Portland Literary Events

Monday, January 28
The Oregon Writers Colony presents Deborah Dewit Marchant, author of Traveling Light: Chasing an Illuminated Life
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:00
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com

Monday, January 28
Jim Walsh discusses his new book The Replacements: All Over but the Shouting
Where: Borders, 708 SW 3rd Ave
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.bordersstores.com

Tuesday, January 29
Tim Harford talks about his new book The Logic of Life
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com

Wednesday, January 30
Greg Olsen and Bill Cameron will read from their contributions to Killer Year: Stories to Die For…from the Hottest New Crime Writers
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com

Thursday, January 31
Jim Wallis, author of God’s Politics, discusses his new offering The Great Awakening
Where: Bagdad Theater
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: $25.95, which includes a copy of the book
For more info: Bagdad Theater

Friday, February 1
Robin Hobb talks about Renegade’s Magic, the conclusion to her Soldier Sun trilogy
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com

Friday, February 1
Controversial author Shelby Steele discusses his new book A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited about Obama and Why He Can’t Win
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com

This week the Portland Fiction Project continues it’s “Zodiac Thriller” theme with “snake” inspired stories. Slither over to www.portlandfiction.net for some excellent short fiction.