July 17, 2009
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Today’s Featured Book Event:

cerf_ampitheatreBret Anthony Johnston, Ehud Havazelet, and Ron Hansen at Tin House Writer’s Workshop Readings (Reed College, Cerf Ampitheatre, @8:00pm): Highlights of the Tin House workshop include literary readings, which are open to the public. Admission: $5. For more information, visit the Tin House website.

Other Book Event’s Today:

Broadway Books Sidewalk Sale (Broadway Books, @10:00am): Our annual sidewalk sale will be the weekend of July 17th -19th. As always, we’ll have great deals for you out on our sidewalk: A special selection of books for $4 each or 3 for $10, plus some additional merchandise. This year we are also offering all hardcover fiction at 25% off — no limit! This includes general fiction, mysteries & sci-fi, and young adult/middle reader fiction. (Does not apply to special orders; books must be purchased during the three days of the sale.) Be sure to check out the other wonderful merchants on NE Broadway who will be offering all kinds of specials that weekend as well — plus music and food! How good is that! Grab your friends and familly and head to NE Broadway! A portion of our sale proceeds will go to our two ongoing causes: Literary Arts and the NxNE Community Health Center.

Cheeky Pages Romance Book Group (Powells Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, @7:00pm): This month we meet to discuss Rebellion by Nora Roberts. Join us!

You can find other events on your community Libraries schedule using these links: Washington County, Multnomah CountyClackamas County. For other book events this week, please check the list.

Gabe Barber started Reading Local in January of 2009 as a vehicle for exploring Portland's literary scene. He's not an aspiring author, and you won't find his work on a bookshelf or in any prestigious lit rag. He is however, a full on book nerd, with a passion for independent literature.

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