Need a break from the mundane? The Seattle Public Library offers "Thrilling Tales: A Story Time for Grown Ups" where you can laugh, gasp and shudder to live readings during your lunch or evening.

SCHEDULE

Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636.

  • 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, March 16 – "Journey to Death" by Donald Westlake. Their ship went down but he survived, only to be trapped with a madman at the bottom of the sea. Also, "Island of Fear" by William Sambrot. A tiny dot on the map holds ancient treasures, and ancient terrors!
  • 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, March 30 – "The New You" by Kit Reed. 'Watch the Old You melt away!' the ad had promised. If only she’d read the instruction manual first!

Third Place Books: Seward Park, 5041 Wilson Ave S., 206-474-2200.

  • 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Sunday, March 15 - "Journey to Death" by Donald Westlake. Their ship went down but he survived, only to be trapped with a madman at the bottom of the sea. Also, "Island of Fear" by William Sambrot. A tiny dot on the map holds ancient treasures, and ancient terrors!

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The Library believes that the power of knowledge improves people's lives. We promote literacy and a love of reading as we bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.