Budget at least 5 hours to spend here and be prepared to carefully excavate the shelves, dig…read morethrough boxes, and sort through teetering towers of books on the floor for undiscovered tomes. Good pricing (if prices are marked) and haggling a little over their final prices on older unmarked books is allowed at the counter. They accept book donations and welcome trades too. Very friendly staff!

This store has an interesting, eclectic selection of books. One problem-- the volumes are piled in…read moreheterogeneous heaps . Slovenliness is the defining feature, with smiling clerks sitting on their hands, failing to make a modicum of order to this mess. I'm thinking not true book lovers them.

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!

​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.

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!

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

Small bookstore with a large selection of curated material that I loved seeing that support the…read morecommunity. The staff was helpful in directing me to a few new book ideas to consider.

The selection is amazing all different romance genres and even supporting local authors with I…read morelove! The service was great I met the owner there and I got a book by a local author I'm so excited to start it. Amazing value.

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 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.

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+++.