Our events, classes, and seminars bring the community together to hear, learn, and discuss the most compelling issues and ideas of our day. We hope you will join us in our community space and bookstore at 716 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR, online, and at partnering venues across Portland and Oregon.
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe is excited to welcome Literary Arts board member Priscilla Bernard Wieden for a special reading from her poetry collection, Solitary Light. Priscilla will be in conversation with Oregon's former poet laureate, Kim Stafford. About the book: Poetry is a conduit for communicating our shared experiences and broadening our understanding
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe is excited to welcome poet Erin L. McCoy to celebrate her debut novel, Underlake. McCoy will be in conversation with Erica Berry. About the book: Twelve years ago, Otta escaped her small town, determined to become a marine biologist. Now she’s returned, carrying the guilt of a friend’s disappearance
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe is thrilled to partner with SCRAP PDX for monthly crafting events. Stay tuned for details on this month's crafts! Hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate the most important meal of the day... BREAKFAST! Sew felt eggs, pancakes, waffles, bacon, coffee, and more. ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. At last, the long night has ended, and we're ready for Spring! With a bookseller-curated mix of songs featuring sunlight and brightness, we'll be channeling brighter days as we lock-in for a focused writing session. Our Food and Beverage Assistant Manager, Miah,
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome Stephanie Fairyington to celebrate their book Ugly. Fairyington will be joined in conversation by Neil Cochrane. About the book: A tender, moving, and insightful account of queer motherhood and an interrogation of life on the margins of American culture as a self-described “ugly” woman Ugly
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for a staged reading of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat, directed by Terry Kitagawa. This event is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend, RSVP on Eventbrite here. About the book: Filipino-American siblings Edith and Kenny are
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome Rex Marshall for his memoir, All the Work I Never Wanted. Marshall will be joined in conversation by Michelle Kicherer. About the book: The lady at the plastic-cup-making factory is missing her fingers. The kid at the burger joint is spitting on patties. The newspapers
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe is excited to welcome Steven Pfau to celebrate his hybrid memoir, Say Nephew. Pfau will be joined in conversation by Milo Muise.
Kick off Pride Month at the Literary Bookstore & Cafe! We are excited to welcome Rosiee Thor to celebrate their book, Being Aro: A Collection of Aromantic Stories about Love. Thor will be in conversation with local author Sydney Langford. About the book: Explore expansive aromantic love and connection in stories across genres These twelve
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is thrilled to be a part of Portland Book Week 2026! Come on down to the store, buy a Portland Book Week tote bag, and check some items off your Bingo card. Also, check out these events at Literary Arts during Portland Book Week: Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30
To celebrate Portland Book Week, the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is hosting a special write-in. The evening's theme is roadtrip! Put pen to paper and write about your next cross-country adventure. Need inspiration? Try our gumball machine full of thoughtful writing prompts. About write-ins: Write-ins are community gatherings where writers come together to share
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Brianna Jett to celebrate the release of their book, Under a Carnivore Sky. Jett will be in conversation with 2026 Oregon Book Award finalist Courtney Gould. I’m the only one left hunting the monster, the only one left with a chance of saving us
NEW DATE! The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe is thrilled to partner with SCRAP PDX for monthly crafting events. Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe to hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate the start of PICNIC season! Sew felt berries, sandwiches, flowers, and more; customize a felt charcuterie board! Bring a friend! Make
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. About Illuminated Cities: Since 2012, Illuminated Cities has worked with communities impacted by systemic violence to offer: Creative healing tools for expression through
To celebrate the Mendoza Cafe’s first chapter, Literary Arts is inviting the community to join us from June 14 through July 4 for food and drink specials inspired by the literary spirit of the cafe. Visitors can enjoy special menu offerings, vote for their favorite in-house syrup flavor, and take part in anniversary promotions throughout the celebration. Whether
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is thrilled to welcome Melissa Febos to celebrate the paperback release of her book, The Dry Season. Febos will be joined in conversation by Genevieve Hudson. About the book: In the wake of a catastrophic two-year relationship, Melissa Febos decided to take a break: For three months, she would
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month's theme is Pride. Enjoy a night of community writing and light socializing. All are welcome! About write-ins: Write-ins are community gatherings where writers come together to share space, write, and make connections. Whether you’re here to hit word count or make
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome Michelle St. Romain to celebrate her debut novel, Song of Belonging. Michelle will be in conversation with Sandra Freels. About the book: For fans of Kate Morton, Amy Harmon, and Sally Page comes a multigenerational novel infused with touches of magical realism about a woman’s
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is thrilled to welcome 2026 Oregon Book Awards finalist Rowan Kingsbury to celebrate the release of their latest book, Avery and the Squirrel Delivery. This event includes a presentation by Kingsbury and a special craft. About the book: A charming and sweet easy-to-read fairy adventure comic that touches on
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for a celebratory evening of readings from the 2026 Oregon Literary Fellowship recipients. The following fellows will be joining us: Devon Fredericksen Jeremy Klemin Amy Marcott Jeffree Morel Jae Nichelle Pooja Nukala Diana Oropeza Molly Reid Jason Sepac Casey Walker Airlie Press Provecho Magazine This event
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome Ari Koontz, author of Just Ask Elsie, and 2026 Oregon Book Awards finalist Sara Ryan, author of Mountain Upside Down, for a special Pride celebration featuring book discussions, and community conversations. There will be fun hands-on activities throughout the evening. Join us on the mezzanine
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome writer Michael Copperman to celebrate the launch of their book, Seeking Kenny. Coppermen will be joined in conversation by Margaret Malone. About the book: Kenny Cox devoted his life to wrestling: winning ten Oregon championships in collegiate, freestyle, and Greco-Roman, and five junior national championships. But
NOTE: RSVPs for this event are currently closed. If you would like to join the waitlist, please fill out this form. What does it mean to make art in a moment when democracy itself is under threat, and why do authoritarians always come for artists first? In this urgent presentation, strategist and democracy
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Dan Werb to celebrate the release of his latest book, Our Wild Familiars. Werb will be joined in conversation by Elizabeth Weinberg. Although this is a free event, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance. Thank you! About the book: In Our Wild
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Kaitlyn Teer to celebrate her latest essay collection, Little Apocalypses. Teer will be joined in conversation by local author Chelsea Bieker. About the book: A thoughtful, evocative, and urgently needed collection that reimagines the stories we tell about motherhood, climate change, and the end
The Literary Arts Bookstore and NAYA are pleased to welcome author Christine Hartman-Derr to celebrate her latest middle-grade novel, Raven Rising. Hartam-Derr will be joined in conversation by Steph Littlebird. About NAYA: Founded by the community, for the community, NAYA is a regional center for Native resilience and self-determination. We wrap community in
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Terria Smith to celebrate her new memoir, I Love You So Many. Smith will be joined in conversation with Ursula Pike. About the book: I Love You So Many begins with a question: do other California Indians travel? After spending decades working in journalism
Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month’s theme is Beach Day! ☀️ Join us for a beach trip (in our imaginations). The cafe will be serving a special beach-themed drink called "Write on the Beach," a peach, orange, and cranberry spritz inspired by the classic cocktail.
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Wild Poet Events are delighted to present “The Stafford Challenge 2025-26 Anthology Book Launch.” Join us for a night of readings from this year’s anthology! This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more about the anthology at: https://wildpoetpress.com. About The Stafford Challenge The Stafford Challenge is a
Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate SWIMMING season with our friends from SCRAP PDX! Sure, Portland isn't a beach town, but we sure love a good "beach day" on a riverfront. Sew felt shells, fish, beach balls, and more! ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend!
Consider the Picture Book invites adults to reexamine great literature hiding in plain sight: the children’s picture book. What makes for a great picture book? Why are they so fun to read aloud and what can we learn about this unique and experimental art form through other celebrated art forms, such as poetry and song?
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Kelly Anderson to celebrate the release of book, The Wild Beneath. Anderson will be joined in conversation by Rachel Hochhauser. About the book: For readers of Wild Dark Shore and The Time Traveler’s Wife, a fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author heidi restrepo rhodes to celebrate their debut short story collection, Ampersand Organ. About the book: A fearless, expansive collection that blurs the boundary between body and poem, wielding a liberatory lyric impulse that revels from neuron to nebula and back. Here is a
Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month’s theme is Cosmic Vibes! This month's special is called Cosmic Dancer, a sweet spritz where Blackberries and lime come together to make a deliciously tart drink. Stay up to date with the Literary Bookstore news! Sign up for our newsletter and
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Kavi Yaga to celebrate her debut short story collection, The Vanishings. Yaga will be joined in conversation by Amy Marcott. About the book: Eight jeweled hauntings . . . the disappeared and disappearing, the once-longed-for, the self, the empty door . . . each
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Jamie Fisher to celebrate her latest book, Nobody Broke Your Heart: An Intimate Biography of Elliott Smith. Fisher will be joined in conversation by author Lydia Kiesling. About the book: The first all-encompassing biography of Elliott Smith, offering an intimate portrait of his life
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome poets James Ciano, Bobby Elliott, and Nick Martino for an evening of celebrations and conversation.
Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month’s theme is Labor Day! This month's specialty drink is called The Means of Production. Have you ever wanted a chocolate-covered banana that delivers caffeine as well as joy?? Look no further! We’ve made you a banana mocha! Stay up to date with the Literary
Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for an evening of literary-themed trivia. Play as a team or solo while competing for prizes and literary glory. Trivia will begin at 6:30 sharp, so don’t be late! We will be hosting three rounds of trivia with five questions each. Answers will be collected and
Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to learn how to bring a new Dungeons and Dragons character to life! Learn how to bring your characters' story to life, figure out what makes them strong, and arm them to be ready to face their first combat. Consider this Dungeons and Dragons 101; come
Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore for a discussion on book bans with co-leader of the Oregon chapter of Authors Against Book Bans, Cat Winters. Winters will be joined by Cathy Camper, Alicia Tate, and Jonathan Hill. Learn more about how book bans affect authors and readers in Oregon and across the nation—and what
Literary Arts is excited to welcome author and journalist Ali Francis to celebrate her debut book, The Curious Lives of Vegetables, a wild journey through the hidden histories of plants. Francis will be joined by Portland writers Lola Milholland (Group Living and Other Recipes) and Andrew Barton (Free Food: earth eating, The Long Loaf, The
Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate spooky season! Sew felt pumpkins, ghosts, witch hats, candy, black cats, and more! ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab a beverage, browse the books, and gather round to hand-sew some chilling charms! Traceable templates & embroidery stitch printouts
The Literary Arts Bookstore is thrilled to team up with Native Arts and Cultures Foundation to welcome Joey Clift for his book, We've Been Here the Whole Time! Featuring a special performance from Gabe Colhoff of 1876.
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Kelly Grace Thomas to celebrate the release of her memoir-in-verse, Future Tense. Thomas will be joined in conversation by
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