Book Stores in Portland, OR
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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.”
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“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.”
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“If you like books you must visit! They have lots of used books as well as new. They have a shop area that has totes and lots of gift items too. They even have a cafe inside.”
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“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”
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“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.”
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“Super cute shop, with a nice cross-section of various genres. The woman at the desk was very friendly, and helpful. I found a sweet niche title and one classic. I highly recommend this place.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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 !”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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.”
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“Fun place to browse, esp on a rainy day. I always find something I didn't know I needed. Last time it was a volume of Alice Munro's short stories. So glad this little gem brightens our part of NW Portland.”
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“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.”
10AM - 6PM
2305 NW Kearney St, Portland
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“One of my favorite children's toy stores in all of Portland! A fantastic collection of everything from stuffed animals, puzzles, games, books, build kits, trinkets, and educational gifts. I rarely leave here without picking something up for my toddler son, who always enjoys whatever quirky new toy Dad brings home for him. The employees here also happen to be exceptionally sweet and welcoming, which is a huge plus. Very recommended!”
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“Annie Bloom's is a treasure. There's nothing more delightful than an indie bookstore, in my humble opinion. The selection is good and staff are friendly. To top it off, they gift wrap your purchase and sell cards so you can get your birthday and holiday shopping done in one easy stop!”
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“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 ...”
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“There's some secrecy to this--the outside door is locked and you have to phone David in the shop. what a special place: books for booklovers, authors I've known about and couldn't find elsewhere, interesting writers I've never heard of, artists' books, rare editions. A bare bones atmosphere cause it's the books that matter. And David Abel has a national (if not worldwide) reputation as a book collector and evaluator, and is very generous with his knowledge.”
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“Just visited the best bookstore in the world. Hate to be redundant, not true I live to be redundant. This is a fabulous place, I found a grand book on bridges today - saw an old friend and marveled at the most peaceful place on Earth. Truly wonderful stuff, so many directions to go in...I even grabbed a Pictorial Encyclopedia of Birds..don't ask but it seemed important to have. I would stop here on a Saturday and stay until they kick me out...”
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“100%. Fine used book store with clean copies. The owner Adam and his staff are friendly and knowledgeable. A grand place to visit and shop for used titles. Thank you Adam and staff for your great service.”
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“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!”
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“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”
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“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!”
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“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!!?”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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