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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · 5d

EXCITING NEWS!

Crystal Willer will join Omar El Akkad and Jeff VanderMeer in conversation to discuss the work of Katherine Dunn and celebrate the posthumous release of her short story collection NEAR FLESH.

This event is on October 7!
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Near Flesh: A Celebration of Katherine Dunn

Join us in welcoming Omar El Akkad, Jeff VanderMeer, and Crystal Willer for a conversation on the work of Katherine Dunn, celebrating the posthumous release of her short story collection

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · 12d

Kick off #BannedBookWeek with us on Sunday, October 5th!

We’ve teamed up with @libro.fm and Silent Book Club to host a Read-In in protest of censorship. Attendees will receive a free audiobook copy of_Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books_📘🎧.

Info: literary-arts.org/event/banned...

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · 14d

There’s been a MURDER IN THE BOOKSTORE! ☠️⚰️🥀

Literary Arts is excited to welcome our friends at Lit Mic to host an immersive writing workshop/murder mystery night on October 11 at the Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe.

Tickets are just $15 while supplies last!
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Lit Mic presents: Murder in the Bookstore

The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe are thrilled to welcome Lit Mic for a very special immersive writing workshop! Participants will search for clues, interview witnesses, and conduct their own

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · 14d

We hosted @repbonamici.bsky.social and @robnosse.bsky.social for a conversation with member businesses of the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC).

Thank you to all who came down and participated in this discussion. We hope to continue hosting important conversations in our space.

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paige thomas @paigethomas.bsky.social · 29d

I’m back @literary-arts.org teaching this visual poetry workshop in October and y’all—this is beloved to me! I was floored by what created last time I taught this. I actually cannot believe I get to do it again.

@literaryarts also has a robust scholarship and access tuition program! Link in bio!

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Sep 3

“Communities without art—in all its various, ridiculous, beautiful forms—are communities that are dying.”

Our Executive Director, Andrew Proctor, sat down with @wweek.com to discuss Portland’s creative past, present, and future. Read the full article here: www.wweek.com/arts/2025/09...

Andrew Proctor Gets Frank About Portland’s Creative Past, Present and Future

Literary Arts’ executive director shares his strategies for solving the city’s identity crisis.

www.wweek.com

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Aug 29

Literary Arts will be closed on Labor Day this Monday, September 1.

Need to reach us? Leave us a voicemail and we will get back to you as soon we can!

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · Aug 26

Literary Arts has announced the full lineup and opened up ticket sales.

Stacey Abrams, Rebecca Yarros to Headline 2025 Portland Book Festival

Rachel Saslow

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Aug 26

Announcing the 2025 #PDXBookFest author line-up. ☔📚

We will be joined by more than 80 authors to celebrate books! These authors include @staceyabrams.com, Rebecca Yarros, Nicholas Boggs, @emmadonoghue.bsky.social, @angelaflournoy.bsky.social, and @susanorlean.bsky.social

More on: pdxbookfest.org

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Aug 22

Literary Arts will be closed today from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for a staff event.

Looking for a book? 🔎 You can order a book for pick up at lit-arts.org/shop or head to the link in our bio.

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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · Aug 18

Big news: Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is the 2026 title for Everybody Reads!

“Lovely One offers us a powerful story of identity and resilience, and a shared foundation for listening and reflection,” said Director of Libraries Annie Lewis.

Book cover of 'Lovely One' featuring a portrait of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, displayed on a stand.

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Aug 21

Literary Arts is honored to present ‘A Conversation with Kamala Harris,’ November 5, 2025, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, for the only Pacific Northwest stop on her 107 DAYS book tour.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 22 at 10 am Pacific Time here: lit-arts.org/Harris_Tix

Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · Aug 21

107 Days is my candid and personal account of the shortest presidential campaign in modern history.

Over the next few months, I will travel our country to share behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned, and how we keep moving forward together.

I'll see you out there.

Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Aug 21

We are honored to present your event in Portland, OR!

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Aug 4

Don’t miss the deadline! Applications for the 2026 Oregon Literary Fellowships close this Friday, August 8th. #pdx #writer #fellowship #oregon #author #portland

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 23

The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is hosting the Stafford Challenge Anthology Reading to celebrate this year's participants and their work! Learn more about the featured readers who will be joining us.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

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Meet the Readers: Stafford Challenge Anthology Reading

The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is hosting the Stafford Challenge Anthology Reading to celebrate this years participants and their work! The Stafford Challenge is a commitment to write a poem a day...

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 17

We are thrilled to announce that #1 New York Times bestselling author of On Tyranny, @timothysnyder.bsky.social will be joining us on October 28, 2025, in conversation about his latest work, On Freedom!

Tickets are available now at the link in our bio or lit-arts.org/snyder_25.

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 15

Are you applying for an Oregon Literary Fellowship? Have questions? We can help!

Join us tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual information session. Register now! literary-arts.org/event/oregon...

#fellowship #oregon #pdx #pdxwriter

Oregon Literary Fellowships Online Information Session

Questions about applying to this year’s Oregon Literary Fellowships? Join us at this information session! Drop-in anytime between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting here. Please conta...

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 8

oin us this Friday, July 11 for a very special PRIDE event! 🌈 We are excited to welcome Starri Merryweather for our first Drag Story Time.

This event is free and open to all! literary-arts.org/event/drag-s...
#PDX #PDXevents #storytime

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katie cusumano @k-e-c.bsky.social · Jul 8

tomorrow night!! i’m reading with some other smart & cool people 🖤

Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 2

Join us next Tuesday, July 8 for a reading featuring recipients of this year’s Oregon Literary Fellowships. This reading features works of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and drama.

Head to lit-arts.org/fellowship_r... fro more info!
#fellowship #pdx #pdxevents #portland

Oregon Literary Fellowship Reading

Please join us for a special reading event featuring recipients of the 2025 Oregon Literary Fellowships. This event is free and open to the public. Featuring . . . Zoë

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 7

As part our mission to engage readers and support writers, the Oregon Book Awards Author Tour brings acclaimed authors to towns they might not otherwise visit.

Oregon Book Award winner Willy Vlautin recently visited Coos Bay. Read more: lit-arts.org/oba_tour_coo...

Willy Vlautin Visits Coos Bay with the Oregon Book Awards Author Tour

On a windy Friday in June, the 2025 Oregon Book Awards Author Tour headed south along the coast to Coos Bay with writer and musician Willy Vlautin. A multi-genre storyteller,

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 7

September:

👻 9/4 – Johanna Taylor (@johannamation.bsky.social) Calling all graphic novel readers! Join us in welcoming Johanna Taylor to discuss her latest, The Ghostkeeper.

For more info head to lit-arts.org/free-events #pdxevents #bookstorevents

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 7

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 7

New upcoming events at the Literary Arts Bookstore! Check out the details below:

July:

✍️ 7/23 – Queer Community Write-In: We are excited to welcome local authors from the LGBTQ+ community for an evening of co-writing! Come with your laptop or journal and a story to tell.

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 2

The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Regular store hours will resume on Saturday!

In the meantime you can shop online at lit-arts.org/shop.

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Literary Arts @literary-arts.org · Jul 2

Join us next Tuesday, July 8 for a reading featuring recipients of this year’s Oregon Literary Fellowships. This reading features works of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and drama.

Head to lit-arts.org/fellowship_r... fro more info!
#fellowship #pdx #pdxevents #portland

Oregon Literary Fellowship Reading

Please join us for a special reading event featuring recipients of the 2025 Oregon Literary Fellowships. This event is free and open to the public. Featuring . . . Zoë

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