Thursday 4/24: Enjoy a cup of coffee at the Kaplan Storytelling Event, featuring Kaplan students reading from their latest stories. Glyph, 4 p.m., free.
Lewis & Clark hosts its annual release party for The Literary Review, which showcases student writing. The Frank Manor House, 7 p.m., free.
Novelists Dan Berne and Rob Yarkumian share the stage at a double reading. Berne reads from his debut novel, The Gods of Second Chances (January 2014), followed by Yarkumian who will read from his first novel, The Sound of Songs Across the Water (July 2013). Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Fisherwoman, writer, and cast-member of Discovery Channel’s Swords: Life on the Line Linda Greenlaw reads from her memoir, Livesaving Lessons (March 2014). Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 4/25: The Portland Center for Public Humanities welcomes Joan Gordan, editor of Science Fiction Studies and Humanimalia. Gordan will give a lecture on dystopian and speculative fiction, Down in the Uncanny Valley with Monsters, Hopeful and Otherwise. PSU Urban Center, 6 p.m., free.
The PSU Alumni Association welcomes Mitchell S. Jackson as he reads from his acclaimed novel, The Residue Years (August 2013). The reading will be followed by a conversation with City Club Executive Director, former Portland mayor Sam Adams. Smith Memorial Student Union, 6 p.m., $5 to general public and free to PSU students with valid ID.
Hear about Emma Gatewood, the first woman to travel the Appalachian Trail alone, from Ben Montgomery as he reads from his new book, Grandma Gatewood’s Walk (April 2014). Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 4/26: New York Times–bestselling author Christopher Moore reads from his latest book, The Serpent of Venice (April 2014). Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 2 p.m., free.
Dr. Laura Brown, lesbian feminist psychologist from Seattle, will be reading from and discussing her newest book Your Turn for Care: Surviving the Aging and Death of the Adults who Harmed You (December 2012). In Other Words, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sunday 4/27: Judith Cutler and co-authors Ahava Shira and Lynda Monk facilitate a workshop based on their new book, Writing Alone Together: Journaling Within a Circle of Women Workshop and Writing Alone Together (April 2014). Book launch to follow. In Other Words, workshop from 1 – 3 p.m., book launch 3 – 4 p.m., sliding donation recommended $5 – $10.
Poet and co-author of The Daily Poet: Day-by-Day Writing Prompts For Your Writing Practice Martha Silano hosts a three-hour generative workshop for poets of all skill levels. Literary Arts, 2 p.m., $75 and required pre-registration.
Join the Portland State MFA program at their monthly student reading. Poetry, fiction, and nonfiction MFA candidates read from their works-in-progress. Bare Bones Cafe, 5 p.m., free.
Local writer Kevin Sampsell reads from his first novel This Is Between Us (November 2013). Pond Gallery, 7 p.m., free.
Spare Room presents a reading and book launch for Poems (1962-1997) (April 2014) by Robert Lax, edited by John Beer. Readings by John Beer and CA Conrad. Glyph, 7:30 p.m., $5 suggested donation.
Monday 4/28: Literary Arts presents Verselandia! 2014, this year’s annual Portland metro area high school poetry slam, judged by a panel of local judges. Portland Center Stage, 7 p.m., tickets start at $10.
Music Millenium sponsors Charles Cross as he shares his experiences covering Kurt Cobain’s suicide nearly two decades ago in his new book, Here We Are Now (April 2014). Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 4/29: As part of National Poetry Month and annual Roots Festival, Portland State hosts two-time National Poetry Slam champion, poet, and spoken word artist Guante. Guante leads a spoken-word workshop followed by a performance later on the same night. Multicultural Center, Workshop at 1 p.m., Performance at 5 p.m, free.
Come hear senior students from Mary Szybist’s Advanced Poetry Writing course share their original poetry. The Frank Manor House, 7 p.m., free.
Jack Hart reads from his murder-mystery Skookum Summer (April 2014). Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 4/30: Join Glenn Fleishman along with fellow contributors of The Magazine: for curious people for their first Bookwarming party. Reading Frenzy, 6:30 p.m., free.
Oregon Book Award-winner Sandra Stone reads from her latest book, The Inmost House (April 2014). Annie Bloom’s Books, 7 p.m., free.
Powell’s Classics Book Group meets to discuss Tender Is The Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jo Becker reads from her new book detailing the political struggle of marriage equality in the United States since 2008, Forcing the Spring (April 2014). Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
