The most common question I get about Bushwick is “what books are you going to do next?” It’s a very good question. Probably the best question. The fact that we get asked this ALL THE TIME means that we need to do a much better job of letting you know what is going on (sorry about that, we are working on it).

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Anticipation. The secret to those higher highs – and, of course, lower lows. Whether the outcome proves satisfying or not, that respected philosopher Tom Petty reminds us that: “The waaaiiting is the hardest part.”

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In the Spring of 2014, Bushwick artist Tai Shan released Living Fiction, an album composed entirely of songs inspired by literature. And just this week she released a music video for a song on that album Anything is Possible. It was inspired by the classic Mary Oliver poem  The Summer Day. Read more

Here we are with the first month of the New Year almost complete. I love making New Year’s resolutions and also like hearing what other people aspire to each January 1. I checked in with Bushwick artists and volunteers to see what their 2016 resolutions are, and whether or not they’ve been sticking to them.

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Among major players in the local literary-arts scene, Seattle Arts & Lectures has long played a pivotal role.  Since 1988, the popular and respected organization has hosted world-class authors in readings, Q&A sessions, and lectures, branching out over the years into multiple series, education programs, and more. These days SAL stages events for a Literary/Arts Series, Poetry Series, and special SAL Presents evenings, covering considerable ground while continuing to attract an impressive list of literary figures.  And, beginning with the 2015-16 season, many of these events now commence with a Bushwick Book Club Seattle song.

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