2022 Summer Reading Series: Susan Palwick

Seattle Public Library - Central Branch 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Supported by the Leslie Howle Instructorship This is the first event in a six-part reading series, the annual Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction and Fantasy! Read the full list here to learn more. Susan Palwick (CW ‘85) has published four novels with Tor Books: Flying In Place (1992), The Necessary Beggar (2005), Shelter (2007), and Mending the Moon (2013). Her story collection The Fate of Mice appeared...

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2022 Summer Reading Series: P. Djèlí Clark

Seattle Public Library - Central Branch 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

This is the second event in a six-part reading series, the annual Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction and Fantasy! Read the full list here to learn more. Phenderson Djèlí Clark is the award winning and Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon, and World Fantasy nominated author of the novel A Master of Djinn and the novellas Ring Shout, The Black God’s Drums, and The...

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2022 Summer Reading Series: Fonda Lee

Seattle Public Library - Central Branch 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Supported by the Sally Klages Memorial Instructorship This is the third event in a six-part reading series, the annual Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction and Fantasy! Read the full list here to learn more. Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the epic urban fantasy Green Bone Saga (beginning with Jade City and continuing in Jade War and Jade...

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2022 Summer Reading Series: Tobias Buckell

Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, United States

Supported by the Debbie J. Rose Memorial Instructorship Registration coming soon This is the fourth event in a six-part reading series, the annual Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction and Fantasy! Read the full list here to learn more. Important Parking Information: Please read this Town Hall information about parking and safe drop-off. They do not have...

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2022 Summer Reading Series: Bill Campbell

Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, United States

This is the fifth event in a six-part reading series, the annual Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction and Fantasy! Read the full list here to learn more. Important Parking Information: Please read this Town Hall information about parking and safe drop-off. They do not have their own parking lot at this time and you must plan...

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2022 Summer Reading Series: Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders

Seattle Public Library - Central Branch 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Supported by the Susan C. Petrey Memorial Fellowship This is the final event in a six-part reading series, the annual Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction and Fantasy! Read the full list here to learn more. Annalee Newitz writes science fiction and nonfiction. They are the author of the book Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the...

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Death in the Mouth Virtual Launch

Join editor Sloane Leong (CW '22) and contributors Isha Karki (CW '19) and M. L. Krishnan (CW '19) for virtual readings and a discussion to celebrate the release of Death in the Mouth: Original Horror by People of Color. We will use Zoom to stream this event. Death in the Mouth is a collection of...

Clarion West After Dark

In-person in Seattle & TBD Online. Tickets on sale August 1st. Guest of Honor: Daniel Abraham, co-author of the Expanse series. Last year, we revealed ourselves with Clarion West Nerdlesque. This year, let us take you on a cruise across the expanse. Clarion West After Dark is a one-night getaway among the stars–both celestial and...

Steamy in Seattle 2024

 A Fantasy Romance Tea Party Meet authors L. Penelope and Melissa Marr as they discuss the fantasy romance genre, their own fantasy worlds, and what writing romance has taught them! Grab a steaming cup of tea provided by Friday Afternoon Tea and some delicious treats prepared by Arista Catering. No need to glamour your fairy...

Queering the Future: LGBTQ+ Authors on Octavia Butler’s Impact

Elliott Bay Book Company 1521 10th Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States

Featuring Amber Flame, Nisi Shawl, and Anastacia-Renée As part of this year’s Seattle Reads honoring the life and work of Octavia Butler, we’re excited to partner with the Seattle Public Library and the Elliott Bay Book Company to host a conversation about Butler’s influence on LGBTQ+ writers. We’ll welcome authors and friends of the store Amber...