THURSDAY 6/13

Debra Magpie
Magpie's new book is the story of women living on the rez, called Perma Red. Annie Bloom's Books, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, 246-0053, 7:30 pm, free

Elizabeth Shins
In celebration of gay pride week, Barnes and Noble present a book by Elizabeth Shins, called Holy Hell: A Lillian Byrd Crime Story, about a gay reporter and her ridiculous antics. Barnes & Noble, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 7:30 pm, free


SATURDAY 6/15

Beth Hoyt
Midlife Clarity: Epiphanies from Grown-Up Girls, is an anthology that includes writing from women all across the country, who are experiencing midlife clarity. Barnes & Noble, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 1:30, free


SUNDAY 6/16

Koto Tales
Elizabeth Falconer accompanies herself on the piano while retelling Japanese folk tales. Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave, 248-5234, 2:00 pm, free

Alice Waters
Waters is the owner and chef at Chez Panisse, a super gourmet restaurant that was named the number one restaurant in Gourmet Magazine in 2001. She specializes in using organic, fresh fruits and vegetables. Powell's on Hawthorne, 3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 235-3802, 2 pm, free


MONDAY 6/17

Dennis Cooper
In My Loose Thread, Dennis Cooper writes from the perspective of a young, violent young man, one who is confused about the difference between sex, violence, and reality. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, free


TUESDAY 6/18

Darin Strauss
Darin Staruss is Kid McCoy, a scam artist and master of illusion, who poses as a boxer, husband, and jewel thief. Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 238-1668, 7:30 pm, free

Bradford Marrow
Morrow's latest novel, Ariel's Crossing, about Ariel, who sets out across America in search of her father. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, free


WEDNESDAY 6/19

Jim Dodge
Dodge will read from his new collection of poetry, Rain on the River. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, free