Skipped Astoria & Seaside and Cannon Beach was a zoo, so opted to spend more time instead in Manzanita (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. read more

Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - Exterior (8/29/24) - Bookstores Near Me - Manzanita, Oregon

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Adorable little bookstore! We were recently staying nearby for some relaxation. My hubby noticed a book 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! read more

Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - a fun tale and the sound of the waves - Bookstores Near Me - Manzanita, Oregon

Another store that I could absolutely live in. The employees didn't really engage much, but I don't mind that because there was PLENTY to look at on the carefully-curated shelves. I left with a classic, and with several other new titles on my WTR list. read more

Small bookstore but an awesome option for local business. Smelled amazing when I walked in like all the best bookstores do. Spent some time wandering the shelves and found some hidden gems as well as current titles. read more

Stopped in to this lovely bookstore on our way out of Manzanita this morning. The staff member who helped us was very sweet. She made personalized book suggestions for me, after asking about what some of my favorite books are. I enjoy reading a wide variety of genres of books, but in this case, I was looking for a light, fluffy, frothy, delight of a read (a book dessert, if you will). So the suggestions that were made for me were made with this in mind. I walked out with 3 books, and I am excited to read all 3 of them. The bookstore is cute and it has a thoughtful aesthetic both inside and out. I will add photos to my review in a week or two. read more

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Amazing selection! Perfect for a sleepy little beach town. Grab a book & got read by the beach!

SO CUTE! Love the vibe and friendly help if needed. They have local art towards the front of the shop that is perfect for a memento of a trip! For a small store they have a wide selection. Always come back here! read more

'Hey Dog, You Dog, Good Dog, Wassup dog?' Manzanita is a dog lover's kind of town, so the first thing that caught my eye was the hitching post at the front of the store for your four-legged companions. It was the perfect blend of practicality and whimsy as you enter this small, independent bookstore in a scenic coastal town. I try not to have something in mind when I visit a store like this. I'd rather just let a little luck and fate, or advice from the staff, direct me to my next book. The selection is relatively small, but well chosen. Not hard to walk out with something wonderful to read with the sound of waves in the background. read more

Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - Cutest dog hitching post - Bookstores Near Me - Manzanita, Oregon

Lovely beachy local bookstore. Love supporting locally owned businesses with charm. Staff was incredibly helpful and attentive and she carefully helped each person in our party pick out the perfect page turner for their own interests. They are being very careful with Covid and only let 4 people in the store at a time. Enjoyed the low stress search. Outside is equally charming with areas to sit and beautiful flowers and a rest spot for your puppy. read more

Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - Outside - Bookstores Near Me - Manzanita, Oregon

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The owner was so kind and the book selection was perfect for good reads at the beach for adults and kids alike.

This coastal bookstore is as big as my closet, but manages a pretty impressive selection of fiction, non fiction, magazines (Lucky Peach) and children's fiction. Finally got a copy of, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" which, as a Seattle transplant myself, I knew I had to read. The day I came here, the bookstore was teaming with locals buying books, chatting and sharing reviews. Okay, maybe there were ten people in here, but when you put ten people in a closet filled with books (this place is tiny) you definitely feel like you are in a crowd. Just from their fanbase, you can sense their importance of this small place as a hub to the local beachside community. read more

Recommended to me by a number of friends, I'm so glad I was able to stop in and enjoy this magical bookstore during my most recent visit to Manzanita. A beautifully curated selection of tomes in a small storefront space...as a former bookseller myself I know how mighty a feat this is. Took home a couple of children's books for my own babe and some friends...will be back soon! Covid precautions: Limited shopper occupancy, provided hand sanitizer & plexi by checkout were much appreciated! read more

Ordered Three Women and cant wait to get it! I ,too, believe in the printed page read more

My boyfriend and I have been to Manzanita several times but this was our first time in this shop. It was stormy, and reading a book sounded like the perfect way to spend the day. Have you ever entered a place and felt immediately overwhelmed? This is not a large shop but the shelves are packed and the aisles are narrow. There were several other people in the shop and it felt like close quarters at first. Sometimes I get claustrophobic and initially I was feeling that a bit. I'm not good at making decisions, and I had no idea what I was even looking for. I picked a few books up and set them back down, feeling bad for judging books based on their covers and hoping one would just jump out at me, chose me, like a wizard's wand. Then I slowed down enough to start reading the handwritten notes all over the shelves, on different little scraps of paper and written in varied handwriting. Thanks to these notes, one did jump out at me, a book that somehow combined several interests of mine. I picked up The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a book I had never heard of. Somehow this was, and is, the perfect book. Once I found that one, other books began calling to me but I had to choose only one. I'm still enjoying the feeling of holding a new book in my hands, being immersed in a new story, wrapped in a blanket, drinking coffee, safe from the storm. I can't wait to come back again. read more

One of our favourite bookstores. For a small place it packs a lot of great reads including popular, classic and translated foreign books. The staff are friendly and helpful, always worth a stop on a visit to the coast. read more

A bibliophiles dream come true. For any who visit prepare to be astonished that small locally owned bokstores DO EXIST. If you are anywhere within an hour of this place, enjoy the scenic drive, ocean air & buy yourself a book, or 10, from a store worth the detour. Friends invited us to stay with them in the small Oregon coastal town just south of Astoria named, Manzanita. My plan without Internet & cable to instead play board games & read. Alas & unsurprisingly, I ran out of books!!!!!! We walked to main street & saw a sign for a bookstore. When I say "bookstore" I actually mean a storefront filled with BOOKS. I have been many a time to the touristy & famed "Last Bookstore" in LA & wandered into many coffee shops with a small cache of books shoved in a corner that fancy themselves "bookstores" but never any place like this. Pros: selection, prices, knowledgeable owner, suggested reads with notes on shelves, organized, clean, mystical existence, stock of strong female protagonists, kids nook, awesome coffee shop/ deli next door Cons: location (who knows maybe a portal exists for mystical storefronts, stay tuned), limited parking (if you are at the beach people just walk) read more

What a great find!!! We were so disappointed that we found this gem just 10 minutes before closing time. We will DEFINITELY be back the next time we are in the area. I highly recommend that you stop in. The gentleman working their was delightful and so very helpful!!! read more

This turned out to be my favorite shop in Manzanita. We rented a house within walking distance, and I came here almost every day. It's a small shop and has a stellar selection of books - great variety and the employees provided me with some great recommendations each time I stopped in. read more

What a wonderful bookstore in the middle of the nicest small town on the Oregon coast. I love that I was able to walk into an independently owned book store and buy a book I really wanted to read. I also found a couple of lovely cards of some local flora and fauna. Another nice touch. I also loved all the tips and recommendations strewn around on the bookshelves, so you got a little insight into the books. I also thought some of the headings for sections were great. ie. Being Human instead of Self Help? Nice. Thanks Cloud and Leaf Bookstore. Fell in love with you inside and out. read more

They don't make them like this much more these days.. And it's pretty sad folks. It's all going to the internet. Bookstores are a thing of the past if you don't contribute to them. If you like walking in and catching that new book smell and you like touching the pages and opening the books to catch a glimpse of what you might want to read and if you like being able to go up to a human being and ask them some questions about an author or a story.. you have to buy a book THERE. Don't use them for research only. read more

Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Manzanita, Oregon

Cloud & Leaf is the sort of bookstore that every community should have, but is now a rarity. When you're at the beach enjoying Manzanita, be sure to stop at Cloud & Leaf. Wonderful, diverse selection, helpful staff, great recommendations, and customer service that goes above and beyond. I special ordered a book on Monday, it arrived on Wednesday, with an arrival call from the store's owner, no less. A trip to Cloud & Leaf is worth the trip. read more

I spend a lot of time in Manzanita, but didn't discover this store until I needed to duck out of a rainstorm. It''s a small place, but I could spend hours browsing. It seems that they have every book I've ever wanted. I'm an avid reader, but can never seem to find The Perfect Book at the library. The Cloud & Leaf is full of perfect books, with handwritten recommendation cards on many of them! Great selection for a small store and a wonderful place to spend a few rainy hours at the beach. read more

Cloud & Leaf Bookstore - LOVE this bookstore. They have handwritten recommendations, which I love. - Bookstores Near Me - Manzanita, Oregon

Awesome little indie book shop that is always filled with a great selection and awesome tips. I love this place. They pack a lot into a small space, but you never feel claustrophobic at all. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Very laid back vibe. We need to support our local book sellers. Great selection of childrens' / youth books as well. Nice variety that go beyond Walter the Farting Dog (not that Walter sucks, but society is dumbing down our children enough). read more

A small, quaint space that the owner carefully curates. She has offerings across the spectrum with an extra nod in areas of poetry, mystery, and writing. Jody also stocks FUN cards, postcards, some journals, stamps and pens. She has a nice used selection across genres which is particularly useful if you're out for the weekend and want something inexpensive to keep you company on the beach. She and her staff are delightful, and will order in whatever you need if you're in town for a longer stay. I don't get out there as often as I used to, and I miss this gem of a bookstore. read more

This bookstore reminds me of the way bookstores were in days of yore. The staff is friendly and helpful, the selection is ecclectic, broad and quite simply magnificent. When I walk in, I feel I've walked in to a safe, warm and stimulating place in the universe! read more

Love this little bookshop. Great selections and found some new authors I hadn't heard of before. Very pleasant atmosphere and lovely outdoor plants :-) read more

Every time I am in Manzanita, I always make sure to stop in at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore. It's a tiny little place, which I love. The only problems I have with this bookstore is that 1)The lighting is rather low. And 2) The employee's tend to chat, which can make it difficult to concentrate in such a small space. Other than that, I love the Cloud & Leaf! I usually walk out of there with an interesting book. read more

Such a great resource for our community, I love this bookstore and the staff is super helpful.

I've never walked out of this store without spending money and I consider that a testament to this place -- I rely on good independent bookstores to introduce me to books and authors I wouldn't othewise read, and this place delivers. read more

My all time favorite bookstore. I always stock up on books when I'm in town. Love to support local businesses in Manzanita.

Small indie bookstore with excellent selection and unpretentious but literary atmosphere. Buy local!

I have been reading MY BOOKSTORE and realized that I'd been in one that could compete with any that had been reviewed by the collection of 84 authors, I spent several hours of a very brief vacation getting acquainted with the way the store is laid out, and seemed to find books in every area that I simply had to have. It may be small, but it has an unparalled selection for the space And, Jody, the owner is why, I'm looking forward to the next time! Anne Ferguson read more

a small but very pleasant little bookstore in a small but very pleasant town...every time I've gone in the lady working has been nice and friendly...this was actually the first time I'd bought something...I was greeted immediately upon walking in and when I asked if they had the item I wanted she immediately went and got it for me...yes it's not a huge store, but if that's what your looking for than go to B&N...Cloud and Leaf is for those of us who want a more intimate book buying experience... read more

only been once, but can't wait to go again. a little rad bookstore. You can tell immediately that each book is handpicked and that makes you really feel... what's missing in the "everything for everyone" stores. It's got a soul. The soul of the purveyors :) I wanted a book of poetry, just for kicks, and was just browsing, and then asked the cashier for help re: "can you advise me on something in the vein of...?" and she had some great recommendations, one of which I bought and am thrilled with. :) SOUL. it really is about that. and this place has a warm fuzzy one that connects good with mine. read more

I shopped here for a long time before I worked here for a year. Although I've moved on to other things, I still love the store! You can get anything you want within a matter of days most times, and the selection is curated to bibliophiles and traveling families alike. Check out the new website cloudandleaf.wordpress.com (as of April 2014 at least) to get reviews (written by myself and the owner) as well as links to upcoming events! read more

A dozen of the most meaningful books I've read over the last few years were discovered at Cloud and Leaf, books I didnt know existed before finding them here. It's better than walking into a pharmacy and walking out with a medicine. Because you walk out of Cloud and Leaf of better mind than you've ever been. as if the store knows exactly what you need and has it.. read more