Spring used book sale friends of multnomah county library. In reality, maybe 1 in 50 books are used and the used books cost the same as the new books. Due to the covid19 pandemic we have set up an online store. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Portland state bookstore 1715 sw 5th avenue portland, or 97201, phone. Finally, one of the best stops you can make at the portland international airport is powells books at pdx 7000 ne airport way, suite 2250. We have a strong concentration in art, philosophy, music, and. Celebrating over thirty years of raising readers, we offer a wide selection of childrens books for readers 1423 ne. Carrying both new and used inventory, independent bookstores can be a frugally.
The title wave used bookstore 216 ne knott st, portland, oregon 97212 rated 4. Read about the various places you can buy cheap books in portland including. Online shopping for portland travel guides in the books store. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Grab a matcha latte to take a quick break from roaming the shelves, then grab a matcha soft serve to go. Broadway books is a locally owned, independent bookstore committed to bringing you great books in whatever format suits you best. Serving travelers since 1988, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is particularly skilled at offering quick, onthemark recommendations for long flights, allday business trips, vacation reading, and more. There are no used titles in this store, but they do offer an impressive array. Just a weird mix of businesses that somehow stood the waves of gentrification and new money. Excalibur comics is the oldest and coolest comic book store in portland, oregon, and is coowned by debbie smith and her father, peter fagnant. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Portlands 10 best bookstores and no, powells isnt our. Special event, childrens event, storytime childrens saturday march 07, 2020 11.
Located at the main library 5 monument square, the book store is generally open mondaysaturday from 10am4pm. We can mail these to you or keep them at the store for use when you call up next time. Since we opened our first store in eugene in 1988, we have been buying and selling quality used books in the areas of literature, theology, history, philosophy, archaeology, judaica, and so on. Powells books at pdx is a fullservice bookstore located in the marketplace at portland international airport. But now, with even bigbox bookstores flailing, powells continued success points to portlands wily, geeky business acumen. Since 1992, broadway books has been a bright spot in northeast portland, and a muststop for lovers.
Celebrating over thirty years of raising readers, we offer a wide selection of childrens books for readers 1423 ne fremont st, portland, or 97212. Powells city of books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Where to buy cheap books in portland portland living on the cheap. We dont do this very often, but longfellow books is extremely excited to present a scifi author.
Bookstore at westbrook college apparel, merchandise. We are primarily a used bookstore with a fine selection of new books. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace. Were reading two adorable rhyming stories followed by fun activities. Bingo used books features over 100,000 used books, kids books, cds, vinyl records, dvds, vhs movies, comics, and more. Searching for stars on an island in maine by alan lightman. The title wave used bookstore multnomah county library. Wallace books, located in the heart of portlands sellwoodwestmoreland neighborhood, is. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Camerons books and magazines must vacate the downtown building its occupied. Nearest trimet routes and stops the title wave used bookstore sells retired multnomah county library materials at discounted prices.
Great northwest bookstore 3314 southwest 1st avenue get info. Discover great selections of childrens books and largeprint items. Store staff provided coronavirus awareness information, prevention and resource tips. Sabin is getting a place where a gal can drink a beer and read in peace this month. Hawthorne boulevard books 3129 southeast hawthorne boulevard get info. Rose city book pub, coming soon to the recently closed county cork space, is a bookstoremeetsbarmeetsrestaurant with beer, wine, and comfy cafestyle menu owner elise schumock, who grew up in northeast portland, originally hoped to open the bar and pub. Lloyd center doubletree hotel northeast multnomah street portland, or, 97232 united states.
Call us up and buy a surprise book or toy present for a friend. With seemingly neverending shelves and aisles of new, used, rare and. We have been an active member of the ne portland community since 1992. Sitting proudly on irvingtons ne broadway since 1992, broadway books is a local favorite. We also have an array of gently used childrens picture books at very reasonable prices. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Purchase a book bundle to donate to the childrens book bank. Positively books 3427 ne rodney ave, portland, oregon 97212, email. For a long time, powells enormity was a measure of how much portlanders loved books. We will deliver your bundle to this wonderful nonprofit and it will be distributed to kids in need in the portland area. The best 10 used bookstore in portland, or updated covid19. New renaissance bookshop is a specialty book store and gift shop in portland, oregon focusing on spiritual values from the east and west. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. The store is run entirely by volunteers, so do call the main library at 2078711700 to check that the store is open before you stop by.
Specializing in childrens books from birth through high school, the briar patch also carries books on parenting and resources for teachers. Used, book stores, book store, book dealers, magazine, rare book dealers, used book. Physical store locations that are open are taking steps to keep the environment safe and healthy by following the city, state and government public health protocols. The store carries a variety of greeting cards and literary gifts, with an emphasis on local vendors and portland themed postcards and souvenirs. Where to buy cheap books in portland frugal portland.
Broadway books a great little store with great big service. Portlands oldest used bookstore is in danger of closing. The store has been in the family for over 40 years, and loves readers of every kind. Second glance books is a terrific used bookstore and a real gem in a city that prides itself on. Located in downtown portland s pearl district, the city of books has nine colorcoded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of outofprint and hardtofind titles. Powells city of books is a full city block of new and used books in downtown portland 1005 w. Ellis river books is located in andover, maine and offers a wide selection of new and used books. Come visit us in southeast portland and check out our online stock on our website. Windows booksellers is a provider of quality used books in the humanities for our friends, neighbors, and the scholarly world. As we continue to monitor the changing covid19 situation, updates will be provided.
Storytime and activities featuring how to catch a dinosaur and how to catch a unicorn storytime. Top 10 best used book stores in portland, or updated covid19. Currently it is only for pickup but please contact the store if you are interested in any of the items and want them shipped. Make sure to check out the cafe in the back of the first floor.
Best used bookstore in portland, or the title wave, powells city of books, wallace books, belmont books pdx. Powells nine rooms, 3,500 sections and about a million books easily make it the. We take great pride in helping you find wonderful reads, in bringing together authors and readers in an interactive environment, in supporting. Childrens bookstore located on alberta street in portland oregon carrying books new and used plus childrens activities and story times. Portlands 10 best bookstores and no, powells isnt our favorite.
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