Writers Talking

Regional writers present a continuing series of free lectures, discussions and readings.

Laura Foster

Laura Foster is the author of Portland Hill Walks: Twenty Explorations in Parks and Neighborhoods. Portland Hill Walks explored Portland's streets, stairs, trails and hidden passageways. Foster's new book, Portland City Walks: Twenty Explorations in and Around Town, covers historic neighborhoods such as South Portland, Laurelhurst, Irvington and Slabtown, as well as five historic nearby towns such as Vancouver, Oregon City and Forest Grove.

Saturday, November 8, 2–3:30 p.m.
Northwest Library
Featuring the history of Slabtown and the Pearl District.

Sunday, November 16, 2–3:30 p.m.
Hollywood Library
Featuring the Hollywood, Rose City Park and Beaumont neighborhoods.
Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

J.D. Roth

Saturday, November 15, 1–2:30 p.m.
Central Library, U.S. Bank Room

When J.D. Roth found himself overwhelmingly in debt, he hoped that reading personal finance books would help solve the problem quickly. Instead, he discovered that few people get rich quickly, but almost anyone can get rich slowly. His blog Get Rich Slowly is devoted to sensible personal finance. It was recently named most inspiring money blog by Money magazine. Roth describes his blog this way: "You will not find any get-rich-quick schemes here. Nor will you find multi-level marketing fads or hot stock tips. I am not pitching any product or book. Instead, you’ll find daily information about personal finance and related topics." Roth lives in Portland and makes his living through blogging. He has been blogging about personal finance since 2006.

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.