Thursday 10/9: At this companion reading to October’s feature exhibition, seven writers will present original work inspired by the pieces in Entitled—A Group Show: J. David Osborne, Barry Graham, Rios de la Luz, Lisa MoonCat Miller, Lisa Alber, Alex Bogartz, and Johnny Shaw. Glyph, 6 p.m., free.
The Reed College Visiting Writers Series welcomes Bruce Smith, author of six poetry collections, to read for this reading. Reed College, 6:30 p.m., free.
Alice Hardesty, reads from her very personal memoir, An Uncommon Cancer Journey: The Cosmic Kick that Healed Our Lives. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Rumpus co-owner and Buzzfeed Books editor Isaac Fitzgerald and illustrator Wendy MacNaughton read from their just-released collaboration on tattoos and the stories behind them, Pen and Ink. Joining them are Rumpus columnist Cheryl Strayed, illustrator Carson Ellis, Emily Cable, Amy Martin, and Kriste York. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Elizabeth Enslin reads from her memoir, While the Gods Were Sleeping: A Journey through Love and Rebellion in Nepal. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 10/10: In Children and Other Wild Animals, Brian Doyle, author of Mink River, describes encounters with astounding beings of every sort and shape. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday Appointment with Portland Writers Reading will feature Timothy Gager, Parker Tettleton, Dena Rash Guzman, Yuvi Zalkow, Sam Snoek-Brown, and Julia Clare Tillinghast. Jade Lounge, 8 p.m., free.
Saturday 10/11: Join Blue Skirt Productions as they celebrate the release of their first print publication, Blood Gravity, a novella by Gayle Towell. Readings by Gayle Towell, Sean Davis, and J. David Osborne. American Legion Post, 7 p.m., free.
Back Fence PDX hosts another edition of Russian Roulette storytelling. 8 storytellers spin a wheel of prompts and compete against each other to captivate the audience—who selects a grand winner at the end of the night. Readers this round include: Daria Eliuk, Derrick Brown, Beth Lisick, Leather Storrs, Adam Arnold, Betsy Cross, Emily Overstreet, and Pat Castaldo. Disjecta, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 door.
Montyfoo Productions and Tao of Pimpin’ bring you a storytelling event of pimplightening proportions. Jade Lounge, 8 p.m., free.
Sunday 10/12: The Portland Poetry Slam hosts its weekly reading. Glyph, 7 p.m., free.
Marlon James reads from his new book, A Brief History of Seven Killings, an epic exploring the attempted assassinations of Bob Marley in the late 70s. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Monday 10/13: On the heels of his acclaimed debut, The Returned, Jason Mott delivers a spellbinding tale of love and sacrifice, The Wonder of All Things. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
The Poets on Broadway welcomes W.S. Di Piero, who has published 10 collections of poetry, most recently Tombo, who is joined by University of Washington professor and author, Richard Kenney. Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 8 p.m., free.
Tuesday 10/14: Penelope Scambly Schott reads from her new poetry collection, How I Became an Historian. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Reading Frenzy hosts a double reading and signing with authors Derrick Brown and Greg Gerding, sharing their respective books, Our Poison Horse and Loser Makes Good. Reading Frenzy, 7 p.m., free.
Diane Cook reads from her daring debut collection, Man v. Nature. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 10/15: The Verse Union Poetry Club welcomes Hajara Quinn to read and discuss her collection, Unnaysayer, for this month’s meeting. Reading Frenzy, 6 p.m., free.
Portland State and Iowa Writers Workshop graduate Lucas Bernhardt leads a seminar on the history of the American Dream through F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literature: The Great Gatsby & More (Delve Seminar). Literary Arts, 6:30 p.m., $185.
The Mountain Writers Series welcomes Dennis Schmitz, author of Animism, and Carl Adamschick, author of Saint Friend, to read their latest poetry. Glyph, 7 p.m., free.
Valerie Geary reads from her thrilling literary debut, Crooked River. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
