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[close] To my fellow NOW members, feminists and bookworms, As my awareness of gender inequality grew, so did my thirst for knowledge on the subject. There was so clearly a problem and like you, I wanted to do something about it. I have always seen books as a gateway to knowledge, empowerment and inspiration. Naturally, I had to get my hands on as many books and essays I could find on the subject. At times I have felt as though my head would split open from everything I was (and still am) learning, and I've been dying to hear your ideas and opinions! The basic structure would be to select and read one book each month to give plenty of time for reading. Then on the last week of the month we will discuss the months material. I will post some quotes and questions to get the conversations started, but ideally this will grow into an open discussion between us. The stories and essays vary in content, from heart wrenching to funny to and beyond. All of them moving and inspirational. I can't wait to read with you all! XOXO, Sarah

[close] I recently moved up to Portland from Anchorage, Alaska, my home town of 21 years. I am an indie writer/author whose pieces usually consist of fiction, suspense, or a messed up love story of some sort. I am looking to start a book group through here, or an in person group, where we meet once a week or twice a month to read each other pieces of our own, exchange editorials and helpful pointers, to shape our writing up for novels, short stories, poems, memoirs, or whatever it is we want to do with writings. If you don't live in Portland, no big deal, we could all just talk through here :) I just thought since I'm new to the area, would be fun to make a group or something in person and/or through here.

[close] The greater Pacific Northwest is home to Ursula K. Le Guin, Kay Kenyon, Jay Lake, Nancy Kress, Brent Weeks, Ted Chiang and Ramona Quimby. Although Ramona isn’t known for her Science Fiction and Fantasy escapades, the rest are, and will be celebrated as part of the Pacific Northwest Reading Series. These free quarterly events provide the Northwest Science Fiction and Fantasy community a chance to gather, network and enjoy readings from local and visiting authors in Portland and Seattle. Each event features three authors who read from their latest work, interpreting and explaining their concepts and vision. In addition, space is provided for networking and conversation. Booksellers from Wrigley-Cross Books (Portland) and the University Bookstore (Seattle) will be on hand with copies of the authors’ and other books for you to buy.

[close] If you love literature of all types, you're in the right place. Or if you enjoy specific type of genre and it is not listed please let one of us know and we would be happy to add something new. We are a community of readers who love all books from cover to back. Check us out on Discord https://discord.gg/4XXwJYF