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.

Ren is so kind and is very knowledgeable about the books they carry. Very reasonably priced books…read moreand it's truly like being at your besties house with the vibes in the shop. Highly recommend!

Great used book store. Huge selection of books in all genres. I grabbed a few but because I was…read moreflying couldn't buy all I wanted. Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. Was sad, I didn't see the cat.

Vintage Books has been a haunt of mine for decades. As a teenager three decades ago, I used to…read morefrequently buy and sell fantasy, sci-fi and RPG books, cycling through new D&D campaign material as needed. Prices were always excellent, the selection surprisingly robust, and the staff friendly and helpful, if a bit timid. Happily, not much has changed in the last thirty years, and this is one of the few instances where I would say that is absolutely a good thing. In the age of Amazon, eReaders, audiobooks, and every other conceivable method of circumventing the written (and more importantly, *printed*) word, it's almost shocking that little backend bookstores like this are able to survive...but I am thankful that they have.

Full disclosure: I used to work at this B&N, although that was over 20 years ago, so...I think the…read morebias has passed. There aren't many "pure" bookstores left these days. Even Barnes and Noble has had to diversify their stock significantly: you'll find a lot more toys, games, gifts, DVDs (Criterion!) and the like than you would have before the Dot Com boom, when Amazon started shoving legacy booksellers out of the market like a stampeding sumo wrestler. Yes, we have the world famous Powell's nearby, which is a treasure trove of knowledge and lore, and more affordable to the customer, but little to none of that money ends up back in the hands of the author, as it's a second-hand transaction (or third...or fourth...or fifth...). Mind you, I'm not knocking the used book model/market...just pointing out the facts. Despite it all, B&N has withstood the test of time, somehow, even while its contemporaries (Borders, B. Dalton, et al.) folded around them; their chapters ended, their covers closed for good. And yes, when it comes down to it, Barnes and Noble is, most likely, a soulless corporate entity, squeezing as many pennies out of the slowly dying print media market as is possible. Hell, even I read most books on my Kindle these days; buying a physical copy of any book is reserved for a handful of my favorite authors, special editions, etc. But there is something special about the feel, the smell of a good book, as well as just simply being submerged in the ambiance and atmosphere of literature. I could spend hours here. I have, in fact...and not just when I was stocking shelves! Us analog aficionados are a weird bunch. This location is surprisingly well-kept, for its age. It's a lot more organized than was often the case when I worked here, and not for any lack of trying on my part! Inevitably coming on shift, the place was always a mess, and I spent hours putting it back in order, every day. Perhaps there's been a shift in the customer base: as readership has declined, the types of people who ever shop at a bookstore in the first place has dwindled to a handful of hardcore bibliophiles, there are likely a lot less people pulling out random stacks of books and leaving them to be tidied up by the staff. Either that, or the employees here are just really good...or neurotic...or both. Prices are MSRP, with discounts on best sellers (up to 40% off), staff recommendations, and sales, so it's hard to complain about price. You *might* be able to find something cheaper on Amazon, but considering how far their star has fallen in recent years, that's unlikely. Also, it's probably here, on the shelf - just come pick it up; you *know* Amazon's shipping isn't actually going to get it to your house in two days...they haven't been able to do that for years, now. Also, as stated before, the shop is very clean, organized, and well-stocked, as most B&Ns are. All of the staff are pleasant and helpful, in my experience (and hey, only one of them *still* works there, from back when I was employed, so again, no bias here!). The membership, sadly, is still not worth it though, unless you are buying more than $250 here every year. If you are, well...kudos to you! Go for it! Barnes and Noble may be the big box of bookstores, but as far as big box stores go, I don't feel as guilty spending money here. I'd rather have this over another Walmart...at least I know the customers here can read.

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.

I recently visited Portland with some friends. I spent the requisite half-a-day in Powell's my…read morefirst full day in the city but I was a bit disappointed in their theology section. As I planned out my Portland trip I had determined to go to Windows Bookseller and my visit to this bookstore exceeded my expectations. As I understand it, this cozy location is smaller than the Eugene location, but it still has an amazing array of books available, prompting many Solomonic decisions about which books to buy and which ones to leave behind. A few minutes after I arrived and started browsing, I heard Adam recommending Walker Percy to another customer. I knew then that this was a place with good taste in theology books (browsing the literature shelf I noticed a lot of the usual suspects among the "Books & Culture" crowd, including Wendell Berry, Marilynne Robinson, and my favourite, Alice McDermott). There are a lot of theology, biblical studies, philosophy, and history books available at very good prices. Names that leapt out from the shelves included Marva Dawn, Stanley Hauerwas, and Walter Brueggemann. Many of the hardcovers I purchased had laminated covers which I always appreciate. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I left with a box full of books. The next time I visit Portland I am definitely going to prioritize visiting Windows Booksellers again.

Very good out of the way bookstore, excellent selection and an incredibly friendly staff, i make it…read morea priority to go here once a week

Wow wow wow! Love this little bookstore! Today (Valentines day) they had Blind date with a book…read morespecials. Beautiful dried flower bundles (from locals) in the covers. Prices were great. The person at the counter was so sweet. They have a smaller selection of books but I was able to snag a few I've been wanting to read and they were $4 each! Great deals! Local artists items for sale like sticker sheets, book markers, reversible cloth book covers and more! I love that they had a free book shelf (I left with a pretty handful!) I will most definitely be back!

Such a great addition to the neighborhood! A wonderful / interesting selection of new and used…read morebooks, zines, local crafts and various gifty items. A nice eclectic shop that's fun to browse, with a kind proprietor.

Lovely little neighborhood bookstore. Nice selection of new and used books, zines, vinyl,…read morecollectibles at very reasonable prices. As the name suggests, much of the store is dedicated to leftist material (hell yeah!) The owners are chill and helpful. The store occasionally hosts events and encourages masking (thank you!). 13/12, would recommend ;)

Fantastic small shop with super cool owners, Brian and Peggy…read more An eclectic mix of books, ephemera, and vinyl records.

Knowledgeable staff. Good selection. Great quality. Highly recommend. Thank you Adam.read more

Unassuming corner store from the outside, a well-curated world of books on the inside, serviced by…read morefriendly and knowledgeable staff/owners. Definitely worth a stop for book lovers.