In The Hidden Life of Trees: What they Feel, How they Communicate (Greystone Books), Peter Wohlleben illuminates how trees form underground networks that allow them to grow together and nurture each other. As a forest ranger who has immersed himself in scientific literature, Wohlleben argues that people need to take on a role of stewardship …
This year, Seattle Arts and Lectures tries something new: a series called “Sherman Alexie Loves.” SAL is thrilled to introduce a brand new series, Sherman Alexie Loves. In partnership with novelist, poet, and playwright Sherman Alexie, this series will feature three evenings of conversation with authors Alexie loves. The series opens with star of stage and …
As a reader, I find recommendations difficult to ignore. Even when the pile beside my evening chair is in danger of toppling, something new, received at the insistence of a friend, simply must be cracked open. The same goes for gifts. While I have no trouble composting an unwanted fruitcake, or exchanging a shirt with …
Robert Dugoni has done it again with My Sister’s Grave. The author has written a series of bestselling legal thrillers featuring Seattle-based trial attorney David Sloane. Dugoni himself is a civil law attorney. Murder One found both Dugoni and Sloane in new territory – criminal defense law. It was as good as, if not better, than most of …
While listening to NPR in the car this week, I heard some reviewers talking about including critical, even scathing reviews among their glowing ones to remain believable and trustworthy by steering folks both toward and away from new books. The debate was lively, and it set me to thinking. It made me realize that our …
I know I shouldn’t be finding new sources for inspiration for books I need to read; I already have stacks and stacks of books to decide from when I finally get to sit down and indulge in pleasure reading. But I have a new fascination, and I want to share. Late Night Library is full of …
