The Remains of the Day
By Kazuo Ishiguro
Such a slow read, but I often find Ishiguro's work that way: It's almost like I have to force myself to keep reading but also can't stop. Stevens,...
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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.
Gender Justice Reading List
Legal Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that fights for gender justice through impact litigation, policy advocacy, education, and coalition building. The list below presents some of our favorite (work-related) books.
Learn more at legalvoice.org.
Learn more at legalvoice.org.
From addabook_admin
Fire
Wildfire season has become longer and the fires more intense, often leading to tragic outcomes. Sometimes they're ignited intentionally or carelessly. Sometimes nature sparks a blaze that is exacerbated by climate change. To better understand fire, how it works, how it's fought, and the destruction it leaves in its wake, check out these titles.
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Book Bingo Inspo - Summer 2026
The King County Library System, Seattle Arts & Lectures, and the Seattle Public Library team up to offer Book Bingo in the summer time! This is an excellent way to branch out of your usual genre or find inspiration to get out of your reading rut.
In this list, you'll find two book suggestions for several bingo categories to help get you started. Deadline: September 8th. Play to get entered into drawings for book-ish goodies! More info here: https://kcls.org/book-bingo/#howtoplay
In this list, you'll find two book suggestions for several bingo categories to help get you started. Deadline: September 8th. Play to get entered into drawings for book-ish goodies! More info here: https://kcls.org/book-bingo/#howtoplay
Recent Notes
The Original
By Priya Parmar
Interesting fictional account of Katharine Hepburn’s life in Hollywood. The notes at the end are helpful.
Look What the Cat Dragged in
By Jason Rekulak
Listen, I love cats; I’ve been called a cat lady for years. But Godfrey had me freaked out from his very first entrance! Rekulak does a great job...
The Eyre Affair
By Jasper Fforde
Re-reading the entire Thursday Next series over the next few months in preparation for the final Thursday Next book in October.
The Future Saints
By Ashley Winstead
Just when I think I know what to expect from Ashley Winstead--a heart-pounding thriller with allusions to a true crime ripped from the headlines--she...
How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder
By Nina McConigley
Couldn’t set this one down. Finished in a weekend. It's a unique writing style that weaves in child-like elements and feels choppy and a little...