What is “contemplative photography”? + some books on the subject
What is contemplative, or mindful, photography? Here’s a look at the subject along with mini-reviews of a number of books that are available on the subject.
Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Review
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt, set in a fictional town a couple hours north of Seattle, is a good read if you like: books set in the PNW, the giant pacific octopus, or feel good reads. This is a brief review.
Review of Hollow Kingdom and Feral Creatures
Review of the first two (we hope there will be more) books in the Hollow Kingdom Series by Kira Jane Buxton: Hollow Kingdom and Feral Creatures.
You might like these books if you like: crows, zombies, apocalytic fiction, animals, nature, Cheetos and/or Seattle.
Six Hand-Drawn Travel Books That Just Might Make You Want to Put Down the Camera and Pick Up a Pencil
If you’re like me, sometimes when you travel you’re tempted to spend part of your trip behind the lens of a camera or snapping photos on your phone to share later. But putting down the gadgets and picking up a pencil can help us to slow down and have a more “mindful” journey. Here are six hand-drawn books I’ve recently enjoyed about travel or places that just might inspire me to put down the camera (only for a bit) and pick up a pencil.
Best Bookstores in Seattle
Seattle is a literate city — Seattle tops many lists for things such as “most well-read population,” and “most literate city.” And in 2017 Seattle earned the UNESCO “City of Literature” designation. Yes, Seattle is home to Amazon — but Seattle is also home to some wonderful independent bookstoresl. Here are our favorite (independent) Seattle bookstores that we’ve visited — both new and used.
Why Didn’t I Hear of the Seattle Walk Report Before This?
The Seattle Walk Report is a charming Instagram account. — and now book — especially if you’re a local. How did I miss it until now?
Books and Boats! The unique beauty of Venice’s Libreria Acqua Alta
Read more about this beautiful and unique Venice bookstore that has its books in gondolas and other boats due to Venice’s rising water level.
