What we’re about
Welcome! We are a coffee shop bookstore located in SW Portland featuring great coffee and diverse books. We host readings and book launches on Friday and Saturday evenings, and children's storytime on Saturday mornings. We also host recurring write-ins, writing contests, and open mics. https://boldcoffeeandbooks.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Children’s Storytime with Julie and Marie Showers, Toby Finds a HomeBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
Join us for a special children’s storytime featuring Julie and Marie Showers, authors of Toby Finds a Home. Proceeds from the book support Blanchet House’s programs.
Authors Julie and Marie Showers will be reading Toby Finds a Home, a heartwarming children’s book about a stray cat who discovers friendship, food, and hope at a free café serving people experiencing homelessness. This engaging storytime is perfect for families looking to spark meaningful conversations about helping others. After the reading, children can explore ways to support their neighbors in need with simple, age-appropriate activities. All ages welcome!
Marie and Julie Showers are the authors of Toby Finds a Home. Julie works at Blanchet House, a nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness, and Marie is a retired educator. Together, they wrote this story with students from Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) to teach kids about empathy, kindness, and helping others in their community.
Arrive at 10:00 a.m. to get a drink, snack, and seat. Storytime begins at 10:20 a.m.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
- Author Reading: Nancy Townsley in Conversation with Dede MontgomeryBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
Join us for an author reading with Nancy Townsley, author of Sunshine Girl, in conversation with Dede Montgomery, author of From First Breath to Last.
Newspaper journalist Eliza Donovan Dixon navigates the rise of the internet and social media, politicians’ “enemies of the people” accusations, and the murders of journalists across the globe in Nancy Townsley’s debut novel Sunshine Girl.
Nancy Townsley is a journalist, novelist, essayist and devoted fan of the river life. She lives in a floating home along the Multnomah Channel west of Portland, Oregon, where she walks, runs, sews, and writes. She is a true believer in the value of fact-based news.
Dede Montgomery is a 6th generation Oregonian, published author and Certified Industrial Hygienist and Safety and Health Professional. She lives with her spouse just a bit outside Portland where she explores the banks and ripples of the Willamette River. She grew up with four brothers who both skew and enhance her outlook in life. She was long ago a competitive athlete who now prefers long walks, rides and paddles, and hanging out with her grandchild.
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
- BOLD Spoken Word Open MicBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
We want your BOLD stories!
Come to our monthly open mic to share your latest work in progress or previously published piece. We welcome short stories, personal essays, poetry, slam, and other spoken word art forms.
10% off for performers!
Arrive at 5:00 to sign up and get your beverage. The mic goes on at 5:30 p.m. 15-minute time limit. No theme. BOLD is a safe place. We strive to uplift stories by and about people from underrepresented and diverse communities. We do not tolerate hate speech of any kind.
See you there!
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
