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“Awesome place if you like books, they have so much stuff it’s crazy, I added a picture of a shelf that was a bunch of different versions of tokens books. Crazy place but awesome 10/10. Also, the better comic books are in the children’s area.”
“We love Parallell Worlds Bookshop! Intimate space, superbly curated, with such friendly and helpful staff. I assure you that you will find your perfect sci fi book here. Definitely endorse supporting this local gem.”
“This place is amazing, though I really need someone to take my wallet before I walk in. Charles is super friendly, and was so kind to my 6 year old daughter when we came to browse (and left with $100 worth of books). Highly, highly recommended.”
“Best bookstore in Portland! Fun and comfortable to wander around, and the book recommendations I received were spot-on.They also have stacks of books with similar themes, which is just a fun way to find something new.”
“A small and favorite spot of our family. Great for graphic novels! So many inclusive works, and a lovely reading nook for kiddos to have a quiet spot before picking something to take home. They also offer subscription boxes for monthly comics, but no discount on purchases with those. Staff are friendly and helpful with recommendations! We also love the illustrations done of staff (and Nick drew them)!”
“I was looking for an impossibly esoteric book (a specific Tibetan-English dictionary) and stumbled across it at Arches. Their price was less than HALF then nearest best price at you-know-where. So this is my new go-to, either in person online.”
“I really love this cute little book shop! The staff are super knowledgeable and I always find all kinds of books here. I especially like that they have a mix of new and used books on all sorts of topics. My favorite thing is digging through the $5 book bins outside - I once found a cookbook from a restaurant I used to work at for just $5! It's such a great deal.”
“To me it’s a perfect bookstore. Very well curated and the guy who runs it is friendly and knowledgable. I’ve found some great occult book here and there are always some low price classics.”
“I am not a reader, but my kids are, so every time i go to Powells, i feel welcome, and it does interest me to read more and start to, but i am not pushing it yet. But it's getting better. The other reason i love Powells employee here are just really nice, and they do care about what you need and what you're looking for. I hope they can continue that genuine concern and care for all their customers. I highly recommend powells and don't be shy to bring your young ones.”
“I used to go to Powell’s but I recently switched to Broadway books after hearing Anne Patchett rave about them :) They have a smaller collection and they’re a bit more expensive but I enjoy the experience more and the lovely employees are always up to chat about books. It’s a heavenly escape from the real world when I get to wander their books. They happily special order anything they don’t have in stock and I always see lots of regulars coming in for their orders. Today I overheard people chatting about the everybody reads book and I was happy to join the conversation. This is what I imagine a bookshop should be. Many thanks to Broadway books.”
“This is a great store. For the last few years, we've been sending books to great nieces and nephews out of state. The staff at Annie Blooms have been wonderful helping us pick out books and better yet picking them out for us. The kids have loved them and equally as important, so have their parents.”
“One of the only non yuppie stores around here, the whole street feels gentrified with most of the overpriced businesses (eyesores) this is a classic bookstore you can love that has lots of affordable new and mostly used books, and they have a variety, down the street there is a store that sells mostly cook books but small inventory and is again a yuppie store so that is just ugly and annoying.”
“This is the best occult book store I’ve have ever been in. Deep stuff, less airy fairy fluff. They also are very fair with offers on your collectable occult books that need a new home. Can’t recommend enough.”
“This is such a fun store! The owners really have quite the collection on their hands. If you have an hour or so to spare you should pop in here sometime. You’ll definitely want to give yourself some time to really look around and explore. Tightly packed with stories and endless knowledge, you’ll find yourself getting lost in this tiny place.”
“Awesome selection of local yarns & lovely staff. They have delightful knitting meetups for the community as well! Check out the Two Rivers book store they share a space with as well.”
10:30AM - 5PM
16441 SE Powell Blvd #1724, Portland
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“I really appreciate a local business who values all customers, new and old!!Nearly Read Books gives a fair price for used books that you sell and has a huge selection of paper backs neatly arranged,almost up to the ceiling!All kinds of books!!You get a credit towards your used books you buy, and you can get a 30% discount off new books...which the balance is paid in cash.The owner, Kelly, is warm and friendly!”
“When this place was open years ago, it was OK. Lotta books.But it's been closed for a minute at their original loction.Update: their new spot is beautiful. Obviously, lots of books but art too. Go visit”
10AM - 6PM
2305 NW Kearney St, Portland
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“MudPuddles Toys and Books—formerly Child's Play—is a great place to get a gift for kids of any age. They have a large variety of toys to choose from. Legos, plushies, puppets, little toys here and there, board games, etc.I would recommend checking it out.”
“Loved it. As a English, German, French speaker, I appreciate that books in all languages are sorted into the shelves. I think there was good selection of Spanish and Italian and a smattering of other languages throughout. Powell's has its place, but there's nothing like a bookstore with the vibes of a great uncle's library, the one he's been assembling books since 1937.”
“Wonderful bookstore with lots of titles related to the Japanese culture including Manga and Anime. Besides the books you'll find merchandise like vento boxes, chopsticks, plush figures, plates and more based on Ghibli Studios movies.”
“An impressive selection, with hard-to-find philosophical texts and translations on hand. The staff are friendly and quite knowledgeable. A surprising stock of graphic novels available too.”
“A delight. I trust the staff's recommendations; they’re so knowledgeable about the material, and it’s curated beautifully. Get a punch card: you’ll be coming back.”
“I first shopped at this store in 2008 and have continued to buy books here periodically ever since. I order online and receive books by mail. Very excellent customer service, good and large selection of literature in Russian. Good prices. I recommend this bookstore.I first shopped at this store in 2008 and have continued to buy books here periodically ever since. I order online and receive books by mail. Very excellent customer service, good and large selection of literature in Russian. Good prices. I recommend this bookstore.”
“I just love this little bookstore! Their space may be small, but their selection is *so* well-curated—I make a point to visit when I’m in the area and am always able to find something interesting. Highly recommended!”
“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 ...”
“Such a beautiful two-story bookstore nestled into Clackamas Town center Mall which exists in 2024 is a delight to experience. Really enjoyed the vinyl LP record section.”
“Wow, seriously you gotta come in and check this place out! Truly a gem in the rough of Portland I saw some jewelry like I've never seen before, so I'm going to be saving up for it ?”
“This store is an absolute gem! Hands down the best customer service I have ever experienced! I cannot thank Ruby enough for her kindness. I HIGHLY recommend supporting this local business and I most certainly look forward to returning in the future!”
“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.”
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“My bulk order was promptly delivered by LTL truck on two pallets. 100% of the order was shipped in a single delivery vs other vendors who have broken their orders up into multiple deliveries - sometimes spanning weeks. Very satisfied! Thank you!”