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“This place is a neighborhood treasure for selection, knowledge and longevity. Broad range of subjects and always tasteful. Smiling, happy workers. Legendary like Powell’s but without the crowds. Magazines and cards, too. Parking can be a bit challenging around Broadway. Great bakery across the street.”
“Extremely cool book shop, one of the few I hadn't visited yet living here for over 20 years. My only regret is that I didn't find this place sooner! Carries some really powerful classics as well as unique and outstanding fresh literature.”
“It's everything you want in a sci-fi/fantasy bookstore, books! Cozy setting but definitely easy to find whatever you want and books you didn't even know you wanted. They have the friendliest staff and it's just a delightful place to get some great books”
“Great Bible Book Store. Unfortunately, the last truly Christian bookstore in the Portland, OR, area. The staff are wonderful and friendly. They are helpful and knowledgeable. I wish there were closer options since I live about 45 minutes away, but I'll be back again in the future.”
“I'm in a 2-person book club with someone whose taste in novels is highly discriminating, so when it was my turn to pick the next book and inspiration failed me in my online research I went to Powell's on Hawthorne hoping for some guidance. I encountered employee Nan in the fiction section and realized very quickly that I had just happened upon probably the best person there for the task at hand. Nan is a wealth of information about books in my desired genres and she really understood the nuances of what I was searching for. I bought several of her recommendations, including North Woods, which I have been recommending to friends since I binged it last week. I look forward to diving into Nan's other recommendations and picking her brain when I'm ready for some new reads.”
“Despite the small space, I think I bought more books here than I have at any bookstore I've been to in many years. Mitch's curation is just spectacular for my tastes. Great if you're interested in literature, philosophy, and art.”
“In the landscape of Portland over the last few years there has been so much negativity. Leave that negativity at home and go to Wallace Books. Get lost in this jammed packed house full of books. This place is so uniquely Portland that it just personifies our Portland way. Portland is that big city that is not that big. This book store is a big book store that is not that big. Just Go check it out.”
“I absolutely ADORE this place but I am BEGGING, PLEADING, for them to return to the pre-COVID layout of the store. All the adult books used to be along the wall with the ornate wooden shelves, and now they’re mixed up along the other wall. It’s difficult to follow the alphabetized order to navigate to certain authors. And sometimes people are sitting in front of the shelves! On a busy day, the walkway is pretty narrow and I feel like I’m in the way while browsing for books.”
“After hours of desperately searching for a particular bag that was sold out everywhere, I came across Ruby Press’s website. I found the color I wanted (which felt like a small miracle), and quickly checked Google Maps to ensure the legitimacy of the storefront. I placed my order, and my bag arrived in perfect condition 3 days later. As a Hawai’i resident, that shipping time is faster than Amazon Prime! There was also a handwritten note enclosed with my purchase, thanking me for shopping small. Personal touches are what set these kind of shops apart from major retailers and supergiants like Amazon, and make me feel like the money I’m spending goes to real people who are making their own dreams a reality. Thanks Ruby Press! I’ll be sure to stop by in person if I am ever in town — until then, I’ll see you online.”
“Love this local book shop. They have a great selection and if they don't have something they will gladly order it for you. We have also used them to order class set donations for local schools which had worked out great. Wonderful customer service !”
“Best occult bookstore in the whole area. Expertly curated selection of books for serious practitioners. Beautiful Babalon altar as well. Looking forward to stopping by next time I'm in town.”
“This place is so charming and well organized! The staff is friendly and generally I love coming in here. My one big note is that the way the new comics are displayed make them kind of hard to get out and results in a lot of the ones in the front being bent and creased. The selection here isn't as giant as other shops in the city but what it lacks in quantity it more then makes up for in atmosphere.”
“Solid bookstore and friendly owner. Didn't find what I was looking for here yet appreciated the books and selection that he offered. Heaps of books and worth checking out if in the area.”
“This place is a hidden gem! I thought it was going to be small but they have multiple rooms. Lots of children's books, classics, educational materials, beautiful vintage books, history, and some Christian as well. The owner Eli is very nice and really knows his stuff! He was telling me about all sorts of vintage children's authors. Overall this is a great place to spend bookish time and keep your money local. Happy reading!”
10:30AM - 5PM
16441 SE Powell Blvd #1724, Portland
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“Mostly mass market editions (but some trade sized). Great deals! They have store cat who was super sweet too. :) It’s not in my area of town but if I’m in the area I would definitely stop by again! I found 2 books on my list and got them for a very decent price.”
“I've been a sub-contractor through Lile moving and storage for about 3 months. As a delivery driver I've seen some amazing places, schools, and people. Scholastic has an amazing warehouse with dedicated employees. It's all for the kids and their enjoyment for books.”
Open 24 hours
OR-212, Clackamas
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“Others have spoken about the selection of products and the customer service; I'll speak about the preview booths. For starters, as an FYI, paper towels for cleaning up are located at the back of the arcade to the right of the entrance, if you're feeling like you're going to need them, grab what you need before going in to a booth because there aren't any in the booths themselves- not a problem just know that. Yeah, there CAN be creepers who loiter and try to open doors even though the store has plenty of signage- pretty typical of adult arcades honestly. That being said, it seems as though some of the creeps periodically mess with the locks so they won't work - make sure yours works. The booths are big and relatively clean. The booths are equipped with upholstered bench seats (like a car or restaurant booth seats); though large the vinyl upholstery is old and cracking - could certainly use an upgrade. The video players could use an upgrade as well, the brightness on the screen is pretty high and washes out a lot of the color in the videos. Comparatively small, but diverse selection of videos.”
“So much fun! An amazingly library-like collection of books in its meticulous completeness! Magazines, other printed materials and books, books, books, but organized in a tidy living/reading room that would grace any Victorian manse. He had cookbooks going back to the late 18th century. We found a fascinating copy of a 19th century guide to housekeeping that ranged from cooking and cleaning to tonic and tincture making and advise... which... shockingly given its age... proclaimed the health risks of smoking and included a picture of blackened lungs of a smoker after autopsy for effect! 150 years ago and people knew this? I guess it will take us another 100 years then to finally accept that climate change is real ...”
“I recently went to Mother Foucault's Bookshop. Interesting selection of books. I went to the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics and did my thesis on the writing techniques of William S. Burroughs. It was awesome that they had many books by him along with interviews with him and biographies on him. I would have liked to see more books on spirituality here though and eastern religions. They did have some interesting books on the letters of Freud and books on World History. Lots of odds and ends. Worth checking out if in the area!”
“This is the best yarn/bookstore in Portland. Books stacked sky high with yarn tucked in too. It's the cutest little blue house. And Amanda and friends are just the most helpful friendliest folx you'll ever meet. Just go there and you'll see”
“This place is great. Super low cost books and even lower cost children's books. Most books are in great condition. Very organized layout and staff is friendly and helpful.”
“I love how I feel exploring this shop because it elicits a sense of nostalgia for the quaint bookstores of yesteryear. Monograph Bookwerks offers an expertly-curated collection of books, art, vintage ephemera and gift items. The owner has done a remarkable job displaying product in creative vignettes throughout the store, with richly hued books standing like sentinels of history, art, literature and culture. This environment really is my happy place. I love the scent of aged paper and polished wood. I feel inspired by the thousands of voices and ideas presented on the pages here, and I can't imagine a world where places like this don't exist. Monograph Bookwerks is located in a popular area of NE Alberta, brimming with fascinating retail shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Street parking can be a bit difficult on weekends and evenings, but visitors will be far more likely to find spaces if they venture down the side streets. Look for the brightly colored arrow proclaiming "Books," pointing to the ivy-covered shop on the corner. It's so important to shop small and local, and to support the business owners who pour themselves into creating enchanting establishments like this. So take a moment out of your busy life to explore this delightful corner of Portland. Hopefully you'll enjoy your visits just as much as I do.”
“I LOVED this cute little bookstore. They had a LOT of books (mostly mass market which I don’t necessarily prefer, but a lot of trade copies too). The service was wonderful - the woman working the front desk was so friendly and sweet. She told me all about the store, their pricing, and even what new books had come in. If I’m in the area - I’ll stop by even if it’s just to say hi to her again. :) She made that store special for me today.”
“Had no idea this existed until we randomly walked by it. Such a cool store! The books that the owner carefully selects are outstanding and space is fun. Highly recommend.”
“I have been here on multiple occasions and it's been a perfect experience. It's well organized and priced exceptionally well compared to other used book store stores. She had a wonderful Star Trek and dungeons and dragons Novel collection. Miss 1 start Eugenia sounds like a monster and probably needs to get some. Chill out lady. Happy book shopping friends!”
“It's such a beautiful bookstore. I appreciate you staying and sticking it out It can't be easy. I hope the owners of the mall or the city or whoever needs to figure that place out does so soon. But thank you for staying it's a beautiful place to visit take your children. Online's convenient I get that but standing amongst those books it's just the best!!?”
“A perfect example of a cute and quaint children's bookstore filled with unique items and a friendly atmosphere. Each shelf is packed with books and other goods, as well as recommendations and knick knacks. You won't necessarily find a bargain here but they do have a small sale section and prices are comparable to other book sellers. Masks are encouraged but not required anymore. Street parking only.”
“I am so grateful for this place, so many memories. The website is wonderful, but I have to say that there is so much more to see in the store. It's magical ✨️.. Thank you ?”
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“This book store is simply the best! Their book selection is amazing (and they can order pretty much anything you need), and their sticker selection can't be beat, plus every single person who works there is just the bee's knees.”