Throngs of book lovers will flock to the South Park Blocks on November 4 for the Portland Book Festival, which will be held on 11 stages at seven partner venues, including the Judy, the new home of the Northwest Children's Theater. The fest always promises an unmatched lineup of buzzy wordsmiths; this year's roster includes standout local writers like Lydia Kiesling and food writer Liz Crain alongside picture book superstars Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, plus an add-on reading by Viet Thanh Nguyen. You're bound to see lots of folks with cool tote bags, too. Plus, Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover, a week (October 30–November 5) of "free neighborhood literary encounters," will return for its second year, bringing more book-loving vibes to spots across the city. The festival will include pop-up readings with local writers, discussions with over 80 authors, and a book fair. Why not stop by to snag a book you're actually excited to read?