I was alone in Seattle, wandering and looking for some of the Independent Bookstores on my map. I was lucky enough to find The Seattle Mystery Bookshop, and also "Califia's Daughters" by "Leigh Richards." The staff was happy to discuss Don Winslow's work, and kind enough to recommend the meatloaf sandwich at the little restaurant across the street. Although I was slightly loopy from my plane ride, they made me feel right at home. If I am ever on the west coast again, I plan to make it a stop. (There is also a great little stationery store a few blocks up that could use a revisit.)