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Livestream Reading: William Ritter

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Annie Bloom's welcomes Oregon author William Ritter for a livestream reading from his brand new Middle Grade novel, The Oddmire, Book 3: Deepest, Darkest. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctc-Ggqj0jE913IUP-_K5CjtjH6-8XY0um About The Oddmire, Book 3: Deepest, Darkest: The third adventure in the beloved fantasy series full of folklore and mayhem, from the creator of Jackaby. Brothers Cole and Tinn—one human, one a goblin changeling—are determined to solve a mystery almost as old as they are: What happened to their long-missing father? Joseph Burton vanished without a trace, leaving the baby boys’ mother to raise them alone. Some say he abandoned his family, others that he met foul play looking for a way to get rid of the changeling imposter. Cole is determined to finally push through the rumors and…

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Kai Bird in Conversation With T. J. Stiles

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter (Crown) is an essential reevaluation of the complex triumphs and tragedies of Jimmy Carter’s presidential legacy — from the expert biographer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Prometheus. Four decades after Ronald Reagan’s landslide win in 1980, Jimmy Carter’s one-term presidency is often labeled a failure; indeed, many Americans view Carter as the only ex-president to have used the White House as a stepping-stone to greater achievements. But in retrospect the Carter political odyssey is a rich and human story, marked by both formidable accomplishments and painful political adversity. Forty years before today’s broad public reckoning with the vast gulf between America’s creed and its actions, Carter looked out over a nation torn by race, crippled by…

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Paul Neilan in Conversation With Marissa Levien

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Hollywood Spiral (Grand Central) is the darkly comic, long-awaited literary return of Paul Neilan, author of the critically acclaimed cult classic, Apathy and Other Small Victories. In the near future, after the Internet grinds to a halt amid a wave of cyber-attacks, a company named Zodiac steps in to replace it with an evolved, augmented-reality version called the Grid. Harrigan, a hard-drinking private detective living as off-Grid as possible, is about to be evicted from his apartment when a stranger shows up asking for his help in finding Anna, an escort who's absconded with more than just his heart. Turns out that through Harrigan's new client, Anna has come into possession of a program/entity called Mirror, Mirror, which has the capacity to merge the…

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Conversations in Cohort : ROUTES BETWEEN RAINDROPS by Dan Wiencek

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join First Matter Press 2021 featured author Dan Wiencek in conversation with Gabby Hancher and Jessica E. Pierce about his forthcoming poetry collection, ROUTES BETWEEN RAINDROPS. The evening will begin with a short reading, followed by a discussion of the book and audience Q & A. Start time: 6:30 pacific Register here: https://www.firstmatterpress.org/events.html Previews of Wiencek's work can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuRXJSuv4sgqhQxE_X_iSQ/videos

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BIPOC Reading Series June

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

This bimonthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color. The theme for June is “the sun.” Come listen to our featured readers, or sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings will be followed by a short community discussion. Click here to register for this event. This event is open to everyone, but only people who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color will be invited to read. If you have any questions, please contact our host Jessica at  jessica@literary-arts.org.

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VoiceCatcher Journal’s Spring 2021 Virtual Reading

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us June 26th at 7 PM PDT for a FREE virtual reading featuring some of our amazing writers in this season's issue! RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/n8u57v5d

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BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: To Tease Or Not To Tease (VirtualShakespeareEdition)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

HUZZAH! 'Tis time for The Bard and Burlesque to marry as Lacy Productions presents... BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE: To Tease Or Not To Tease (Our brand new Virtual Shakespeare Edition) Saturday, June 26th, 2021 Livestream at 7pm PDT on Crowdcast $15 GA & $25 VIP TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ! (A Crowdcast link to our livestream will be emailed to all ticketholders by 3pm- or later if purchased afterward- on the day of the show. Tickets will be available up until showtime.) General Admission: $15 VIP Admission: $25 (includes an exclusive invitation to a Zoom VIP Meet & Greet directly after the show and a special thank you during the show. The Zoom VIP Meet & Greet link will also be emailed beforehand.) ** If you would like…

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Drag Queen Story Hour with Salt & Straw

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

For their "Rad Readers" series, available from May 28 through July 1, the artisan ice creamery Salt & Straw is teaming up with Scholastic to offer five flavors inspired by children's books. They're also adding a pride-themed virtual component with a series of story hours and ice cream tastings on Instagram Live in partnership with the nonprofit Drag Queen Story Hour. Queens Yves Saint Croissant, Pickle, and Lulu Luscious will read from pride-themed books as well as the books that inspired the current flavors and will perform lip syncs. Salt & Straw will also raise funds for the nonprofit during the events. Schedule Sunday, June 6, 11 am PST - Yves Saint Croissant, San Francisco Book 1: Pride 1-2-3 by Michael Joosten Book 2: Goosebumps…

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Stand Up Smut: An Erotic Open Mic

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Stand Up Smut is an open mic that welcomes all kinds of adult material. We celebrate your creative erotic imagination! Saucy stories? Explicit erotica? Poetry that gets you wet? We want your sacred smut! Share your creations (participants get in FREE - sign up in advance!) or be an aroused, engaged audience. (Patrons of Dance Naked Creative get in FREE!) The first half of the evening includes participant shares, and if time allows, the second half includes opportunities to make your own art (haiku anyone?). You will have the opportunity to meet your sex-positive comrades(we invite everyone to introduce themselves). One of the best parts of SUS is becoming part of a creative erotic community! You are also welcome to join with your camera off.…

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June Broken Sleep Books Launch

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

June Broken Sleep Books Launch, featuring readings from: Jeff Alessandrelli - Nothing of the Month Club Jessica Mookherjee - Play Lists Lotte Mitchell Reford - and we were so far from the sea of course the hermit crabs were dead Alex Mazey - Sad Boy Aesthetics All books available at brokensleepbooks.com

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