Thursday 9/24: Todd Gleason celebrates the release of his first print anthology, Drunk at a Midnight Choir, by reading alongside Faith McGee, Sophia Pfaff Shalmiyev, Amie Zimmerman, Robert Lashley, Clementine von Radics, Samantha Peterson, John Barrios, Kiki Nicole, Jamie Mortara, Maranda Bish, Ross Robbins, Stephen Meads, and Heather Ackles. The mini-readings and celebration will be hosted and emceed by Portland poet Robert Duncan Gray. Crema Coffee + Bakery, 7 p.m., free.
David Baker reads from his debut novel about a food journalist’s desperate attempt to save his career—and possibly his marriage—by tracking an extremely valuable bottle of wine stolen by the Nazis over half a century ago, Vintage, and then opens up to the floor to a discussion with winemaker, importer, and wine educator Scott Wright. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Kevin Griffin, author of One Breath at a Time, reads from his latest title, Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life after Addiction. Powell’s Books on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 9/25: Two Plum Press hosts its third biannual public reading and release event. This round, they celebrate two book releases by Vermont poet Gary Lindorf, The Blue Man: poems for a late nuclear age and The Last Recurrent Dream, Kellen Rose Hopfner’s You Should Feel This, and Rebekah Green’s T h i s. Joining them will be a mini-fleet of local Portland Two Plum authors including Ross Robbins, Delphine Bedient, Michelle Overby, Izzy Ferguson, and Pierce Kennedy. IPRC, 7 p.m., free.
Mary Karr discusses the revival of the literary memoir in her latest book, The Art of the Memoir, and follows up with in conversation with Rumpus superstar and author of Wild, Cheryl Strayed. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
If Not For Kidnap brings Sarah Mangold, Joanna Fuhrman, Damien-Adia Marassa, and Meghan Hawkins for this potluck style dinner party and reading. 1905 Northeast Going, 7:30 p.m., free.
Emily Bingham reads from her erotic memoir, Diary of a Rope Slut, followed by a late night rope demo. The Office, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 9/26: Bryan C. Parker reads his new music biography, Beat Happening’s Beat Happening. Parker will be joined at the event by Beat Happening and K Records founder Calvin Johnson. Powell’s City of Books, 4 p.m., free.
Sunday 9/27: Vu Tran reads from his noir page-turning debut, Dragonfish. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 4 p.m., free.
À Reading welcomes Sidony O’neal, Jamie Mortara, Clementine von Radics, and Christian M. Patterson for this month’s reading. Valentines, 5 p.m., free.
Franklin Veaux reads from his book, The Game Changer: A Memoir of Disruptive Love. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Monday 9/28: Watch and join in as Portland selects its first ever Youth Poet Laureate. A group of 12 finalists who have been selected as Poet Ambassadors for the city face off in a gorgeous performance to decide who will take home the title for the year. One talented winner will receive the year-long, inaugural title, get a national publishing and distribution book deal from a NYC-based publisher, and embark on a regional book tour. Artist Repertory Theatre, 7 p.m., free.
Ian McDonald reads from his latest book, Luna: New Moon. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Powell’s kicks off Banned Book Week with a free lecture on censorship and the First Amendment with a talk entitled, May Government Control Our Speech and Expression, and If So, How and When? by First Amendment lawyer Duane Bosworth. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Steven Gillis reads from his new novel Benchere in Wonderland. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 9/29: Salon Skid Row welcomes Donald Dunbar, Allison Cobb, Zachary Cosby, and Emily Lakehomer for this week’s reading. The Corner Bar, 7 p.m., free.
Caitlin Doughty reads from her strange coming-of-age story, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 9/30: Portland’s Silent Reading Party launches, inviting readers to read silently in good company. Bring your own print or digital book and enjoy two hours of undistracted time to read whatever you want. Happy hour prices and ambient music included. Beech Street Parlor, 6 p.m., free.
Ava Dellaira reads from her stunning debut novel, Love Letters to the Dead. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Imbibe executive editor Paul Clarke reads from new book on mixology for the masses, The Cocktail Chronicles. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
