Ruth Ozeki is a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. Her first two novels, My Year of Meats and All Over Creation, have been translated into 11 languages and published in 14 countries. Her most recent work, A Tale for the Time-Being, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. 

Chef and author, Meeru Dhalwala is the dynamic owner of acclaimed Indian restaurant, Shanik, located in South Lake Union. In her cookbook, Vij's at Home: Relax, Honey, Meeru describes the warmth and easy of Indian cooking and provides easily adaptable and versatile recipes that go from stove to table in less than 45 minutes.

Ben and Lisa Slivka, former Microsoft Executives, will welcome you to their beautiful home in Clyde Hill with stunning views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline.

Event hosted by Literary Lions Gala, King County Library System.