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Ray Nayler’s 2022 novel The Mountain in the Sea was a huge hit in Seattle, and now, his latest novel seems poised to surpass it in this market. Why? Well, because it’s about highly intelligent crows.
We love our corvids in Seattle, but these crows are extra special. Set in Lithuania during World War II, Nayler's The Palaces of the Crow follows four young people caught between the Nazis and the desperate remnants of the Red Army. Their survival is dependent on their own cleverness and that of the crows they befriend, crows who have their own secrets to keep. Look out, Seattle, this might be your favorite novel of 2026.
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Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.
HOST: Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows
LINKS:
WORLD CUP - Juneteenth Match Day
Mariners vs Boston
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS June 19 — Seattle, Jimi Hendrix Park
June 19 — Seattle, NW African American Museum
June 19 — Shoreline, Shoreline City Hall
June 19 — Tacoma, Haub Family Field
June 19 — Tukwila, Sullivan Center
June 20 — Kent, Morrill Meadows Park
June 20 — Lynnwood, Martha Lake Park
June 20/21 — Seattle, Arte Noir

Gorge Blues and Brews
Edmonds Arts Festival
Marysville Strawberry Festival
Rhubarb Days 2026
Brinnon ShrimpFest
Fremont Solstice Parade - Seattle
Fremont Fair
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Seattle isn’t known for a raging after hours scene, but more and more people are emerging into the eventide to go to the market. On this episode of Meet Me Here, we're taking you to night markets, where Seattleites are experiencing great food and art.
We'll speak with Jason Huang, the founder of SWAE Night Market, the official night market of Lacey, Washington. We'll also meet Doc Wilson, who runs a night market in Columbia City that features Black-owned businesses. We'll tell you how to get the most out of these new and vibrant community gatherings.
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Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.
HOST: Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows
LINKS:
Salmon Bay FC vs FC Olympia - Public Radio Night!
Brass Screw Consortium
Seattle Pride Classic 2026
Pride Ice Skate
Lifelong Pride Gala
Washington Brewers Fest 2026
Beacon Arts Street Fairs
Viking Tour – Poulsbo Rotary Club
Furry 5K
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/meet
Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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Seattle's own Fantagraphics is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. That's 50 years of comics, graphic novels, and counterculture media to look back on.
To mark the occasion, we got in touch with artists, fans, and Fantagraphics staff to hear what they love most about the publisher. Plus, we spoke to Eric Reynolds, the vice president and associate publisher who identifies as the company's former "corporate shill and paid apologist." He's been with Fantagraphics for more than three decades, yet he said he doesn't feel like he's worked a day in that time.
There's not a formal RIYL this week, but you can support Fantagraphics for the next 50 years by visiting their shop in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. Check out some of the biggest names they've published over the years, including:
Peter Bagge
Daniel Clowes
Robert Crumb
Emil Ferris
Gilbert, Jaime and Mario Hernandez
Trina Robbins
Joe Sacco
Carol Tyler
Jim Woodring
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