Arts & Life

Will fans give 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' the same pass they gave the first two films?

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" will spur similar reviews that its two predecessors got: It's pretty to look at, but it doesn't offer much else.

New biography shows how Octavia Butler deserved better early in her career

The KUOW Book Club is reading "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month. I'm your reading guide Katie Campbell. Let's get into the first half of the book and Octavia Butler's early career.

Ditch the gift cards and gimmicks. These Seattle readers say books are the best gifts this holiday season

Seattleites are readers, and if you have one on your holiday shopping list, this is what other Seattle readers recommend.

MOHAI exhibit celebrates the rebellious history of Seattle's motorcycle culture

Western Washington is home to sweeping, scenic drives and twisting mountain roads. It’s a motorcyclist's wonderland. A new exhibit at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood explores the rich history of freedom, rebellion, and risk from the saddle of a moto.

What's the KUOW Book Club reading in December?

The KUOW Book Club is reading "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month.

How to talk sports in Seattle, and beyond, when you don't know ball

Ever been stuck in a conversation that takes a turn in to the world of sports, yet you have no interest? We have a guide for you.

With 'No Time to Spare,' Ursula K. Le Guin strikes at the heart of a changing world

The KUOW Book Club has been reading "No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters" by Ursula K. Le Guin this month. We conclude this month's reading with Le Guin's blog posts "About Anger" and "Without Egg."

Could reading more help men feel less alone? 'The Boys in the Boat' author Daniel James Brown thinks so

Men are, apparently, reading less, at least according to a plethora of headlines over the past few months and years. Despite the questionable nature of this literary crisis, it's enough of a thing to have writers, publishers, and various pontificators wringing their hands over how to get men reading again.

Why you shouldn't scroll through 'Train Dreams'