Nancy wanted to talk about two books that delve into America's civil rights history. But there are so many more books and ideas to consider, we couldn't stop at two.

Who was Rasputin? (Audio- author interview extra)

Mar 27th, 2016

Rasputin has become a mini-industry. Scholar Douglas Smith gained access to archives that shed new understanding of his place in Russian history.

Where Were You When Mount St. Helens Blew?

Mar 23rd, 2016

The recovery of nature is every bit as fascinating as the eruption itself.

Political Reads

Mar 15th, 2016

The American political system needs a few good books. Not for throwing, for reading.

New Books From Northwest Writers.

Mar 5th, 2016

We are lucky that so many great writers live in the Pacific Northwest.

Mysteries

Feb 28th, 2016

Throughout this show we debate the difference between thriller and mystery and crime novels and end up suggesting, like always, that maybe we should stop categorizing every thing. But, really, how can we stop. It is what we humans do. Well actu

Cocoon Of Cancer Author Abbe Rolnick Talks with Steve Scher

Feb 21st, 2016

How do you respond when a love one is diagnosed with cancer? Steve Scher talks with author Abbe Rolnick about her collection of essays and poems she write while her husband and her dealt with his cancer

This Is The Love Story List You Need For Real Romance.

Feb 13th, 2016

What is the difference between a love story and a romance? Which do you prefer? We sat down at the Bryant Corner Café to talk about love. Valentines Day had everyone thinking about it, but we got into a pretty

Eli Sanders, "While The City Slept"

Feb 10th, 2016

Eli Sanders delved into the failures of US Criminal Justice and Mental Health that led to a horrific crime in Seattle. Steve Scher interviews"While the City Slept" author about the people grappling with the aftermath.

At "Martha's Place," Martha Hawkins Finds Her Soul

Feb 2nd, 2016

Martha Hawkins is a successful restaurateur. She struggled to achieve her success.

Sad Books

Jan 28th, 2016

Books have a special power to make a reader sad. We often come back to them for their honesty and power.

2016 New Novels

Jan 23rd, 2016

A survey of just a few of the new fiction coming out in 2016. Much more to come in upcoming episodes. This year many major American writers are coming out with new work.

TSOB Extra- Author Interview with Nick Licata

Jan 16th, 2016

Nick Licata set out to be a citizen activist long before he took his politics into the Seattle City Council. He continues the work now that he is retired, writing, raising alarms and encouraging the next generation of activists.

Palate Cleansers

Jan 6th, 2016

Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy SewallRecorded at The Bryant Corner Café in Seattle. With so much turmoil in the world, sometimes a reader just wants to reset before plunging back into the intellectual fray. Nancy Pearl is calling the books you

2015 Books To Give At The Holidays.

Dec 20th, 2015

That Stack is at Town Hall with a panel of readers sharing their choices for 2015

Children's Librarians Share Their Favorites

Dec 10th, 2015

A Panel of Children's Librarians from local schools share some of their favorite books of this year and talk about guiding kids through difficult books.

What Attracts You To A Book?

Dec 4th, 2015

Many of us like to read books suggested by family members, others join book clubs just to read books they might not otherwise never be attracted too. Some of us just like to read around, a reference in a book suggests the next read. A curious

Happy Thanksgiving- What We Are Reading

Nov 25th, 2015

We met at the Bryant Corner Café for cookies, coffee and a survey of what’s on everyone’s stack of books.Nancy also had some news about the finalists for National Book Award Short List for Young Adult Novels