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Crazy Enoughnew

Getting off, snorting up and wrestling with family demons—excerpts from Storm Large’s new memoir.
Willamette Week |
Storm Large |
01-04-2012 |
Excerpts
The Truth Has Set Her Freenew

What Oregon's "resident contrarian" says about politics, race and battling depression. An excerpt from Avel Gordly's memoir.
Willamette Week |
Avel Gordly |
03-30-2011 |
Excerpts
Tags: Avel Gordly
Acid Christnew

Excerpts of the unauthorized biography of Ken Kesey.
Willamette Week |
Mark Christensen and Aaron Mesh |
11-10-2010 |
Excerpts
Starbucked: A Double Tall Tale of Caffeine, Commerce, and Culturenew

After someone attempted a firebombing at a new Starbucks in Southeast Portland, Taylor Clark, then a staff writer for Willamette Week, wrote a cover story about the Seattle-based coffee giant. The article generated grande buzz and lead to this book.
Willamette Week |
Taylor Clark |
11-07-2007 |
Excerpts
Clown Girlnew
We've got a sneak peek at a Monica Drake's debut novel.
Willamette Week |
Staff |
01-18-2007 |
Excerpts
Tags: Clown Girl, Monica Drake
Wal-Worldnew

How is the high cost of Wal-Mart's "Everyday Low Prices" hurting America?
Willamette Week |
Anthony Bianco |
03-08-2006 |
Excerpts