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Virtual Talk Legally to Me Book Group

Blue coffee cup on blue bookJoin us virtually at King County Law Library for a new, exciting type of reading group. Our reading group will critically examine how fiction, nonfiction, science, and the law intertwine.

Our goal is to engage in meaningful conversations through theme book pairings, examining how fiction and nonfiction works reflect each other and our world, both historically and in current events.

We will start with a fiction book on a particular topic and follow up the next month with a nonfiction book on the same topic. During our nonfiction book discussion, we will also pull in ideas and themes from the previous month’s fiction book to help us better understand how fiction pulls from the world in which it was created and provides commentary on it.

You do not have to finish the book to join our conversation.

Currently Reading

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September & October Pairing

 

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow – September 

 

Harrow expertly builds a world intertwining witches, Suffragettes, shady politicians, and librarians set against a backdrop of an evolving town. Who will win the Suffragettes or those currently in power? – KCLL Book Gnome

 

Ida B. The Queen by Michelle Duster – October

 

Ida B. Wells was a force to be reckoned with throughout her life but particularly during the Suffrage and civil rights movements. This thoughtfully researched and written biography gives us a peek into her life and influence on the world.  – KCLL Book Gnome

 

Places to Find the Books

Book image logHere is a list of local libraries where you can find physical, audio, and digital copies of the books.

The Seattle Public Library

Tacoma Public Library

King County Library System

Pierce County Library System

 

Here is a list of local bookstores where you can find copies of the books.

Ada’s Technical Books

Twice Sold Tales

Elliott Bay Book Company

Book Larder

The Couth Buzzard

Third Place Books

If you’re looking to buy your books online Bookshop.org is a great place to order books from independent and local bookstores.

While You're Reading Book Bingo

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We created While You’re Reading Bingo Cards. You can use these bingo cards while reading. This is an optional item, but it can help you creatively engage with the books as you are reading.

There are two different bingo cards, one for fiction works and one for nonfiction works. 

You can also use these questions as you are reading Ida B. The Queen to track your thoughts. Ida B. The Queen Discussion Questions

Upcoming Readings & Book Synopses

Upcoming Readings download image holderCheck out our upcoming readings and book synopses here: Upcoming Readings List.

Register Below

Our discussion will take place from 12pm-1pm on the dates below. To register click on the image for the date you are registering for.