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Salt and Straw Ice Cream Cookbook

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland

Salt & Straw is the ice cream brainchild of two cousins, Tyler and Kim Malek, who had a vision but no recipes. But that’s what made them great. In Salt and Straw Ice Cream Cookbook (Clarkson Potter), Tyler Malek reveals what they’ve learned, how to tap your own creativity, and how to invent flavors of your own. Malek will be joined in conversation by Karen Brooks, food critic for Portland Monthly.

Free

The Voice of Empathy: John Sibley Williams and Paulann Petersen

The Tiny Theater PDX 3306 SE 65th Ave, Portland

Organized by Portland poet A. Molotkov, The Voice of Empathy is a poetry series that showcases writers whose work investigates the human capacity for compassion and generosity and invites the reader/listener to care deeply for others and the world. Each reading will be followed by a Q&A. May 5 John Sibley Williams Paulann Petersen Limited seating, please arrive early for a guaranteed seat. The Voice of Empathy is a poetry series that showcases writers whose work investigates the human capacity for compassion and generosity and invites the reader/listener to care deeply for others and the world. This description is for the poets’ reference only and does not presume to impose any constraints on the work selected for presentation. There is room for 37-39 poetry lovers.…

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The Poisoner’s Handbook

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham

Alright folk's time to pick up a copy of The Poisoner's Handbook from your local book store, or download your audiobook. Let's dive into the early age of forensic medicine together and learn about some twisted murders by poison. *Cough *Cough, we all know we are talking about lady killers. Jk, I don't know, but let's find out together. Books Around the Corner has graciously offered to host us in their cozy space. If you don't already have the book, feel free to drop by and pick it up, or you can even order it and have it shipped direct to your house for just 3 bucks! Looking forward to this read and meeting more local murderinos! SSGDM ya'll.

Free

Deep Artwork 3D book release party with Pat Moriarity

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland

3D mastermind, Christian LeBlanc has taken Pat Moriarity’s powerful crazy art and turned it into a brain-bending, eye-shattering experience – DEEP ARTWORK. Join Moriarity on Sunday May 5th to celebrate the release of this giant-sized 3D art zine. 32 pages measuring 12 x 9.5 inches. Iggy Pop’s butt has never stuck out farther. Between Pat Moriarity’s art and Christian LeBlanc’s 3D work, all the different colored pages, and the large magazine size with rounded corners, this book is a circus of visual delights. Printed on glossy 120g paper with 300g cardstock covers. A unique limited edition that is sure to sell out. Each book comes with a free pair of 3D glasses. Local band Personal Days will kick off the party with an acoustic set.…

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QTIPOC Draw Night

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland

First Sundays of the month, 6:30-10pm ADA accessible, Free street parking available. Light snacks provided.

Free

Kiese Laymon

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland

In his powerful and universally lauded memoir, genre-bending essayist and novelist Kiese Laymon “provocatively meditates on his trauma growing up as a black man, and in turn crafts an essential polemic against American moral rot” (Entertainment Weekly). Heavy (Scribner) is a “gorgeous, gutting…generous” (The New York Times) memoir that combines personal stories with piercing intellect to reflect both on the strife of American society and on Laymon’s experiences with abuse.

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