The Boys in the Light
By Nina Willner
Almost was down to an okay, but man, the last 100 pages pack a punch. The beginning was very hard to get through, very basic background information...
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Banned Books List
There should be no such thing as banned books. But since there are, we think these should be on your reading list. For an even wider selection, drop by our store in West Seattle!
Books to help you reduce your screen time
We could all use less time with our phones and more time reading
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For a Better Tomorrow
Amongst these titles, you'll find:
- Inspiring stories of resisting tyrannic governments
- Communities coming together in times of need
- Persistent, relentless showing up for civil rights and justice
- Guidance on what makes for effective, sustainable resistance movements
- Hope that a better tomorrow is within reach if we fight for it
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The Grind
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of all work and no play? Check out these titles. A lot of these picks are satirical because when you’re going through the daily grind, sometimes it helps to laugh (instead of cry). At the very least, many of these stories will help you know you're not alone. If you're starting to question whether the career you've been chasing is worth the cost, these books can offer a sense of solidarity and perhaps some insight on what to do next.
Recent Notes
Treasure Island
By Robert Louis Stevenson
Another book I somehow missed, growing up. Thanks to our book club tackling classics this year, I finally got to read this one. So... yo ho...
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
By Tj Klune
Such a beautiful story about inclusion, being authentic and love, SO much love!
Dungeon Crawler Carl
By Matt Dinniman
Slow start. Funny with underlying deeper theme. Ending was too abrupt. Want to read next in series.
Forest Mage
By Robin Hobb
See my notes on "Shaman's Crossing." Plus... I'm really enjoying these. Maybe not quite as much as the Farseer and Live Ship books, but better...
The Butcher's Masquerade
By Matt Dinniman
I think this is the best and most consistent of the books so far. A couple of good twists, especially at the end. The titular Butcher's Masquerade...