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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Monday Freewrite with Dian Greenwood
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USJoin us Mondays this summer for a generative freewriting session. This group will be led by author Dian Greenwood. Each session will begin with a writing prompt, then dedicated writing time, followed by time for willing participants to share what they wrote. Meet other writers in a friendly space, explore your own craft, and be surprised at what your mind creates with a prompt and time to write. This group is open to writers of all levels and is a supportive environment.
Dian Greenwood studied writing (emphasis on poetry) at San Francisco State University. She later studied novel writing with Janet Fitch (White Oleander) and Tom Spanbauer (In the City of Shy Hunters). Dian published About the Carleton Sisters (2023, She Writes Press) at age 81 and, a year later, Forever Blackbirds (2024). The Blackbird sequel, Blackbird Whistling came out in September 2025, both books from Traveler’s Moon Press. Dian previously published essays in the online magazine, The Big Smoke, America. Her Substack essays can be found at It’s Never Too Late. Dian lives in Portland, Oregon, where she writes and works as a family therapist.
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
5:30–6:30 p.m.
(Arrive at 5:00 to order a drink and food and chat with other writers.)
FREE, $7 suggested donation for group leader*****
Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.4 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.
1 attendee
Children's Storytime with Ali
BOLD Coffee & Books, 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, USDo you love stories about kids or animals who save the day? Do you love to dance and color and play? We do too!
Come join Ali Shaw of Bold Coffee & Books for a fun storytime. Hear some stories, make some friends, and leave with art. What an amazing way to spend a Saturday!
Plus, 20% off children's books and $1 off hot chocolate on Saturday mornings.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
1 attendee
Past events
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