Humanities Washington Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories
Jess WalterHumanities WashingtonWe're excited to break the news that New York Times-bestselling author Jess Walter is joining the Seattle Bedtime Stories line-up! Walter is the author of Beautiful Ruins, Citizen Vince, The Angel of Rome, and more. Tickets are going fast to see him in Seattle or Spokane! https://t.co/3nVmMt5gSH
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Easier Said than Done: Making the Transition between Combat Operations and Stability Operations
Combat Studies Institute PressHumanities WashingtonDemocracy depends on disagreement without demonization, but that’s easier said than done. Philosopher David E. Smith gives us tips on how to talk with others about things that matter. https://t.co/C6agJo54wD
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The Apocalypse Factory: Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age
Steve OlsonHumanities WashingtonNot to brag but we've got TWO Speakers who were finalists for the 2021 Washington State Book Awards: @clydefordauthor for "Think Black" and @SteveEOlson for "The Apocalypse Factory: Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age." And Ford won! https://t.co/QkmI7Q3k7i
Paperback, 2022
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Egg and I
Betty MacDonaldHumanities WashingtonWant to write your own version of The Egg and I? The former house belonging to iconic Washington author Betty MacDonald, also known for the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series of children's books, is for sale. https://t.co/2fa23kD53g
Paperback, 2008
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Northwest Know-How: Beaches
Rena PriestHumanities WashingtonWashington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest has a book celebrating PNW beaches! Each entry features history, Native lore, poetry, and things to do at 34 beautiful shorelines across Washington and Oregon. Check it out: https://t.co/OgEnrWCtf5
Hardcover, 2022
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Betty MacDonaldHumanities WashingtonWant to write your own version of The Egg and I? The former house belonging to iconic Washington author Betty MacDonald, also known for the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series of children's books, is for sale. https://t.co/2fa23kD53g
Paperback, 2007
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The River That Made Seattle: A Human and Natural History of the Duwamish
Bj CummingsHumanities WashingtonOnce teeming with salmon and fertile plains, Seattle’s Duwamish River drew both Native peoples and settlers to its shores for trading, transport, and sustenance. Join author @bjcseattle as she explores the history of The River That Made Seattle. https://www.humanities.org/event/online-the-river-that-made-seattle/
Paperback, 2022
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Chapterhouse: Dune
Frank HerbertHumanities WashingtonBorn 1920 in Tacoma, WA, Frank Herbert is best known for his seminal science fiction series, Dune. He spent much of his youth either reading or exploring the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. https://t.co/8e2y8aa1qX
Paperback, Mass Market, 2019
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Deluxe Collector's Edition (Signed Limited Edition), 1
Frank HerbertHumanities WashingtonBorn 1920 in Tacoma, WA, Frank Herbert is best known for his seminal science fiction series, Dune. He spent much of his youth either reading or exploring the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. https://t.co/8e2y8aa1qX
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2084 The Secularist Revolution: How Technology Changed the World
Stanley YokellHumanities WashingtonTonight! Did video really kill the radio star? Join us and @THSEA for "How Audio Technology Changed the World," a talk by @Rossophonic. Livestreaming available. https://townhallseattle.org/event/ross-reynolds/?mc_cid=eb690d7b81&mc_eid=b702b5236d
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