Rebecca N. Thompson with Amber J. Keyser — ‘Held Together’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

A primary care physician weaves the stories of her patients, colleagues, and friends into this moving memoir about motherhood and family.Third Place Books is delighted to welcome physician and author Rebecca N. Thompson to our Seward Park store to celebrate her new book, Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. She...

Analeigh Sbrana with Jasmine Silvera — ‘Lore of the Tides’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

Lore Alemeyu navigates the mysterious and magical depths of the ocean in this thrilling follow-up to 'Lore of the Wild.'Third Place Books welcomes author Analeigh Sbrana to our Seward Park...

Telle Whitney with Sabina Nawaz — ‘Rebooting Tech Culture’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

Learn to drive a more innovative, inclusive culture that welcomes all talent.Third Place Books welcomes computer scientist and tech diversity advocate Telle Whitney to our Seward Park store for a conversation about her new book, Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive. Drawing on interviews and surveys with...

E.M. Wilson presents ‘Situationship’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

Two fiercely independent young professionals make a deal to be each other's plus-ones for the summer...until their feelings get in the way.Third Place Books is delighted to welcome local author E.M. Wilson to our Seward Park store to celebrate her new book, Situationship: a spicy romance featuring a pair of frenemies whose fake-dating/friends-with-benefits relationship is...

Katherine Anderson presents ‘The London Plane Flower & Cookbook’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

A literary and culinary tribute to a beloved Seattle restaurant.Third Place Books welcomes restaurateur Katherine Anderson for a conversation about her new book, The London Plane Flower & Cookbook, which celebrates beloved restaurant The London Plane's ten years as a Pioneer Square institution through recipes, essays, and photography.This event is free and open to the...

Dr. Wendy Elisheva Somerson (Wes) with Ijeoma Oluo

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

"...This may well be the missing piece for breaking the pattern of violence undergirding Israeli apartheid and occupation.” —Naomi KleinThird Place Books welcomes healer, organizer, and author Wendy Elisheva Somerson (Wes) for a conversation about their new book, An Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing: Somatic Practices to Heal Historical Wounds, Unlearn Oppression, and Create...

Brian Goldstone with Gregg Colburn — ‘There Is No Place for Us’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

This landmark work of journalism exposes a new and troubling trend—a dramatic rise in homelessness for working people in American cities.Third Place Books welcomes journalist Brian Goldstone to our Seward Park store for a conversation about his groundbreaking book, There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. He investigates the concerning uptick...

Ann Muno presents ‘Powerful Girls’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

A resource for raising strong, just, and compassionate young women.Third Place Books welcome girls' issues advocate Ann Muno to our Seward Park store for a conversation about her new book, Powerful Girls: Raising Strong, Just, and Compassionate Young Women. This guide gives parents practical tools to help their daughters build confidence, navigate social challenges, and...

Jyoti Jani — ‘Creating Culture: Empowered Leadership For Systems Change’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

From KEXP DJ Jyoti Jani, a transformative approach to building organizations that succeed while nourishing the people within them.Third Place Books is delighted to welcome former Boeing leadership strategist and KEXP DJ Jyoti Jani to our Seward Park store for the release of her new book, Creating Culture: Empowered Leadership For Systems Change, a guide...

Nathan Vass presents ‘Deciding to See: The View from Nathan’s Bus’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

An eye-opening, inspiring, and hopeful linked-essay collection recounting the amazing everyday encounters of a Seattle bus driver.The ordinary becomes extraordinary when Nathan Vass chooses to see the beauty of each person who steps onto his bus.Third Place Books welcomes author, community-building, photographer, and Metro bus driver Nathan Vass to our Seward Park store to present...

Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire) with Jennifer Brozek — ‘Overgrowth’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

Invasion of the Body Snatchers meets Day of the Triffids in this full-on body horror/alien invasion apocalypseInvasion of the Body Snatchers meets Day of the Triffids in this full-on body horror/alien invasion apocalypseThird Place Books is thrilled to welcome Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire) for the release of Overgrowth, the author's first horror release in...

[CANCELLED] Catherine Bracy presents ‘World Eaters’

Third Place Books Seward Park 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United States

"Tech activist charts the sheer scope of venture capital’s destruction in a book that’s as enraging as it is illuminating." —LitHubUpdate 5/5/25: due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience!Third Place Books welcomes Founder and CEO of TechEquity Catherine Bracy for a discussion of...

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