Spotlighted Literary Events

Jan. 4th, 7:30 pm: "I See Rude People," presented by syndicated columnist, Amy Alkon. Reading from her book about the deterioration of manners and common courtesy. Powell's City of Books.

Jan. 5th, 7 pm: Jessica Morrell speaks on "Kill Your Muse, Pick Your Fights, Polish Relentlessly, and Keep Going...towards publication." Presented by Willamette Writers at the Old Church (SW 11th & Clay, Portland). $10 for non-members.

Jan. 8-15th, 7:30 nightly: Reading series in Seaside, hosted by the Pacific University M.F.A. program. Three readers a night (at the Best Western Ocean View Resort), including Bonnie Jo Campbell, Pete Fromm, Pam Houston, and more!