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- Free Generative Writing Workshop with Sara BednarkBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
BOLD is thrilled to host a free generative writing workshop with Sara Bednark.
Join us if you’re looking to break through a block, need content to work into a project, or want to explore your writing voice. This generative session is designed for writers of all levels looking to be inspired in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Carefully designed prompts to trigger free, uninhibited writing followed by optional share time, then repeat.
Sara Bednark has been a part of WriteAroundPortland, Voicecatcher, and The Pinewood Table. She’s had pieces published in some cool on-line publications, and is working on pulling together her second novel. The bulk of her material has come through a variety of generative writing practices in classes and online with some truly amazing teachers.
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.
- 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.
