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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Oh gee, we're turning THREE 🥹 Join us Saturday, October 24th 🗓️ to celebrate our birthday! The festivities include: 🎂 Birthday cake 🎉 Deals 🎁 Freebies 🥳 Raffle ... and more! P.S. if you RSVP using the link in our bio, you'll get an extra raffle ticket 🎟️

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We’ve been to the cottage, and now it’s time to go to the bookstore! On October 13th at 6 PM, we're hosting a launch party for I’ll Believe in Anything by Jacob Tierney 🏒 Don’t miss out on… 🏆 A corny script reading 🇨🇦 Heated trivia ⛸️ Freebies Every ticket ($32) will come with a copy of the book 👨🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Banned Books Week kicks off next week and on October 8th, we are hosting a FREE silent read-in after hours at the bookstore. Every attendee will receive a FREE audiobook from libro.fm, along with Banned Books Week goodies on a first come, first serve basis, so don't miss out! 🚫📚️❤️‍🔥

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

With fall officially underway, it's time to kick off Ledding Library's Fall Author series! 🍁 This series, which offers free author presentations, is a cherished event for Milwaukie's incredible community of readers and enduring learners. We promise you won't want to miss this line up!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This summer, we asked our community to design bookmarks and we had so much fun looking through everyone's entries! The creativity was boundless and Zenna, Zoe, and Julianna's ideas brought a smile to our faces. We're working on getting these printed so these bookmarks can come home with you ❤️

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Romance Book Club is back at Spoke & Word Books! Join us on Tuesday, October 27th for the next installment of B.K. Borison's Ghosted series, Grim Tidings 🥀 This spooky yet simmering enemies-to-lovers tale is perfect for fall and has become a favorite here at the shop.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

After peeking at pre-orders, we crunched some numbers to see Milwaukie's most anticipated! It's so much fun seeing what everyone is excited to read, as it often gives us some ideas on what you all want to see on the shelves. It is such a privilege to be able to reflect this community in the shop 💙

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

After many requests, it's happening. We have a horror book club! 🔪 🩸 On Wednesday, October 21st @ 6 PM, we will be gathering to discuss Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher. If you're looking for something brilliantly creepy, join us! This southern gothic novel will make your skin crawl.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On September 17th, join us for a presentation on Youth Suicide Prevention 🎗️ Hosted by licensed clinical social worker, Monica Parmley-Frutiger, this presentation will provide skills to recognize when a young person needs support, have caring conversations about suicide & connect them with resources.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🗓️ September & October Events at Spoke & Word Books 🗓️ It's almost fall, which means we're getting cozy here a the shop! 🍂 We've got a book club for every type of reader, an author event with @stuartgibbs1, and an educational presentation from Monica Parmley-Frutiger. See you soon! ❤️

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Banned Books Week, which originally launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, is coming up! 🚫📚️ Join us on Tuesday, October 8 to demonstrate your right to READ! We will hold a Pay-What-You-Want/FREE silent read-in after hours at the bookstore.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

There are some exciting upcoming pre-orders and you know what they say, one more book won't hurt. To sweeten the deal, these special titles come with a gift(s)! Order in-store or at www.spokeandwordbooks.com (while supplies last) 📚️

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Sci-Fi Lit Club is getting ready to beam up at the shop 🛸 On Wednesday, September 2nd @ 6 PM, join us to discuss The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu. If you're interested in blending cosmic, unhinged physics with messy family dynamics, generational trauma, and dim sum, join us! 💫

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Spy School is officially in session 🕵️‍♂️ Join us at Spoke & Word Books on October 6th at 6:30pm, we'll be hosting Stuart Gibbs to celebrate his newest book, Spy School Goes East! Every ticket comes with ONE copy of Spy School Goes East and parents/caregivers are welcome to join without a ticket.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's Bookstore Romance Day! 💌 On Saturday, August 15th, it'll be the best time to stock your shelves with yearn-worthy titles! 💘 Discounts on Romance (10% off paperback, 20% off hardcovers) 💋 Romance Inspired Mystery Bags 💐 A rose with purchase (while supplies last)

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Guess what? We’re hosting a book swap with Reese's Book Club! 📚🍷☀️ Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 PM to sip some wine and swap some books! We encourage you to bring a book (ex: a favorite), a friend, and an eagerness to discover your next read. We hope to see you there!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

One of our favorite local authors teamed up with one of our favorite local publishers to create The ADHD FAQ- an approachable guide to ADHD with specific ideas and strategies anyone can use. Join us on Thursday, 8/13 at 6:00pm at the bookshop for a quick presentation from Andrew, followed by a Q+A

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I say, we have quite the line up for our classic book club! Join us for discussions on Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (8/12), Passing by Nella Larson (9/9), and Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen (10/14) 📚️ Register on our website: tickets are free if you buy the book from us, $7 if you BYOB

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Pre-order your families' next favorite book with us and get a gift in return! Order in-store or at www.spokeandwordbooks.com 🌟

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It's new release Tuesday! There are some ✨️ snazzy ✨️ new titles hitting the shelves and other beloved ones finally being released in paperback. On top of it all, we're one of the lucky indies who received some special swag for the deluxe edition of Daggermouth by @hm.wolfe! 🔪 ❤️

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Our friends at Ledding Library will be hosting an author talk with the incredible Aiden Thomas Saturday, July 25th, and we got the books! 📚 Visit our website and reserve your copies for pickup at the event 🦕 ❤️

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We just got news that we were finalist for Best of Portland, and we are absolutely blushing! 🥰 To end up within the top three FLOORS us. This truly wouldn't be possible without our amazing community that continues to show up ❤️ #Spoke&WordBooks #WillametteWeek #BestOfPortland2026

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

ⓢⓐⓥⓔ ⓣⓗⓔ ⓓⓐⓣⓔ Ⓢⓐⓣⓤⓡⓓⓐⓨ Ⓙⓤⓛⓨ ②⑤ Want to help us spread some queer joy in book form for Milwaukie Pride?! Head to www.spokeandwordbooks.com on our homepage and see our picks for Milwaukie Pride. Purchase a copy for yourself or purchase a copy for us to donate at Milwaukie Pride!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

This year is our FIRST EVER Summer Reading Program at Spoke & Word Books! Come by the shop to pickup your BINGO sheets for adults and kids, as well as a template to design your own bookmark. Being bored is BORING- come by the bookshop and get set with some activities that'll spice up your summer!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Portland Book Week is SO back!! Come join ALL the bookstores from June 5-14, play bingo with us, and hit some bookish events. Head to www.portlandbookweek.com to learn more. #portlandbookweek #bookishbingo #PBW2026 #portlandindiebookstores #spokeandwordbooks

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We have a new addition to our Classics Book Club- join us on 6/30 to discuss Aura by Carlos Fuentes! Come with friends or come and make some new ones! We are a friendly group that loves to welcome new faces. See you at the shop!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In solidarity with other bookstores, we stand together against AI created books. AI has no place in our industry and we will resist this proposition at every single point that we can! Tag your local bookstore if they would like to sign onto this open letter! Thanks to @alwaysherebooks for leading!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's May! It's May! The gateway to summer. We've got a little bit of something for everyone - hope to see you there! As always, link events in the bio, check out www.spokeandwordbooks.com for more info!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We were so grateful to partner with @street.books in the run-up to Independent Bookstore day! From Monday-Friday we were able to donate $594 of our sales to Street Books so they can continue their mission of providing books and services to houseless and other folks that need an uplift.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

ɴᴏᴍɪɴᴀᴛᴇ ꜱᴘᴏᴋᴇ & ᴡᴏʀᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴏʀᴛʟᴀɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋꜱᴛᴏʀᴇꜱ Head to bop.wweek.com or head to the link in our bio! While you're at it, think of our friends up and down Main Street for other categories! #BestOfPortland #NominateUs #IndieBookstore #SpokeAndWordBooks #SpokeAndWordBookstore

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Thrilled to be participating with other Milwaukie businesses in celebration of International Women's Day! #internationalwomensday #spokeandwordbooks #winetasting #wineandbooks #shopsmall #milwaukieor

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are welcoming @k8shots to Spoke & Word for an author signing hour of their forthcoming release Where the Girls Were on March 18 from 5:00-6:00pm. Head to the link in our bio to reserve your copy of Kate's book for signing on Wednesday, March 18. #AuthorEvent #SpokeAndWordBooks #KateSchatz

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Mark your calendars for the Milwaukie Wine Walk on Sunday, March 8th! This International Women's Day we are joining with @thebusinessofmilwaukie to showcase local women owned wineries downtown. We are excited to host @gonzaleswinecompany at the bookshop- come on by for this free event!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Donate $15 or more to Ledding Library by February 28 and you’ll receive a free audiobook from @libro.fm! 😍 All you have to do is save your donation receipt and head to their site to submit proof by March 1: blog.libro.fm/librarylove

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Better late than... never? Here's our February events calendar for the month. Tonight is Sip + Stitch, plenty of room for you in the craft circle! 2nd pic is the upcoming book clubs, head to our events link in the bio to RSVP! #IndependentBookstore #IndieBookstore #PNWBooks #SpokeAndWordBookClub

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

WYCTMCTSDGTRCTMHWHSMFIPNOWKWCHAWOE2WBCAT You asked and we listened - HEATED RIVALRY BOOK CLUB, read the entire Game Changers series by Rachel Reid with us at Spoke & Word Books!! Same deal as always, buy the book with us and no ticket needed!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Doors are closing, lights are dimming. Strings are singing, it's beginning. 🩰WELCOME TO THE BUNNY BALLET 🩰 Nora will be reading both their books and a signing to follow! Space is limited, so please RSVP soon - this event is FREE to all! RSVP at the events link in our bio!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We (Cierra, Bonnie, Gere) frequently remark in wonder that a) we are really DOING A BOOKSTORE! b) that we are absolutely nothing without the support of our community. #SpokeAndWordMembers #FriendsOfTheBookstore #BookstoreCommunity #SpokeAndWordBooks

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

⚠️ New Book Club Alert ⚠️ The Critical and Acclaimed Book Club - focused on the hottest and newest with a lot of critical hype. Sign up at our events link in our bio! Put your copy of Hamnet on hold at www.spokeandwordbooks.com #bookclub #readers #spokeandwordbooks #hamnet #portlandbookclub

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Check out our 2026 preorder sale on our website and thanks to the fine folks @libro.fm theres a bunch of free and discounted fantasy audiobooks, also accessible from our website. #friendsoffantasy #fantasyreads #romantasyreads #indiebookshop #spokeandwordbooks

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Spoke & Word Books will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 30th in solidarity with Minnesota and the National General Strike.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Fantastical Friends! We can't wait to welcome you the inaugural celebration of Friends of Fantasy Day. Swipe all the way through to get the latest details!

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. Friends and strangers gather, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! Grab a ticket on our website so we know you'll be there

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

There's room in the craft circle for YOU! Join us for Sip + Stitch on the 2nd Thursday of the month All handcrafts are welcome - we've had folks bring embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, lace making, felting, etc. All crafts welcome! Snag a ticket on our website so we know you'll be there

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Have you heard the good news? We are actively building this world together and books, crafts, joy, community is how we do that. This week and the weeks before it have been heavy, hard, frenetic. Our staff works tirelessly to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone and we hope that you feel that.

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Spoke & Word Books @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕜! 𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥-𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝔽𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕤𝕪 𝔻𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕊𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕒𝕪, 𝕁𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝟚𝟡! Want to stay informed? Head over to our events link in our bio or head to www.spokeandwordbooks.com events page and sign up for free! #friendsoffantasy #friendsoffantasy2026 #fantasyreaders #romantasy #scifireaders

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