Chris Gustafson
@chrislgustafson.bsky.social
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Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Legend of the Black Lion is by Abiola Bello. It is available at the LFL, south side of SE Flavel, east of 72nd SE at Whitman Elementary.
Legend of the Black Lion is by Abiola Bello. It is available at the LFL, south side of SE Flavel, east of 72nd SE at Whitman Elementary.
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Legend of the Black Lion is by Abiola Bello. It is available at the LFL, south side of SE Flavel, east of 72nd SE at Whitman Elementary.
Legend of the Black Lion is by Abiola Bello. It is available at the LFL, south side of SE Flavel, east of 72nd SE at Whitman Elementary.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Will’s Race for Home is by Jewel Parker Rhodes. It is available at the LFL on the south side of SE Duke, just west of 80th SE.
Will’s Race for Home is by Jewel Parker Rhodes. It is available at the LFL on the south side of SE Duke, just west of 80th SE.
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Will’s Race for Home is by Jewel Parker Rhodes. It is available at the LFL on the south side of SE Duke, just west of 80th SE.
Will’s Race for Home is by Jewel Parker Rhodes. It is available at the LFL on the south side of SE Duke, just west of 80th SE.
Looking for books that have been published in the last few years for my 82 year old sister-in-law who is an avid reader. Suggestions?
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Looking for books that have been published in the last few years for my 82 year old sister-in-law who is an avid reader. Suggestions?
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
One Crazy Summer is by Rita Williams-Garcia, and Sharee Miller. It is available at the LFL on SE Ogden, just east 66th SE.
One Crazy Summer is by Rita Williams-Garcia, and Sharee Miller. It is available at the LFL on SE Ogden, just east 66th SE.
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
One Crazy Summer is by Rita Williams-Garcia, and Sharee Miller. It is available at the LFL on SE Ogden, just east 66th SE.
One Crazy Summer is by Rita Williams-Garcia, and Sharee Miller. It is available at the LFL on SE Ogden, just east 66th SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
This Thing of Ours is by Frederick Joseph. It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA at SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
This Thing of Ours is by Frederick Joseph. It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA at SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
This Thing of Ours is by Frederick Joseph. It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA at SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
This Thing of Ours is by Frederick Joseph. It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA at SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Home is by Matt de la Peňa, illustrated by Loren Long. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
Home is by Matt de la Peňa, illustrated by Loren Long. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
November 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Home is by Matt de la Peňa, illustrated by Loren Long. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
Home is by Matt de la Peňa, illustrated by Loren Long. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
J vs. K is by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 69th SE.
J vs. K is by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 69th SE.
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
J vs. K is by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 69th SE.
J vs. K is by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 69th SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
My Daddy is a Cowboy is by Stephanie Seales, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza. It is available at the LFL on SE Duke, just east of 76th SE.
My Daddy is a Cowboy is by Stephanie Seales, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza. It is available at the LFL on SE Duke, just east of 76th SE.
October 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
My Daddy is a Cowboy is by Stephanie Seales, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza. It is available at the LFL on SE Duke, just east of 76th SE.
My Daddy is a Cowboy is by Stephanie Seales, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza. It is available at the LFL on SE Duke, just east of 76th SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
On Again, Awkward Again is by Erin Estrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia. It is available at the LFL on SE Nehalem at about 69th SE.
On Again, Awkward Again is by Erin Estrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia. It is available at the LFL on SE Nehalem at about 69th SE.
October 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
On Again, Awkward Again is by Erin Estrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia. It is available at the LFL on SE Nehalem at about 69th SE.
On Again, Awkward Again is by Erin Estrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia. It is available at the LFL on SE Nehalem at about 69th SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze is by Derrick Barnes. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze is by Derrick Barnes. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
October 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze is by Derrick Barnes. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze is by Derrick Barnes. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Creaky Acres is by C. Brill and N. Magruder
It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA just south of SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
Creaky Acres is by C. Brill and N. Magruder
It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA just south of SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
September 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Creaky Acres is by C. Brill and N. Magruder
It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA just south of SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
Creaky Acres is by C. Brill and N. Magruder
It is available at the LFL in front of the BDNA just south of SE Ogden and just off 62nd SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Dropping Beats is by Nathanael Lessore. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd just north of Rural SE.
Dropping Beats is by Nathanael Lessore. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd just north of Rural SE.
September 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Dropping Beats is by Nathanael Lessore. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd just north of Rural SE.
Dropping Beats is by Nathanael Lessore. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd just north of Rural SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Next Stop is by Debbie Fong. Iis available at the Little Free Library at the Francis Center on SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
Next Stop is by Debbie Fong. Iis available at the Little Free Library at the Francis Center on SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
September 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Next Stop is by Debbie Fong. Iis available at the Little Free Library at the Francis Center on SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
Next Stop is by Debbie Fong. Iis available at the Little Free Library at the Francis Center on SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Interpreter is by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Interpreter is by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
August 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Interpreter is by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Interpreter is by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo. It is available at the LFL at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Twenty-four Seconds from Now is by Jason Reynolds. It is available at the new Little Free Library on SE Ogden just east of SE 65th.
Twenty-four Seconds from Now is by Jason Reynolds. It is available at the new Little Free Library on SE Ogden just east of SE 65th.
August 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Twenty-four Seconds from Now is by Jason Reynolds. It is available at the new Little Free Library on SE Ogden just east of SE 65th.
Twenty-four Seconds from Now is by Jason Reynolds. It is available at the new Little Free Library on SE Ogden just east of SE 65th.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
We Dig Fossils is by Alliah Agostini. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd and Ogden SE.
We Dig Fossils is by Alliah Agostini. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd and Ogden SE.
August 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
We Dig Fossils is by Alliah Agostini. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd and Ogden SE.
We Dig Fossils is by Alliah Agostini. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE 72nd and Ogden SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice is by Anna Lapera. It is available at the LFL on SE Cooper between 79th SE and 80th SE.
Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice is by Anna Lapera. It is available at the LFL on SE Cooper between 79th SE and 80th SE.
August 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice is by Anna Lapera. It is available at the LFL on SE Cooper between 79th SE and 80th SE.
Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice is by Anna Lapera. It is available at the LFL on SE Cooper between 79th SE and 80th SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
This Book Won’t Burn is by Samira Ahmad. It is available at the LFL east of SE 40th on Woodstock SE.
This Book Won’t Burn is by Samira Ahmad. It is available at the LFL east of SE 40th on Woodstock SE.
August 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
This Book Won’t Burn is by Samira Ahmad. It is available at the LFL east of SE 40th on Woodstock SE.
This Book Won’t Burn is by Samira Ahmad. It is available at the LFL east of SE 40th on Woodstock SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Mia Mayhem vs. the Super Bully is by Kara West. It is available at the Little Free Library on 68th SE just south of SE Duke.
Mia Mayhem vs. the Super Bully is by Kara West. It is available at the Little Free Library on 68th SE just south of SE Duke.
July 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Mia Mayhem vs. the Super Bully is by Kara West. It is available at the Little Free Library on 68th SE just south of SE Duke.
Mia Mayhem vs. the Super Bully is by Kara West. It is available at the Little Free Library on 68th SE just south of SE Duke.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Uprooted is by Ruth Chan. It is available at the Little Free Library at 61st SE and SE Henderson St.
Uprooted is by Ruth Chan. It is available at the Little Free Library at 61st SE and SE Henderson St.
July 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Uprooted is by Ruth Chan. It is available at the Little Free Library at 61st SE and SE Henderson St.
Uprooted is by Ruth Chan. It is available at the Little Free Library at 61st SE and SE Henderson St.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Table is by Winsome Bingham and Wiley Blevins, illustrated by Jason Griffin. It is available at the LFL on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Table is by Winsome Bingham and Wiley Blevins, illustrated by Jason Griffin. It is available at the LFL on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
July 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Table is by Winsome Bingham and Wiley Blevins, illustrated by Jason Griffin. It is available at the LFL on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Table is by Winsome Bingham and Wiley Blevins, illustrated by Jason Griffin. It is available at the LFL on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Linus and Etta Could Use a Win is by Caroline Huntoon. It is available at the Little Free Library at 77th SE and SE Rural St.
Linus and Etta Could Use a Win is by Caroline Huntoon. It is available at the Little Free Library at 77th SE and SE Rural St.
June 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Linus and Etta Could Use a Win is by Caroline Huntoon. It is available at the Little Free Library at 77th SE and SE Rural St.
Linus and Etta Could Use a Win is by Caroline Huntoon. It is available at the Little Free Library at 77th SE and SE Rural St.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The House Before Falling Into the Sea is by Ann Suk Wang. It is available at the LFL at the Francis Center, SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
The House Before Falling Into the Sea is by Ann Suk Wang. It is available at the LFL at the Francis Center, SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
June 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The House Before Falling Into the Sea is by Ann Suk Wang. It is available at the LFL at the Francis Center, SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
The House Before Falling Into the Sea is by Ann Suk Wang. It is available at the LFL at the Francis Center, SE 82nd and Claybourne SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Fresh Start is by Gale Galligan. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 72nd SE.
Fresh Start is by Gale Galligan. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 72nd SE.
June 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
Fresh Start is by Gale Galligan. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 72nd SE.
Fresh Start is by Gale Galligan. It is available at the Little Free Library on SE Ogden and 72nd SE.
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Blonde Dies First is by Joelle Wellington. It is available at the Little Free Library at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Blonde Dies First is by Joelle Wellington. It is available at the Little Free Library at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
June 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Every week I put a book I purchased from Third Eye Books, a Black owned bookstore in Oregon, in one of the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood in Portland.
The Blonde Dies First is by Joelle Wellington. It is available at the Little Free Library at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.
The Blonde Dies First is by Joelle Wellington. It is available at the Little Free Library at All Saints on Woodstock SE and SE 41st.