Portland bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 4 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 4 shops
Sonny's House
Queer gift shop, gallery, tattoo studio and bookstore styled like a maximalist living room; COVID-conscious and consent-driven.
Not accepting right now. Applications closed as of 2026-10-17.
Annie Bloom's Books
Multnomah Village independent bookstore that supports local authors who actively promote indie bookstores.
Mother Foucault's Bookshop
Used bookstore specializing in foreign-language, philosophy and rare collectible titles, with readings Thursday-Saturday.
Heads up: Mainly a used bookstore; they only order new books in extremely rare cases.
Two Rivers & Weird Sisters
St. Johns bookstore and yarn shop (Two Rivers Books and Weird Sisters Yarn) that hosts local-author events and maker markets.
Heads up: The form covers both shop partnerships and their markets, and no terms are published.
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