Today 3-5: Dave Eggers Booksigning at Powell's City of Books

Today’s Featured Book Event:

Dave Eggers Booksigning (Powells City of Books, @12:00pm): Join us when bestselling author Dave Eggers signs copies of his most recent books, The Wild Things and Zeitoun (McSweeney’s). A riveting work of nonfiction, Zeitoun explores the life of a prosperous Syrian-American who chose to stay in New Orleans through Hurricane Katrina — and then abruptly disappeared. Loosely based on the picture book by Maurice Sendak and the screenplay co-written with Spike Jonze, The Wild Things is about the confusions of a boy, Max, making his way in a world he can’t control. Please note: This is a booksigning only; the author will not read from his work.

Other Book Events Today:

First Friday: Art and Letters (Downtown Camas, WA, @5:00pm): Local authors will sign, sell, and read from their books in shops and locations throughout downtown Camas. A collection of signed books donated by the authors will be raffled to benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Camas Library. Authors and local students will read from their works in the new Journey Community Church located on 4th Ave in downtown Camas.

In addition to the literary offerings, participating Downtown Camas businesses will showcase the art of local students at this First Friday event. Paintings and drawing and will be juried. Prizes will be awarded for People’s Choice, Judge’s Choice, and Honorable Mention for both middle school and high school levels. This event is intended to feature the depth of artistic talent of the students in our community.

James Davis (Hillsboro Main Library, @7:00pm): From fall salmon runs to wintering waterfowl and raptors, The Northwest Nature Guide offers more than 150 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout the Northwest. Join author James Davis as he shares his best wildlife watching opportunities throughout the year with his orginal slides.

Kathleen Norris (Powells City of Books, @7:30pm): In Acedia and Me (Riverhead), Kathleen Norris, author of the bestselling Amazing Grace, demystifies a spiritual concept, exploring acedia — or soul-weariness — through her life as a writer; her marriage and the challenges of commitment in the midst of grave illness; and her keen interest in the monastic tradition.

You can find other events on your community Libraries schedule using these links: Washington County, Multnomah County, Clackamas County.

Image credit Powell’s Books.