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Indie bookstore on Portland's East End! Open Sun/Mon 11a-4p, Tues/Wed/Thurs 10a-5p, Fri/Sat 10a-7p. Dog-friendly and very gay. 🌈🌲 Shop by appointment: printbookstore.com/appointments

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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 19h
Join us in welcoming Mindy Misener to present GOOD GUYS with Hannah Gersen on Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm right here at Print! "In a small New England town in 2008, two estranged sisters become embroiled in a war crime involving a local hero…"
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"A forest almanac for our time, rooted in a full year observing a rural woodland and its birds, by the bestselling author of HOW TO LOVE A FOREST: THE BITTERSWEET WORK OF TENDING A CHANGING WORLD. "
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We are thrilled to welcome @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social here to Print to discuss THE FOREST YEAR: FINDING HOPE IN A WORLD WORTH SAVING with Laura Poppick on Thursday, October 22 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"TO BEGIN AGAIN is Jillian Hanson's debut poetry collection — an invitation to undo the stories we carry inside ourselves and reclaim our inner landscape as fertile ground for creating."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join us in welcoming Jillian Hanson here to present her debut poetry collection TO BEGIN AGAIN here at Print on Thursday, October 1 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Maine Solidarity Fund (MSF) is an initiative of the People’s Coalition for Safety & Justice (PCSJ), a collective of frontline organizations, cultural anchors, and direct service providers with deep ties to Maine’s Black and Brown immigrant, and Trans communities.
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
20% of our profits will be going to Maine Solidarity Fund!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"A sweet sapphic romance takes a deadly dark turn in this sharp-as-a-knife novella from the New York Times bestselling author."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We climbed into a bush to tell you that up next for Reading the Rainbow book club (Print's best queer book club) is BLOOM by Delilah S. Dawson! They will be meeting on Monday, October 12, at 7pm right here at Print!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Bring your works in progress, your rough drafts, your favorite works to read and enjoy with other writers, readers, and community! Sign up ahead of time at the link in our bio or Instagram highlight, or even sign up day of!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Once again we are so excited to host a Writers Open Mic here at Print with Madison Ellingsworth! All writers of different abilities, genres, and ages welcome!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"A mother’s unflinchingly honest, voice-driven interrogation of her son’s descent into severe mental illness and his subsequent disillusionment with prescribed pharmaceuticals."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We are thrilled to welcome Judy Sandler here to Print to present WHAT KIND OF MOTHER: A RECKONING with Susan Conley on Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"Meghan Sterling’s 7th poetry collection is a confrontation between chronic illness and motherhood, and a celebration of the challenges and joys of modern life."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join us in welcoming Meghan Sterling to Print to present SICK LETTERS FROM THE LOVEBED with Jen Karetnick on Thursday, September 17 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"The world of horror comes to life with this gorgeously illustrated and whimsical journey through the genre—exploring the folklore, monsters, and tropes that have fueled our fears for centuries."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join us in welcoming Liz Deleo here to present THE ILLUSTRATED COMPENDIUM OF HORROR on Thursday, September 10 at 7pm at Print!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Join us in welcoming Erica Kent here to Print present BLACK DOG with Debra Spark on Thursday, August 27 at 7pm! "In Erica Kent's evocative novel BLACK DOG, we journey through the turbulent landscapes of adolescence, loss, and the blurry lines between reality and dream."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Join us in welcoming Lindsay Lovise here to Print to present GINGERBREAD BONES: AN EPIC PARANORMAL SURVIVAL HORROR ROMANCE with Shannon M. Parker on Thursday, August 20 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Join us for a ~night of nepotism~ (we jest) as we welcome Richard Russo here to launch his latest book UNDER THE FALLS, in conversation with Kate Russo on Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm at Print!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
From 10am-2pm Poetry books will be available from yours truly and others, and from 11am -1pm more than 20 poets from The Portland Poets Society will do readings! Check out the event details to see what other cool cats will be there, you won't want to miss this!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Join us, Portland Poets Society, and a bunch of other cool local vendors, retailers, and poets in Congress Square Park on Sunday, August 9th for Poetry in the Park!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
We are so excited to welcome Cara Benson to Print to present AN ARMSFULL OF BIRDS with Robin Clifford Wood on Thursday, August 6 at 7pm! "A story of recovery, love, and loss—a memoir of healing ourselves and the natural world."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Join us in welcoming Bridget Crocker to present THE RIVER'S DAUGHTER on Wednesday, August 5 at 7pm here at Print, in conversation with Murray Carpenter! "A vivid and propulsive memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors, by a world-class whitewater rafting guide."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Join us in welcoming Chelsea K. Madeline to Print to present IN HER OWN RIGHT on Monday, July 27 at 6pm! "A lyrical reckoning with the myths, silences, and inherited stories that shape women’s creative lives."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
"Written in the form of a letter to his ailing father, this debut memoir from the bestselling author of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK explores the complicated burden of caring for an abusive parent who is dying—this is Matthew Quick’s most personal and potent work to date."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Join us in welcoming Matthew Quick to Print to present DAD, LOVE, ME with Ron Currie on Thursday July 23 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Join us in welcoming Tomás Q. Morín to Print to present CAT LOVE with Jessica Anthony on Tuesday, July 21 at 7pm! “A contemporary dystopian elegy narrated by a cat imprisoned in a Schrödinger’s box.”
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
"For everyone who worries, or loves someone who worries, this charming story offers wisdom, comfort, and gentle humor."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Join us Sunday, July 12 at 10am for a very special story time with local children's book author and teacher, Charlotte Agell! In addition to reading her new picture book, Charlotte will be offering portraits of attendees as keepsakes.
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"This is a novel that moves and inspires, that takes readers on a journey into the soul of America."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Join us for a very special book launch of Maine author Eleanor Morse's new novel, THIS FOREIGN LAND on Thursday, July 9 at 7pm here at Print. We will be joined by Rio Valley Relief Project and 15% of proceeds will be donated to RVRP & ILAP!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"A witty, relentlessly curious excursion through philosophy, history, and science, what begins as an ode to the miracle of trees blossoms into a joyous, daring, and fiercely hopeful effort to arborize humanity.”
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We have an exciting new addition to our July event calendar, we are thrilled to welcome Robert Moor here to Print to discuss IN TREES: AN EXPLORATION with Will Hunt on Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"Poignant, unflinching, and brimming with sharp humor, WE WILL SEE YOU BLEED is a triumphant second installment in this electrifying crime thriller series."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We are so excited to be hosting the launch event for Ron Currie's latest book WE WILL SEE YOU BLEED, in conversation with Richard Russo! He will be here at Print on Monday, July 6, at 7pm.
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
All are welcome to sign up to read the night-of or ahead of time! To sign up, please go to the link on our event page on our website or in our Event Highlight on our profile. Graphic designed by: Madison Ellingsworth
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Join us at Print for a Writers Open Mic Night, hosted by Madison Ellingsworth on Thursday, July 2 at 7pm! All writers of different abilities, genres, and ages welcome! Bring your works in progress, your rough drafts, your favorite works to read and enjoy with other writers, readers, and community!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Join us for a special night of poetry as we celebrate Claire Millikin's new collection, NIGHTLIGHT, with special readings from Betsy Sholl, Samaa Abdurraqib, and Gibson Fay-LeBlanc on Wednesday, June 24 at 7pm right here at Print!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“When a tight-knit family moves from Brooklyn to Maine, their lives are upended by an event that will alter their new community forever.” (HAZEL SAYS NO)
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“Steeped in rich medieval lore, THE LOST BOOK OF LANCELOT is at once an immersive, a poignant love story and an epic, unforgettable tale of a vulnerable boy who is forced to rise to the occasion amid a battle between the old world and the new.”
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Join us in welcoming John Glynn to present THE LOST BOOK OF LANCELOT and Jessica Berger Gross to present HAZEL SAYS NO in a double author event on Monday, June 22 at 7pm here at Print!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
What started out as a fun trip slowly spirals into a nightmare when they find an ancient ruins site and the terrifying presence that lurks there."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"Two young couples on a lazy Mexican vacation make friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to look for him.
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
That's right folks, so if you're following along that means their July meeting will be on July 20th at 7pm at 273 Congress Street! They'll be discussing THE RUINS by Scott Smith.
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We've got some BIG NEWS for our horror fans and Grim & Tonic regulars! Our Horror book club, Grim & Tonic, is CHANGING DATE AND LOCATION starting in July! They will now be meeting on the third Monday of every month right here at Print at 7pm!
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Join us in welcoming Chanda Prescod-Weinstein here to present THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME in conversation with Aleks Diamond-Stanic on Thursday, June 18 at 7pm at Print! "A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of THE DISORDERED COSMOS."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"One of the founding stories of English literature, SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT narrates the strange tale of a green knight on a green horse who rudely interrupts Camelot's Round Table festivities one Yuletide, casting a pall of unease over the company and challenging one of them to a wager."
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Up next for WTF book club is SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT by Simon Armitage! They will be meeting on Sunday, June 28 at 6pm at Hardshore Distilling Company.
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Print: A Bookstore @printbookstore.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
In TAKE ME WITH YOU, Steven Rowley brings his resonant wit and emotional insight to an epic love story—an exploration of the forces that draw two people into the same orbit and the gravity that threatens to pull them apart."
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