I stopped in last weekend for the 1st time in about 3 years. Monograph is only open limited ours on…read morethe weekends, and I happily adjusted my travel schedule accordingly. What I said then, is pretty much how I experienced this well curated bookstore now. Still the same guy and the same expert eye. Every visit is a new experience as the inventory changes and there's no way to cover it all in a single visit anyway. The extensive online store offers a lot, but there's nothing like the tactile feel of book paper (and light antiques) between your fingers.

I love how I feel exploring this shop because it elicits a sense of nostalgia for the quaint…read morebookstores of yesteryear. Monograph Bookwerks offers an expertly-curated collection of books, art, vintage ephemera and gift items. The owner has done a remarkable job displaying product in creative vignettes throughout the store, with richly hued books standing like sentinels of history, art, literature and culture. This environment really is my happy place. I love the scent of aged paper and polished wood. I feel inspired by the thousands of voices and ideas presented on the pages here, and I can't imagine a world where places like this don't exist. Monograph Bookwerks is located in a popular area of NE Alberta, brimming with fascinating retail shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Street parking can be a bit difficult on weekends and evenings, but visitors will be far more likely to find spaces if they venture down the side streets. Look for the brightly colored arrow proclaiming "Books," pointing to the ivy-covered shop on the corner. It's so important to shop small and local, and to support the business owners who pour themselves into creating enchanting establishments like this. So take a moment out of your busy life to explore this delightful corner of Portland. Hopefully you'll enjoy your visits just as much as I do.

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!

I went to 6 different independent bookstores on independent bookstore day and Spoke & Word was my…read morefavorite by far. They had such a great selection and the staff was so friendly and helpful. I hadn't really been to Milwaukie before but this Main Street area was really cute.

Absolutly adorable little bookshop! I love the warmth of the owner and all of the staff. They have…read morealways been so welcoming and helpful, never pushy. They have a great selection of books and lots of other items from local artists and vendors. They are very inclusive and welcoming and are a huge community-supporter. If you're looking for a Queer-friendly, BIPOC- friendly place to go, add Spoke and Word to your list!

Microcosm Publishing published my book for me and I am very pleased and satisfied with how the…read moreproject went and with my resulting zine.

Great people, ground-breaking books…read more In complete transparency, I worked here for a while. I feel that this give me deeper insight into the business, though, and I can say with certainty that this publisher means what they say with their words and in their books. Not only are they a bunch of rad punk-loving bookworms, but they truly care about giving voices to those otherwise without them. Which, obviously, leads to some of the most interesting books/zines you can imagine!

The selection of books was amazing! I had never been to a Powell's Books within all of my life…read moreliving in southern Washington. Due to an appointment in Oregon I got the pleasure to finally swing by and check one of them out... and WOW! I was in readers heaven. I felt like the pricing was a bit steep on some books but for the most part it's kind of worth it. The only weird vibe I had here was the staff. Yes, they were polite, but they were all so robotic. There was one lady who I swear asked me every four minutes without ever looking up at me "are you finding everything okay?" and even checking out the man at the counter hardly acknowledged me or spoke so much as the price my purchase was. Just a weird vibe to me, but then again, everyone has bad days.

I love this outpost of Powell's. It's a smaller (though honestly still pretty big) and more relaxed…read morecounterpart to the downtown "City of Books." They've got a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, kids books, and souvenirs/tchotchkes. These days I mostly borrow Kindle library books. If I'm getting a physical gift for someone, I'll come here, or if I want to see what their staff is recommending in any given category to figure out what to read next. There is free street parking in the neighborhood north or south of Hawthorne Blvd. Plenty of options to eat, drink, and thrift nearby, including the attached cafe Fresh Pot.

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.

Lovely little used bookstore, particularly great selection of poetry, good selection of art and…read morephoto books, and a little of everything else that interests the proprietor. He enjoys talking about poetry and books, and is a poet himself. They host occasional live events/readings. Nice reading-table for browsing books you're considering. Hours/days open are a bit sporadic, and the outer doors are locked until you're let in, so make sure to check in and call when you want to visit. Glad to have this shop in town.

There's some secrecy to this--the outside door is locked and you have to phone David in the shop…read more what a special place: books for booklovers, authors I've known about and couldn't find elsewhere, interesting writers I've never heard of, artists' books, rare editions. A bare bones atmosphere cause it's the books that matter. And David Abel has a national (if not worldwide) reputation as a book collector and evaluator, and is very generous with his knowledge.

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!