Seattle Reads is a city-wide book group, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book. It’s designed to deepen engagement in literature through reading and discussion. Everyone is invited to participate by reading the featured book, joining in a book discussion or attending programs with the featured writer.
We are delighted to announce the 2020 featured work: "There There" by Tommy Orange (Vintage Books, 2018). Due to COVID-19, Seattle Reads has been postponed until October. Tommy Orange is now scheduled to visit Seattle October 17-18, 2020.
Seattle Reads 2020
One Book programs started at The Seattle Public Library in 1998, with the founding of Seattle Reads. The program has been implemented across the country, in all 50 states, as well as being implemented internationally.
About Seattle Reads
Join us for this year’s Seattle Reads events
Seattle Reads Calendar
Since 1998, we have partnered with local independent book stores and other organizations to bring the city together to read one book.
Seattle Reads Past Years
Listen to recordings of Seattle Reads author talks and community events.
Seattle Reads Podcasts