Square One Books in West Seattle - Staff Recommendations

Square One Books
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5:30
Sunday 12-5

Phone: 206 935-5764

Fax: 206 932-9937

Address:
4724 - 42nd Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98116-4552

Square One Books

Special Author Event:

Words From the WestSide: West Seattle Authors Speak
Featuring:

Clay Eals: Steve Goodman: Facing the Music
Carmela and Steven D’Amico: Ella the Elegant Elephant series
Beth Whitman: Wanderlust and Lipstick
Judy Pigott and Dr. John W. Gibson: Personal Safety Nets

At Arts West
Sunday, September 16th beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Books will be available for purchase, and the authors will be on hand to sign them.
Stay tuned for more details!

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Square One Books Staff pick a few of their recent favorite books.

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Gretchen Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie A very funny and original tale of adolescence that teens and adult Alexie fans will love. Ellen Fornay’s illustrations are great and really add to the story. What is the What by Dave Eggers A fictionalized memoir of a young Sudanese refuge. The story is horrifying but it still manages to be funny, and to offer hope and inspiration. My two favorite coffee table books are: Shells by Paul Starosta, and Rock and Roll by Lynn Goldsmith. Stop in to see them as words don’t do them justice.

Matthew *Bonk* by Mary Roach *Bad Monkeys* by Matt Ruff A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore *The Boy Detective Fails* by Joe Meno What Ever Happened to the Hardy Boys? *The Russian Debutante's Handbook* and Absurdistan by Gary Shteyngart

Jasper The Captain Underpants series by Dave Pilkey The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein *Little Hoot* by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace

Anne A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini A wonderful novel told from the perspective of women in Afganistan. The Attack by Yasmina Khadra An engrossing & shocking story of a female suicide bomber and the secrets she kept from her family. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson Very funny, laugh aloud memoir that will especially appeal to anyone growing up in the 1950’s.

Charlotte Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson The best book I’ve read this year. This book brings to mind some other favorites: Five Skies by Ron Carlson Whistling Season by Ivan Doig Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss These novels show a respectful camaraderie, a central morality, and a big sky. I also liked: Run by Ann Patchett More like The Patron Saint of Liars than Bel Canto. Lovely. Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman Alice Waters and Chez Panisse: The Romantic, Impractical, Often Eccentric, Ultimately Brilliant Making of a Food Revolution by Thomas McNamee As a foodie and cook, receiving this book would be a highlight of my holiday.

Mary Kay Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin An inspiring story of one man’s unwavering determination to do good in the face of overwhelming obstacles. Greg proves that one person can make a difference. My favorite read of 2007. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan Fans of McEwan will not be disappointed by this small but exquisitely written account of a British couple’s honeymoon night in the early 1960’s. The couples misaligned sexual and marital expectations set them up for the conflict that ensues. Just a fabulous read. The Work of Wolves by Kent Meyers A terrific modern set in South Dakota. It has excellent character development, great dialogue, and very unique solutions to the critical plot reads. There is a romance, an ego-maniacal rancher, two Lakota Indians, and our hero Carson, just trying to hand onto his families ranch. How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman A very practical guide for the seasoned cook as well as those new to the culinary arts.

Sue *Away* by Amy Bloom Beautifully written with memorable characters; although the protagonist's story is tragic, the novel is also hopeful & funny. Dead Heat by Dick Francis and Felix Francis Fast-paced and humorous. A great relief to Dick Francis fans to discover that the father-son duo is a success! Felt Forward by Maggie Pace Knit it and shrink it - easy, charming projects for clothing, jewelry and home accessories - a great gift for a knitter of any skill level.