Books

Book Talk: Sea Travels with Vaughn Sherman at Nordic Heritage Museum

Where: Nordic Heritage Museum:

What: Former Sweden-based CIA agent turned author Vaughn Sherman of Edmonds will be discussing the true stories behind his Sweden and Washington State based espionage novel, Sasha Plotkin’s Deceit. He will also explain one of the book’s true subplots based on a colony of Swedes who relocated to Russia for political reasons.  read more »

It’s About Time Writers Reading Series

2nd Thursday of month. Beginning & experienced writers and poets read their work. Starts with open mic. Free.

Location: Ballard Branch, Seattle Public Library (5614 22nd Ave. N.W.)
Info: 206-684-4089
www.itsabouttimewriters.homestead.com

Photographer Nancy Medwell Shares 'Eternal Moments'

Join Secret Garden Books as they celebrate the release of Seattle-based portrait artist Nancy Medwell's new book of photographs. "Eternal Moments" is a selection of portraits blended with personal reflections to awaken readers to the importance and beauty of sharing their hearts with others. Medwell will share original prints and sign copies available for sale. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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Author Harriet Baskas Reads

Author Harriet Baskas shares her new book "Washington Icons: 50 Classic Views of the Evergreen State." Fifty essays and more than 100 color photographs comprise this celebration of the Evergreen State's people, places, inventions and other iconic and unique elements. Baskas is the author of six travel books, including "Washington Curiosities" and "Oregon Curiosities." She is also an award-winning public radio producer and a regular columnist on www.msnbc.com and www.USAToday.com. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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'Lyle The Crocodile' Drama Story

Secret Garden Books is proud to announce another event in its brand-new partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre for the 2010-2011 Season. During the run of each show of the season, they will be hosting weekend Drama Story events with artists from Seattle Children’s Theatre. This one is "Lyle the Crocodile," based the book "The House on 88th Street" by Bernard Waber. This Drama Story, like the play, is best for people age 5 and older. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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Author Tad Hills Reads and Draws

Author/illustrator Tad Hills shares his new book "How Rocket Learned to Read." With a story that makes reading fun, this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Hills is the author and illustrator of "Duck & Goose" and "Duck, Duck, Goose," both New York Times bestsellers. Hills will read his book and demonstrate drawing. He will sign books available for sale. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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Author Laura Numeroff Reads

Author Laura Numeroff shares her new book "Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever." A sweet and tender tale by the New York Times #1 bestselling author of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." A portion of her royalties will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization that promotes children's literacy. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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Author Steve Duno Reads

Author Steve Duno shares his new book "Last Dog on the Hill: The Extraordinary Life of Lou." A Rottweiler mix, Lou began life as the feral offspring of guard dogs on a secret marijuana farm in northern California. One day, when a young teacher named Steve Duno happened by, all the puppies scattered but one. So begins the story of "Last Dog on the Hill," in which this indignant young dog goes on to become a real-life hero. Duno is a veteran pet behaviorist and author. He has trained thousands of dogs, and a good number of cats. Come meet him and hear Lou's amazing story first-hand. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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Author Lindsay Craig Reads

Author Lindsay Craig shares her new book: "Dancing Feet!" Part of Secret Garden's Ultimate Tuesdays, a new and special story time every last Tuesday of the month, where the story teller is an author or illustrator reading his or her own work with themed prizes for all listeners. Lindsay Craig's new get-up-and-dance toddler book is so catchy and rhythmic, you'll almost want to sing it. Prizes for all listeners as they walk out the door. Free.

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
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Authors Laura Cooper, Kiyo Marsh Share Seafood Recipes

Authors Laura Cooper and Kiyo Marsh share their new book "The Fishes & Dishes Cookbook: Seafood Recipes and Salty Stories from Alaska’s Commercial Fisherwomen." Some of the most dangerous work in the world takes place in the grounds of Alaska, where crews must deal with gale-force winds, towering seas, long hours, and..."Baked Salmon Wellington?" Kiyo and Tomi Marsh conceived this book of delicious seafood recipes and salty fishing stories while rolling around the stormy Bering Sea on Tomi's 78-foot fishing boat, the "Savage." What began as a joke about "cooking in the ditch" (the trough of  read more »

Location

Ballard Library
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
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