Books

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.”

Here’s what Portland’s reading this month.

The hub for the comics industry has been four years in the making.

“A Larger Reality,” curated by former Upfor Gallery owner Theo Downes-Le Guin, opens on Halloween.

The Perch Furniture founder’s new book “Veggies for Breakfast” offers 100 morning recipes for more than 30 vegetable varieties.

Ghosh’s poems shift between humorous, profound, risqué and sensual.

Susan Orlean’s memoir Joyride is among the Portland literati’s can’t-miss fall readings and releases.

In between its headliners, PBF will include talks on poetry & pop culture, young love and Native American cultural survival.

Local authors will dive into sports history, alternative POVs and walking poetry.

Donald Riordan’s store has spent 17 of its 46 years in the same warehouse.

Saldivar tapped into her experience as a former KGW broadcast journalist.