What to read when the nights get long
Winter is here. The nights are long, cold, and let’s face it … dark.
Instead of scrolling endlessly on Netflix, maybe rewatching Hot Frosty (you know, the one about the magical snowman who turns into a hot dude), why not escape into a good book instead?
If you’re not sure where to start, no worries, we got you.
We’ve got a panel of book nerds ready with some book recommendations to help you get through the season.
Guests:
Heidi Daniel, Executive Director of King County Library System
Robert Sindelar, Third Place books managing partner
Katie Campbell, editor and reporter at KUOW who runs the station’s book club
Book Recommendations:
Miss Silver Series by Patricia Wentworth
On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
Seattle Samurai: The Book by Kelly Goto
Twenty Four Seconds from Now ...: A Love Story by Jason Reynolds
Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet by Geo Rutherford
CABIN: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison
Playground by Richard Powers
Horror Movie by Paul G. Tremblay
The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
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Diana Opong
Reporter & Host
Diana Opong is a general assignment reporter at KUOW, committed to illuminating impactful stories throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her journalistic lens spans between environmental phenomena like invasive green crabs to transformative milestones in ballet. Rooted in curiosity, Diana's approach to reporting blends meticulous research with collaborative storytelling, ensuring her work resonates deeply with audiences. She has also showcased her expertise as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit and as a spot news reporter for NPR News, consistently delivering insightful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
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Hans Anderson
Producer, Soundside
Hans Anderson is a producer on KUOW’s Soundside, where he covers a diverse range of topics from conflicts over how to use busy streets to how the open spaces of the Palouse inspire modern musical compositions. He primarily produces segments about politics, arts and transportation.
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