Guns of August
By Barbara W Tuchman
What an intense book. It's a real lesson in how quickly things can get out of control and how absolutely devastating the consequences can be. The...
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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.
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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 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...
While Justice Sleeps
By Stacey Abrams
For the record - despite the image, I didn't read the Large Print edition. Just getting that out there. Turns out Stacey Abrams can plot and write a...
To the Bright Edge of the World
By Eowyn Ivey
I really liked the epistolary structure of this book. That made it very immersing and readable. I often turned to the map at the front to reference....
Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century
By Kim Fu
The first story is worth reading over and over again. So much is packed in this one conversation. It made me laugh and tear up. (Without giving too...
Please Enjoy Your Stay
By Tara Goedjen
A fast-paced thriller with tons of twists and turns where you are never sure what is really happening! Are there ghosts, is someone stalking Mia, or...