Authors & Books Recorded Events
Watch and listen to recordings of discussions and readings by major, local, and up and coming authors. Learn more about your favorite authors, discover new voices and go behind the scenes to hear the stories behind the stories.
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Jack Straw Writers' Annual Showcase 2022
Join us to hear new work from members of the Jack Straw Writing Program, curated by Michael Schmeltzer.
View Video (01:28:37) | Posted December 2022
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Megan Asaka Discusses “Seattle From The Margins”
Join us for a discussion of the new book “Seattle from the Margins” with author Megan Asaka, in conversation with Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka. Recorded at the Central library on December 3, 2022.
Listen to Audio (00:59:18) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted December 2022
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Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Discusses 'The Future Is Disabled'
Join us to celebrate the release of disability justice advocate Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha’s new book, 'The Future is Disabled.'
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Chef Sean Sherman: 'The Revolution Of Indigenous Foods Of North America'
Chef Sean Sherman shares his journey of discovering, reviving and reimagining Native cuisine. Recorded at the Central library on November 4, 2022.
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A Celebration of Alice Wong's "Year of the Tiger"
Join us to celebrate the publication of disability rights activist Alice Wong’s new memoir. Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha and Elsa Sjunneson celebrate the release of “Year of the Tiger” on Alice Wong’s behalf.
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Thomas Olde Heuvelt In Conversation With Robin Hobb
Join us for a reading with Dutch horror author Thomas Olde Heuvelt and conversation with Robin Hobb. Recorded at the Central library on October 17, 2022.
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Daniel James Brown, Tom Ikeda And Michael Shiosaki Discuss “Facing The Mountain”
Join us to hear Daniel James Brown, Tom Ikeda & Michael Shiosaki talk about the inspirational stories of four Japanese American patriots.
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Ottessa Moshfegh Discusses "Lapvona"
Join us to hear Ottessa Moshfegh discuss her new novel, in which a motherless shepherd boy finds himself the unlikely pivot of a power struggle that puts all manner of faith to a savage test.
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Julie Pham Discusses "7 Forms Of Respect"
Join us to learn more about “7 Forms of Respect” and how your communication can improve when you understand them better.
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Claudia Castro Luna And Leticia Hernández-Linares
Join us for a reading celebrating the release of Claudia Castro Luna’s new poetry collection, an “ode to the Salvadoran immigrant experience in the United States.”