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Tag: Books

A sign designating the Abbey. Courtesy of Trappist Abbey of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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The monks behind the books

  • Nick Gatlin
  • August 9, 2022

If you’ve ever walked the stacks of Portland State’s Branford Price Miller Library, you’ve likely noticed the distinctive hard-cloth bindings on a number of books on the shelves. From academic…

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    • Love & Sex Guide 2020
    • News

Fictional Characters and How to Love Them

  • Hanna Anderson
  • February 11, 2020

Valentine’s Day is all about love and passion: a day we all remember to celebrate that special someone in our lives. But let’s be real—who said that special someone had…

Author Stevan Allred—along with hundreds of other authors—attended Book Fest at the Portland Art Museum, autographing books and answering fan questions. Alex Wittwer/PSU Vanguard
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    • Arts & Culture

Portland Book Festival’s unpublished authors

  • Nick Townsend
  • November 11, 2019

 Workshops help local writers hone their craft The Portland Book Festival, held on Nov. 9, attracts upward of ten thousand visitors every year. Crowds pour into the Portland Art Museum,…

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    • Arts & Culture

James Herbert, Horror Paperback Master

  • Andrew Gaines
  • January 23, 2019

There’s something wonderful about a long, slow-burn horror story. Authors such as Peter Straub and Stephen King excel at this—giving you a rich world and detailed characters with horror that…

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    • Arts & Culture

The man who can say (almost) anything

  • Ryan O’Connell
  • November 27, 2018

David Sedaris wants to give you two pieces of advice on public speaking: Keep to your time limit and don’t tell jokes about fisting. These and other nuggets of wisdom…

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    • Arts & Culture
    • Holiday Guide 2018

Portland’s other independent bookstores

  • Ryan O’Connell
  • November 22, 2018

Annie Bloom’s Books: 7834 SW Capitol Hwy., annieblooms.com This shop in Multnomah Village, which opened in 1978, is quaint but not in a frivolous way, complete with green awning out…

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    • Arts & Culture

The world’s nicest man

  • Ryan O’Connell
  • November 19, 2018

You wouldn’t expect the World’s Nicest Man to turn up at an obscure literary event. At the Portland Book Festival, on the other hand, an internationally known figure such as…

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    • Arts & Culture

A judgement day: Palahniuk’s latest

  • Matthew Andrews
  • August 4, 2018

The scariest thing about Chuck Palahniuk’s Adjustment Day is that it’s not as scary as real life. Don’t get me wrong: It’s terrifying. It’s blood-curdling, bone-shakingly, soul-shatteringly horrifying on every…

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    • Campus Event Calendar

Events Calendar July 24-30

  • Charles Rose
  • July 24, 2018

  Tuesday 7/24   Music Snow tha Product Wonder Ballroom 8 p.m. $18 All ages Latina MC with a ridiculous flow. The rapper Nicki Minaj wishes she was.   Comedy…

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    • Arts & Culture
    • Opinion

Choose your own book

  • Matthew Andrews
  • July 20, 2018

Reading for pleasure Ok, first of all, I want to be as clear as possible that I’m not here to steal more of your attention. You’re starting your summer jobs…

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    • Arts & Culture
    • Grad Guide 2018

A crowdsourced list of literature for the new alum

  • C.J. Claringbold
  • June 8, 2018

With graduation looming around the corner, many Portland State grads will find themselves with extra down time. Not to worry, though! C.J. has you covered with a list of summer…

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