CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle author Bob Wyss’s ‘Black Gold’ chosen as finalist for Washington Book Award
The finalists for the Washington State Book Awards have been announced, and “ Black Gold ” by Bob Wyss of West Seattle is on the list! Here’s the announcement: “Black Gold, The Rise, Reign and Fall of American Coal” today was named a finalist for the Washington State Book Award, Nonfiction/Biography category. Author Bob Wyss, a West Seattle resident, appeared at Paper Boat Booksellers before a packed audience back on October 9. A winner will be announced September 15. Black Gold is a narrative nonfiction book that describes the 200-year impact coal had on American culture, society and environment. While coal was a magical elixir that sparked America’s industrial revolution, its legacy and continued life threatens not only the world’s environment but life as we know it. As the summer of 2026 has clearly demonstrated with its deadly heat spells, fires and floods, understanding that heritage is crucial in coping with our changing world. Critics have cal...