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. for the social portion of the event and to grab a snack or drink. The workshop will start at 7:00 p.m.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
- Children’s Storytime: Cherise Arthur, Oliver’s Magical AdventuresBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Cherise Arthur, author of Oliver’s Magical Adventures.
Cherise Arthur is a native of Oregon. She loves writing, reading, riding horses, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She loves researching and is in the process of writing her next book and finding interesting people to work with on her book projects. She is currently selling Sierra and Star on Amazon/Kindle and Audible. A beautifully illustrated story by Marian Gorin, Sierra and Star is written for early readers and will be a book that your kids will enjoy. Her new book Bella and the Queen’s Ponies illustrated by Kathrynn Parris is a story about a little girl and her magical adventure with a herd of Dartmoor ponies.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
- Book Launch for Sweet Constance by Jane Carlsen with Music by Dan BalmerBOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR
BOLD is thrilled to host a book launch celebration and signing for Sweet Constance by Jane Carlsen.
Carlsen will discuss the book, and legendary guitarist (and loyal spouse) will keep us entertained.
Jane Carlsen writes fiction and poetry deeply rooted in her decades-long yoga practice and thirty years as a shepherd and timberland steward in the Willamette Valley. Sweet Constance, her debut novel, weaves together her intimate knowledge of the land with profound questions of belonging and stewardship.
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.
