wine list with a series of “Winemaker Happy Hours!” every Wednesday in March, with dueling winemakers, their wines, and appetizers--all for just $10. Tonight's guest vintners are Lantz Cellars (Yakima Valley, focus on Bordeaux and Rhone varietals) and Baer Winery (Woodinville, blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot). more ›

A Ballard woman died after injuries sustained in yesterday's head-on collision on the Fremont Bridge. West Seattle Blog has a photo of the White Center lotto-ticket bandit who may also be responsible for a Fauntleroy heist. If crime and death and taxes have you down, our hilarious college classmate Eugene Mirman is reading at the University Bookstore tonight from his faux self-help book, The Will to Whatevs. more ›

SUB POP HEROES: The Murder City Devils are back, and they're probably not happy about it. But if ever the time was right for their post-punk gloom and doom, it's now. It's like when Warren Zevon was talking about having cancer and he was all, "This is the kind of thing I've been talking about." (He also said, "Enjoy every sandwich.") And just so you know, Sound on the Sound is "stoked" about this show. more ›

MORE THAN CLOWNS: Two college friends who shared a love of making balloon animals blow the balloon world wide open with their film . This documentary shows how eight balloon twisters' lives have been changed by balloon animals. The opening night screening includes a balloon twisting workshop (get that dog you always wanted). Bonus: the film is at Central Cinema, so you can kick it with a beer and a pizza while you watch. more ›

, Waters has been pushing the boundaries of the cinema for about 40 years, and has moved from the indie fringes to the mainstream with popular stage musicals of his classic films. more ›

FREE BALLARD DAY: It's been over a century, but maybe today's the day that Ballard will finally secede from the city. Stranger things have happened. Anyway, in celebration of Free Ballard Day, the fine folks at Archie McPhee will be giving a free gift to anyone who enters their store saying the secret word: "lutefisk." They'd also like you to know that you'll get a free gift if you spend more than $25. So go get your free remote-controlled yodeling pickle. (We can't guarantee that your free gift will be a remote-controlled yodeling pickle. It's just our favorite thing at Archie McPhee, and we couldn't resist giving it a shout out.) more ›