The new location is open!…read more As described, it's mostly used romance and fantasy, didn't find much nonfiction unfortunately. It's in a strip mall but still gives used bookstore vibes.

This is a bookstore that book lovers dream of! Lori and staff do such an amazing job of making sure…read moreyou can find the book you've been dying to read and so many others to compliment it. Did Jan's have have a couple of books on my to be ready list? Yes. Did Lori help me out by ordering a class set of novels for me? Also yes. Did I sign up for a book club that I know look forward to every month? Yes again. Finally, does Lori tell me about books that she knows I need in my library? Absolutely yes. Jan's is a treasure!

Powell's Books is the go to bookstore experience for PNW locals and those visiting as well. This…read morelocation is located in a mall where there is a parking lot with a good amount of parking spots. This one is not as big as their popular location, but it is definitely still very spacious with a Barnes & Nobles type vibe. They still have a good selection of products here and prices are fair. All of the staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely stop by here to browse around and get a drink right next door at ChiCha San Chen as well!

Wow what a big bookstore! We actually went there twice. My daughter knows I love books and she does…read moretoo. It was nice to roam around there. I found the mystery section and looked up Ellery Queen and Agatha Christie books and bought ten. Can't wait to read them. Found some great books as gifts and the customer service was great

Had a good selection of stuff, lots of office supplies, hello kitty, and one of my favorites was…read morethe Japanese Lolita sewing book fully in Japanese!

I'm a sucker for Japanese stationary products. During my occasional visits to Portland, I always…read moreend up at Little Otsu on the East Side. A few days ago, my Son and I were hanging out in Beaverton, and he suggested that we pay a visit to the Uwijimaya Japanese grocery store, which has a small-ish Kinokuniya Bookstore situated within the back corner. After escaping the tractor beam of the grocery store's extensive Saki selection, we make our way over to the bookstore. We found the usual contained within: manga, magazines, Totoro, and of course notebooks, lots of pens, and various other unique office supplies. The stationary section is mostly contained in the last 3 rows of which I wandered repeatedly. My Son finally told me that time was up, and so I reluctantly checked out within the store with just a cool campus spiral notebook and a cheap olive-inked ballpoint. I could have gone for more, and I will during a future visit.

This Kinokuniya is the best option for Japanese stationary products in greater Portland. There's…read moreanother much smaller one embedded in the Uwajimaya Asian Market in Beaverton. My Son led me here last weekend when I was in town. There was lots of notebooks, pens, and other stuff to consider, and having a Kinokuniya membership (10% off) was a bonus. David was more interested in the manga books, and we were happy browsing in our own little corners. We both happily came away with a small collection of treasures and a promise to return. There were lots of folks here, making the aisles a little tight. But checkout moved quickly and efficiently.

Kinokuniya is such a cool bookstore and honestly the perfect place for me. I was able to find manga…read morebooks my partner had been looking for to complete his collection, which made the trip totally worth it. They have an amazing selection, especially if you're into manga, Japanese stationery, and unique books you don't always see elsewhere. The store itself is fun to walk through and browse -- even if you're not looking for something specific, you'll probably leave with something. Everything is well-organized, and it's just a really enjoyable space to spend time in. Great spot for gifts, collectors, or anyone who loves books and wants something a little different. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Love this shop so much, it's well stocked with tons of different types of books, media and games…read more You never quite know what you're going to come across and it's an adventure each time. The staff were all super nice to chat with and were adamant about not spoiling a book that we were talking about, which was really nice of them!

I had been meaning to stop in for a while, and when I finally got around to it I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The selection was wide: there was a wide variety of books, and I walked out with three books for $12. Another great convenience was their acceptance of debit and credit cards. I will be back.

I love this store! I came in here last Saturday to purchase a few things I needed. The business…read morerecently moved to this corner location from the suite next door. It is now huge. The Christian artwork is simply breathtaking. I was tempted to purchase one of them but we decided to wait before making the purchase. I will go back in a few months and buy one of their pieces. The service staff is always super friendly and helpful. I can tell that they enjoy working for this establishment. The young woman that helped us told me about the sale Blink Artwork was having the following day. Most people only care about selling their products and don't want to refer you to an outside business. Overall I had a great experience and will definitely come back.!!!

Deseret Book is a chain owned by the LDS Church. They sell more than books here, also a lot of…read moreart, home decor, jewelry, fashion accessories, CDs, DVD/blu rays, and snacks. This location is a pretty good size and has a lot of art and home decor items. If they try to upsell you on their membership club, know that it costs $25 a year. You get a free gift during the month of your birthday and get discounts on items, so if that is worth it to you, sign up. I don't shop here enough to make it worth my while.

My favorite place to search for books. Barnes and noble has a huge collection segregated into…read moredifferent segments. They have all the new releases and most popular books in the front. They have a stationary section for gifts and other items specific to some characters like wicked, Macbeth, peanuts etc. They also sell records and sometimes on discounted prices. People are very nice and knowledgeable. They ll help you with anything if you get lost while searching for something specific. They have a reading space and a cafe inside for people who want to spend sometime enjoying their reading. They also have a section for games, puzzles, board games etc. Overall, a really nice place to check out if you are into books/music/games

Great selection and tidy. good service but needed more workers. I could not find help when I…read moreneeded it and a bit of a wait for the checkout.

This was a very cute bookstore! They sold new and used books and offered to buy books for store…read morecredit during certain hours. I enjoyed their organization of books with clear category labels along with a "PNW author section"! I felt welcomed and relaxed when browsing and would definitely recommend checking it out for any book lover!

I love this place! Whenever I need a book I just shoot them a message, and if they've got it for me…read morethey'll pull it off the shelf, otherwise they'll happy put the order in for me. Everyone here is so nice, the prices are so good, and browsing the stacks is just so fun.

10/5. My husband was nearby and spotted this book store. We had to go to a wedding so we came back…read morethe next day to browse. It's clean, well organized, quiet, and there's chairs to sit and read. Pricing was competitive and felt like a good value. We purchased a couple books for the plane ride home. Would recommend.

Not too big, not too small, Annie Bloom's has a wonderful selection that goes beyond books. My…read morefavorite thing is the unmistakable, inviting smell of ink on paper that invites you to drop in and browse for a while. The staff is wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable - they can help you find anything and their recommendations are stellar. The author events feel like you're visiting with old friends. A treasure of a bookstore that's been blooming in Multnomah Village for over 40 years.

Powell's is a bibliophile's dream: aisle upon aisle, floor upon floor of new and used books; great…read morereviews and recommendations by the employees; and nearly daily readings/talks on the top floor. I like that Powell's feels more like a library than a store, so you can spend as much time as you'd like browsing and lingering over the titles. And if you ever need a Portland souvenir, there is a nice selection of tchotchkes, stickers, and shirts. This is a landmark for a reason - it has soul.

Date of visit: May 11, 2026…read more This place is often listed as one of the best bookstores in the country, if not the world, and I could see why after traversing its many floors and aisles! An emporium of both new and used books (always make sure you check the price sticker on the back before purchasing in case you really need a new version of a book), there is a little bit of everything here. In addition to books, this is a great stop for souvenirs including pins, local snacks, lines, and mugs. If you're short on time, you can kill two birds with one stone here at Powell's. If you're not short on time, seek out a pass for the Rare Book Room and scope out the treasures on display there. Like everywhere else in Portland, bathrooms do have a code, so seek out an employee before looking to use the facilities.