The Best Books by Oregon Authors in 2025

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This was a big year for Oregon writers. Some of the most talked-about books of 2025 came from authors living right here — including a couple of National Book Award finalists. Today, Portland Monthly senior associate editor Matthew Trueherz is here to walk us through a few standouts in fiction and nonfiction, featured on the magazine’s annual best books list. Discussed in today's episode: Wolf Bells, by Leni Zumas God and Sex, by Jon Raymond One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, by Omar El Akkad Reading the Waves, by Lidia Yuknavitch Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed this interview with Ivan Hernandez, the Oregon Food Bank Digital Communications and Engagement Manager, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 22nd episode: Simply Eloped Cap Adoption D'amore Law PBOT DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% off

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