Debbie and Paul and the whole Copper Bell crew have really created something special in Ridgefield…read more The vibe of the store is impeccable with soft colors and wood tones where the books are the highlight. I almost always find what I'm looking for, and if it's not in stock they make ordering it so easy! What makes it extra special is the community they've built through their events like book club, book chat, and events with other local businesses (partnerships with Bethany Vineyards and Eight Cow Creamery for starters).

Coming in you can tell this shop has a great vibe. They may not be massive, but they have a very…read morebroad range of books to pick from. We went in and everyone in the family was able to find something fun to read. The music selection is fantastic and the chairs are very comfy. Grab a coffee, come on in, and browse! You'll be glad you did!

Hard to say anything that hasn't been said. This place is way bigger than most libraries and the…read morelargest independent bookstore in US. Maps are key to finding anything, sadly no used board games. The kids section is great for how to draw books, love used books stocked next to new. The catalogue computers (just like a library) were helpful - told you both what section, shelf to find your both, and number of both new and used copies available which is fantastic (just make sure to write down more then section number if that exists, it still took a while to find a specific book - a obtuse and somewhat arbitrary categorization (ie a book we wanted was under mental games) Their summer reading program was amazing for $5 coupon to be used on purchase of anything.

Powell's City of Books is HUGE. I knew it was supposed to be one of the biggest independent…read morebookstores in the world, but I don't think I really understood what that meant until I walked inside. The Burnside location takes up an entire city block and has SO many different sections. There are new and used books, gifts, and basically every genre and random little category you can think of. The different rooms even have their own names, and the whole place feels like a giant book maze. You could easily spend hours just wandering around. I loved browsing through everything. Even when I wasn't looking for anything specific, I kept finding things that caught my attention. The color-coded sections and maps definitely helped because otherwise I probably would have just gotten lost somewhere in the shelves and never been seen again. Definitely one of those Portland places I'd recommend even if you're not a huge book person. It's just really fun to walk around and explore, and I can totally see why Powell's is such an iconic part of Portland.

I've been looking at this place for a while and finally decided to go on a side quest! When I…read morewalked in I was immediately in awe with how many books there were and how the sections were neatly labelled. The owner was so kind and I felt so welcomed when I walked in. The pricing is pretty reasonable, not as great as some used book stores I've been to, but I understand you gotta pay that overhead! Overall this place was great and I'm already planning my next trip :)

Updated - It's been several years since my last visit and review of this story.....boy has it…read morechanged!!! Heather has been the owner of Literary Leftovers for three years now....and her store looks awesome!!! Clean, organized, a small sitting area, coffee and hot chocolate for sale.....this is a great way to spend an afternoon!! The books are very reasonably priced, and you can see she takes care what she brings in....I saw no books that were damaged or overly worn. Lastly, if you bring in books to donate the store, she offers a discount on whatever you purchase that day! A nice win-win!

A rarity in our present society: a new/used independent bookseller. They have quite the collection…read moreor books lining fairly tall shelves and paper sacks of books that have been brought in for trade are scattered around the floor. Surprisingly, their books are well organized! Whenever we can't find what we are looking for, they kindly order it for us, knock off 20%, and have it in just a few short days. Can't bet that even with Prime. I take my kiddo here about every other month to get the next Warriors book and oftentimes we make a couple other finds. My kiddo loves to be able to walk in and request the book we ordered and happily start flipping through the pages. In response to some negative reviews: everyone can have a bad day so maybe take that in consideration. Not everyone is living the same life. We are all just trying to do our best. My kiddo just started another book series, Wings of Fire, so we'll be heading back soon to request the books we can't find at the library.

Indie-Book stores are a dying breed sadly. I love to support them wherever I travel, as they…read morenormally have great clientele, interesting selections, and decent prices for instant gratification. Paperbacks Galore is a great place. More than paperbacks, with a decent selection of hardcovers and one of the most impressive children's / youth section that I have seen. Very well organized store with so much to look at. awesome selection of titles with many rare and unique editions to choose from. Their used prices are very decent and all of the others seem to be 20 percent off of list which can work out well in many cases. Friendly staff who are very helpful. It is great to see children get excited about reading, and this store caters to that crowd. We saw two families with children tat were having a great time picking out books for themselves. In this sad society filled with so much laissez faire parenting, it is so refreshing to see parents involved and invested in their children's minds. This shop has been serving the area for quite a while, so please shop local and shop indie!!!!

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.

This is a cute little bookstore hidden inside a record shop. They have a small selection of books…read morebut its cute to browse their selection. They also have some older neat books that would be great to round out a collection or decorate a moody study. The owner was super nice and provided great service. We didnt find anything that we were looking for but the prices seemed reasonable for a second hand bookstore.

Best bookstore in downtown Vancouver! Located beneath Ronald Records, Birdhouse Books has a…read morecreative and cozy vibe with an impressive selection of used books at a reasonable price.

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

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

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.

Standard Barnes and Noble experience. The store was sadly quite empty. My Starbucks coffee there…read morewas standard Starbucks, no complaints. They still let you read magazines which is pretty great.

What a nice little bookstore! I really liked browsing here, and found a couple things I didn't…read moreexpect to see.

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?

A book popped up in a free library in Boston and I fell in love with it. It turned out to be one of…read morea series. Off I went to Wallace books and they pulled five books in the series off their shelves for me. That was last winter. In the meantime, they're keeping me up to date with the series and each time I go to pick up my book, I find at least one other fascinating read to take home--and they give me credit when I bring books back. What's not to love!

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!