Thursday 2/25: Local poets Judith Arcana, Emily Newberry, and Judith Barrington read from their latest work. Another Read Through, 7 p.m., free.
Pamela Lindholm-Levy reads from her new book, Count the Mountains. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Portland Arts & Lectures brings one of this year’s most celebrated black writers, Claudia Rankine, to read and speak for a one-night exclusive event. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., tickets may vary.
Chris Offutt reads from his memoir, My Father, The Pornographer. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 2/26: The 1001 Journal editorial team kicks off their submissions period by hosting a reading and discussion. Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 7 p.m., free.
John Perkins reads from his dark memoir, The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 2/27: Matt Ruff brings together historical fiction and pulp noir in his latest novel, Lovecraft Country. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sunday 2/28: À reading welcomes James Curry IV, Liz Yerby, and Lillian Wakefield to read for this month’s series. Valentine’s, 5 p.m., free.
The Portland State University MFA Reading Series invites faculty reader Michele Glazer to read for this month’s Last Sunday reading. Literary Arts, 5 p.m., free.
The Pure Surface reading series brings Renee Sills, Sam Pirnak, and Christopher Rose for their latest reading. Valentine’s, 7 p.m., free.
Monday 2/29: Monica Drake launches her long-awaited short-story collection, The Folly of Loving Life with a reading and Q&A session followed by a signing. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sara Majka reads from her debut collection of linked stories, Cities I’ve Never Lived In. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 3/1: Taylor Zajonc reads from his new book, The Wrecking Crew. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Nayomi Munaweera reads from her latest book, What Lies Between Us, before discussing her work publicly in conversation with Paul Toutonghi, author of Evel Knievel Days. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 3/2: Natalie Serber reads from her new memoir, Community Chest. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Lynn Darroch reads from her new book, Rhythm in the Rain. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
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