This lil shop reminds me of what I love about Portland, and it helps keep our "small town vibe"…read moregoing, too. I often stop in here when I'm waiting for my table at Marcy's, the diner next door. The employees are super relaxed, helpful, and don't prod too much or make you uncomfortable, which is nice. It's pretty small in here, but there is a good selection of vinyls, and I once found the hardcover Beatles anthology book for TEN BUCKS! I couldn't believe my luck. You never know what you'll find in here. It's like an understated, nice little record shop you'd expect to be priced out of our ever-gentrified city - but it hasn't been yet. Enjoy it!

Good selection, nice helpful owner Records and stereos are…read moreserious Easy location Some weirdness gotta be, and it's here!

I'm so happy I found this gem recently. I stumbled upon it after walking off brunch and decided to…read moregive it a try. I found some excellent records at some really decent prices there. They have a very good 80s selection. I got 10 record for $65! I totally could've spent all day in there but was getting side eyed by my friend. Can't wait to go back!!!

Walking down Congress Street I couldn't get over how many record shops are here....and they all…read morehave their own cool vibe. Vinyl was no exception, we were drawn in my their window displays and wide open door ( great breeze ) The place is not huge by any means, however they sure do take advantage of the space they have. So many records in great shape and so reasonably priced! Love how laid back the staff is here, super chill vibe with music softly playing in the background of the store. Could spend so much time in here just looking through all the records. They also have some clothing, shoes and other accessories available. As well as movies, lots of VHS tapes, cd's and so many other cool items for your collection. My friend ended up purchasing a few records and was very happy at the amount she spent.

This place has some cool stuff in it for sure. I picked up a VHS pack of Star Trek Data-centric…read moreepisodes that had a cool cover. Lots of cool stuff, definite retro atmosphere. Worth checking out if you're into records, dvds/blu/vhs, tapes, and all other shit like that.

This place is amazing has everything thing I needed at a good price definitely worth going to!read more

You might have a little reading or writing nook in your home. Maybe grandma's secretary and a few…read morequill pens, some tchotchkes or knickknacks from the antique store on display, or maybe even a couple of those wooden shelves with the glass partition. Well, this entire place is like a showroom of that paradise. I wanted to touch and play with everything. I adore places like this! By no means am I (yet) an antiquarian book collector; I've watched some YouTube videos and have been advised that once you start collecting, there's no end. I also can't read, so that isn't very helpful. I spent a fair amount of time perusing the shelves for a book I might buy, paying closer attention to the old hardbound volumes with decorative covers. There are many of them, but not all of them desirable. Behind the counter and hidden away is the good stuff you probably can't afford. I did walk away with a few inexpensive items, positive I would come back, not least thanks to chatting with Cathy, one of the owners, at the counter. What could have been a simple 5-second exchange, turned into a glorious reverie that I would gladly make a journey for, to have the pleasure of again.

This is a gorgeous bookstore. The selection is immense and well organized (and the place smells…read moreamazing!) Cathy was knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to speak with. Being from out of town, I was pleased with the prices. I can't find such deals at home. I was delighted to find a 9 book boxed set of my childhood favorite for $20. The set was in great condition, and though not all would consider the series a treasure, my third grade self was giddy. I wish we lived closer. I may have to buy an extra suitcase and return before we head home. Thank you, Carlson and Turner!

Cutest store. Obsessed with my new hand dyed pillow!! There are a bunch of local gifts and knick…read moreknacks that make for the perfect gift. Will definitely have to visit when I'm back in Portland again!

Love Ferdinand. Always surprised by something new. I especially love the birthday animals. Diane…read moreis wonderful!

If you are a book lover and looking to get lost in browsing for a few hours this may be the spot to…read morecheck out. While my wife and I did not find anything to buy it was worth checking out. They definitely seem to lean more towards history/war/military and older books. If you are a fan of those types of books you could find a lot of hidden gems I am sure. There is a little bit of a musty smell due to a combination of the old books and lack of airflow in the older building. Also beware space is limited so be ready for for changing directions or getting out of the way if other patrons are nearby. Shelves upon shelves of books with some taped to papers letting you know the section you are in. While it does have some order in this sense at the same time it's chaotic mainly due to crammed space. Can't really speak to value all that much as I did not see the prices for many books and honestly I would not have a good sense of the actual value of the books either. As I said a must visit for book lovers in or visiting Portland to lose yourself while browsing. You can tell a lot of time and effort went into building this collection of books! The one star deduction is solely due to the largest portions of their books are just genres I generally don't have any interest in. I do appreciate it for what it is though and would recommend it.

Yes Books- I stumbled in here one day, and spent an hour looking around. Honestly, it felt more…read morelike five minutes. Everything was so wonderful, I was sad I had to leave. I've been back quite a few times since then and I must say that Yes Books always gets a Yes from me!

I loved this bookstore. The selection of books was excellent. The location was lovely. It had a…read morenice atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful. I only wished we'd had more time there. They even recommended other local bookshops for us to check out, which was very cool. This place is just special. I also had to - I HAD to - get a book that I found as I browsed. I wanted to get a shirt, but - sadly - my size was sold out. We'll be back though. Definitely visit this treasure while you're in Portland. You'll be glad you did.

I went to their bookstore during a scavenger hunt for mini prints. I was excited to go in because I…read morefelt like they had a really good selection. And everyone was very friendly, and the books were a good price

Total Loss Books is the newest bookstore in Portland I believe. They opened their doors on January…read more31st of this year on Washington Ave. It is located in the tiny collection of shops found in the shipping container painted black that is easy to spot. Now I will mention this is not the type of bookstore that has the newest and most popular books you hear about. This is more of a collectors dream or a spot to discover unique/interesting books. They had a huge amount of first editions as well as quite a few signed books. Due to the nature of the size of the store it can feel crowded if busy. To truly find a book you'd want to search through the stacks or shelves. While my wife and I did not purchase anything we did enjoy browsing for the bit of time we were here. Prices seemed reasonable especially some of the signed books. A must check out spot for book lovers who want something eclectic/unique to add to their collection. Great addition to the shipping container shopping options.