Books

Novels, memoirs and poetry collections were among the books we couldn’t put down this year.

Portland’s zine culture stepped up in 2025, offering all manner of community action resources and supports.

“Honestly, no one really knew what ‘storytelling’ was when we started...People thought it was for kids.”

Here’s what Portland is reading this month.

The comedian had a book tour stop at the Newmark Theatre Dec. 8.

Oregon-raised historian Marc James Carpenter’s book reveals how misunderstood former Governor Joseph Lane’s legacy was even by his own family.

David Maquera took the reins of the iconic bookstore company in September.

Portland author Omar El Akkad won the National Book Award for Nonfiction for "One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This."

You, who started life as a weak and helpless baby, can learn from Joshua McFadden, Martha Stewart and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

“Willamette Week” co-founder Steve Forrester’s biography recounts how the prolific journalist revived the state’s Democratic Party.

Portland is home to a growing number of small, independent bookstores for every kind of reader.

“The event has really stayed alive because of the people who care for it: the many organizers, tablers, community members, and attendees.”