We've got a lot this week, check out the latest in Seattle book events! more ›

There's a lot going on in Seattle this week! From cocktails and readings to the trials of immigration--take a peek at the events this week. more ›

We’ve got a live one this week! So much to cram into so few days—from drinking and dancing to discussing Rad Dads and enjoying some tunes…get ready for your week in Lit! more ›

Did you know we were hurting for a new City Librarian? We are, and Heather has the run-down on the final three picks. more ›

Needless to say, Air is a quiet novel, even at its most tragic points, with a fragile melancholy tone that beautifully mirrors its characters' insecurities of finding comfort and stability in a place where they can't ultimately feel settled or as if they belong. Mengestu's lyrical prose in Air easily reminded us of other favorites such as Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping, Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God and Toni Morrison's Beloved. It's about the energy that can fill a room and explain everything, though nothing is being said aloud. more ›

"wt [10]" by Patrick Wright, from the Seattlest Flickr pool more ›

We're going to spoil the end of Jonathan Raban's Surveillance. If you haven't read it yet and don't want to know, stop reading now. more ›

It's like a painting, see? From far away, it's OK, but up close, it's a big old mess. more ›

BENEFIT: The Clif Bar Save Our Snow Tour, featuring DJ Sabzi from the Blue Scholars, stops by Fremont to help start global cooling. First they came for the snow, but we said nothing, because we follow the sun. more ›

The American Institute of Architects asked 1800 Americans to name their favorite buildings in the US. After further refinement and surveying, the AIA compiled a list of the top 150 and released it on Wednesday. more ›

>>>DORKBOT, 7:30pm. We love the name, but saying that they plan to "discuss their innovative approach to immersive, participatory entertainment" doesn't hide the fact that this will be geeks talking about videogames. Free, but only if you know the secret code: 'Knock knock, who's there?' 'Um, dorks?' 'Come in!' more ›

Seattlest thinks the Seattle Central Library is gorgeous. But in every conversation we've had about the building, someone always points out the elephant in the room: it's a bitch finding your way around. more ›

Yeah, we know -- out-of-town guests are the only reason you visit the Space Needle in the first place. But there's more to this city than really tall spires with Galileo-inspiring drops. Got friends or family coming from out of town? Here's 43 suggestions for things to do with them. more ›

Hate the library's new one-week checkout period for DVDs? more ›

No comments, just schedules. (Because we're lazy, that's why.) more ›