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The Archive Project

Literary Arts
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Barry Lopez
Ada Lamone
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Seamus Heaney
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Identity and Ancestry
Slam Poetry
Poetry
Portland Book Festival
Mental Health
Oregon
Tom Lake
Tom Hanks
Jon Raymond
Poetry Slam
Charles Dickens

In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world’s best writers over the first 40 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.

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Baldwin was key figure in the American civil rights movement of the last 1960s, and he is one of our most important American writers. Author of the novels If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and Giovanni’s Room, he was also an ess... more

We’re back at the 2025 Portland Book Festival this week, with poets m. mick powell and Taylor Byas, and moderater Jae Nichelle.

Taylor Byas’s second collection, Resting Bitch Face, uses watching and surveillance to explore Black female subjectivi... more

In this episode, we feature the beloved Irish novelist Emma Donoghue, in conversation with OPB’s Crystal Ligori, from the 2025 Portland Book Festival.

Emma Donoghue has extraordinary range, writing for the screen, and the stage, as well as authori... more

In this episode, we feature two of Oregon’s most accomplished writers, Omar El Akkad and Karen Russell from a conversation that took place at the 2025 Portland Book Festival. They were joined onstage by Willamette Week‘s arts and culture editor Rache... more

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Recent Guests

M. McPowell
Poet and author of Dead Girl Cameo, A Love Story in Poems
Episode: Taylor Byas & m mick powell in conversation with Jae Nichelle
Taylor Byas
Poet and author of Resting Bitch Face
Episode: Taylor Byas & m mick powell in conversation with Jae Nichelle
Emma Donoghue
Beloved Irish novelist known for her acclaimed works, including the bestseller Room.
Episode: Emma Donoghue in conversation
Juhea Kim
Author of the novel Beast of a Little Land, a finalist for the 2022 Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Episode: Better Worlds: A Panel on Ursula K. Le Guin’s Legacy (Rebroadcast)
Michelle Ruiz Keil
Author of the young adult novel Summer in the City of Roses, a finalist for the inaugural Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
Episode: Better Worlds: A Panel on Ursula K. Le Guin’s Legacy (Rebroadcast)
Patricia Smith
Award-winning poet and author of The Intentions of Thunder
National Book Award Winner in Poetry
Episode: 2025 Portland Book Festival
Jason DeLeon
Anthropologist and author, winner of the National Book Award in Nonfiction 2024
Author, National Book Award Winner
Episode: 2025 Portland Book Festival
Karen Russell
Award-winning author and teacher, known for her unique storytelling
MacArthur Fellow
Episode: 2025 Portland Book Festival
Megan Majumdar
Finalist for the National Book Award in Fiction
Author of A Guardian and a Thief
Episode: 2025 Portland Book Festival

Hosts

Amanda Bullock
Host of Literary Arts The Archive Project, Amanda Bullock engages audiences with insightful conversations with significant literary figures.
Andrew Proctor
Executive Director at Literary Arts, Andrew Proctor leads discussions that bridge literature with contemporary topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • One of the best literature podcasts

    Very interesting writers, a lot of them very famous, very relevant episodes. I hope, this series never ends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snoopy67
    Germany8 years ago
  • Hear the top literary figures of the 20/21st century

    I love these podcasts. It is beautiful to hear the voices and ideas of these great thinkers and writers. It is the most satisfying talk program for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fruit Snacks
    United States10 years ago

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Reviews frequently commend the podcast for its rich content and the ability to connect literary discussions with societal issues, making it a rewarding experience for its audience.

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Taylor Byas & m mick powell in conversation with Jae Nichelle
Q: As you wrote these books, how did you kind of wrestle with being on both or either side of the fence?
I think the difficult thing about a book like this, which is a book that asks you to step into spaces that make you a little uncomfortable, requires vulnerability to create the space for others to step into it.
Taylor Byas & m mick powell in conversation with Jae Nichelle
Q: Did you feel like that is a term that resonates with you to describe this work, you know, if not why, and if there are other poets that you would put in that umbrella?
I think work that is engaging with pop culture feels like a little bit more apt for the kinds of work that I think we're doing.
Emma Donoghue in conversation
Q: What is unique about writing historical fiction?
It acts as a defamiliarization device, making you recognize things from your life set in a different context.
Emma Donoghue in conversation
Q: What do you think makes your stories compelling to readers?
I want to put women, queer people, and marginalized voices back into history.
Emma Donoghue in conversation
Q: How do you approach that childlike wonder?
My kids would say that I just cheat and copy them. They turn up in many distorted variations, but I've found child rearing fascinating.

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This podcast features fascinating conversations with accomplished writers, celebrating the intersection of literature and contemporary societal issues. It largely includes discussions about significant literary works, offering insights into topics such as freedom, the power of storytelling, themes of race, identity, and the personal journeys of the authors involved. Expect to hear from a diverse array of voices, from literary titans to emerging talents, all exploring how their experiences and artistry contribute to a broader cultural dialogue. With a rich archive of recorded talks spanning decades, the content resonates profoundly with anyone interested in literature's role in addressing contemporary challenges.

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2. Taylor Byas
3. Emma Donoghue
4. Juhea Kim
5. Michelle Ruiz Keil
6. Patricia Smith
7. Jason DeLeon
8. Karen Russell

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