1. Readers of all ages earn great prizes. We all know that reading is its own reward, but who doesn't like a good prize? We sure do, and there are a lot of prizes available during Summer Reading! Sign up for Summer Reading to earn a voucher for a pair of Seattle Storm tickets. You'll also…
Track by Track: Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN.
Since its release in April of last year, Kendrick Lamar's groundbreaking album, DAMN., has been in heavy rotation on my stereo and in my conversations (ask any of my friends who have had to listen to me go on and on about it). Even now, over a year after its release, I find myself continually revisiting…
Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region. Curious about what your neighbors are reading now? Here are this week's hardcover fiction and nonfiction bestsellers. PNW Indie Fiction Bestsellers See the rest of this week's fiction bestsellers PNW Indie Nonfiction…
5 Ways to Find Your Next Great Listen
Finding your next great read can tricky, but navigating the wide world of audiobooks is even more challenging! In addition to finding an interesting story or topic, an excellent audiobook depends on a great performance from the narrator. In celebration of Audiobook Month this June, here are 5 tips for finding something wonderful to listen to. Search…
How to Win a Poetry Contest
Do you want to know how the KCLS Poetry Contest winners are chosen? Here are some helpful tips from one of the judges. Use Powerful Words That's what Bellevue Library patron Priyanka M. did with a winning entry for the contest. The imagery in this poem isn't pretty, but every word packs a punch. Gone.…
