This is my go-to local bookstore. Although it's smaller than the main location, it's still pretty…read morebig and has a great selection of books and gifts. I have bought and sold many books here. Prices on new books can be a bit high, which is typical, but there are often used options too. The service is usually fast and friendly. Try to come during non-peak times if you can because it does get very busy here, and there isn't a lot of room to move around. I love having an independent bookstore like Powell's in the metro area!

Just needed to know if they carry magazine before i dropped all the way over which does not specify…read moreon their website and when you call they give you the option of leaving a message or sending them an email which is just giving them a different form of leaving them a message. Try being a little more human.

This is the modern day Shop Around the Corner of Portland. My family was greeted upon entering and…read moreoffered recommendations. The knowledgable staff member sparked a memory when they mentioned a few books from my own childhood. They then instantly reminded me of a real life Kathleen Kelly. They ended up showing us a few books based on our daughter's interests. My daughter loved their suggestions. We ended up purchasing one book that they suggested because of their interaction with us. The store is cute itself but having someone with that excitement and knowledge makes you want to come back. Overall review: Very cute children's bookstore with fun creative displays. Great selection of books and calming patio. Highly suggest this store.

Need to find the perfect book for a young reader - or older human who needs the warmth, and…read moreelegantly simple punch that only a kids' book can bring? Go to Green Bean! The team there are readers, love kiddos and all kinds of families, and celebrate the magic of reading and play. From the vending machine of finger puppets, to the multitude of "minis" (tiny colored pencils, axolotyls, organs), and of course the books from baby to middle readers, you cannot go wrong! Plush-plushies, stickers, and tactile educational toys! We all need this place!

I love recommending this spot for people who visit Portland because it's got its own style. It's a…read morevery academic layout, books are stacked beside full bookshelves, older worn out copies of books have hand-written annotations on the side. The owners are very friendly and clearly love to talk about local events and their book selection. Couple things to note: - Hours shift a little bit than what is listed on Google, always worth calling in advance if unsure. - Phones are not encouraged on the shop floor (which I think is great). - The new location is a lot larger and has plenty of seating to promote spending a nice quiet afternoon surrounded by books. If you're looking for newer copies of books, Portland has plenty of other options. This selection is obscure and eccentric, it likely won't have the new titles in fiction. If you want to find a book or author you've never heard of, this is your spot.

a magic book store. i feel right at home here. i always find too many books here and that's a good…read morething.

Super well curated selection of queer books! Loved that loud music wasn't blasting, the person…read moreworking was nice, quiet and masked, they offered free Covid tests, had very comfortable air-conditioning, and they had lots of other gifts. Possibly my favorite bookstore I visited during book week!

i found this place because of a flyer and i love it! queer focused bookstore with comics and books…read moreof all sorts. they also have fun stickers and magnets and such and the workers are friendly.

Sure, there's Powell's. But for me, nothing is more totally and absolutely Portland than Hi Books…read more It's tiny. It's curated. It's off the wall cool. And Fawn is a jewel. Make sure to drop by during the weekend and check out Portland's tiniest bookstore, which punches way above it's square footage.

I learned of this small bookstore from my friends. It is a small storefront in the vintage…read moreapartment building resident between Broadway and Park. They have art journals and books placing them in my small bookstores collection. They have a specialty in contemporary Japanese artists. Their selection is continuously rotating so stop in often.

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!

Downtown Brown Books is an absolute treasure trove of very special books and absolutely deserves…read moreyour attention if you are in the Portland area. I drove two hours to buy in person and it was well worth the effort. Scott offers a highly curated selection which is enhanced with his considerable experience and insight as a bookseller. Highly recommended and I hope to return.

Get ready folks...here it is...a brand new used bookstore. Yes indeed, bucking the tide of internet…read moreirrelevancy sweeping the brick and mortar antiquarian bookselling business, Downtown Brown has recently opened its doors on no less than the fashionable 23rd Street corridor. Now, while your spouse wanders among the PotteryBarns and specialty metaphysical shoppes, you have an alternative...albeit on a Saturday when they are presently open. One needs to be a bit of a detective to find the place, which is down a long side walkway next to a bowls food place. And parking is provided, in the little lot facing the shop. Stock, for now, is limited and focused on antiquarian, collectors books (though there is a wall of $2 books). Prices were very fair. The owner, Scott, is very friendly and also owns Eureka Books in Eureka, CA (only been there once, but it was a fabulous experience). While we were there, he shared some letters he had purchased which contained proverbs compiled by a former post-WWII era United Nations delegation member who had liberated Hitler's Eagle's Nest (one letter in the collection is a handwritten birthday card from Der Fuhrer himself, the ol' softie). Our favorite was an old African proverb provided by the first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize, Ralph Bunche: "An ear of corn cannot expect justice in a yard full of chickens." Fantastic addition to the Portland bookselling scene!

Awesome place with natural care products, merch, t shirts, pants, outdoorsy things, great incense…read moreetc!

Smells incredible in this little shop full of all sorts of things -- candles, nature books, outdoor…read moregear, and a variety of gifts. We got a candle and gift card for a friend, and I might go back for some of the bath soak salts for another gift.