Events
It's almost time for Seattle Independent Bookstore Day 2026 (April 25th), a one-day celebration of indie bookstores, and the Passport Challenge is back once again! Local book (and bookstore) lovers will be challenged to visit all participating Seattle-area independent bookstores, and this year they will have ten days to complete...
We are delighted to welcome Nichole Accettola back to the shop on Thursday, May 21st for an author talk, demo, and book signing to celebrate her new cookbook, Scandinavian Everyday! Explore Scandinavian cuisine through over 85 recipes for bowls, salads, soups, desserts, and more, from the award-winning author of Scandinavian from Scratch and chef of Kantine San...
We are excited to host Darin Gagner of Valley Sharp for a day of knife sharpening services at the shop on Monday, April 20th! Sign up for a slot and browse our selection of cookbooks while Darin sharpens your knives (up to 5). Make a Book Larder purchase during your appointment, and you'll receive a...
We're delighted to welcome back longtime friend of the shop, 25-year veteran of restaurants, owner of Valley Sharp, and knife sharpener by trade Darin Gagner for a deep dive on the fundamentals, process, and equipment for sharpening your own knives on whetstones. Join us in our demo kitchen for a hands-on...
We are delighted to welcome back Nancy Singleton Hachisu on Thursday, May 14th for an author talk and cooking demo to celebrate her new reissue book, The Art and Craft of Japanese Cooking! Originally published as Food Artisans of Japan in 2019, this newly packaged reissue introduces readers to the regional chefs and artisans at...
We are delighted to welcome Saeng Douangdara to the shop for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm to celebrate his debut cookbook, The Lao Kitchen. In this essential guide to Lao cooking, personal chef Saeng draws on his expertise and the food knowledge passed down from his family to...
We are delighted to welcome Alana Kysar to the shop for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing on Monday, May 18th at 6:30pm to celebrate her new cookbook, Aloha Veggies: Veg-Forward Recipes Celebrating the Flavors of Hawai'i! Explore Hawai‘i’s diverse culinary heritage through 100+ flavor-packed, approachable, plant-based recipes for local Hawai‘i favorites...
Book Larder is thrilled to welcome Ifrah F. Ahmed to the shop on Monday, April 13th for an author talk to celebrate her debut cookbook, Soomaaliya: Food, Memory, and Migration. Ifrah (a sometime Seattleite!) has created this stunningly photographed living archive of Somali recipes and traditions, from both at home and in the diaspora, spanning cherished classics...