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Deadly Diversions Book Group

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton

This month our group meets to discuss Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mystery series. Join us!

Free

Well-Read Black Girl Book Club

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

Black women and Black nonbinary people are invited to join us every second Thursday of the month for the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club. The American Booksellers Association is partnering with Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim to amplify diverse voices and support emerging writers through discussions of classics and newly published work, all written by Black authors. This month we’re reading Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi. Join us!

Free

November 2019 SFWA Reading Series – Portland

Lucky Labrador Brewing Company 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

Science Fiction and Fantasy Readings by Authors in Portland, Oregon The Pacific Northwest is home to a Tardis-Full of Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, a fact celebrated every quarter with the Pacific Northwest Reading Series. These free quarterly events provide the Northwest Science Fiction and Fantasy community a chance to gather, network and enjoy readings from local and visiting authors in Portland and Seattle. Each event features three authors who read from their latest work, interpreting and explaining their concepts and vision. In addition, space is provided for networking and conversation. Booksellers will be on hand with fresh copies of the authors’ books for you to buy and get autographed. Shanna Germain The co-owner and managing editor of Monte Cook Games, Shanna's work can be…

Free

Mark Z. Danielewski

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

We all have fears, but if we can’t face the small ones, how will we face the big ones? Kai is afraid to fly a little blue kite. But Kai is also very, very brave, and overcoming this small fear will lead him on a great adventure. Remember: all great adventures start with one little moment. You know the one. It’s like a gentle breeze whispering in your ear what you already know by heart: not even the sky is the limit. The Little Blue Kite (Pantheon) is the new book from Mark Z. Danielewski, author of House of Leaves and The Familiar series.

Free