Author Frank Romano will speak as part of a multi-author event and fund-raiser for Oregon Literacy Inc. Romano's autobiographical book "Storm Over Morocco" addresses his 1978 capture by a militant group who accused him of being a Zionist spy and imprisoned him. Romano also discusses his spiritual path, fundamentalist religions, the status of women in orthodox/fundamentalist Islamic communities and the great deal he learned from Islam. 4-8 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 1720 N Jantzen Beach. 503-283-2800.