BOOKS

Five Reasons You Should Read Lindy West’s Shrill Like, Yesterday

The sharp-as-a-tack writer cruised through town earlier this month to read from her essay collection, Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman. If you missed her in person, get your hands on the book, stat.

06/07/2016 By Lisa Dunn

READ 'EM AND EAT

April Cookbook Events at Powell’s

Two heavy-hitting Portland restaurants and one alt-sugar food writer round out the month’s foodie must-reads.

03/29/2016 By Sarah Hopwood

Books & Talks

Single Women Are Changing America, Says Rebecca Traister

What does it mean that women are delaying marriage—or choosing not to marry at all? In her new book, All the Single Ladies, Traister says that's excellent news.

03/07/2016 By Rebecca Jacobson

CULTURE CALL SHEET

The Latest in Portland Arts News—Powell's Expands on Hawthorne

Plus: Portland Art Museum promises Warhol and Rodin, and Pickathon starts the party.

01/14/2016 By Fiona McCann

READ ‘EM AND EAT

Devour These January Cookbook Readings at Powell’s

Four food writers speak in the coming month on cured meats, craft distilling, and the origins of taste.

12/18/2015 By Rachel Grozanick

INTERVIEW

Q&A with Roger Porter: Eating Words Is a Feast of Reading

A new anthology of food writing, coedited by former Portland food critic Roger J. Porter, is an epic collection of food tales by familiar and surprising writers.

12/04/2015 By Karen Brooks

READ EM' AND EAT

See Nigella Lawson and Learn to Bake with Cannabis this Month at Powell’s

Seven cookbooks to check out this month at the city's favorite literary locale.

10/30/2015 By Emma Mannheimer

BOOKS

Franzen and Rushdie and Jong, Oh My! See them in PDX this Month

There's a slew of high profile, heavy hitting writers in town this month for readings. Wondering which to attend, and whether you're a natural fit for team Joy or team Jonathan? We can help.

09/08/2015 By Fiona McCann

Food and Drink Events

The Eat Beat Weekly Planner: Food Events for Every Kind of Eater

Pop-ups inside pop-ups, Japanese pickles at Olympia Provisions, couscous at TBA, and much more.

09/01/2015 By Katie Vaughan

BOOKS & TALKS

The Dream of the 90s? A New Novel Set in Portland in 1992

We spoke to local writer Sara Jaffe about the real and imagined city that forms a backdrop to Dryland.

08/26/2015 By Fiona McCann

READ 'EM AND EAT

Local Beer Books are Invading Powell's in August

Get the scoop on which sudsy stars will be visiting Powell’s for book readings and tell-all Q&A sessions.

07/23/2015 By Allison Jones

BOOK BUZZ

Small Presses Bring Big Literary Talent to Powell's

Twelve writers from all over throw down at Powell's for this year's 8th annual Smallpressapalooza.

03/11/2015 By Larisa Owechko

BOOKS & TALKS

Insider Secrets on The Princess Bride as Told to Us by Westley Himself

Iconic actor Cary Elwes tells us insider secrets about what it was like making one of the most beloved films of all time. Hear from Elwes yourself at his upcoming Dec. 17 reading from his new book, 'As You Wish'.

12/02/2014 By Eden Dawn and Margaret Seiler

BOOKS & TALKS

Lois Leveen on Rewriting ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in 'Juliet's Nurse'

The historian-author retells the iconic love story from the viewpoint of Juliet’s nurse, which involved learning about the sexual lives of 14th century women and why people were so into fighting. She speaks at Broadway Books Oct 28.

10/23/2014 By Aaron Scott

READ EM AND EAT

10 Reasons To Own the New Vegetarian Flavor Bible

The award-winning author of the Flavor Bible will visit Powell's on Oct 30 to present her definitive guide to meat-free flavor.

10/07/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

BOOKS & TALKS

Your "Locals Only" Fall Reading List

Four new releases from Portland authors explore fundamentalism, Hollywood, and a retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

09/25/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

READ EM AND EAT

7 Cookbook Events To Get You in the Kitchen

Top local and national authors bring their foodie focus to Powell's, Pages and Plate, and local event spaces to cook, read, and answer your burning questions.

09/03/2014 By Allison Jones

BOOKS & TALKS

Two Debut Portland Authors Win Raves from the New York Times and NPR

David Shafer’s 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' and Chris Leslie-Hynan’s 'Ride Around Shining' just might be the reads of the summer, according to the national arbiters of taste. Both authors read at Powell’s this week.

08/05/2014 By Aaron Scott

BOOK LOVE

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

After a season-long closure, the bookstore's West Burnside entryway is ready to reveal its makeover.

08/04/2014 By Allison Jones

Book Love

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

Visitors to Portland's famous City of Books can now step into the light, bright Burnside entryway. We've got photos of the new space!

08/04/2014

Portland Monthly

Powells

Five Reasons You Should Read Lindy West’s Shrill Like, Yesterday

April Cookbook Events at Powell’s

Single Women Are Changing America, Says Rebecca Traister

The Latest in Portland Arts News—Powell's Expands on Hawthorne

Devour These January Cookbook Readings at Powell’s

Q&A with Roger Porter: Eating Words Is a Feast of Reading

See Nigella Lawson and Learn to Bake with Cannabis this Month at Powell’s

Franzen and Rushdie and Jong, Oh My! See them in PDX this Month

The Eat Beat Weekly Planner: Food Events for Every Kind of Eater

The Dream of the 90s? A New Novel Set in Portland in 1992

Local Beer Books are Invading Powell's in August

Small Presses Bring Big Literary Talent to Powell's

Insider Secrets on The Princess Bride as Told to Us by Westley Himself

Lois Leveen on Rewriting ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in 'Juliet's Nurse'

10 Reasons To Own the New Vegetarian Flavor Bible

Your "Locals Only" Fall Reading List

7 Cookbook Events To Get You in the Kitchen

Two Debut Portland Authors Win Raves from the New York Times and NPR

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms