I thoroughly enjoyed The Instant Librarian‘s summary of her summer reading: In each season, there’s a moment– maybe a few seconds, maybe a whole afternoon– when the approach of the next season makes itself known. The wind picks up in a day of stillness, dry leaves stir for the first time, some heavy scent– jasmine, [...]
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Reading Frenzy Looks to Kickstart Events Programming
Reading Frenzy is unlike any other place in Portland. The events, the blog, the items on the shelves, all exude an integral link with Portland’s creative community. This is due in large part to Chloe Eudaly, the shops faithful proprietress, and her passion for supporting and promoting independent publishers and artists. To help prove the [...]
Event Preview: “Rock Out to Walk Out” with Powell’s Union
While on the picket line during ILWU Local 5’s first contract campaign, a tired Powell’s Books employee started a chant to lift the spirits of his fellow workers: “We like to party, but the fight comes first.” Now, after ten years, ILWU Local 5 (whose membership is comprised of workers at Powell’s Books and Aramark) [...]
Event Recap: Willamette Writers Conference Going Strong in 41st Year
It takes nerves to pitch your idea to a panel of four literary agents and dozens of audience members. But that’s what hopeful writers did at the start of the 41st annual Willamette Writers Conference last Thursday night. Most of these brave souls left with some advice, a few came close to tears, and one [...]
How Portland Readers Will Benefit from the New Reading Local
We’ve spent this past week discussing how Portland authors, publishers, bookstores and book clubs will benefit from the new Reading Local, but now we’d like to take a few moments to tell you, the readers, the folks that make up the heart of this community, and the crew that keeps it beating, what you can [...]
How Portland Book Clubs Will Benefit From the New Reading Local
Previously this week we have taken a look at how the new Reading Local: Portland will benefit Portland authors, publishers, and bookstores. Today’s post will cover how book clubs can utilize features available on the new site. Specifically we will talk about how they can use the site to recruit new members, organize upcoming meetings, [...]
How Portland Bookstores Will Benefit From the New Reading Local
In previous posts we have discussed how Portland authors and publishers will benefit from the new Reading Local: Portland, and in today’s post we’ll take a look at how Portland bookstores can utilize the new site. Specifically we will look at how bookstores can use the site to reach new customers, interact with loyal customers, [...]
How Portland Publishers Will Benefit From the New Reading Local
Yesterday we took a look at how the new site will benefit Portland authors, and today’s post will focus on Portland publishers. Specifically we will look at how Portland publishers can use the new site to promote new releases, promote upcoming events, and connect with their local literary community. Let’s get started! Promote Your New [...]
How Portland Authors Will Benefit From the New Reading Local
As we build up to the launch of the new Reading Local: Portland, we wanted to post a few examples of how this new site will benefit the different parts of our literary community. Today’s post will focus on Portland authors and how they can use the site to promote new releases, upcoming events, and [...]
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