Best Section: If you are going to Ada's with books in mind, I would recommend the nature section. The curated titles within are a mix of identification guides and researched topics that will delight your inquisitive mind. On a recent trip I picked up Eruption: The Untold Story of Mt. St. Helens by Steve Olson. Ever since I visited Mt. St. Helens Volcanic Monument when I was in grade school, I have been fascinated by the power of the natural forces that reshape the world. With this year being the 45 anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens, I thought it would be a great text to dive into.
Can We Read There? Ada’s is an O.K. place to sit and read, but you have to be aware of a few things. The cafe is often very busy. There are always people ordering drinks and baristas calling out orders. Not to mention the patrons that use the cafe as their office for studying and the now ever more invasive virtual meeting space where they discuss a project with colleagues on their computers. It is also a lively in-person meeting place for work and play. If you do choose to sip and read, a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones will assist your book immersion time.
