Mother Foucault's Bookshop

Mother Foucault's Bookshop
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
,
United States

Mother Foucault's Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon's Buckman neighborhood, in the United States.[1][2] Craig Florence is the owner.[3][4]

The business was established in 2011.[5] It originally operated on Southeast Morrison Street. It later relocated to Grand Avenue. The interior has a antiques, artwork,[6] a fake fireplace, and Persian carpets.[7][8] There is also a bar, a catwalk, a stage,[9] and a piano.[3][10] The shop has hosted poetry readings[11] and other activities, such as a zine release party.[12]

Following a fundraising effort,[13] the business purchased the building in which it operates in 2026.[14][15]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Trueherz, Matthew (2025-12-22). "Portland's Best Bookshops". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2026-06-23. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  2. ↑ "Portland's Best Bookshops". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2026-06-23. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  3. 1 2 Holley, Santi Elijah (2022-06-27). "Alta's Favorite Bookstores: Mother Foucault's Bookshop". Alta Online. Archived from the original on 2026-05-03. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  4. ↑ Smith, Suzette (2025-03-13). "Portland's Unexpected Book Corridor". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  5. ↑ Wang, Amy (2020-08-28). "The ultimate Portland bookstore guide: Who sells what". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-05-30. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  6. ↑ Ham, Robert (2024-11-27). "Mother Foucault's Bookshop Needs Your Help Moving". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Jaydra (2025-10-29). "Mother Foucault's, Clubhouse of Portland Literary Bohemia". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2026-02-20. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  8. ↑ "Mother Foucault's". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  9. ↑ Korfhage, Matthew (2026-07-22). "Portland's Best Literary Success Story". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  10. ↑ Stenvick, Blair (2019-09-12). "The Best Portland Bookshops That Aren't Powells". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  11. ↑ Trueherz, Matthew (2026-02-20). "How to Make Book-Loving Friends IRL in Portland". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  12. ↑ Wheeler, Brianna (2025-12-10). "What to Do in Portland (Dec. 10–16, 2025)". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  13. ↑ Smith, Suzette (2025-07-24). "Bookshop Mother Foucault's Crowdfunds To Buy Its Building". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  14. ↑ Edwards, Sara (2026-02-18). "Portland bookshop purchases historic Central Eastside building for $1.6M". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  15. ↑ Smith, Suzette (2026-02-19). "Art Snack: In a Shocking Twist, Mother Foucault's Nonprofit Will Buy That Building After All". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-07-22.

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