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How the National Enquirer inspired an ambitious work of speculative fiction
Sequoia Nagamatsu's 2022 speculative fiction hit "How High We Go in the Dark" may not be your typical summer read, but hear me out: The sunshine makes it easier to see the intricately woven silver linings throughout.
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Summer book club continues with an imaginative collection of speculative fiction
The KUOW Book Club and Seattle Public Library are continuing our summer reading series this month with "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century" by Kim Fu.
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The revolution is written in the latest book from Ijeoma Oluo, bestselling author of 'So You Want to Talk About Race'
This month, the KUOW Book Club read Ijeoma Oluo's "Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World — and How You Can, Too." Oluo joined KUOW's Katie Campbell for a live conversation at the Seattle Central Library, the first in a three-part summer series in partnership with Seattle Public Library. The full audio and video from the event are available below.
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Cordyceps, AI, and 'hope punk': Speculative fiction writers envision the future at Clarion West's annual write-a-thon
Seattle is home to Clarion West, a literary non-profit that specializes in speculative fiction. And on July 12, it's launching the annual Clarion West Write-a-thon.
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'F*** it.' This Seattle author’s fiction is unapologetically queer
The KUOW Book Club is reading Corinne Manning's short story collection "We Had No Rules" this month. Catch Manning on a special bonus episode of Meet Me Here.
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Seattle's LGBTQ scene circa 2003 comes to life in author Mike Curato's adult debut
Author Mike Curato's adult debut, "Gaysians," a graphic novel that feels like the natural next step from the semi-autobiographical "Flamer." It's bold and funny and, yes, unabashedly gay.
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Summertime and the readin's easy: KUOW Book Club and Seattle Public Library partner for live author series
The KUOW Book Club has some exciting news to share today: We are kicking off a summer reading series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library.
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Author Emiko Jean on her 'curiosity and frustration' with violence against women
This is the KUOW Book Club, and we just finished reading Emiko Jean's thriller "The Return of Ellie Black." I'm your guide Katie Campbell. Let's get into it. A content warning before we continue: This article includes discussion of child abuse, including sexual abuse.
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Butlers, bridezillas, and Below Deck: How the real lives of the ultra-wealthy inspire author Kevin Kwan
Fans of Kevin Kwan know he's a master of writing opulent storylines. In fact, the "Crazy Rich Asians" author takes opulence to a whole new level, including in his latest novel, "Lies and Weddings."
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'The Return of Ellie Black' questions society's fixation on the victim stereotype
This is the KUOW Book Club, and we just read through the first half of Emiko Jean's thriller "The Return of Ellie Black." I'm your guide Katie Campbell. Let's get into it.
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What's the KUOW Book Club reading in May?
The KUOW Book Club is reading "The Return of Ellie Black" by Emiko Jean this month.
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Poetry is 'like falling in love' at Seattle Reads
This is the KUOW Book Club, and we've been reading "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" in partnership with Seattle Reads.