About us
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
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Sit Down, Shut Up, and Write
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USEvery Wednesday
No more procrastination! Bring your work in progress and join other writers for some dedicated time to get your words down.
5:00–5:30: Arrive, get comfortable, meet your fellow writers, and chat about your projects.
5:30–6:30: Time to shut up and write!Cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
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Author Reading: Julie Swendsen Young, Rules for Mothers: A Novel
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USBOLD is thrilled to host a reading with Julie Swendsen Young, author of Rules for Mothers: A Novel.
Rules for Mothers is a poignant depiction of the enduring complexities of gender roles, motherhood, and mental health. Elly Sparrow, mother of four, wife of an aspiring professional, yearns for something more. Her struggles and discoveries paint a picture of the importance of self-fulfillment and the battle women must wage to build a life that works for them—rather than one that is rooted in the needs of others.
“An emotionally incisive and beautifully restrained exploration of the quiet unraveling that can happen behind the polished surface of family life.” –Faith Williams, San Diego Book Review
Julie Swendsen Young grew up picking wildflowers and herding cows on the North Dakota prairie. After college she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she raised a family, earned a Master of Social Work (MSW), and became a clinical social worker. She is a citizen lobbyist for early childhood investments and maternal health. Her short fiction and creative nonfiction stories have been published in print and online magazines, including Surging Tide and The Timberline Review. Rules for Mothers is her first novel.
Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 6:30 p.m.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
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Children’s Storytime: Steph Littlebird, You Are the Land
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USBOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Steph Littlebird, author of You Are the Land.
In her author debut, local Indigenous artist Steph Littlebird celebrates Oregon's unique tribal culture while encouraging readers to connect more deeply with the world around them.
Author-Artist Steph Littlebird is a member of Oregon’s Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes. Her first illustrated children's book MY POWERFUL HAIR (2023) received the national Carter G. Woodson Social Studies Award (2024). Her author debut YOU ARE THE LAND, an ode to the Willamette Valley, was published by Penguin in 2026.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
1 attendee
Reading and Hawai‘i Celebration: Tori Eldridge with Francis Lu-Pai Ippolito
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USBOLD is thrilled to host a reading and Hawai‘i celebration with Tori Eldridge, author of Hawai’i Rage, in conversation with Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito.
Welina mai! (Welcome!) Join us for a special evening as local Native Hawaiian author Tori Eldridge immerses us in Hawai‘i as we have never experienced it before. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula, flowers, and the fascinating background behind her exciting new mystery series, featuring a Native Hawaiian national park ranger moving home from Oregon to reconnect with her family, community, and the land.
ABOUT HAWAI‘I RAGE:
A suspicious death on a Kohala Mountain ranch draws ranger Makalani Pahukula into a tangled family tree in an emotional and suspenseful adventure by the bestselling author of the Lily Wong series and KAUA‘I STORM.
When Native Hawaiian ranger Makalani Pahukula is bored at her new position on the Big Island at Pu‘u Koholā National Historic Site, she agrees to help out on her cousin’s multigenerational cattle ranch. But as the tempers run hot between the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) in the Hiapo family, Makalani suspects the father’s gruesome ranching accident may be an ingenious murder to control the land.
The closer she becomes to the Hiapo family and the traditional paniolo way of life, the harder it is to believe the worst of those she has come to respect. But at the same time, Detective Rona Kim is also closing in on the truth.
Meanwhile, Makalani’s own family back on Kaua‘i worries about her safety and tries to protect and bolster her with their love. But when dangerous accidents happen to others, including herself, Makalani has no choice but to follow the clues and stop the culprit or culprits from murdering again.
Tori Eldridge is the bestselling author of KAUA‘I STORM, the first book in the Ranger Makalani Pahukula Mysteries, and the acclaimed Lily Wong thriller series—THE NINJA DAUGHTER, THE NINJA’S BLADE, THE NINJA BETRAYED, and THE NINJA’S OATH. She is a two-time Anthony Award nominee, a Lefty and Macavity Awards finalist, and the 2021 Crimson Scribe Award winner for Best Book of the Year. She also penned the Brazilian standalone DANCE AMONG THE FLAMES. Born and raised in Honolulu—of Hawaiian, Chinese, and Norwegian descent—Tori lived in New York and Los Angeles before settling in Portland, Oregon, where her mo‘opuna (grandchildren) live. Before writing, Tori performed on Broadway, television, and film; and holds a 5th degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninja martial arts.
Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito is a Chinese American judge and publisher in Portland, Oregon. She is the founder of Demagogue Press and the award-winning nonprofit publisher, Qilin Press, which focuses on community stories. She has also co-edited three cozy horror anthologies with Underland Press. IG: @demagogue_press & @qilin_press @francespaippolito
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy the music and "talk story" with Tori and Frances while you grab a delicious beverage or snack. The book event will start at 7:00 p.m. Book signing to follow.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
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