Dispatches from literary events around Seattle. A personal record of readings, talks, and the communities that gather around books.

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In this episode we discuss Michiko Aoyama&#39;s new book Hot Chocolate on Thursday, as well as the author&#39;s thoughts on translation and how she hopes to keep writing books for 200 years.

A Cozy Evening with Michiko Aoyama

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The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgaard

Karl Ove Knausgaard on Loneliness and the Novel as a Forest

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An interview with the Phil Garrett and Jennifer McCord, publishers of Epicenter Press, covering the press&#39;s recent titles, themes of Pacific Northwest Literature, and the future of the publishing industry.

Interview with Phil Garrett and Jennifer McCord from Epicenter Press

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How an international literary festival brought new ideas and influences to the city of Seattle.

The Jaipur Literary Festival in Seattle

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Spencer Ruchti on what makes a great bookseller and how to start an international book prize.

Interview with Spencer Ruchti, Bookseller and Book Prize Founder

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Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs

Nicholas Boggs on Baldwin, Love, and the Art of Endurance

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Wendy Kendall shares information about local writing conferences, writing book reviews for My Edmunds News, and gives a sneak peek at her latest book Don&#39;t Shoot the Messenger Bag.

Interview with Wendy Kendall, Author, Reviewer and Writing Teacher

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Get a sneak peak at Tanya Grant&#39;s new book Made You Look, then attend her book reading at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park on November 18th.

Interview with Tanya Grant, Author

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Today we&#39;re discussing Mona Awad&#39;s We Love You, Bunny and the importance of friendships and community.

We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad

We Love You, Mona

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Today we&#39;re discussing Oliver Burkeman&#39;s Meditations for Mortals and how to live this philosophy as a parent.

Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Four Thousand Weeks and One Very Tired Dad

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Welcome to Seattle Chapters. Today we&#39;re discussing Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud&#39;s The Cartoonists Club, and its quietly radical approach to creativity.

Creativity with The Cartoonist's Club

Dispatches from literary events around Seattle. A personal record of readings, talks, and the communities that gather around books.