Thursday 11/5: Chelsea Clinton hosts an official signing for her new book, It’s Your World. Powell’s City of Books, 5:30 p.m., free.
Carrie Brownstein, codeveloper of Portlandia and musician from Sleater-Kinney, reads from her memoir, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, and is joined afterwards in conversation by Tig Notaro, Grammy nominated comedian, actress and star of the documentary feature Tig. All tickets come with a copy of Brownstein’s new book. Newmark Theater, 7:30 p.m., $37.95.
Adventure Time contributor and cartoonist Sam Alden shares his latest book, New Construction. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 11/6: Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore reads from her memoir, Wildflower. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Greg Gerke reads from his new book, My Brooklyn Writer Friend, alongside Cheston Knapp. Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 7 p.m., free.
Merritt Tierce reads from her fierce debut novel, Love Me Back. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Back Fence PDX hosts a special Wordstock edition of Russian Roulette, their high-stakes, high-risk storytelling show featuring Shannon Balcom, Michelle Tea, Amber Tamblyn, Benjamin Percy, Beth Lisick, Arthur Bradford, Brian Koch, and Brian S. Ellis, all hosted by B. Frayn Masters and Mindy Nettifee. Mission Theater, 9 p.m., $15 general, $20 VIP.
Saturday 11/7: Join Literary Arts for Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival, featuring on-stage author interviews and discussions (with over 80 authors, including Sandra Cisneros, Renee Watson, Monica Drake, Ursula K. Le Guin, Cheryl Strayed, and so many others), children’s storytimes, pop-up events, a book fair and exhibition, writing workshops, live music, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Everyone under 17 is welcome for free this year, and all paying visitors get a $5 voucher to spend on merchandise inside. Portland Art Museum, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., $15.
Wordstock extends into the night free of charge with a full-scale Lit Crawl across the inner southeast side. Kick off is at Dig A Pony, with scores of other venues for a mix up of readings you can jump to. Locations vary, 6:30 p.m., free.
Sunday 11/8: K.M.A. Sullivan hosts this week’s Portland poetry slam, featuring new poets Jay Deshpande and Fatimah Asghar. Where Are You Press will host a free workshop before the slam at 5 p.m. with room to write before the slam begins. Portland Center Stage, $5 suggested donation, 6:30 p.m.
The Stonehenge Studio Poetry Series welcomes Cathy Cain, Juleen Johnson, Darla Mottram, Jennifer Kemnitz, and Ms. Knoll for this month’s reading. Stonehenge Studios, 7 p.m., free.
Monday 11/9: David Levithan reads from his bestselling book, Every Day. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Rumpus illustrator and comic book artist Yumi Sakugawa celebrates her Portland book launch party for her latest title, There Is No Right Way To Meditate: And Other Lessons with a reading and visual presentation followed by a signing. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 11/10: Salon Skid Row presents Steve Tune, Adam Strong, Madison Mae Parker, and Francesca Willow for this week’s reading. The Corner Bar, 7 p.m., free.
Linda Lee Peterson reads from her new book, The Spy on the Tennessee Walker. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Wednesday 11/11: Annick Smith reads from her latest book, Crossing the Plains with Bruno. Annie Bloom’s Books, 7 p.m., free.
Veteran Sean Davis reads from his memoir, The Wax Bullet War, in honor of of Veterans Day. Another Read Through, 7 p.m., free.
