The Waucoma Bookstore is clean and spacious. There was a nice variety of books and the staff was…read morefriendly. We browsed for a while, and there was something for everyone. This was a fun little stop. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood!

Charming bookstore right on Oak, wander in and you won't be disappointed! For a small bookstore,…read moreit's well organized and has a varied selection, including a children's area in the back, a section on hiking up front, current fiction and non fiction displayed on large tables and lots of treasures in between. They have a section called "Blind Date With a Book" where the books are wrapped in brown paper and a sticker indicates if it's a thriller mystery, adult romance, family life or whatever. What a clever idea and a great way to promote books from new authors. They carry cards from local artists with beautiful nature photography or drawn images. In addition to books, there are puzzles, coloring books and colored pencils, PNW stickers, coasters with funny sayings, even calendars. I didn't realize that people still use the printEd version! Staff is friendly and helpful. All Covid protocols are followed, which I appreciate. Since it's a small store only 9 customers are allowed in at a time which isn't an issue. At the cash register there are delicious local chocolates and treats for that spontaneous purchase to go with your new read!

Loved this unique store with great books, bumper stickers, cards and funky art. Had so much fun in…read morehere! Decent prices and fun and excellent staff. Got a couple of great things

We stopped here after fruit-looping last summer. This place is really nice. The owner was very…read morehelpful!

What a gem! Founded in 1870 - yes, you read that correctly - Klindt's is the oldest bookstore in…read moreOregon. Dating back to the days of the early settlers. Wow! This cozy little bookstore is right on E 2nd in The Dalles and is a throwback to the friendly, neighborhood shops of yesteryear. The bookcases date back to when the shop opened, adding to the charm and warmth. Books of all categories (fiction, mystery, cookbooks map, gardening, thrillers, travel, brewing, baking, sci-fi, classics, children's) with new releases and even some out of print items represented. So fun to peruse through the various titles as time disappears and I get lost in the magic of printed words and stories. In addition to the varied book collection, the shop has some beautiful puzzles, gorgeous journals, pens, unique stationary, lovely cards, gifts and some toys for children. The staff is passionate about books and it's evident. The gentleman working there the day that I stopped in was so friendly and helpful, offering suggestions on books after I told him my preferences for a summer read on a lazy day. A must stop for anyone passing through The Dalles. Love supporting local and I will be visiting again and again!

Spectacular - oldest bookstore in Oregon and the ambiance is terrific!…read more #ShopFree2021

This is a small, well-organized independent book store in downtown. It has an eclectic collection…read morethat is wide-ranging but is not focussed on best-sellers; think more of the Indie Next lists. They also carry non-book items such as greeting cards and activity kits (such as the Klutz line). They have a specialty in JRR Tolkien items.

I stopped in from out of town with family members to check out this bookstore. Though on the…read moresmallish side, it is very well-organized, feels cozy, and in the center is a children's section. The owner came out to greet us, then left us alone to browse awhile. I purchased some unique blank books, and a family member made a purchase as well. Would definitely go back when visiting Stevenson again. Let's keep our independent bookstores afloat.

The sweetest bookshop, fantastic YA section, and affordable prices on used books. As a teacher, I…read morewas really impressed with the selection of genres! If I wasn't limited to my suitcase, I would have stocked up on quite a bit for my classroom.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of books in the Book Peddler. They have a…read morewonderfully large selection of children's books for babies through teens, nicely organized by age and author. The other half of the store is high quality books for adults, both fiction and non. I was particularly impressed with the selection of trade paperback science books.

What a cool shop. The books are donated and resold for $1. The books are organized well and the…read morestaff (all volunteers) could not be friendlier. I'll definitely go back.

I love this book store nothing's over $2. they have a little bit of everything Western fiction…read moremystery Romance. They're open almost every day from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. even though it says they're not open Saturday they are from 10 until 5

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.

A good gift shop that you can make a brief stop at when in Bonneville for the fishes, dam, scenery…read moreand waterfalls! This shop has all the essentials, such as Oregon's homegrown jams, toys, tshirts and more! They even have a side food section - especially if you need coffee for the road!

The best Gorge gift store - yep better than the Falls or Vista House. It's tucked away at the…read moreHatchery so you can get out of the car and stretch without being around packed in crowds. The store staff are so freindly and have great local suggestions. There really is something for everyone, picked up some PNW dry goods for a Father's Day gift and snagged a coffee and snack for the road. They also have sturgeon stuff and Gorge gifts as well as other roadtrip items. My go-to from Portland going east.

I've been looking at this place for a while and finally decided to go on a side quest! When I…read morewalked in I was immediately in awe with how many books there were and how the sections were neatly labelled. The owner was so kind and I felt so welcomed when I walked in. The pricing is pretty reasonable, not as great as some used book stores I've been to, but I understand you gotta pay that overhead! Overall this place was great and I'm already planning my next trip :)

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!