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Virtual Book Club: Nothing Special

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

https://join.skype.com/Ti23mIwRHviv Skype with comics friends! This week, let's talk about Nothing Special by Katie Cook. "Callie thinks that in the grand scheme of the worlds at large, she's nothing special. With the unexpected addition of friendship and adventure into her life, she's about to find out that she was very, very wrong." In this time of virtual access, we're switching over to some web comics! Click here to read season one of Nothing Special on webtoons. https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/nothing-special/chapter-1/viewer?title_no=1188&episode_no=1 Join the chat at the skype link above!

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Virtual Book Club: O Human Star

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

https://join.skype.com/Ti23mIwRHviv Skype with comics friends! This week, let's talk about O Human Star by Blue Delliquanti. "Alastair Sterling was the inventor who sparked the robot revolution. And because of his sudden death, he didn't see any of it. That is, until he wakes up 16 years later in a robot body that matches his old one exactly." Scifi, drama, and LGBT themes. What more could you want! In this time of virtual access, we're switching over to some web comics! Click here to read Volume 1 online. http://ohumanstar.com/comic/chapter-1-title-page/ OR check if we have any of the physical volumes by emailing bookswpictures@gmail.com with O HUMAN STAR BOOK CLUB in the subject line and we'll work it out. NOTE: Orders may not arrive in time for book…

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Virtual Book Club: Strong Female Protagonist

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

https://join.skype.com/Ti23mIwRHviv Skype with comics friends! This week, let's talk about Strong Female Protagonist by Molly Ostertag. "SFP follows the adventures of a young middle-class American with super-strength, invincibility and an overwhelming sense of social injustice." A great read for those who like superheros, but wish they were a little less in the Marvel/DC zone. In this time of virtual access, we're switching over to some web comics! Click here to read the first 3 issues online. https://strongfemaleprotagonist.com/issue-1/page-0/ OR check if we have any of the physical volumes by emailing bookswpictures@gmail.com with STRONG FEMALE PROTAGONIST in the subject line and we'll work it out. NOTE: Orders may not arrive in time for book club! Join the chat at the skype link above!

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Virtual Book Club: Always Human

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Skype with comics friends! This week, let's talk about Always Human by Ari North! "A story about nanobots, genetic engineering, and two girls falling in love. No matter how technology changes us, we'll always be human." In this time of virtual access, we're switching over to some web comics! Click here to read through to chapter 37! https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/always-human/list?title_no=557&page=1 Join the chat at the skype link!

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Mason Mooney: Paranormal Investigator Book Launch

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a chat about the book, virtual book plate signing, and more! Bring your own refreshments. Book is great for kids 8 and up, and they're welcome at this party, too. ABOUT MASON MOONEY: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR Paranormal Investigator Mason Mooney is heartless, both figuratively and literally. He’s on a mission to prove to the Paranormal Society that he’s the best paranormal investigator around, but they’re not so sure. And they’re not the only ones. Join Mason as he tackles ghosts, witches and grumpy teenagers to prove once and for all who the REAL talent in the world of paranormal creatures is. If anyone can take on the ghosts in the Grimbrook’s haunted house – it’s him. And no one else. But with an…

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Books With Pictures Five-Year Anniversary Celebration & Sale!

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

🌟ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND SALE!🌟 To celebrate Books with Pictures' five years in business, we're having our biggest sale ever, from tomorrow, June 2, through Sunday the 6th! We'll have selected books and back issues for sale on the sidewalk for 65% off all week starting tomorrow, plus extra sales in store each day: Wednesday, June 2: Superhero graphic novels are 25% off -- and Pup Tent, the awesome new florist in our lot, will be in costume as... well, it's a surprise. Thursday, June 3: Zines and small-press comics are 50% off, and nonfiction graphic novels are 25% off. Friday, June 4: Single issue comics are 75% off. Excludes books released 5/26 and 6/2. Excludes curated $3 back issue section. Saturday, June 5: Non-superhero graphic…

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SIGNING: Casey Gilly, “Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer”

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Eisner Award-winning creator CASEY GILLY will be signing copies of the new "Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer" trade paperback in the garden, while we screen something ~thematically appropriate~ on the projector! Join us for a relaxing vampire-filled evening to round out your weekend!

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Books With Pictures: Sale Week

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Come through for 10% off everything in the store (20% with your RCCC badge or if you have an account with us), $1 select back issues, and a stacked 50-70% off clearance section!

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BLOCK WITH PARTY

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Join us at the only RCCC afterparty hosted by your favorite award-winning LCS!

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OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews! Find your next favorite book, learn how to get self published and sample local brews. The ultimate night out! Typically the last Wednesday of the month, OMSI After Dark is a 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content for you to enjoy. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo – all while exploring the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. CURRENT COVID RULES Masks are optional for guests although we still highly encourage you to wear a mask and recommend you wear an N95 or KN95. We are limiting capacity to 1,200 guests. 21+ Only | A valid government issued ID is required for entry for…

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$25 – $40
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