Meet Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat himself will be making an appearance at the children's section. If you can find some kids to bring, you can pretend it's for them that you're going. BORDERS-TIGARD, 16970 SW 72nd Ave, 968-7576, 11 am
James Lee Burke
There's always an interest in the complicated and romanticized novels of James Lee Burke. Purple Cane Road is the latest. The detective story of a vanished teen, rumors, half-truths, love, sexual abuse, murder, and the Cajun countryside will surely have its followers. POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, Free
Yasmine Galenorn
Tarot Journeys: Adventures in Self-Transformation is a book that aims to transform not only the reader but also the goals of the ancient art of tarot itself. Moving from soothsaying to inspiration, Galenorn promises a discussion group and book signing that will help "lead you through the mystical landscape of your mind." BARNES & NOBLE, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 2 pm, Free
Saturday Storytime
Stories for kids! Lots of fun. BARNES & NOBLE, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 11:00 am, Free
Susan Smith Kuczmarski, Ed.D.
Meet the author and discuss The Family Bond, quick tips on effective parenting. BARNES & NOBLE, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 2 pm, Free
Italian Farmhouse Cookbook
This cookbook promises everything a cook could want--simplicity, intensity, and complexity. Sardines, fava beans, olive oil, currants, capers, and mozzarella. Most of all, supposedly, the key to the recipes is in the ingredients, not technical skill. Who wouldn't want to know more? POWELL'S BOOKS FOR COOKS & GARDENERS, 3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 235-3802, 2 pm, Free
* DARIN STRAUSS
Chang and Eng takes the tale of the original Siamese twins, and creates a fictional narrative based on the composite of one of the two men. POWELL'S BOOKS ON HAWTHORNE, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 238-1668, 7:30 pm, Free
Rick Francona
Ally to Adversary: An Eyewitness Account of Iraq's Fall From Grace is a book about recent, military policy written by one who held a significant position during recent war. Among other things, the author served as General Schwarzkopf's interpreter. Get the inside information from one who's been there. POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, Free
* BPM
"In olden times concubines would float saki down a creek and write haiku to each other...." Sounds like a perfect day to me. This is a benefit for Portland Slam Team 2000. Help send the team to Providence, to compete in the nationals. BERBATI'S PAN, 231 SW Ankeny, 248-4579,
Kreative Kids Series
As the beginning of a six week series, this week will introduce the kids to photography! Six weeks, six Wednesdays, keep coming back and they'll get a taste of everything. For kids 8-12. Call 283-2800 to reserve a space. BARNES & NOBLE, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 3 pm, Free
Mystery Lovers Book Group
Discuss Washington author Margaret Chittenden in Dying to Meet You. BORDERS-TIGARD, 16970 SW 72nd Ave, 968-7576, 7 pm
