A book popped up in a free library in Boston and I fell in love with it. It turned out to be one of…read morea series. Off I went to Wallace books and they pulled five books in the series off their shelves for me. That was last winter. In the meantime, they're keeping me up to date with the series and each time I go to pick up my book, I find at least one other fascinating read to take home--and they give me credit when I bring books back. What's not to love!

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!

What a dream bookstore for book lovers indeed! Founded in 1971, Powell's is such a Portland staple,…read moreand this location in the Pearl District is ginormous. You can seriously spend hours perusing all the books and choosing your next read, coffee table book, or whatever your heart desires. My favorite section of the bookstore hands down was the Rare Book Room, a special temperature and humidity-controlled room filled with some of the coolest books I have ever laid eyes on. And yes, they are for sale! To me, the room felt alive as I stood in the presence of historical literature, just as when I stand in the presence of great artifacts at a museum. Access to the Rare Book Room is granted as long as you grab a pass, and no food, drink, or unpaid books/merchandise is allowed inside. You can spend as long as you like (as long as it's not crowded in the room), and there is also a staff member present to answer any questions you may have. Of course I had to purchase a book from Powell's, called Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle (it was even signed)! As an avid birdwatcher, this was the perfect book to add to my ever-expanding library. I also grabbed one of their wooden postcards and a couple of stickers to commemorate our time spent at this amazing bookstore. While the entire store was bustling, even on a weekday in August, take your time at Powell's and get swept away by any and all genres of literature that call to you. You never know what you may find next.

Powell's City of Books is kind of a must for any book lover! Whenever I visit a city, I try to…read morefind a local bookstore, and I knew before we even arrived that I had to check out Powell's. It was within walking distance of our hotel in the Pearl District, so we didn't need to contend with parking. It's overwhelming at first - I had heard of how large it was, but you don't quite get the scope until you start walking through - here are books and people everywhere you look! You can just wander, or make a plan of attack and strategically try to visit every corner of the store. We kind of did a combination of both, and started at the top floor and worked our way back down to ground level. The prices are typical of an independent book store, but they had a nice selection of used books and some great value books to snap up, too. There is literally something for everyone. There are lots of local authors and books set in the region. There are bookmarks around each info station with suggested/popular reads for each section of the store. There was a nice selection of local and bookish items and gifts, too - totes, t-shirts, postcards, stickers, etc. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I'll be stopping in any time I'm in Portland!

There is more than one bookstore to choose from…read more There are even many bookstores in Portland beside the big one. Anne Bloom's bookstore is a small well-curated classic. Their sections are well organized and the staff know where things are on the shelves. They have a large selection of fiction, nonfiction, then specialty sections. They have a nice children's area with a young reader engrossed in a book. They have the little table and chairs. They are up to date with a graphic novel section. I stopped in for a new book in high demand. As in sold out online, at Barnes and Noble, at Powells, and with a 6 month wait for the audio book at the library! In its first day, the book sold 150,000 copies, and by day three, it is, for now, a rare book. Annie Bloom's had it! Annie Bloom's is in a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. So you can bring your book to nice bars and restaurants, dives, cafes, pizza shops, sandwiches and beer/wine at John's, the Multnomah Art Center, and gift shops, or book shop after those. Annie Bloom's is an approachable bookshop which has what others do not.

Visited this spot for the first time last weekend. As an avid reader, I was excited to check out an…read moreindependent store. The bookstore itself was quite large, but I felt as though the selections were limited. Nobody from the staff greeted us upon arrival or checked in. There were a few fairly priced books, but none that caught my eye. Not sure if I'll go back.

Well....this is the only bad experience i had at this store. Other times i visited this store was…read morepretty good, but i just needed to speak about this one. I was looking for the Olivia Rodrigo drop dead 7" vinyl, so i asked the cashier up front if they have it. She said they did not have it, but they did say they have it on their website. She said "the other one" was $14, and i just assumed it was the full 12" vinyl album. She also said that for Olivia Rodrigo i needed to look under the R section, so she knew it was Olivia Rodrigo. I then put the 12" on the counter and she said it was $29.99. I just wanted the 7" vinyl since i wanted to save money. I put it back and finally found the 7" i was looking for. I payed and left. Well at least i got what i wanted.

Genuinely enjoyed shopping here but, while I was waiting to check out today, my little brother was…read morebrowsing the legos and a person with a pixie cut who worked there accused him of stealing, and literally kicked him out of the store not letting him even talk. I was literally paying for his items and had no idea this happened until after I checked out, if I knew I would left then and there and not bought shit. Definitely racially motivated because I am white passing but my brother looks very ethnic. DO NOT SHOP HERE.

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.

White Oak Books was a surprise. Stepping in, it was way bigger than I thought it would be. The…read moreselection was fantastic! We roamed the isles, and I found a few books that were on my reading list. One was an employee pick, so I think they have good taste in reading materials! Great book selection, very helpful staff!

My favorite new book store with great selections, perfect ambience. Great card section, and…read moreinvolved staff. It's wonderful to have a local, independent bookstore with easy parking and fair pricing. I'll come back again and again.

It's one of the larger Friends of the Library shops nearby. I'm choosy about what I pick up, but…read morethey have a pretty good record of having something I want every couple of visits

I love the Booktique! I also love my libraries :) These two shops are full of individually-donated…read moreand withdrawn library titles at super low prices, for those of us who like to read with a pen in hand. The online catalog is active, so you can search for any titles there, or enjoy browsing to try your luck at what's there when you are. Plus, they have weekly sales specials and the proceeds go right back to the library.

Debbie and Paul and the whole Copper Bell crew have really created something special in Ridgefield…read more The vibe of the store is impeccable with soft colors and wood tones where the books are the highlight. I almost always find what I'm looking for, and if it's not in stock they make ordering it so easy! What makes it extra special is the community they've built through their events like book club, book chat, and events with other local businesses (partnerships with Bethany Vineyards and Eight Cow Creamery for starters).

Coming in you can tell this shop has a great vibe. They may not be massive, but they have a very…read morebroad range of books to pick from. We went in and everyone in the family was able to find something fun to read. The music selection is fantastic and the chairs are very comfy. Grab a coffee, come on in, and browse! You'll be glad you did!

Very congenial atmosphere. Friendly service, a wide selection of books. Going back today!read more

The owner is so much fun to chat with. Great selection with a huge amount of fantasy/sci fi…read more Both new and used. If you like reading make this a stop.