This week in the paper, I wrote about the 600-page collection The Best of McSweeney's, which is exactly what its title says it is. Given some of the excellent work that McSweeney's has published over the last 15 years, the book's full of great pieces—bang-for-buck, it's one of the best literary investments I've seen in a while. For $30, you get a huge, sprawling amount of fantastic writing from a massive lineup of fantastic writers, and, since it's a McSweeney's production, it all comes in a gorgeous, cloth-bound hardcover.

Tonight at Powell's, a few people involved with the book—author Jess Walter, writer/filmmaker/etc. Arthur Bradford, and editor Jordan Bass—will be reading. The book's highly recommended; I can't think of any reason why tonight's reading wouldn't be highly recommended as well. Scratch up $30, head over to Powell's, and go home with an excellent addition for your bookshelves.

The Best of McSweeney's, reading with Jess Walter, Arthur Bradford, and Jordan Bass Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Tues Nov 26, 7:30 pm