Children's & Young Adult book reviews by a rather odd duo.
Monthly Events
March Events!!
March 1, 2013
by Ruby
Never Mind March
Never mind, March, we know
When you blow
You’re not really mad
Or angry, or bad;
You’re only blowing the winter
away
To get the world ready for April
and May. (more…)
February Events!
February 1, 2013
by Ruby
There are some great events in our area this month, especially with young-adult authors! We hope to see you around town. As always, happy reading!
Saturday, February 2nd @ 11 a.m. University Bookstore Mill Creek
- Teen Book Brunch with Kristin Halbrook, Nobody But Us
Tuesday, February 5th @ 6:30 p.m. Secret Garden Books
- Cory Doctorow, Homeland (sequel to Little Brother)
Tuesday, February 5th @ 7 p.m. Seattle Public Library Central Branch
- Cory Doctorow, Homeland (sequel to Little Brother)
Saturday, February 9th @ 2 p.m. Fairwood Library
- Young Adult Book Authors Discussion and Signing:
- Jennifer Shaw Wolf, Breaking Beautiful
- Helen Landalf, Flyaway
- Carole Estby Dagg, The Year We Were Famous
- Jillian Anderson Coats, The Wicked and the Just
- Kimberly Derting, The Essence (sequel to The Pledge)
- Megan Bostic, Never Eighteen
Wednesday, February 13th @ 7 p.m. University Bookstore
- Richelle Mead, The Indigo Spell (Book 3 Bloodlines)
January Events!
January 3, 2013
by Ruby
Wednesday, January 16th @7pm Seattle Public Library Central Branch
- Kadir Nelson, I Have a Dream
Thursday, January 17th @10am Barnes & Noble Alderwood
- Kadir Nelson (illustrator), I Have a Dream - Nelson will be presenting his new book on Martin Luther King, Jr., aimed at elementary and middle school students. He will be reading and signing at Meadowdale Middle School in Lynnwood.
Thursday, January 17th @7pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
- Kadir Nelson, I Have a Dream
Friday, January 18th @6:30pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
- Melissa de la Cruz, Gates of Paradise (Blue Bloods 9)
Saturday, January 26th @2pm Seattle Public Library Northgate Branch
- Clare Vanderpool, Navigating Early; Moon Over Manifest (more…)
December Events!!
December 4, 2012
by Ruby
It’s hard to believe that it’s December already! As you can see there aren’t many author events for this month. I guess everyone has something else to do 
) I hope everyone has a great December and happy reading!
Monday, December 17th @7pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
- Lish McBride, Hold Me Close, Necromancer, Necromancing the Stone
Storytimes…
Tuesday, December 4th @10am Barnes & Noble Northgate
- Special Guest Celebrity Reader Karen Robbins! – Be sure to join us as we welcome local children’s author Karen Robbins, author of Care of Our World and Shoe Print Art. This will be a fun “active” storytime.
Friday, December 7th @7pm Barnes & Noble Downtown; Bellevue; South Center; Woodinville
- Polar Express Storytime
Saturday, December 8th @10am Barnes & Noble Northgate
- Polar Express Storytime – Come in your PJs! Treats and activities will be included.
Saturday, December 8th @11am Barnes & Noble Alderwood Mall
- The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition – Chanda Bell will read and sign new Elf on the Shelf books and gift boxes. (more…)
November Author Events!!
November 4, 2012
by Ruby
Tuesday, November 6th @6:30pm Barnes and Noble Northgate
- Obert Skye, Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder (Book 5 Leven Thumps Series)
Thursday, November 8th @7pm Barnes and Noble Alderwood
- Margo Lanagan, The Brides of Rollrock Island
Friday, November 9th @4:30pm Seattle Public Library Northeast Branch (hosted by University Bookstore)
- Margo Lanagan, The Brides of Rollrock Island
Saturday, November 17th @1pm Barnes and Noble Bellevue
- Jack Prelutsky Sings! Recites! Reads! and Signs Books! – Meet America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate! Author of over 70 books of poetry!
Saturday, November 24th @10am Barnes and Noble Northgate
- Megan Bostic, Never Eighteen
- Kendare Blake, Anna Dressed in Blood, Girl of Nightmares (Books 1 & 2 Anna Series)
- Carole Estby Dagg, The Year We Were Famous
- Gwen Hayes, Falling Under, Dreaming Awake
- Helen Landalf, Flyaway
- Daniel Marks, Velveteen (more…)
October Author Events (Part 2)!
October 5, 2012
by Jenny
As promised, here is part two of this epically long list of October events! We probably missed a few here and there due to the overwhelming number (woohoo!), so if you happen to know one we missed, be sure to e-mail so we can spread the news. Again, be sure to check with each hosting location to verify times and learn if ticket prices or limited seating may apply. Cheers, and have a great October!
Tuesday, October 16th @ 3:30 – 5 PM Burien Library
“IT CAME FROM THE LIBRARY” TEEN AUTHOR PANEL
- Kendare Blake, Anna Dressed in Blood
- Megan Bostick, Never Eighteen
- Chelsea Campbell, The Rise of Renegade X
- Helen Landalf, Flyaway
Tuesday, October 16th @ 7 PM Secret Garden Books
- Joe & Wendy Wahman, Snowboy 1,2,3
Tuesday, October 16th @ 7 PM Third Place Books Ravenna
- Raina Telgemeier, Drama
Wednesday, October 17th @ 6 PM Century Ballroom, West Hall (hosted by University Bookstore)
- Libba Bray, The Diviners; *This event is a teen-friendly speakeasy: come in period outfits for the costume contest, etc.! (more…)
October Author Events (Part 1)!
October 2, 2012
by Ruby
October is a huge book month! Because of the plethora of events, we’ve split this month in half to make it less overwhelming. (We already have our own calendars marked, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.) With great excitement and anticipation, we present to you: October Author Events (Part 1)! (Keep an eye out at the bottom of the post for special Star Wars Reads Day! events as well as events by authors of children’s and YA books who are in town for their adult publications.) Keep in mind that some of these events have limited entry and/or ticket prices, so be sure to call ahead and check.
Thursday, October 4th @ 7 PM Elliott Bay Book Company
- Sean Beaudoin, The Infects
Saturday, October 6th @ 1 PM Bellevue Barnes & Noble
- Toby Davis, The Ever Part of Always: Keely Tucker’s First Adventure
Sunday, October 7th @ 2 PM Secret Garden Books
ADVENTURES IN TIME TOUR
- Marissa Moss, Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris
- Jordan Jacobs, Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies
Monday, October 8th @ 6:30 PM University Bookstore Bellevue
A YOUNG ADULT READING BLOWOUT!
- Megan Bostic, Never Eighteen
- Marissa Meyer, Cinder
- C.J. Redwine, Defiance
- J. Anderson Coats, The Wicked and the Just
- Marissa Burt, Storybound
- Jennifer Shaw Wolf, Breaking Beautiful
- Daniel Marks, Velveteen (more…)
July Author Events!
July 1, 2012
by Ruby
Tryin’ On Clothes
I tried on the farmer’s hat,
Didn’t fit…
A little too small — just a bit
Too floppy.
Couldn’t get used to it,
Took it off.
Tried on the dancer’s shoes,
A little too loose.
Not the kind you could use
For walkin’.
Didn’t feel right in ‘em,
Kicked ‘em off.
I tried on the summer sun,
Felt good.
Nice and warm — knew it would.
Tried the grass beneath bare feet,
Felt neat.
Finally, finally felt well dressed,
Nature’s clothes fit me best.
by Shel Silverstein (more…)
June Author Events!
June 1, 2012
by Ruby
I can’t believe it’s June already! As Jenny mentioned earlier, we’re on a brief hiatus for June. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great author events for you guys to attend.
Saturday, June 2nd @11am University Bookstore
Robin Russell Summer Island: A Tiara for the Taking
Saturday, June 2nd @11am Mockingbird Books
Sandy Hill Heaven, Just Believe
Monday, June 4th @7pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Brenda Peterson & Robin Lindsey Leopard & Silkie: One Boy’s Quest to Save the Seal Pups
Saturday, June 9th @6:30pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
FIERCE READS TOUR!
Emmy Laybourne Monument 14
Leigh Bardugo Shadow and Bone
Marissa Meyer Cinder
Anna Banks Of Posedion
Jennifer Bosworth Struck
Lish McBride Hold Me Closer, Necromancer (more…)
May Author Events!
May 1, 2012
by Ruby
The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May. – Edwin Way Teale
Tuesday, May 1st @7pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Brian James Life Is But a Dream
Friday, May 4th @6pm Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Rick Riordan* The Serpent’s Shadow (Book 3 Kane Chronicles) *Click on author’s name for event details.*
Friday, May 4th @7pm Secret Garden Books
Maureen McQuerry The Peculiars
Stephen Wallenfels Pod
Saturday, May 5th @2pm Elliott Bay Books
Cat Patrick Revived
Saturday, May 5th @6:30 Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Joseph Delaney Grimalkin the Witch Assassin (Book 9 The Last Apprentice) (more…)