This place has a fantastic selection of vinyl records! I love how organized everything is. They…read morehave a wide variety of music genres, from hip-hop, soul, rock/r&b to soundtracks. Their rock/r&b section was pretty big but majority of the records were sorted by artist which made it easy to browse. I ended up spending a decent amount of time in the store because I kept finding albums that I rarely find anywhere else. Prices are generally in line with what you'd find online, but if you catch one of their sales, you can score some great deals. The cashier was also incredibly friendly. Love my new tote bag!

Not the nicest people , there They seem to get agitated very easy over trivial things or…read morequestions . People at Music Millenium and a few other places are way super nicer .

Awesome selection. Prices are market but they had a lot of hard to find items. Nice to be able to…read moreput your hands on what you are buying.

Great shop, knowledgeable staff, games abound in video, tabletop and collectible card varieties, .read more

Paradise for book lovers. I always love to visit local bookstores whenever I travel--it makes me…read morefeel more connected to the city, and I love the personal touch that the local bookstores offer. This massive bookstore has an incredible selection, with something for every type of reader. I could easily spend hours exploring every corner. One of the highlights is the Rare Book Room, it's fascinating to see these book treasures up close. They even have a copy of The Journals of Lewis and Clark valued at $350K! It's like stepping into a small museum for me. The staff members were friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. The entire store has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes me want to stay longer. highly recommend stopping by. It's one of the places that makes you appreciate the joy of books.

Coming from what most would consider a non-reader type of person :), I can tell you that you should…read morestill make your way here. If nothing more than to experience the history of Powell's or if you're searching from some sort of obscure book in physical form. This place has all things a book bug would love to dig through. Aisles and aisles of novels, graphic and otherwise provide for endless amount of time looking over their inventory if you so desire. Personally, I also like looking through what I'd call their impulse buys. Stickers, clothing, tote bags and other assorted "gifts". They have a ton of stuff to choose from and all unique and not mass produced. So take some time while visiting or otherwise and stroll through this piece of history and celebrate its independence!

My partner got a Barnes & Noble gift card for the holidays, so we stopped by here to check it out…read more It's been years since I've been in an actual bookstore (besides Powells) and it was pleasantly nostalgic. Located inside Lloyd Center mall, the store does have its challenges. It seems easy to access from the parking lot, BUT their exterior doors do not open - I think due to issues of theft. They have security, which isn't the most welcoming. But once you're inside, the store is quite large with plenty of genres. Books are more expensive I think they should be (shoutout to libraries), but if you have a gift card or an author you really want to support, I think it can be worth buying. I wish I could say it's a nice place to sit and read or write - unfortunately, I have to give two stars for the cafe. They have Starbucks branding but aren't an actual Starbucks. They cannot accept Starbucks gift cards or rewards program. And the drinks are not quite right - I requested my peppermint mocha be remade but it came out with a chemical flavor both times.

Nice Barnes & Noble inside Lloyd Center! Staff members who I encountered were all friendly. The…read morestore is organized and neat, with an open layout that's nice for browsing. Inside there is also a Starbucks with some seating if you want to work there or enjoy a coffee and/or snack. Glad to see B&N is one of the thriving businesses inside Lloyd Center.

This place is a real gem. Tons of comics- rare, local, indie, classics, the whole works! I love all…read moreof the Showa-era retro paraphernalia they carry too, although I do find those to be a little bit over-priced. That said, I usually come in here to kill time thinking I won't buy anything, but then I find something amazing and can't resist because I know it'd be just about impossible to get anywhere else... Last time I managed to find a volume of エコエコアザラク (Eko Eko Azarak). They also sell some of my favorite art books, like Curses by George Wylesol and Vermis by Plastiboo... If you're interested in manga, it's definitely worth visiting. I've seen them selling works by some of my favorite classic mangaka like Leiji Matsumoto, Shigeru Mizuki, Kazuo Umezu, Junji Ito, etc. and they even have things like GARO magazine back issues lying around.

I think I heard it's in Lloyd center probably year or 2 ago, but last year I take a good look at…read moreit, that is I'm surprised that Kanegon from Ultraman series & when I look around this comic book that it's not comic but there's also some a bunch of retro stuff from Japan & some Ultraman stuffs. And they good amount of price & nice cashiers as well.

When in Portland, aside from visiting the homies at Self Edge, Dark Star Magick is the place I most…read morewish to be! Esoteric items for truth seekers should make this a regular stop! Book selection is top-notch! From recent releases to some extra-special items on the shelves, there is something there for those who seek. I've only ever had great experiences, and the service/suggestions have always been top-notch. I hope that you find what you seek, and be sure to check out their online offerings of events! Not being a local to PDX, their online events have let me enjoy many an enlightening evening. 93 homies!

Whenever I travel, I'm always checking out local bookshops and the spiritual scene. When I randomly…read morediscovered that Portland has an occult bookstore (NOT Spiritual or New Age a la Renaissance bookstore) I was intrigued and made a note to check it out before I left town. I'm not sure anything can ever come close to the epic uniqueness known as Watkins Books in London, but between Dark Star Magick, Renaissance Bookstore and Powell's , Portland comes mighty close. This is an occult bookstore. Meaning, that there really isn't much in the way of crystals, angels and New Age potboilers from the likes of Joe Dispenza or Louise Hay. What you will find however are books and tomes by folks like Aleister Crowley, Julius Evola, Nicholas Flamel and even Anton Levay. There are whole sections on Enochian Magick, Satanism, Choas Magick, Spellcrafting, Demonology, Angelology, Alchemy, and advanced Pagan and Wicca stuff. The burly store owner stands guard in his kilt and keeps a watchful eye over the store. There are a few seats available to sit down and look over the books before deciding which ones to purchase. I even saw some rare first edition grimoires in some glass cases with price tags veering towards 4-digits. I hope they stick around because every city needs a store like Dark Star Magick.