Here’s what we’ve got goin’ on
Queer Youth Summit
We’re delighted to be popping up with a table full of queer YA reads for OUT Maine’s annual Queer Youth Summit!
In Conversation With TJ Alexander
We’ll be chatting with TJ Alexander about their new queer romance book TRIPLE SEC. Come on down to Novel Book Bar & Cafe for what will no doubt be a great conversation about romance novels and queer polyamory!
Congress Square Market
We’ll be back at Congress Square Park alongside Portland’s finest craftsfolk! Grab some food, snag a great book, and hang out in the sunshine!
Gorham Pride
We’re super thrilled to be setting up shop at Gorham’s second annual Pride extravaganza!
Congress Square Night Market
Come beat the heat — and grab your next read — at Congress Square Park’s first night market of 2024!
Congress Square Night Market
Great food, great crafts, great books — is there a better way to spend a Sunday evening? We think not.
All Hallows' Eve Market
All Hallow's’ Eve: It’s the best market of the year! Pick your next read from a table full of spooky books. We’ll even throw in a little candy!
Holiday Market
Ready to finish up (or start…we’re not judging) your holiday shopping? Stop by the holiday market to grab some books and tasty treats!
Congress Square Market
Join us and a whole slew of makers, crafters, and vendors at the wonderful Congress Square Market!
Book-Themed Trivia!
It’s baaaaccckkk! Join us and the wonderful Personality Hire Trivia for a book-themed trivia night at Hardshore Distilling. Think you’ve got the book knowledge to win?!
Author Event With Lindz Amer
Join us at the Friends School of Portland for an author talk with Lindz Amer, a YouTuber and author who writes books for queer kids and parents of queer kids. We’ll have stacks of Lindz’s books RAINBOW PARENTING and HOORAY FOR SHE, HE, ZE, & THEY, as well as a few other queer-focused books for children and parents. You won’t want to miss it!
Pages and Prints Market!
We’re setting up shop alongside a ton of other vendors for a print-focused market! Grab a custom tea towel, a handmade notebook, or even your next favorite read. Oh, and make sure you get a cocktail or mocktail, too!
Pop-Up at Three of Strong Spirits
We’re back at Three of Strong Spirits for a spirited pop-up event! We’ll bring a table full of new (and great) reads, they’ll bring the delicious cocktails/mocktails.
Sasha Velour's The Big Reveal
We’re totally chuffed to be partnering with Portland Ovations to support Sasha Velour at her upcoming performance at the State Theatre! We’ll be setting up shop at the event to sell Sasha’s groundbreaking, genre-bending book The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag. Sasha will be signing books after the event, so be sure to grab your copy now in our online shop or stop by our booth at the performance!
Book-Themed Trivia
Ready to put your book knowledge to the test?! Join us and the wonderful Personality Hire Trivia squad for a book-themed quiz at Oxbow Brewing.
Books & Games
We’ll be back with the gaming experts at Diversions Puzzles & Games! Stop by to check out our curated selection of book-and-game pairings — or to snag a table for a quick board game sesh. See you then!
Books and Games Mash-up!
The perfect recipe for the perfect holiday season? Books and games. Grab ‘em both at this pop-up!
Cozy Winter Market
Stay warm and cozy at this special winter market at Congress Square Park. There will be tasty treats, fire pits, and good books for everyone.
Book-Themed Trivia Night!
Think you know books inside and out? Come test your knowledge — and grab some new reads — at the East Ender’s book-themed trivia night!
Maker's Market
Keep the holiday shopping going at the East Ender’s seasonal maker’s market!
Small Business Saturday
Join us for a special Small Business Saturday pop-up at Three of Strong Spirits! We’ll have book bundles, merch, and (of course) tons of new books perfect for holiday gift-giving.
Book Talk With Travis Baldree!
We’re absolutely thrilled to be co-hosting a book talk with Travis Baldree in celebration of his upcoming book (and follow-up to Legends & Lattes), Bookshops & Bonedust! Join us, the wonderful booksellers at Back Cove Books, and our friends from AudioFile for a legendary afternoon
Spirited Stories at Three of Strong
Get your hands on a thrilling read and a delicious spooky-themed cocktail/mocktail at our special Halloween pop-up at Three of Strong Spirit! We’ll have a table full of mysteries, thrillers, horror tales, candy, and costumes.
All Hallows' Market
Come get spoooookyyyy at the All Hallows’ Market in Congress Square. We’ll have tons of thrillers, mysteries, and who-dunnits—and a whole lot of candy!
Queer Teen Book Club
Join us for our September virtual book club meeting with OUT Maine’s queer teen group! This month, we’re reading All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue. If you’re aged 13-17, reach out for a discounted book and sign up for the book club here using this link. See you there!
Book and Print Fair
Join us for a special Book and Print Fair at Congress Square Park. Grab your books, notepads, and handcrafted prints!
Congress Square Market
We’re back at Congress Square for another summer night market. Great food, cute crafts, and books for days!
Congress Square Market
Come beat the heat at a special night market in Congress Square Park!
Congress Square Market
We’ll be slingin’ books again at the wonderful Congress Square Market in June! Come say hi!
Books and Brews
We’ll be back in the beautiful Belleflower Brewing taproom with books paired to your favorite beers. Grab a book and get $1 off a 4-pack of brew!
Congress Square Market
These markets are the best. Come grab some awesome food, handmade crafts, and (of course) a great book!
Pop-Up at Three of Strong
We’re making our debut at the wonderful Three of Strong distillery on April 28. Come grab a great read and some exceptional spirits!
Book Talk: House of Our Queer by Bex Mui
In House of Our Queer: Healing, Reframing, and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Practice, activist and organizer, Bex Mui M.Ed. takes readers on a winding path through her spiritual journey. Raised Catholic—with Buddhist influences from her father—Bex shares the complexities of her spiritual roots and the development of her own rituals and practices as a queer witch and energy healer.
Join us at Back Cove Books for a conversation with Bex and more. In this moderated conversation, Bex will share about her ever-growing spiritual toolbox including energy work, astrology, tarot, sacred sexuality, and honoring ancestors, as well as ways to reimagine religious roots. Using the framework of her new release, this event aims to meet participants wherever they are in their magical, energetic, and spiritual journeys.
Books and Brews at Belleflower Brewing
Catch us in the Belleflower Brewing taproom, slingin’ book and brew pairings!
Books and Brews at Belleflower Brewing
What’s better than a book and a great brew?! Swing by Belleflower Brewing on February 21 to grab both!
Books and Brews at Belleflower Brewing
We’re back at the wonderful Belleflower Brewing for a Monday-night pop-up event. Pair your favorite beer with a good read, and enjoy the calm before the holiday madness.
Cozy Winter Market
Handcrafted trinkets, delicious treats, and warm fire pits — what could be better!? We’ll be slingin’ books at our favorite market in town. Come get cozy with us!
Small Business Saturday at Belleflower Brewing
For Small Business Saturday, this queer-woman-owned bookshop is teaming up with Belleflower Brewing (an amazing woman-owned brewery) for a books and brews pop-up. Grab a beer, snag a read, and support local Portland business!