Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
By Matthew Sullivan
Who was the young man who chose to kill himself at a bookstore?
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Featured Lists
Conservation Reading Group
Birds Connect Seattle invites you to read and learn with us. Together, we'll deepen our understanding of conservation and become stronger advocates for birds and nature.
Learn more about and join our reading group here: https://birdsconnectsea.org/learn/conservation-reading-group/
Pegasus Book Exchange: Staff Picks
When people come to our store, we're often asked "What are you reading?" Here's a list of some of our current favorites.
Save this list as a favorite to read along with us! If you'd like to buy one of our recommendations, you can purchase through one of these links and we'll get a portion of the proceeds.
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Pack your bags...we're going on a Road Trip!
When the open road is calling, what awaits? Adventures, side quests, new landscapes, and undoubtedly some colorful characters. Traversing long distances also often provides ample time to reflect or connect with others.
As you head out on your summer adventures, don't forget to pack a book (or two)!
As you head out on your summer adventures, don't forget to pack a book (or two)!
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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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This is America
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, it's a good time to revisit the history and founding documents that continue to shape our country today. These books help refresh our knowledge, explore enduring myths, and shed light on misconceptions. Knowing our history positions us better for imagining how and what our future could be.
Recent Notes
The Devils
By Joe Abercrombie
This was really in danger of being a 1 out of 5, but it finally picked up steam later in the book. I wasn't able to keep track of main characters...
The Correspondent
By Virginia Evans
A thoroughly enchanting story, told through letters and emails from and to a woman slowly losing her sight. Jane Fonda will star in the movie...
Death and Dinuguan
By Mia P Manansala
The latest in a cozy series, this mystery had me craving coffee and chocolate.
A Ghastly Catastrophe
By Deanna Raybourn
So happy for the return of Veronica Speedwell, Victorian lepidopterist, adventurer, and investigator. Could a vampire be the latest murderer?
The Great Divide
By Cristina Henriquez
Multiple story lines exploring the truly astounding feat of creating the Panama Canal. Some great character development and peek into multiple...