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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Children’s Storytime: Jasmine Sears
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USBOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Jasmine Sears, author of The Little Red Hen Learns How to Ask for Help.
Join us Saturday morning for children's storytime! Local author Jasmine Sears will read her new picture book, The Little Red Hen Learns How to Ask for Help, a positive twist on a classic folktale. Children will get a coloring page and bookmark to take home, too! The shop carries juice, snacks, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and other items for kids—and adults, we hope you enjoy a delicious coffee or tea drink while your child is entertained.
The Little Red Hen Learns How to Ask for Help
In this charming twist on a classic folktale, the Little Red Hen’s first attempt to get help ends in failure due to her blunt delivery and poor choice of who to ask. Engaging text and expressive watercolor illustrations convey her friends’ frustration, leading the Little Red Hen to be more thoughtful the second time around.
Jasmine Sears is a Mexican-American children’s book author who draws inspiration from places and cultures around the globe. Jasmine grew up in Oregon; following a B.S. in English and a Ph.D. in Quantum Optics, she now works on Augmented and Virtual Reality from her home in Portland.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
1 attendee
Author Reading: Stephanie Stephan, The Path to Unconditional Love
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USBOLD is thrilled to host a reading with Stephanie Stephan, author of The Path to Unconditional Love.
Can animals teach us what humans have forgotten—how to live with open hearts?
Through deeply personal stories—including those of her bearded dragon Luna and terrier mix Spikey—author Stephanie Stephan reveals a transformative path to happiness guided by the animals who share our lives. From rescue horses finding hope after trauma to hummingbirds delivering messages from departed loved ones, these extraordinary teachers show us how to shift from mind-centered anxiety to heart-centered peace, from scattered thoughts to grounded presence, and from conditional living to unconditional love.
The Path to Unconditional Love offers an eleven-step manual for cultivating joy as a daily practice. Learn how frequencies shape our reality, how gratitude transforms perspective, and how going within connects us to our divine essence. From energy healing techniques you can practice with your own animal companions to meditation practices that quiet the mind, each chapter builds upon ancient wisdom delivered through modern experiences.
Whether you're seeking to deepen your bond with animals, overcome life's inevitable challenges with grace, or simply rediscover the wonder you felt as a child, this book illuminates a practical path forward. Because happiness isn't found in perfect circumstances—it's cultivated with intentional daily choices, and held in an open heart. Allow the animals in your journey to be teachers of unconditional love.
Stephanie Stephan is an animal lover who listens and observes from the heart. She has developed a unique blend of communication, intuition, and healing that has the potential to create a deeper bond between you and your animal companion, fostering a sense of harmony that resonates on all levels: emotional, physical, energetic and spiritual. She has learned how these divine sentient beings are capable of opening the door to infinite wisdom and unconditional love. When we open our heart to them, they can teach us life mysteries that lead to having a more joyful life. They are the key to unlock our superpower that resides within.
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m.
*****Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
1 attendee
Silent Reading Party
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USRemember how great silent reading time was in elementary school? The melting away of distractions while you lost yourself in a great book? Now you can get that as an adult too!
Join us at BOLD for a silent reading party. Bring your book or buy one here. Grab a drink or pastry, and lose yourself in those pages.
Arrive around 5:00 if you want to meet other readers and share about the book you’re reading. The background music switches to classical and the reading begins at 5:30 p.m. More book talk afterwards, at 6:30.
Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
7 attendees
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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Past events
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