Thursday 9/25: Two decades after his debut collection, Tony Earley is back with his new short story collection, Mr. Tall. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 9/26: David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas, comes to town with his latest book, The Bone Clocks. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
David Bezmozgis reads from his latest novel, The Betrayers. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 9/27: The Multnomah County Library celebrates its 150th Anniversary with a day of entertainment, storytelling in different languages, crafts, activities for all ages, and refreshments donated from local vendors. Central Library, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., free.
Eleni Sikelianos, Endi Bogue Hartigan, and Joshua Marie Wilkinson read their respective poetry. Literary Arts, 7 p.m., free.
Sunday 9/28: À Reading #10 will feature Annelyse Gelman, John Barrios, and Robyn Bateman. Valentines, 5 p.m., free.
Poor Claudia Chabbooks celebrates this month’s authors new releases: Ashley Toliver’s Ideal Machine and Matthew Dickman’s 24 Hours. Church, 6 p.m., free.
The Portland Poetry Slam hosts its weekly reading. Glyph, 7 p.m., free.
Brian Hart reads from his new book, The Bully of Order, and is joined in conversation by Amanda Coplin, author of The Orchardist. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Monday 9/29: Book launch and reading with Donna Prinzmetal and Penelope Scambly Schott. Glyph, 5 p.m., free.
Ann Hedreen reads from her new family memoir, Her Beautiful Brain. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Alix Christie reads from her literary debut, Gutenberg’s Apprentice. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Lauren Oliver reads from her adult debut, Rooms. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 9/30: Peyton Marshall reads from his latest thriller, Goodhouse. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Alix Christie reads from her literary debut, Gutenberg’s Apprentice. C.C. Stern Type Foundry, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 10/1: Opening night of a new reading series, Word Warriors, featuring 8 local poets: Bethy Annsa, Doug Spangle, Juleen Johnson, Paul Rowley, Amie Champagne, Larry Narron, Erin Gurley, and Christopher Knight. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 7 p.m., free.
John Darnielle, front man for the Mountain Goats, reads from his debut novel, Wolf in White Van, and is joined in conversation by fellow writer Matt Fraction. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Roberto Trotta reads from his new book on literary experimentation and science, The Edge of the Sky: All You Need To Know about the All-There-Is. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
