Seattle readers are loving romance books. From heated hockey players to… yes, Bigfoot romance. Seattle bookstores can't keep them on the shelves. Katie Campbell chats with Ashley Adair, an owner of Beguiled Books, about why Seattle readers have caught the love bug for romance books. Hint: It’s rough out here.

And… if you need some help filling that book shaped void, here’s Ashley’s and Katie’s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL):
Beguiled Books
Squatch Out! A Bigfoot Shifter Rom-com by Deysi O'Donal
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Possession of Alba Diaz
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Book Bedazzling
Ink Drinker

Event recommendations from this week’s episode:

Thomas Mallon w/ Katie Campbell - The Wyncote NW Forum at Town Hall Seattle, Feb 20

Do you have a favorite romance novel? Tell us about your favorite steamy reads at meetmehere@kuow.org.

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Seattle readers are loving romance books. From heated hockey players to&hellip; yes, Bigfoot romance. Seattle bookstores can't keep them on the shelves. Katie Campbell chats with Ashley Adair, an owner of Beguiled Books, about why Seattle readers have caught the love bug for romance books. Hint: It&rsquo;s rough out here.
And&hellip; if you need some help filling that book shaped void, here&rsquo;s Ashley&rsquo;s and Katie&rsquo;s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL):
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Beguiled Books</li>
<li aria-level="1">Squatch Out! A Bigfoot Shifter Rom-com by Deysi O'Donal</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura</li>
<li aria-level="1">Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Possession of Alba Diaz</li>
<li aria-level="1">Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Ca&ntilde;as</li>
<li aria-level="1">Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver</li>
<li aria-level="1">Book Bedazzling</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ink Drinker</li>
</ul>
Event recommendations from this week&rsquo;s episode:
<a href="https://townhallseattle.org/event/thomas-mallon/">Thomas Mallon w/ Katie Campbell</a> - <a href="https://townhallseattle.org/venue/the-wyncote-nw-forum/">The Wyncote NW Forum</a> at Town Hall Seattle, Feb 20
Do you have a favorite romance novel? Tell us about your favorite steamy reads at meetmehere@kuow.org.
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meetnotes">Become a KUOW member today</a>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

Seattle readers are loving romance books. From heated hockey players to… yes, bigfoot  romance. Seattle bookstores can't keep them on the shelves.

What do Heated Rivalry and Sasquatch have in common?

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.

Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows. 

LINKS:
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Seattle Home & Garden Show
Wintergrass Festival
Black History Month Soirée 2026 - Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Lunar New Year Family Festival | Seattle Art Museum
Cupid's Undie Run at The Dock in Fremont
Cardi B - Climate Pledge Arena

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. 

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.
Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows.&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gardenshow.com/">Northwest Flower &amp; Garden Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlehomeshow.com/">Seattle Home &amp; Garden Show</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wintergrass.com/">Wintergrass Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/black-history-month-soiree-2026/">Black History Month Soir&eacute;e 2026 - Bainbridge Island Museum of Art</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/lunar-new-year-family-festival-feb-21">Lunar New Year Family Festival | Seattle Art Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://join.ctf.org/event/2026-cupids-undie-run-seattle/e705242">Cupid's Undie Run at The Dock in Fremont</a></li>
<li><a href="https://climatepledgearena.com/event/cardi-b-26/">Cardi B - Climate Pledge Arena</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meet">kuow.org/donate/meet&nbsp;</a>
Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Meet Me Here presents KUOW's Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

Weekend Warmup for Feb 20-22

We look ahead to March and the awesome arts and culture coming up, and we convince each other to go check out one new thing.

Event Recommendations:
Emerald City Comic Con - March 5-8 at the Seattle Convention Center 
KUOW Book Talks with Author Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe - March 23 at Seattle Central Library
Frye Parlor x Jayme Yen - Until January 2027 at Frye Art Museum

Have you gone to an event you heard about on Meet Me Here? Tell us how it went! Email us at meetmehere@kuow.org. 

Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! 
Become a KUOW member today

We look ahead to March and the awesome arts and culture coming up, and we convince each other to go check out one new thing.
Event Recommendations:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/en-us/buy/tickets.html?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23341977966&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAClWY1FtDkij1hNC8vDmuGsGlOH01&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pkw_MjL3LZKMnboxTJbZuIjCBQdWQLTrOAxdy7O6ZXmSOztmad7YhRoCCoEQAvD_BwE">Emerald City Comic Con </a>- March 5-8 at the Seattle Convention Center&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuow-book-talks-with-author-sasha-taqwsblu-lapointe-tickets-1977314666395">KUOW Book Talks with Author Sasha taqw&scaron;əblu LaPointe</a> - March 23 at Seattle Central Library</li>
<li><a href="https://fryemuseum.org/exhibitions/frye-parlor-x-jayme-yen">Frye Parlor x Jayme Yen </a>- Until January 2027 at Frye Art Museum</li>
</ul>
Have you gone to an event you heard about on Meet Me Here? Tell us how it went! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:meetmehere@kuow.org">meetmehere@kuow.org</a>.&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meetnotes">Become a KUOW member today</a>

From geeking out at Seattle's premier pop culture event, to a new take on a local art museum, and a talk with an indigenous punk rock author - check out these upcoming happenings in Western Washington. 

Hot tips for Emerald City Comic Con and other events in March

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.

Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows. 

LINKS:
The Atomic Bombshells: J’ADORE 17 Year Anniversary at Triple Door
Winter Festival | Early Music Seattle
Noir City - SIFF 
After Hours Premier: No Pressure Valentines - Seattle Aquarium
Busch Light PBR Everett
Comedy of Love: A Valentine's Day Improv
Disenchanted! | Tacoma City Theaters
Science After Dark - Pacific Science Center
Get a Friday the 13th Tattoo at One of These Seattle Shops

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. 

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.
Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows.&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://everout.com/seattle/events/the-atomic-bombshells-jadore-17-year-anniversary/e227319/">The Atomic Bombshells: J&rsquo;ADORE 17 Year Anniversary at Triple Door</a></li>
<li><a href="https://earlymusicseattle.org/festival/winter-festival/">Winter Festival | Early Music Seattle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/noir-city">Noir City</a> - SIFF </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/events/after-hours-valentines-day/">After Hours Premier: No Pressure Valentines - Seattle Aquarium</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.pbr.com/tours/velocity-tour/2026/everett-wa/">Busch Light PBR Everett</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-of-love-a-valentines-day-improv-tickets-1980118924005">Comedy of Love: A Valentine's Day Improv</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.tacomacitytheaters.org/events/detail/disenchanted">Disenchanted! | Tacoma City Theaters</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://pacificsciencecenter.org/events/science-after-dark/">Science After Dark</a>&nbsp;- Pacific Science Center</li>
<li><a href="https://everout.com/seattle/articles/get-a-friday-the-13th-tattoo-at-one-of-these-seattle-shops/c6239/">Get a Friday the 13th Tattoo at One of These Seattle Shops</a> </li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meet">kuow.org/donate/meet&nbsp;</a>
Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

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