On Nov. 8, the Portland Book Festival will return to the South Park Blocks, the Portland Art Museum and nearby venues, featuring over 100 authors discussing their latest novels .

Headlining authors include bestselling novelist and political leader Stacey Abrams, who will speak at noon at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and “Fourth Wing” author Rebecca Yarros , whose 10 a.m. appearance on the same stage has already sold out. Both events require special tickets in addition to a festival pass.

Abrams spoke to The Oregonian/OregonLive this week about her upcoming conversation, including what attendees can expect, the themes behind her new novel “Coded Justice,” and how her storytelling reflects the rapidly changing world of AI. Through the main character Avery Keene, the novel exp

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