Author Archives: twsobey

Seattle Walk Report

Title: Seattle Walk Report: An Illustrated Walking Tour Through 23 Seattle Neighborhoods Author: Susanna Ryan Completed: May 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This book is a love letter to all the unnoticed parts of Seattle (and to a large … Continue reading

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Kimchi Recipe

I’ve been making vegan kimchi for several years now. During my “year of fermentation” I tried several different variations and kept the basic recipe in my head. This worked fine until I made a huge batch… and didn’t make it … Continue reading

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Born to Run 2

Title: Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide Author: Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton Completed: April 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This is the training guide I wish I had back in 2010 or whenever I really started … Continue reading

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Community Loaves Hub

I’ve been baking with Community Loaves for about 2.5 years and although I don’t bake as often as when I started, I’m still excited to bake bread for local food banks and community members in need. Recently I got the … Continue reading

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Humor, Seriously

Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life Author: Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: A fun look at how and why humor can show up in business … Continue reading

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Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems

Title: Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems:More Funny Shit in the Woods from Semi-Rad.com Author: Brendan Leonard Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Last year I was given another of Brendan’s books and really enjoyed it, but never … Continue reading

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Running While Black

Title: Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us Author: Alison Mariella Désir Completed: Feb 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I first heard about Alison and this book through an interview with the South … Continue reading

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Chasing the Perfect Loaf

I’ve been baking bread for years now and have gotten some recipes that work well for me… But every so often, I decide the loaves are not good enough and I start experimenting with my process. Recently I’ve been working … Continue reading

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Running without racing

Many people I’ve run with over the years keep an eye on their next race. Whatever the distance or strange quirk that entices them, there is a race they are dreaming about. Some are dedicated to the training and pushing … Continue reading

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American Sirens

Title: American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics Author: Kevin Hazzard Completed: Jan 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Everything we take for granted had to start somewhere and it’s fascinating to me … Continue reading

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