Coming in you can tell this shop has a great vibe. They may not be massive, but they have a very…read morebroad range of books to pick from. We went in and everyone in the family was able to find something fun to read. The music selection is fantastic and the chairs are very comfy. Grab a coffee, come on in, and browse! You'll be glad you did!

Clean and quaint little bookstore with friendly staff and welcoming vibe that sits in a Ridgefield…read moremini-mall. Selection isn't huge, but is still surprisingly good considering the small size of the store. They don't sponsor book clubs themselves, but do allow at least one book club to meet there weekly.

Powell's is a bibliophile's dream: aisle upon aisle, floor upon floor of new and used books; great…read morereviews and recommendations by the employees; and nearly daily readings/talks on the top floor. I like that Powell's feels more like a library than a store, so you can spend as much time as you'd like browsing and lingering over the titles. And if you ever need a Portland souvenir, there is a nice selection of tchotchkes, stickers, and shirts. This is a landmark for a reason - it has soul.

Date of visit: May 11, 2026…read more This place is often listed as one of the best bookstores in the country, if not the world, and I could see why after traversing its many floors and aisles! An emporium of both new and used books (always make sure you check the price sticker on the back before purchasing in case you really need a new version of a book), there is a little bit of everything here. In addition to books, this is a great stop for souvenirs including pins, local snacks, lines, and mugs. If you're short on time, you can kill two birds with one stone here at Powell's. If you're not short on time, seek out a pass for the Rare Book Room and scope out the treasures on display there. Like everywhere else in Portland, bathrooms do have a code, so seek out an employee before looking to use the facilities.

Updated - It's been several years since my last visit and review of this story.....boy has it…read morechanged!!! Heather has been the owner of Literary Leftovers for three years now....and her store looks awesome!!! Clean, organized, a small sitting area, coffee and hot chocolate for sale.....this is a great way to spend an afternoon!! The books are very reasonably priced, and you can see she takes care what she brings in....I saw no books that were damaged or overly worn. Lastly, if you bring in books to donate the store, she offers a discount on whatever you purchase that day! A nice win-win!

I love a good used bookstore and this one is amazing. My husband and I stopped by and I could have…read morestayed for hours. The decor is cozy, the selection is wonderful and the kitty makes the place for me. I will definitely be back.

A rarity in our present society: a new/used independent bookseller. They have quite the collection…read moreor books lining fairly tall shelves and paper sacks of books that have been brought in for trade are scattered around the floor. Surprisingly, their books are well organized! Whenever we can't find what we are looking for, they kindly order it for us, knock off 20%, and have it in just a few short days. Can't bet that even with Prime. I take my kiddo here about every other month to get the next Warriors book and oftentimes we make a couple other finds. My kiddo loves to be able to walk in and request the book we ordered and happily start flipping through the pages. In response to some negative reviews: everyone can have a bad day so maybe take that in consideration. Not everyone is living the same life. We are all just trying to do our best. My kiddo just started another book series, Wings of Fire, so we'll be heading back soon to request the books we can't find at the library.

This is a great asset for the area. One way to circumvent Amazon and see that funds stay here and…read morefuel our economy. That and people are so nice to deal with.

White Oak Books was a surprise. Stepping in, it was way bigger than I thought it would be. The…read moreselection was fantastic! We roamed the isles, and I found a few books that were on my reading list. One was an employee pick, so I think they have good taste in reading materials! Great book selection, very helpful staff!

My favorite new book store with great selections, perfect ambience. Great card section, and…read moreinvolved staff. It's wonderful to have a local, independent bookstore with easy parking and fair pricing. I'll come back again and again.

Book store is downstairs from the boba shop on the street (separate doors). Quaint, quiet, big…read moreselection. I purchased two books the total was $17 so great value as each book was priced at over $20 when bought new!

Good place for local authors to sell their books and for customers to find literary works by local…read moretalent. Atmosphere of store is just right and service is very friendly.

Skipped Astoria & Seaside and Cannon Beach was a zoo, so opted to spend more time instead in…read moreManzanita (8/29/24). Shared parking lot spots and street parking were full by Cloud & Leaf Bookstore. I found a spot a few blocks away, which made for a pleasant walk. This indie bookstore is a bit cramped, but did the job having a variety of titles to browse or purchase. I opted to snag instead the last long sleeved Tshirt with their cool business logo for $25. Easily this would cost more back home. Happy with this purchase.

Adorable little bookstore! We were recently staying nearby for some relaxation. My hubby noticed a…read morebook in the window he thought I'd enjoy. The sounds of the sea and an interesting read? I think so! Although small, they seemed to have a nice selection. Everything was tidy and welcoming. The shopkeeper was happy to discuss my selection, as well as recommending and comparing a few others. Got to love a sweet, small-town bookstore!

cozy environment to study/work and enjoy a cup of joe in the process. I appreciate their wide range…read moreof books and items in general. They've got good discounts and fair pricing imo. The workers that interacted with me were very attentive and helpful.

Standard Barnes and Noble experience. The store was sadly quite empty. My Starbucks coffee there…read morewas standard Starbucks, no complaints. They still let you read magazines which is pretty great.

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!

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?

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 love this place! Whenever I need a book I just shoot them a message, and if they've got it for me…read morethey'll pull it off the shelf, otherwise they'll happy put the order in for me. Everyone here is so nice, the prices are so good, and browsing the stacks is just so fun.