Portland needs to cherish these spots. I visited years ago on a trip. Made sure to drop by last…read moreweek before catching the train home. When shops like Mother Foucault disappear people need to understand there is no replacing them. I don't mean that in some poetic fashion. The people who run these places are one of kind. I recommend getting to know them.

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

Very good curated selection of books in literature, history, and philosophy. I really wish they'd…read moregive a phone number or respond to DMs or emails. It's impossible to find out whether they have the book you need, leading me to use other bookstores. Why no communication?

Wandered in here by chance and might have discovered my new favorite bookstore! It's small/cute but…read morewell stocked with great titles and is great for when you're in the mood to slowly look through and discover gems. I'm excited to take my time browsing when I'm back in the area!

Some stores just pretend to be in business. Example: I went to the Paper Moon Bookstore, in…read morePortland. I was the only customer in the place. Me: Hi. I'm looking for ephemera from the World War II era. Paper Moon Bookstore: Oh, yeah, we have lots of that. Me: Great, can I see it? Paper Moon: Sorry, no. We only sell that through the internet. Me: Is the material here in the store? Paper Moon: Sure. It's in this box. (Reaches out and touches the box.) Me: Could I look through it right here, in front of you? I'll be really careful. Paper Moon: No. Me: Could you look through it, and see if you have any XYZ in it? Paper Moon: No. You'd have to go online. Me: And if I find something online, could I come and pick it up? Paper Moon: No, you'd have to buy it through the mail. Me: But I'm here, with cash. Paper Moon: Shrug. Me: (I went to their website later. There was nothing there. )

Stopped in today for the first time -- and so wish I'd done so sooner! Great little neighborhood…read morebookstore with a very unique selection. My partner and I popped in just to browse and ended up buying about 8 books between us. If you like indie bookstores, you'll enjoy Paper Moon!

One of my favorite bookstores in town, as it further supports the library. The folks working here…read moreare always so kind, welcoming, and enthusiastic. It's always an adventure checking out the collection!

​I love library bookstores and sales. ​While some libraries have little stores inside their…read morebranches, some of the larger "Friends" groups operate separate retail outlets for their discarded and donated books. Luckily, Portland has a wonderful reading community that operates Rose City Reads. I actually found out about this location from a volunteer at the store in the Main library. Located in a strip mall, this location is out in the northeast, an area with few bookstores. Each time I've ventured in, there are plenty of other patrons roaming the stacks. And because this location is run by caring volunteers, it's always well organized with clearly labeled shelves. About half of the books are library discards, while the rest are community donations. And most everything is less than $5, so there are plenty of deals to be had.

Daedalus is a cool used bookstore located in NW Portland. Definitely grab some coffee and then come…read morethrough to browse some of their offerings if you are ever in the neighborhood.

Friendly and found some nice editions of Kafka. Also picked up a translation of Gilgamesh.read more

So much fun! An amazingly library-like collection of books in its meticulous completeness!…read moreMagazines, 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 ...

I really love visiting Rachel's delightful bookstore. The little shoppe is full of beautiful new…read moreand vintage books, as well as literary ephemera. The books are well-organized, pricing is clear and fair, and visitors will likely find books they didn't know they wanted or needed! (I never leave the shop empty-handed) Crooked House Books and Paper is an homage to the bookshops of a bygone era. Take note of the store's collection of whimsical miniature books, as well as a wonderful selection of publisher bindings. Please visit this charming bookstore!

Darling bookstore with a lovely arrangement of books, new and used. Creatively and lovingly…read morecurated, owner is very kind and knowledgeable! Great pricing of course. A must stop- found a book I've been searching for. Free parking on street:) under a publishing business. Cute art on the walls. You must stop by !.!.

Don't sleep on this bookstore. It's awesomely curated and lovely. Melissa -- the owner -- has great…read morerecommendations and is just so great to talk to. I live many miles away and have come here to order books and to shop many times. It's everything you want a bookstore to be. Our kids love it, too.

So many bookstores get love for having a massive selection, but what does that massive selection…read morereally do for me? Selected Stories takes a completely different approach by offering very smartly curated shelves full of exceptional reads. Walk in, find the shelf with your preferred genre, and you'll undoubtedly find your next favorite book. The sheer value in the time I've saved can't be overlooked. Once upon a time I loved spending the day wandering the aisles of much bigger bookstores, but these days I'd rather have a little more guidance. Selected Stories is VERY good at giving that guidance. BONUS POINTS: I've met only two staff members in my half dozen visits and they've both been phenomenal.

New neighborhood bookstore alert!! I'm so absolutely delighted we have this gem on Division…read more This is the spot I'd show to a friend who's REALLY into books. The curation is incredibly thoughtful with a great mix of literary fiction, nonfiction, translated works, local, national, and international book prize winners. They even have a small section for children's books. All new books. All with fantastic covers somehow?? You just can't go wrong with whatever you pick up here. The space is so inviting, warm and chic. Small, but mighty! Reminds me of a McNally Jackson, which is A+++.