Subscriptions
Super SAL
Pick fifteen events of your choice. Includes any associated books.
Create Your Own Series
Pick four events of your choice to attend in-person only. Includes any associated books.
Digital-Only Create Your Own Series
Pick four events of your choice for online streaming only. Includes any associated books.
Literary Arts
The six-part Literary Arts Series presents talks and conversations with the leading fiction and non-fiction writers of our time. Subscription includes one book.
Encore
Our four-part Encore Series, launched in celebration of SAL’s 35th Anniversary, showcases favorite past SAL authors back by popular demand. Subscription includes one book.
Sasha LaPointe Presents
Our three-part Community Curated Series is directed this year by writer Sasha LaPointe, the author of the memoir "Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk."
Poetry
The four-part Poetry Series presents established and emerging poets for readings and talks. Subscription includes one book.
Subscriber Benefits
- Waived handling fees (by phone only).
- Early notification of added events.
- Select “bring a friend” vouchers.
- 10% discount on books at local independent bookstores.
- Select books included with the following subscriptions:
- Literary Arts Series subscribers will get a copy of Jon Meacham’s forthcoming book, And There Was Light.
- Encore Series subscribers will get a copy of Ruth Ozeki’s latest book, The Book of Form and Emptiness.
- Poetry Series subscribers will get a copy of Jenny Xie’s latest book, The Rupture Tense.
- Dining deals at partner restaurants:
- Conversation and The Nest Rooftop Bar (Thompson Seattle)—complimentary dessert with purchase
- Davids & Co. (Benaroya Hall)—10% off a SAL-themed cocktail
- Fran’s Chocolates—10% off
- The Fireside Room and Stella (Hotel Sorrento)—complimentary dish with purchase
- Goldfinch Restaurant (The Four Seasons)—complimentary dish with purchase
- Mamnoon, Mamnoon Street, and Mbar—complimentary mezze of chef’s choice
- Mezcaleria Oaxaca, Capitol Hill—10% off
- Tutta Bella—free appetizer or dessert with dinner purchase
- Room deals at local hotels:
- The Four Seasons—10% off room stays
- Hotel Sorrento—10% off room stays
- Thompson Seattle—10% off room stays
Partner Bookstores
- Ada’s Technical Books
- BookTree Kirkland
- Book Larder
- Edmonds Bookshop
- Elliott Bay Book Company
- Island Books
- Madison Books
- Magnolia’s Bookstore
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Paper Boat Booksellers
- Phinney Books
- Queen Anne Book Company
- Secret Garden Books
- Third Place Books: Lake Forest Park
- Third Place Books: Ravenna
- Third Place Books: Seward Park
- University Book Store
COVID-19 Notices
The safety of our patrons, artists, community partners, staff, and volunteers continues to be important to us. At this time, facial masks are encouraged but not required for entry, and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is no longer required. However, health and safety protocols are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information before attending events. Thank you for your support and understanding as we work together for the health and safety of our community.
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