2nd Avenue Records is a staple PDX record shop located nearby the Downtown/Chinatown area. Street…read moreparking is the way to go and there is tons of it around the area. Inside, they have a pretty nice setup with lots of records to dig through. Prices are very fair and they have a solid selection across different genres. The staff here are very chill and welcoming. You could definitely stop by for some crate digging and then walk around all the other shops in the area as well.

Great place. Tons of vinyl, though most of what I saw was new reissues (as opposed to your local…read moreused record store). Had some Interesting Beatles collections that were begging me to drop large sums of money, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Staff if helpful in a funky record store sort of way. (It's not Disney World, for God's sake! ) I'll likely duck in each time I'm in Portland, just for posterity and all.

Fantastic selection of records, tapes and cds! The staff is friendly, helpful, and they support…read morelocal music too. I would recommend this store to anyone who loves music and wants to support a local "mom and pop" shop.

Well it's ok. No rap/hip hop or African American artists were under 3799. Vinyls less at Target,…read moreWalmart, Ebay by 10-20 dollar. No one really helped me in there. Vast selection though. Cashier was nice. I wish they has an inventory system. I'm a Midwesterner...our albums are less. I spent $12 for some Budget Vinyls... this were a great deal of you can find something you like

Awesome selection. Prices are market but they had a lot of hard to find items. Nice to be able to…read moreput your hands on what you are buying.

Great shop, knowledgeable staff, games abound in video, tabletop and collectible card varieties, .read more

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.

My partner got a Barnes & Noble gift card for the holidays, so we stopped by here to check it out…read more It's been years since I've been in an actual bookstore (besides Powells) and it was pleasantly nostalgic. Located inside Lloyd Center mall, the store does have its challenges. It seems easy to access from the parking lot, BUT their exterior doors do not open - I think due to issues of theft. They have security, which isn't the most welcoming. But once you're inside, the store is quite large with plenty of genres. Books are more expensive I think they should be (shoutout to libraries), but if you have a gift card or an author you really want to support, I think it can be worth buying. I wish I could say it's a nice place to sit and read or write - unfortunately, I have to give two stars for the cafe. They have Starbucks branding but aren't an actual Starbucks. They cannot accept Starbucks gift cards or rewards program. And the drinks are not quite right - I requested my peppermint mocha be remade but it came out with a chemical flavor both times.

Nice Barnes & Noble inside Lloyd Center! Staff members who I encountered were all friendly. The…read morestore is organized and neat, with an open layout that's nice for browsing. Inside there is also a Starbucks with some seating if you want to work there or enjoy a coffee and/or snack. Glad to see B&N is one of the thriving businesses inside Lloyd Center.

This place is a real gem. Tons of comics- rare, local, indie, classics, the whole works! I love all…read moreof the Showa-era retro paraphernalia they carry too, although I do find those to be a little bit over-priced. That said, I usually come in here to kill time thinking I won't buy anything, but then I find something amazing and can't resist because I know it'd be just about impossible to get anywhere else... Last time I managed to find a volume of エコエコアザラク (Eko Eko Azarak). They also sell some of my favorite art books, like Curses by George Wylesol and Vermis by Plastiboo... If you're interested in manga, it's definitely worth visiting. I've seen them selling works by some of my favorite classic mangaka like Leiji Matsumoto, Shigeru Mizuki, Kazuo Umezu, Junji Ito, etc. and they even have things like GARO magazine back issues lying around.

I think I heard it's in Lloyd center probably year or 2 ago, but last year I take a good look at…read moreit, that is I'm surprised that Kanegon from Ultraman series & when I look around this comic book that it's not comic but there's also some a bunch of retro stuff from Japan & some Ultraman stuffs. And they good amount of price & nice cashiers as well.

When in Portland, aside from visiting the homies at Self Edge, Dark Star Magick is the place I most…read morewish to be! Esoteric items for truth seekers should make this a regular stop! Book selection is top-notch! From recent releases to some extra-special items on the shelves, there is something there for those who seek. I've only ever had great experiences, and the service/suggestions have always been top-notch. I hope that you find what you seek, and be sure to check out their online offerings of events! Not being a local to PDX, their online events have let me enjoy many an enlightening evening. 93 homies!

Whenever I travel, I'm always checking out local bookshops and the spiritual scene. When I randomly…read morediscovered that Portland has an occult bookstore (NOT Spiritual or New Age a la Renaissance bookstore) I was intrigued and made a note to check it out before I left town. I'm not sure anything can ever come close to the epic uniqueness known as Watkins Books in London, but between Dark Star Magick, Renaissance Bookstore and Powell's , Portland comes mighty close. This is an occult bookstore. Meaning, that there really isn't much in the way of crystals, angels and New Age potboilers from the likes of Joe Dispenza or Louise Hay. What you will find however are books and tomes by folks like Aleister Crowley, Julius Evola, Nicholas Flamel and even Anton Levay. There are whole sections on Enochian Magick, Satanism, Choas Magick, Spellcrafting, Demonology, Angelology, Alchemy, and advanced Pagan and Wicca stuff. The burly store owner stands guard in his kilt and keeps a watchful eye over the store. There are a few seats available to sit down and look over the books before deciding which ones to purchase. I even saw some rare first edition grimoires in some glass cases with price tags veering towards 4-digits. I hope they stick around because every city needs a store like Dark Star Magick.

Staff was very helpful both times i went in to do a lot of copying. Even when the machine stopped…read morecooperating with me, they were quick to jump in and resolve the problem.

Pretty decent location. Came in on a Thursday morning and there was a few bodies in there mostly…read moreworking with the staff for their shipping needs. I came in and saw the printers and made a B line for them. The printing did take forever. You have to send the document to their printer by using a special code that they will email you. And there's a note there that says it takes 5-10 mins for you to receive it. It took all 10 minutes and then some for me to get mine. Which was frustrating because I thought it would be a quick trip. I then had to print, sign, and scan it back to me. Which didn't take a long time but still another small wait. Nobody came and checked on me which is fine but if you like that type of service you may have to go and tap them in the shoulder. It didn't cost much although it did feel a little higher than I remembered. It was about 75 cents or so to print in color and another 70 ish cents to scan it back to myself. Big location. All your shipping needs and more. 10ish spots in their lot. The area has some people experiencing homelessness.