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- Author Reading: Shavaun Scott, Nightbird, in Conversation with Lisa ToddBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
BOLD is thrilled to host an author reading with Shavaun Scott, author of Nightbird, in Conversation with writer Lisa Todd.
Nightbird delves unflinchingly into the complex dynamics of revenge suicide in the context of abusive relationships. The author explores her own missteps, history, and self-blame as well as the process of healing. It is a testament to the idea that we are all in the process of ‘re-authoring our lives’ as the author goes through her own transformation.
Shavaun Scott has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. She specializes in trauma recovery.
Lisa Todd writes short stories and literary memoir. A librarian with a lifelong love of books and information, Lisa lives in Beaverton with her husband, son, and two cats. Her work has been published in Oregon Library Association Quarterly, The Manifest-Station, Portland Metrozine, and Oregon English Journal.
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.
