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Portland Bike Culture + A Very Minor Prophet

Portland has become increasingly famous for its quirky vibe. (Of course there’s Portlandia broadcasting it loud and clear these days.) But it goes a lot deeper than that especially when it comes to Portland’s love of alternative transportation. Portland is home to many, many biking groups, including the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club. Composed of five ...Read more.

Award Season!

Congratulations to Lidia Yuknavitch for winning the 2012 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award for her gritty memoir The Chronology of Water! Composed of independent bookstores throughout the Pacific Northwest, The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association has recognized great writing in the Northwest since 1965. The award committee considered more than 200 published works before awarding Lidia Yuknavtich ...Read more.