Local Author Book Launch Event
Join us as we host local author Suzanne Crawford O’Brien for a special launch of her new book Climate Anxiety and Spiritual Resilience: A Guide To Kinship, Justice and Hope. All are welcome to join and the event will be followed with Q & A and a book signing.
About The Book
While climate change is often framed as an ecological, political, or economic challenge, I argue that it is also a spiritual crisis. Drawing on climate psychology, Indigenous knowledge, and diverse religious traditions, I consider why despair and overwhelm can impede action—and how practices grounded in community, relationality, mindfulness, and justice can help transform grief into courage and sustained engagement.
Rather than offering easy optimism, this is a framework for living with uncertainty while cultivating hope, resilience, and moral action. At a moment when climate grief is becoming increasingly widespread, it offers a timely perspective on how individuals and communities can respond without succumbing to paralysis or burnout.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
The New Romantics Book Club
The New Romantics Book Club will meet on Tuesday September 29th at 6:00 and we will be discussing The Vampires Of El Norte by Isabel Canas.
Book are available for purchase in the shop - mention it’s for book club and receive a 10% discount.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Modern Classics Book Club
If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.
This month we will be discussing The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Classic Sci-Fi Book Club
Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.
This month we will be discussing Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
The Unhinged Female Protagonists Book Club
Sometimes we’re willing to go to extreme measures to get what we want. Once a month we’ll gather to discuss a book that centers women who show how far they are willing to go—to keep a secret, feed their dreams, or achieve success—and the impact that their choices have on them and others in their orbit. This club welcomes all to come and chat about fictional books that range from satire, black comedy, and existential horror.
This month we will be discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. All books purchased at Paper Boat for book club receive a 10% discount. All are welcome!
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery
Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.
This month’s theme is: Spooky & Scary
Here are the guidelines:
Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.
The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!
Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!
Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Strange & Unusual Book Club
From Mystery to unusual occurrences, this is the book club for those who don’t like book clubs. We’ll keep it casual, chat about the book, talk about books (and maybe our own mysteries and unusual occurrences) and just have fun. We’ll be sticking to Fiction and meet bi-monthly at the shop.
This month we’ll be reading and discussing A Plagued Sea by Kim Bo-Young. Books are available for purchase at the shop-just let our booksellers know you are buying it for book club and receive 10% off.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Modern Classics Book Club
If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.
This month we will be discussing Psycho by Robert Bloch.
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Classic Sci-Fi Book Club
Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.
This month we will be discussing I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
The Unhinged Female Protagonists Book Club
Sometimes we’re willing to go to extreme measures to get what we want. Once a month we’ll gather to discuss a book that centers women who show how far they are willing to go—to keep a secret, feed their dreams, or achieve success—and the impact that their choices have on them and others in their orbit. This club welcomes all to come and chat about fictional books that range from satire, black comedy, and existential horror.
This month we will be discussing Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. All books purchased at Paper Boat for book club receive a 10% discount. All are welcome!
Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery
Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.
This month’s theme is: Abundance
Here are the guidelines:
Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.
The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!
Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!
Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com
Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery
Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.
This month’s theme is: Hibernation
Here are the guidelines:
Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.
The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!
Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!
Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Fall Wine Walk In The Junction
Event Details
Location: The heart of the West Seattle Junction (Check-in details to be announced).
Features: Tastings from over 30 Pacific Northwest wineries paired with local neighborhood merchants.
Ticket Info: Tickets cost $40 and include 14 tasting tickets (1 oz pours), a keepsake wine glass, a bottle tote bag, and a map.
Perks: Bottle purchases made during the event are tax-free
Tickets go fast so gather your friends and purchase your tickets here before they’re gone!
Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery
Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.
This month’s theme is: School & Academia
Here are the guidelines:
Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.
The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!
Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!
Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Modern Classics Book Club
If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.
This month we will be discussing The Bone People by Keri Hulme.
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Classic Sci-Fi Book Club
Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.
This month we will be discussing The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers.
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
The New Romantics Book Club
The New Romantics Book Club will meet on Tuesday August 25th at 6:00 and we will be discussing The Missed Connection by Tia Williams.
Book are available for purchase in the shop - mention it’s for book club and receive a 10% discount.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery
Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.
This month’s theme is: Laughter & Whimsy
Here are the guidelines:
Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.
The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!
Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!
Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Strange & Unusual Book Club
From Mystery to unusual occurrences, this is the book club for those who don’t like book clubs. We’ll keep it casual, chat about the book, talk about books (and maybe our own mysteries and unusual occurrences) and just have fun. We’ll be sticking to Fiction and meet bi-monthly at the shop. There will be snacks and a drawing for a fun prize after the meeting!
This month we’ll be reading and discussing Baby In A Box by Sarah Braunstein. Books are available for purchase at the shop-just let our booksellers know you are buying it for book club and receive 10% off.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Classic Sci-Fi Book Club
Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.
This month we will be discussing Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clark (1973).
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Modern Classics Book Club
If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.
This month we will be discussing The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1955).
Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
The New Romantics Book Club
The New Romantics Book Club will meet on Tuesday July 28th at 6:00 and we will be discussing Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield.
Book are available for purchase in the shop - mention it’s for book club and receive a 10% discount.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.
Toddler Reading Time
Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.
Family Reading Time
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.