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This Year’s Everybody Reads Book Is Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Memoir
Whether you resolved to read more books in 2026, are a die-hard Everybody Reads participant, or simply count yourself a fan of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, it’s time to get reading.
Northwest Portland’s New Library Will Open With a Parade
The Slabtown library opens Jan. 10 at a new building more than twice the size of its previous location.
In “The Old Fire,” Author Elisa Shua Dusapin Examines What It’s Like to Be an Expatriate in Your Own Country
Elisa Shua Dusapin’s fourth book asks: Can we ever go home again?
Paul Susi on Stories, Justice, and Portland’s Broken Bureaucracy
Paul Susi’s “Character Work” connects the story of Chee Gong to today’s struggles with homelessness, ID access and systemic neglect.
You Can Still Hear the Portland Book Festival Talk Featuring Omar El Akkad and Karen Russell
Omar El Akkad’s conversation with Karen Russell will be broadcast on OPB as part of Literary Arts’ podcast series The Archive Project.
Books We Loved in 2025
Novels, memoirs and poetry collections were among the books we couldn’t put down this year.
Literary Trend We Loved: Resistance Zines
Portland’s zine culture stepped up in 2025, offering all manner of community action resources and supports.
Portland’s Live Storytelling Scene—for Pros and Amateurs Alike—Is in Full Bloom
“Honestly, no one really knew what ‘storytelling’ was when we started...People thought it was for kids.”
Louis C.K. Event Canceled Due to “Ticket Performance”
The comedian had a book tour stop at the Newmark Theatre Dec. 8.
“The War on Illahee” Describes How Progressive-Era Historians Papered Over the Genocide of Northwest Tribes
Oregon-raised historian Marc James Carpenter’s book reveals how misunderstood former Governor Joseph Lane’s legacy was even by his own family.
Powell’s Books Names New CEO
David Maquera took the reins of the iconic bookstore company in September.