This book group will be meeting on the second Sunday of most months at 5pm.

Great conversations and super nice people! We hope you join us! Come to this one, come to all of them or come every now and then--you are always welcome and wanted here.

We typically meet for around 1.5-2 hours with a short break in the middle. If you haven't read the book, but would like to enjoy nice humans, listen to the discussion and maybe ask some questions...absolutely, come :)

Join us for the Endless Wonders Books June book club meeting. This month, we'll be discussing Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. Our book club is a casual space for readers to gather and discuss the book and connect. masks required

Teddy bear & friends picnic and book swap in the park. Lets see how many stuffies we can have represented. Bring a picnic, some kids books to swap, and build community!

Sellwood Park (Near Baseball Fields)

SE 7th Ave &, SE Miller St

Portland, OR 97202

Writing goes beyond putting words on the page! Not sure how to start editing? How to find reputable agents, editors, book designers, or cover artists? Nervous about approaching bookstores or reviewers? Come hang with other writers of all levels and from all walks, and get advice, commiseration, support on everything that happens off the page.

Come celebrate the beautiful companion book to Avery and the Fairy Circle, Avery and the Squirrel Delivery with graphic novelist Rowan Kingsbury! Join Avery and her fairy friends as they venture out to deliver medicine before the cold weather sets in.

A stroller-friendly community walk for audiobook lovers. Bring your headphones, your little ones, and your current listen.

Route information: some unpaved terrain, bathrooms located along the way in the parks (East Waluga, West Waluga), go at your own pace.

Bonus: 2 free audiobooks when you signup at Libro.fm (use code SWITCH). New monthly audiobook memberships directly benefit Thirsty Caterpillar.

Featuring readings from graduates of the Attic Institute, a local institution established in 1999 as an alternative to an MFA.

Join Hidden Worlds Bookstore for our first ever Audio Book Walk, followed by a Mat Pilates Flow Class lead by BODYBAR Tanasbourne in the beautiful Orenco Woods Nature Park. After class enjoy fresh juice samples from TT's Blends.

Free drip coffee with purchase of a book from 9:00am - 11:00am

Every month at Rose City Book Pub, Sophia recites a book of Paradise Lost from memory. She provides some background to the story, some linguistic explanations of language that has changed, and also presents art inspired by the poem.

BOLD is thrilled to host a reading with H.E. Wallace and Roi Qualls, authors of Points of Failure, Vol. 1: INTERWOVEN.

Join authors H.E. Wallace and Roi Qualls for an evening of dialogue regarding their debut novel, Points of Failure, Vol. 1: INTERWOVEN in which they explore themes of collective trauma and healing, spirituality, and how humanity can’t move forward without addressing its past.

“Four Seasons” is a risograph show created by friends Kale Mcdonough, Karina Perez, Joli Hamada and Xochitl Cornejo celebrating the memories and moods associated with the different times of year.

Join us for the opening at Sonny's House on Saturday, June 13th from 6-8pm!

Join us for an evening of BUNCO fun! We will teach you how to play and have fun prizes for winners!

It is so helpful if you are able to RSVP in advance--thank you if you are able! Thanks for checking here or our website for cancellations; it will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is honored to welcome Illuminated Cities founder zehra imam for an evening of conversation with National Book Award-winning author and Literary Arts board member Omar El-Akkad.

Join us for our Bookish Tattoo Fundraiser at Dream House PDX. Flash by Margo Tattoo and other local tattoo artists. All proceeds donated to The Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)

Come get tattooed, hang out and read at Deram House Bar and celebrate Portland Book Week with us!

Leni Zumas, author of the acclaimed novels Wolf Bells and Red Clocks, will be in the store as our special bookseller-in-residence, to talk about, and possibly even sell you, one of the fascinating titles that she has carefully curated for the day. We can’t wait to see her picks!

We will be popping up at The Hotel Zags as part of their annual Pride Market!

Join us in the courtyard for a fun day of celebration alongside several other local businesses and makers.

It’s Portland Book Week and we’re teaming up with Always Here Books tomorrow for an event showcasing Tenebrous’ LGBTQIA+ community!

TENEBROUS PRESS aims to drag the malleable Horror genre into Newer, Weirder territory with stories that are provocative, intelligent and terrifying, delivered by voices diverse & unsung.

We will be popping up at this year's Foster Summer Soiree! Support local businesses and join the community with live entertainment, family-friendly fun, sidewalk vendors, informational booths, and more! We will be vending at a spot along the sidewalk on SE Foster Rd, exact location TBD.

BwPCon! is a FREE one day event featuring a wide range of local artists all gathered to show your their stuff!

The event is heavily inspired by the Artist Alley halls traditionally found at comic and anime conventions, giving our nerdier friends a chance to gather and support community.

BwPCon! also features live music, special guests, cosplay, panels, trivia, and more! Not to mention our wonderful comic shop in the middle of it all.

Pose with your purchase for our social media and receive 10% off your total! (Minimum purchase of 4 books required.)

BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Brian W. Parker, author of Darren Strider: Bumblebee Rider.

Author, educator, and publisher Brian W. Parker presents Darren Strider: Bumblebee Rider! A high-flying adventure astride a giant bumblebee! Perfect for inspiring kiddos and grown-ups alike to find adventures of their own.

Celebrate Portland Book Week and get your stamps during the last weekend of Portland Book Week 2026.

🌈 Find the elusive Rainbow Maggie Mae’s Lucky Ticket for a Maggie Mae’s tote filled with variety of books 

 Be one of the first 4 customers to spend $75 and get a FREE Portland Book Week Tote Bag. 

If you spend $100, get the tote and an extra goodie bags with an Arc, Maggie Mae’s Sticker, and more!

Dress as your favorite book character and we will go on a parade down the trolly trail in Oak Grove! Let’s celebrate books!

Tea sandwiches, scones, tea, and other treats. Celebrate Jane's 250th birthday a little bit late.

Reserve Your Tickets

Visit Lost & Bound traveling bus + pop-up bookstore at the Sunnyside Farmers Market.

A literary open mic hosted by Grace and Jordan.

Sign ups begin at 6:30!

BOLD is thrilled to host a reading with CB Mason, author of the dystopian YA novel Shattered, in conversation with Erin Hall, author of Dear Sylvia, Love Jane.

Pose with your purchase for our social media and receive 10% off your total! (Minimum purchase of 4 books required.)