BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Nurse-turned-writer to sign debut mystery novel Katherine Glen will sign copies of her new mystery novel, "This Sort of Thing," at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1163 Valley River Drive. Glen is a former nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center Sacred Heart Medical Center may refer to: In the United States:
In this, her first novel, she draws upon her own nursing career to craft a tale of Jill McCord, hospitalized for the trauma of witnessing - and trying to prevent - the murder of her husband. The story is set in the Willamette Valley The Willamette Valley (pronounced [wɪˈlæ.mɪt], with the accent on the second syllable) is the region in northwest Oregon in the United States that surrounds the Willamette River as it proceeds northward from its . Glen's previous nonfiction work has appeared in national magazines, journals and newspapers. She lives in the Portland area. Readings and signings TUESDAY Lauren Kessler Lauren Kessler is an American author. Kessler's novel Stubborn Twig received the Frances Fuller Victor Award for the year's best work of literary non-fiction. - The UO literary nonfiction professor and author of 10 books reads from one of her past works, ``Stubborn Twig,'' a story of immigrants. It is now back in print with new material. 7 p.m., Knight Library Knight Library is the main facility of the University of Oregon's library system, located on the University's campus in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Its design is emblematic of the architecture of the University's older buildings, and it serves as a hub of student activity. Browsing Room, 1501 Kincaid St. 346-4331. Out of town MONDAY Eric Schlosser - The author of ``Fast Food Nation'' discusses his new book, ``Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food,'' which is aimed at young readers. 7 p.m. First Congregational Church First Congregational Church may refer to:
TUESDAY Nathaniel Philbrick -The National Book Award winner discusses his new book, ``Mayflower Mayflower, ship Mayflower, ship that in 1620 brought the Pilgrims from England to New England. She set out from Southampton in company with the Speedwell, : A Story of Courage, Community and War,'' a tale of America's origins. 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (503) 228-4651. WEDNESDAY Simon Schama - The author of the ``History of Britain'' series talks about his new book, ``Rough Crossings'' about black slaves who escaped to serve the British in the Revolutionary War, for the promise of emancipation in return. 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (503) 228-4651. THURSDAY DBC See dBA. (language, parallel) DBC - A data-parallel bit-serial C based on MPL. SRC, Bowie MD. E-mail: <maya@super.org>. Pierre - The Booker Prize-winning author of ``Vernon God Little'' reads from his new novel, ``Ludmila's Broken English.'' 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (503) 228-4651. FRIDAY Gary Shteyngart - The author discussed his new novel, ``Absurdistan,'' a story of one very fat man and one very small country. 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (503) 228-4651. |
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