The annual midwinter meat-feast is imminent, so cookbooks dominate the (rather slim) literary events this week. Local chefs Greg Atkinson and Ethan Stowell, and urban homesteader Amy Pennington, are appearing at local venues. Also on the calendar are the one and only Nancy Pearl, and Greg Bear, author of one of my favorite creepy-SF stories, Blood Music.
12/13/10 6 p.m. Pilot Books
Writer's Group
"New exercises every week. Come prepared to write and discuss." Aye, Cap'n!
12/13/10 7 p.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
David Rohde & Kristen Mulvihill
A Rope and A Prayer: A Kidnapping from Two Sides
"In suspenseful prose, he recounts his abduction and she describes her efforts, along with those of the Times, to secure his release ... Possibly the most informative segments of the book are the masterly observations of life with the jihadists, the chaotic Pakistani tribal areas and the topsy-turvy war itself. This potent story of love and conflict ends well, but not without making some smart and edgy commentary on terrorism, hostage negotiation, political agendas, and the human heart." – Publishers Weekly
12/14/10 11:30 a.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
ReAct Theatre
Holiday Storytime
Actors will present classic holiday stories near the castle.
12/14/10 6 p.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
Greg Atkinson
Northwest Essentials: Cooking with Ingredients That Define a Region's Cuisine
The NW chef presents a revised and enhanced edition of his very important guide.
12/14/10 7 p.m. UW Bookstore
Greg Bear
Hull Zero Three
SF master Greg Bear is in town to promote his widely anticipated new novel. Whee!
12/14/10 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Seattle
Bill Shore
The Imaginations of Unreasonable Men
Why and how do some people persist despite "skepticism, doubt, and logistical and financial obstacles." Why, indeed? Promises to be an interesting talk.
12/15/10 6 p.m. Richard Hugo House
Write Time
Weekly
Weekly drop-in writing group for teens.
12/15/10 6:30 p.m. Queen Anne Books
Ethan Stowell
Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen
The local chef will read from his new cookbook, just in time for the holidays.
12/15/10 7 p.m. UW Bookstore
Chris Guillebeau
The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World
Take the road less traveled by, and all that jazz.
12/15/10 7 p.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
Kate McBride
Poems & Polaroids: I Journey with You Here
Poetry and photographs circa 1989 – 2006.
12/15/10 7 p.m. Wide World Books & Maps
Nancy Pearl
Book Lust to Go
The local celebrity librarian (!) reads from her newest book about books. She's so awesome. I totally love her.
12/15/10 7 p.m. Richard Hugo House
Stage Fright
Weekly
Open mic for teens.
12/15/10 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Seattle
Daniel Pauly
5 Easy Pieces: The Impact of Fisheries on Marine Ecosystems
Soundings from Island Press Series
12/15/10 8 p.m. Pilot Books
Eileen Gunn & Nisi Shawl
Steampunk Combinatorial
The writers will read "something steampunk-y."
12/16/10 6 p.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
Amy Pennington
Urban Pantry: Tips & Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable & Seasonal Kitchen
"With resourcefulness, creativity, and a passion for using up every bit of food and knowing where it comes from, Amy Pennington has written a book that is pitch-perfect for our times." - Tom Douglas
12/16/10 7 p.m. UW Bookstore
Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice
I'm told that I have to read this YA urban fantasy series, and I do plan to get to it, but I'm a little burned out on vampires, right now. So sorry. Also, please note that the author "will sign a total of three books per person, one personalized and two just autographed. (If you bring your mom or your friend, give them three books, and you can have six or nine signed, etc.)" That makes me smile.
12/16/10 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Seattle
Bill Kovach & Tom Rosenstiel
Blur
Is the newspaper dead?
12/16/10 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Seattle
Gary Small
The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases
A psychiatrist tells all.
12/18/10 11:30 a.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
ReAct Theatre
Holiday Storytime
Actors will present classic holiday stories near the castle.
12/18/10 12:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble U-Village
Ethan Stowell
Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen The local chef will read from his new cookbook, just in time for the holidays.
12/18/10 12:00 p.m. Seattle Mystery Bookshop
Shirley Tallman
Scandal on Rincon Hill
Third novel in the series featuring 19th century lawyer Sarah Woolson.
12/18/10 4 p.m. Green Lake Branch Library
PoetsWest
Poetry Reading
Open mic.
12/19/10 8 p.m. The Can Can
The Bushwick Book Club
Original Music Inspired by The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Performers include Geoff Larson, Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground, Andrew Nunez, Bucket of Honey, Nate Bogopolsky, Annie Jantzer, Mike Votava, Tai Shan, Jeff Grant, Vince Mtz, Eloise Govedare, Aleksandra Weil, Moe Provencher, Wes Weddell, Melissa Montalto, Josh Clifford, Don Hopwood and more.
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