Portland Book Blog – Roundup

Gabe, our intrepid leader, is unfortunately away, but hopefully we can keep you folks entertained until his return, which will certainly be a relief to everyone. Until then let’s take another trip around the Portland Book Blog scene. Also, we here at Reading Local Portland would love to feature your book blog in our network. If you are interested click here to find out more.

And onward!

Writers in the Schools
Spring Writers in the Schools Readings Schedule
-The schedule for Writers in the Schools reading Series. Add this to your calendar.

The Book Pirate
How book covers are made
- It’s an older post, but I just saw it and found it really interesting. Fun to watch.

Powell’s Book Blog
Book News Friday
-Fun links from the Powell’s blog. Did I just link to links? Yes I did.

Timber Press
Lifecycle of Book Publicity
-Another really interesting post about the publishing industry.

Learning Librarian
Lightning Talk – Whither the Book
-The future of the book and bookstore is shifting. Our very own Karen Munro gives a Lightning talk on the future of the book.

Oregonian Book Blog
Fiction Review: Brady Udall The Lonely Polygamist 
-Mr. Udall will be at Powell’s City of Books this Friday. Read a review of the book here.

Portland writer Cheryl Strayed wins Pushcart Prize
 - Congrats to Portland local writer Cheryl Strayed on her Pushcart Prize.