Local Bookstores in Financial Trouble

December 16th, 2008

Affected by the current economy, two bookstores listed on our Free Events page are facing the possibility of closure. These bookstores are:

In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (the last nonprofit feminist bookstore in the US)
8 B NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211

Twenty-Third Avenue Books
1015 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97210

All hope is not lost, however. Both stores can still be saved. These stores are not just places to buy books; they’re gathering places that bring authors into our community and host other educational and cultural events year round.

Please consider helping out by donating or simply spreading the word.

For more information, read the “Dear friends” letter on the home page of each store:

2 Comments Add your own

1. Bart King | December 17th, 2008 at 9:23 am

Thanks for sharing this; I done blogged it at:
http://bartkings.blogspot.com/2008/12/its-been-snowy-and-icy-in-pacific.html
2. Amy | December 17th, 2008 at 9:57 am

Thanks, Bart.

Sorry to hear that Broadway Books is in trouble too. For those who love Broadway Books, click on the link below to find out more about how you can help out.

http://bit.ly/10mhe

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