Ross C. Baker

Seattle native. Literacy, libraries & book FAN; President, Seattle Public Library Fdtn Board; Political guru+Public Policy Director for Virginia Mason Med. Ctr.

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

Finished my 1st Summer Book Bingo bk: “The Mystery of the Three Orchids” by Augusto De Angelis. Noir-ish criminal mystery set in Milan, Italy. A "translated" or crime fiction book. Plot twists with good character depictions. Thx
@ElliottBayBooks @tracyfromdenver @ahsimlibrarian

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@SeaArtsLectures @SPLBuzz @monyeeart Finished my 1st Summer Book Bingo read: “The Mystery of the Three Orchids” by Augusto De Angelis. Noir-ish criminal mystery set in Milan, Italy. A "translated" or crime fiction book. Plot twists with good character depictions. Thx @ElliottBayBooks & @SPLBuzz @SeaArtsLectures

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@SPLBuzz @ahsimlibrarian I am so ready for Book Bingo! Have already identified three books that I want to read that qualify for three squares! Planning to start one tonight. Thanks as always to @SPLBuzz and @SeaArtsLectures

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

Thank you Seattle Times! Your leadership and devotion to our community is priceless!

[Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl]

We're grateful to @seattletimes for their incredible support of local libraries and their supporting organizations, on Library Giving Day and all year long. We share a belief that access to knowledge and information in all forms is important to a healthy democracy!

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@KING5NewsTV Why did you interrupt the start of SNL for such nonurgent “breaking news” about the ferry four hours after its emergency?

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@KING5NewsTV

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@Tuphlos Agreed!!

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@Tuphlos Robin

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@Tuphlos Thanks aRonin! This is so wonderful!! ❤️

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@SeattleMet @SPLBuzz Amen!

[Seattle Met @SeattleMet]

When other social safety nets fail—as we saw happen everywhere during the pandemic—the library endures. “It’s the one place you can still go in this country that’s free," says chief librarian @SPLBuzz Tom Fay. https://t.co/z1G0cVZIok

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

Independent Book Store Day was sunny and inspirational in Seattle! Glad readers + patrons have 10 days to get to 24 Indy sores in the area. Have made it to 7, incl @ThirdPlaceBooks @fantagraphics @edmondsbookshop @BookLarder @ElliottBayBooks. Next @ArundelBooks @queenannebookco

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

Downtown Seattle is re-emerging and coming back in a stronger, safer and better way! #sod2022

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@NewYorker This book is a gem!: fascinating, insightful, & well written. He enthralls readers with tales of eccentric shippers (customers) and eccentric drivers and cargo grunts. The chapters “Here Come the Movers,” “The Great White Mover” and “Baby Grand” are terrific. Great memoir!

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

Finn Murphy’s “The Long Haul” is an occupational memoir with a previously untold human story at its center: https://t.co/itoZAxEz6u

[Reuven Carlyle @Reuvencarlyle]

Sen. David Frockt elevates our civic dialogue and inspires the best of public service. His work has transformed health care, higher education and vital services for the people of our state. He's a treasured friend and is deeply respected. He'll be missed by all. @dsfrockt #waelex

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

So happy that back orders for Frank Abe's “WE HEREBY REFUSE” are now shipping! This graphic novel format story of the Japanese Internment during World War Two and subsequent rights effort is a great and important read!

[Verity Credit Union @verityseattle]

The @SPLBuzz #Bookmobile is traveling around town! You can find all of the locations here: https://t.co/9AWZTjFmTn

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

@supportspl I am reading "We Hereby Refuse" by @FrankAbe & Tamiko Nimura. Terrific!! It is my "graphic novel" or "small press" book for #BookBingoNW2021 challenge w/ @SPLBuzz @SeaArtsLectures. Thx @supportspl Always enjoy this summer treat!

[Ross C. Baker @RossNSeattle]

Enjoying the challenge of #BookBingoNW2021 ! Just finished the wonderful "A Most Beautiful Thing" by @ArshayCooper. Great "coming of age and sports" memoir. Thank you @SeaArtsLectures @supportspl (Foundation) & @SPLBuzz (Library).