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Dudley's Bookshop Cafe Dudley’s Bookshop Café is a locally owned Independent bookstore in the heart of Downtown Bend, Or No time to come in, no problem. Shop on our online bookstore.
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Dudley’s Bookshop Café is a locally owned Independent bookstore in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon. Dudley’s features new books and used books and is well known for having the best selection of Trail Guides and Natural History Guidebooks to help visitors and locals alike get the most out of their time in the great outdoors of Central Oregon. If coffee is what you’re looking for, we have you covered there too. Our coffee bar serves the classics including lattes, three kinds of chai, and espresso shots all made from locally roasted beans. We also carry a daily selection of the finest locally baked goods. Dudley’s is proud to be the first bookstore in the country to partner with 1% for the Planet. 1% of all sales go to local environmental non-profits so they can continue their missions of keeping Oregon wild. Dudley’s was recently named the Best Independent Bookstore in Oregon and has been mentioned by the New York Times, The Guardian, and The Oregonian as a highlight destination in Bend. We hope to see you at Dudley’s Bookshop Café, Bend’s best Indie bookstore and café!

We know it’s a little colder than Labour Days past, but what better way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, than...
09/07/2026

We know it’s a little colder than Labour Days past, but what better way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, than curled up with a book and something warm to drink? We honestly can’t think of anything better!
(We might be a little biased.)

First new book haul of the month! Swipe to see some of this weeks selection. ‘The Maiden and Her Monster’ by Maddie Mart...
09/02/2026

First new book haul of the month! Swipe to see some of this weeks selection.

‘The Maiden and Her Monster’ by Maddie Martinez: A dark fairy tale centered around a cursed forest, a church that condemns the stories of the forest, and a murder. The perfect sapphic, dark fantasy tale to kick off fall.

‘The Honjin Murders’ by Seishi Yokomizo: From the best selling author of ‘Murder at the Black Cat Cafe’ comes another thrilling tale of murder on a wedding night, and the amateur detective determined to solve it.

‘Crossing the Dark Sea’ by Emily Wilson: From the most celebrated translator of our time, comes a look at the pieces behind the translation. Wilson explores how her and others make word choices, the frustration of never fully capturing a translated work, and so much more.

Three New Signed Editions: We have three great new releases that are all signed copies! Pop by to grab one before they are all gone.

‘Blightfall’ by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson: A group of soldiers are sent on a mission to protect a diplomat as they journey to Blightfall. This remote planet is said to have human inhabitants, but what they find is much darker.

‘Scion’ by James Islington: The ‘The Will of the Many’ author is back with a cyberpunk thriller where killing the ultra wealthy who have figured out how to live forever, is a regular job. But like any other job, it has its challenges.

‘Hawk and Sparrow’ by Ayana Gray: Vesper Evans is a tenacious young reporter but while covering a gala, a very wealthy man is murdered. The prime suspect? A man named Maximillian Kite. Max makes Vesper an offer: figure out who did it and clear his name, and he will pay her more than she’s ever dreamed of. To investigate, they must pose as a courting couple and dive into the world Vesper loathes.

’Slewfoot’ by Brom: This special edition comes just in time for fall and spooky season.

‘The Knave and the Moon’ by Rachel Gillig: The highly anticipated sequel to ‘The Knight and the Moth’ is finally here! Come grab one to find out the thrilling conclusion.

This is just a small sampling of all the great books out this week. Stop by either shop to browse the full selection.

We’re getting close to local award-winning author Marina Richie’s newest book, ‘Feathered Forest’ hitting the shelves an...
09/01/2026

We’re getting close to local award-winning author Marina Richie’s newest book, ‘Feathered Forest’ hitting the shelves and our book launch! Join us for a reading and conversation to celebrate the launch, pick up a copy of the book, and stroll with her down to see the southward migration of Vaux’s Swifts roosting each night in the brick chimney at the Boys and Girls Club - just a few blocks away.

No RSVPs required - we hope to see you there! 

It’s the last new book haul of August! Swipe through to see what we are excited about this week.‘The Unsettling of Ameri...
08/26/2026

It’s the last new book haul of August! Swipe through to see what we are excited about this week.

‘The Unsettling of America’ by Wendell Berry: This is the 50th Anniversary re-release of the beloved collection of essays with a new forward from the author.

‘The Black Wolf’ by Louise Penny: This best-selling novel is now finally out in paperback.

‘The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State’ by Jill Lepore: Renowned writer Lepore tackles one of the biggest issues of our time: technology and how it has embedded itself into every facet of daily life.

‘Big Little Truths’ by Liane Moriarty: The sequel to ‘Big Little Lies’ we never thought we would get is here! This story follows the same cast of characters you loved from the first book, but now the kids are teenagers, and with it, they bring teenage problems.

‘Dèy’ by Edwidge Danticat: An incredibly powerful novel reckoning with trauma, family, and what it means to call somewhere home, especially as a multi-cultural person.

‘Daggerbound’ by T. Kingfisher: A cozy romantasy set in the same world as the book before it, ‘Swordheart’. This mlm romance follows Edmund as he tries to deliver a relic from one temple to the next when he gets attacked on his journey. He uses the relic to spare his life, and discovers that a knight is trapped inside, having been cursed into it. Starting out reluctant allies, they soon become friends…or maybe more?

‘Helbound’ by Stephanie Binx: After an accident leaves Marian with a pile of debt she can never pay off, she starts dying for a living….literally. Demons roam the earth with no recollection of how they got there or why, and people like Marian die and go to Hell to help them uncover the secrets. All for a price, of course.

‘Fall of Civilizations’ by Paul Cooper: Based on this hit podcast, this tome follows the fall of different empires from the beginning of time up to now.

Stop in and grab whatever caught your eye!

We are thrilled to host the book launch for local author Marina Richie’s latest book, ‘Feathered Forest: Aloft with Bird...
08/21/2026

We are thrilled to host the book launch for local author Marina Richie’s latest book, ‘Feathered Forest: Aloft with Birds in Ancient Trees’ on September 8th. 

Marina Richie is an award-winning nature writer with a passion for birds and wild places. Her first book, ‘Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher’ received multiple awards, and bridges the divide separating people from nature through prose and poetry. 

In ‘Feathered Forest’, Richie entwines the lives of birds with a hidden vertical world of wild trees. A narrative of perception change, memoir, and kinship, ‘Feathered Forest’ is a soaring ode to birds and wild trees. Birds are guides to intricate and imperiled communities thriving at every level, from understory to midstory to overstory. They steer us to cool havens within multilayered, centuries-old groves that are critical refugia in a time of climate crisis. Their songs and flights show us what we must protect for the future of threatened birds, forests, and humankind.

Join us for a reading and conversation to celebrate the launch, pick up a copy of the book, and stroll with her down to see the southward migration of Vaux’s Swifts roosting each night in the brick chimney at the Boys and Girls Club - just a few blocks away.

The event is free and open to the public! We hope to see you there.

New books have arrived! Swipe through to see all the new titles gracing the shelves this week.‘Up on Cove Mountain’ by E...
08/21/2026

New books have arrived! Swipe through to see all the new titles gracing the shelves this week.

‘Up on Cove Mountain’ by Earl Swift: In 1990, a young man hikes the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, hoping to find clarity and peace in his life. What he doesn’t expect is a nice couple he meets on the trail to be murdered. In 2024, in his 60’s, he returns to the trail, contemplating what lead to the deaths of that young couple.

‘Togetherness’ by Rowan Hooper: What if the idea of “survival of the fittest” was wrong? Evolutionary biologist Rowan Hooper takes a different approach and shows how nature actually thrives on collaboration…and why we need to do the same.

‘The Calamities’ by Chuck Wendig: Hidden in the world we all know, is a much darker world where half demon/half human beings called fiends deal in souls and other dark magic. The Mayes family is one of the most powerful fiend-ish families, and Mourning is the wayward son suddenly called back to fulfill his familial obligations. What unravels is a story for the ages.

New Kids Books: Quite a few fun, new kids books this week!

‘The Poison Daughter’ by Sheila Masterson: Harlow Carrenwell has a secret skill; anyone she kisses dies. Her family has used this to their advantage for years, and with her first husband already dead, her betrothed is next. But when she kisses him and he doesn’t die, everything unravels.

‘Rose in Chains’ by Julie Soto: The first book of this highly anticipated romantasy trilogy is out in paperback. And with gorgeous sprayed edges 😍

‘The Dragon Wakes with Thunder’ by K.X. Song: This is the thrilling sequel to ‘The Night Ends with Fire’, and is a Mulan retelling.

‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover: The new cover featuring stills from the movie has arrived! Get caught up before the movie comes out.

‘Ethan and Grace’ by Laura Kneidl: An enemies to lovers set in a very wealthy hotel, frequented by Londons high society…and a crime. What’s not to love?

‘Wreck’ by Catherine Newman: A story about family and the ups and downs we all go through, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and relate.

Which one are you most interested in this week?

We are officially one week out from the publishing day of Hellbound by Stephanie Binx ! Pre-orders are still open at bot...
08/19/2026

We are officially one week out from the publishing day of Hellbound by Stephanie Binx ! Pre-orders are still open at both locations, and we are so excited to get this book in your hands! Follow Marian as she travels to Hell and back again; you’ll be glad you did.

Pre-orders from Dudley’s will receive 1 gold foiled book mark, one 5x7 print, one 7x5 print, and one holographic sticker. All artists are tagged on social media. Available while supplies last! 

It’s that time of the week again! Scroll through to see some highlights of the new books that came in this week. ‘The Bu...
08/13/2026

It’s that time of the week again! Scroll through to see some highlights of the new books that came in this week.

‘The Butcher Legacy’ by Alaina Urquhart: The Dr. Wren Mueller series is coming to an epic conclusion in this novel. Written by one of the hosts of the podcast ‘Morbid’, this one is sure to creep you out in the best way possible.

‘A Tender Age’ by Chang-Rae Lee: A young boy is torn between two different worlds: his doting family and the derelict band of friends he rules the neighborhood with. But the summer he turns 11, everything changes.

‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil’ by V.E. Schwab: This best-seller is finally here in paperback, and with a new bonus story.

‘Earthbound’ by Saara El-Arifi: The epic conclusion to the best-selling Faebound Trilogy.

‘Under the Falls’ by Richard Russo: When Tyler goes back to the home town he swore he would never return to, to play a benefit concert for his childhood friend, all his old traumas start to haunt him once again. Tyler becomes the catalyst to a tragedy that will upend not only his life, but everyone’s life who’s left in this small town.

‘The Beautiful Ones’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: A fantasy “novel of manners” that follows Nina, as she tries to get in with the Beautiful Ones, one more time. Twists, turns, and romance will have you guessing the whole way through.

Fall Romances: We have already started to prepare for fall over here, and have two, sweet fall romances to kick off it off!

‘The Island of Last Things’ by Emma Sloley: A fan favorite now in paperback.

‘Reliquary’ by Hannah Whitten: After her fiancé passes suddenly of a mysterious illness, his wealthy family reaches out to have Claire come stay with them for the three day wake. But at their coastal home, something dark is lurking just beneath the surface.

‘Girl Dinner’ by Olivie Blake: Now out in paperback, a sorority house practices a new wellness trend, that leaves their newest members and faculty advisor shocked.

Something catch your eye? Pop into either shop to grab your next great read.

First new book haul of the month means huge book haul! Scroll through this list of great new titles out now. ‘Adversary ...
08/05/2026

First new book haul of the month means huge book haul! Scroll through this list of great new titles out now.

‘Adversary to the Villian’ by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: Book 4 of the bestselling series is finally here! This funny and heartfelt series will continue for at least one more book.

‘The Impossible Fortune’ by Richard Osman: Another Thursday Murder Club adventure is out in paperback and ready to be yours.

‘Carl’s Doomsday Scenario’ by Matt Dinniman: Another great book finally out in paperback. We know you all are itching to get the whole series in paper back, but this will have to do for now.

‘A Trade of Blood’ by Robert Jackson Bennett: This is the third book in the Ana and Din Mystery series. The series follows Ana and Din as they solve various fanatical mysteries.

‘The Unknown’ Riley Sager: Struggling actress Marin Keane is headed to an island on Lake Faraday in Vermont to film a movie she hopes will save her career. But once her and her cast mates arrive, it’s clear something is very wrong on this island. With noises in the night, and a sense that they are being watched at all times, it’s hard to not buy into the ghost stories of the five women who disappeared from this same island in 1926.

‘Exhumed’ by Aaron Mahnke: Written by the host of the award winning podcast ‘Lore’, comes a story that intersects history and folklore, as he explores the hysteria and pseudoscience that surrounded vampires in the 19th century.

‘The Amateur’ by Chris Bohjalian: when a young teenage golf prodigy accidentally kills a caddy with a stray ball, everyone believes it to be a tragic accident. But as the investigation moves forward, lies, affairs and dark secrets start to be unearthed.

‘The Lion and the Deathless Dark’ by Carissa Broadbent: The fifth book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and first book in the Bloodborn duet is finally here! This highly anticipated book is available at both locations.

So many great books this week! Make your choices and see you at either shop to grab your next read.

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This morning while we were out running errands for the shop, we picked up an extra trunk full of water for our community...
08/01/2026

This morning while we were out running errands for the shop, we picked up an extra trunk full of water for our community members displaced by the fires ravaging our region. Warm Springs is facing a severe water shortage and needs our support! If you have any discretionary income, we hope you will join us in giving what you can. Please swipe to see a list of urgent needs, fundraising campaign links, and suggested drop off locations. Our neighbors at Wonderland Chicken @ Worthy Brewing Downtown are collecting items and coordinating drop offs to the folks who need it most. There’s also a benefit concert happening tomorrow with RiseUpandGroove and lots of other ways to offer support and mutual aid - and we encourage you to find an avenue to take part.

Our hearts are with the people, animals, and land that are surrounded by fire during this time, and our gratitude is with the brave folks out there on the frontlines.

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135 Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Bend, OR
97703

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10:30am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15417492010

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