What a delight visiting Jan's Books. As a newbie, I only know it from their new location in Raleigh…read moreHills. What's strange, is that most of the space used to house my favorite thrift store, run by The Cat Adoption Team...but I digress. I had the incredible opportunity to talk with the shop's owner, Lori. She is a major book lover, is extremely knowledgeable and has the best organization system for her inventory. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she has areas within the store for us. I love knowing where I can find an array of queer books by genre, including a small selection of new books. Vast majority of the inventory is used and the prices are extremely reasonable. I can see why customers are loyal to this store. I was so impressed, I bought a few books and also signed onto be a monthly member. This helps ensure that we keep these unique small businesses in business. I'm putting my money where my mouth is and supporting them. It's a trek for me but it's my new book home and I highly recommend them. Friendly staff, easy parking and very reasonable prices! If you love books, you will love this place!

This place is so fun and not that far from the main street at all. They have a really wide…read moreselection from history to YA fantasy to cookbooks and lots of romance. Note though that a lot of sections are labeled romance but aren't actually romance books. Definitely a hidden gem for all book lovers!

Powell's Books is the go to bookstore experience for PNW locals and those visiting as well. This…read morelocation is located in a mall where there is a parking lot with a good amount of parking spots. This one is not as big as their popular location, but it is definitely still very spacious with a Barnes & Nobles type vibe. They still have a good selection of products here and prices are fair. All of the staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely stop by here to browse around and get a drink right next door at ChiCha San Chen as well!

What a lovely store, it keeps me coming back because of it's friendly and comfy environment. The…read moreclerks are always helpful and warm, I never feel too awkward asking for help. Their prices are pretty average for new books, which is a bit spendy as it is. And their selection is huge! If i ever need to find a book that isn't there I know I can always order it through their website to pick up at the store, too. The mall it's in has tons of options for food and drinks so you could literally spend a whole day there if you wanted to which is dangerous for me haha. They have a lot of events, the one I've added to this review is of Chuck Tingle's event on Aug 19th 2025! They all seem well organized and the crowds are very respectful.

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.

I love the Booktique! I also love my libraries :) These two shops are full of individually-donated…read moreand withdrawn library titles at super low prices, for those of us who like to read with a pen in hand. The online catalog is active, so you can search for any titles there, or enjoy browsing to try your luck at what's there when you are. Plus, they have weekly sales specials and the proceeds go right back to the library.

Love this used book store. They have a great selection of cookbooks and you can't beat the price at…read more$3-$6 per book. The condition of the books were great too including some older hidden gems like a Paul Bocuse French cookbook that in mint condition. There are two locations in Lake Oswego and I went to both. Both stores were very organized and the books were in sections that was easy to navigate the store. Both stores also had friendly workers. I will be returning soon to check out and buy some other genres.

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?

Melville is one of Portland's superb small, independent bookshops. Specializing in literature and…read morepolitics/history, it's definitely an impressive shop! Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. All in all, a great place for a bibliophile to spend a few hours.

I have been there and they did have the book I was looking for and they were very helpfulread more

Fun place to explore books. The prices are responsible, but I thought little over priced…read more Considering the cute town and easy parking, it was worth going there.

Like a carefully curated library except you can buy everything. Where else could I find Will…read moreDurant's Volumes on civilization or Aristophanes's The Congresswoman?

One tip: if there's a title you like check the prices on ALL copies. One book I initially set down…read morebecause the paperback was $20, but checked the hardcover out of curiosity and found it was used (didn't look it) and only cost $13! So you never know. If you're a book lover plan to spend a whole day here, or at least half. The place is obviously massive, but surprisingly well organized and mapped; there are lots of signs making it easy to find what you are looking for. Easily our favorite was the gold room which contained mystery, horror, comics and manga, as well as romance. There are computers around where you can search for specific titles, and staff is helpful with recommendations as well. In terms of the pricing, there are excellent used books. I got a copy that I would have sworn was brand new for $10 off the listed price.

I love this store! I came in here last Saturday to purchase a few things I needed. The business…read morerecently moved to this corner location from the suite next door. It is now huge. The Christian artwork is simply breathtaking. I was tempted to purchase one of them but we decided to wait before making the purchase. I will go back in a few months and buy one of their pieces. The service staff is always super friendly and helpful. I can tell that they enjoy working for this establishment. The young woman that helped us told me about the sale Blink Artwork was having the following day. Most people only care about selling their products and don't want to refer you to an outside business. Overall I had a great experience and will definitely come back.!!!

Deseret Book is a chain owned by the LDS Church. They sell more than books here, also a lot of…read moreart, home decor, jewelry, fashion accessories, CDs, DVD/blu rays, and snacks. This location is a pretty good size and has a lot of art and home decor items. If they try to upsell you on their membership club, know that it costs $25 a year. You get a free gift during the month of your birthday and get discounts on items, so if that is worth it to you, sign up. I don't shop here enough to make it worth my while.

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.

A DIYer's dream come true: ReStore makes the most of the donations they get here, most of which is…read morecast-offs from renovation projects, including building supplies, cabinets, doors, windows, furniture... you name it. There are even used tools in decent condition, and occasionally artwork, appliances, lawn hardware and more. I wouldn't compare it to Goodwill though : they are fairly picky about what they accept as far as donations, and there are no clothes. As someone who's both donated and bought here, I'm a fan. Prices are more than reasonable and you're saving this stuff from going in the dump.

I love browsing this store. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff are helpful. They have a…read morelot of different items, from home decor, to outdoor equipment, and a lot of home improvement tools! Super inclusive as well. They support the Black Lives Matter movement and I've seen pride flags near the register. The store is well stocked every time I visit and it is so fun to look around. I always leave with more than I expected