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Category Archives: Nonfiction
#BookBingoNW2017: Reread a Book You Read in School
Although we are hard pressed to think of a single drawback to Book Bingo, it is true that for some readers it calls forth unwelcome memories of required reading. Yet the popularity of bingo and similar reading challenges and groups suggests that … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, Fiction, Library Events, LISTS, Nonfiction
Tagged #BookBingoNW, #BookBingoNW2017, American classics, children's classics, classics, David W.
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New nonfiction – August 2017
Food, scandal, food, memoir, and some more food – enjoy these new nonfiction titles coming out in August 2017.
Posted in BOOKS, Food and Gardening, History and Biography, Nature & Science, Nonfiction
Tagged Forthcoming books, forthcoming titles, Frank B.
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Nonfiction new book round up – July 2017
New nonfiction coming out in July 2017 – memoir, science, history, politics and environment. Enjoy!
Posted in BOOKS, History and Biography, Nature & Science, Nonfiction
Tagged Forthcoming books, forthcoming titles, Frank B.
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Celebrating the Lake Washington Ship Canal Centennial
Did you know the Ballard Locks turns 100 this year? In recognition of the anniversary, we’ve combed through our archives and digitized some of the most interesting maps, photos, postcards, correspondence, and more related to the history of the Lake … Continue reading
Posted in History and Biography, Library Events, local history, LOCAL INTEREST, Nature & Science, Nonfiction, Northwest Authors, Uncategorized
Tagged Ballard, history, Jade D, Seattle
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Seek the Story
Edward Hopper’s paintings were inspired as well as inspiring. Who could view his moody and spare piece, “Nighthawks,” and not look for a story therein? A recent short story collection, edited by Lawrence Block, called In Sunlight or in Shadow: Stories … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Uncategorized
Tagged Artists, painting, poetry
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Cultivating a Love of Nature with Children
The clouds are disappearing and the temperatures are warming, which means the summer months are just within reach in the Pacific Northwest! Take a book or two along as you and your kiddos head to the park or the beach. … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, Children's Books, Nature & Science
Tagged Ashley B., Children's Books, Children's nonfiction, nature, nature writing
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