If you are looking for things to do this month in Seattle, and author readings and speaking engagements top your list of preferred activities, Seattle’s got a lot going on this month (and every month really). Here are a few of your MetBloggers favorite venues and some of their activities for the month.

Town Hall Seattle
Town Hall Seattle has a wide variety of events. You can hear the Lake Union Civic Orchestra on Friday and the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra on Saturday. Next week, there’s a talk about memory loss and what is normal as we age by Sue Halpern. Arianna Huffington discusses her new book, Right is Wrong on May 20th, and on Thursday, May 29th, attend Quiz Show: You’re On the List. For a complete list, see their website.

Elliott Bay Bookstore
Elliott Bay has a variety of literary events this, and every month. Some of the notable activities this month include: Lisa Garrigues on Writing Motherhood, Will Durst with The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing, Cory Doctorow of bOINGbOING! fame with Little Brother, and what is sure to be an interesting if not confrontational event ofJames Frey and Josh Kilmer-Purcell withBright Shiny Morning. For a complete list of events, see their website.

University Bookstore
The University of Washington Bookstore offers their own set of events and readings including: Charlaine Harris, David Rothenberg, and Andrew Sean Greer. There are also plenty of kids events including story time at the University District, Mill Creek, and Bellevue locations. See their website for a complete list.

If you’re at all interested in author readings, book signings, and events such as these, it’s worth signing up for the mailing lists for the University Bookstore, Town Hall Seattle, and Elliott Bay Books.

Do you have other favorite event venues? Tell us about them in the comments!

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