Amazing! Books everywhere- piled high and the atmosphere very nice! Owner very polite and treats all his customers kindly!! I could have stayed a lot longer but we were from out of town- highly recommend if you like reading! read more

I went to get bunch self help books for improving yourself and they super nice ended up giving me half off because he thought it was a good cause I really enjoyed going there and will return read more

Beautiful home feel amazing bookstore for all ages with a little bit of everything for everyone. Love it. read more

While Away Books - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseburg, Oregon

Great selection , very knowledgeable staff who were super helpful and answered all of my questions

great selection of all kinds of books. i need to get back there, i'm just so stove up these days

Great place to find a book, browse or trade in your old books. Great people, great selection.

I recently heard about this shop from a friend, and after only one visit it has become my new favorite bookstore in the area. I love the vast yet organized selection of used books. Most of the books that piqued my interest were $8 or under-- a much appreciated and affordable price point for my frugal budget. The atmosphere was welcoming, with comfy chairs and tables dispersed throughout the store for lounging. Owner was extremely kind and friendly to everyone who walked in the door. They even serve coffee and snacks to enjoy during your reading session. I spent an hour or two just skimming the shelves and ended up with some awesome finds about local Oregon history! Next time, I plan on returning with some of my old books to trade in for some store credit. I highly recommend While Away Books to all the bookworms in Douglas County. read more

Love the selection and helpful staff. Very affordable used books and some new stuff too.

This place was always a fun place to check out and see what stuff they had on hand. Staff is always friendly and values the customer interactions. They take good care of customers and never make you feel hurried or rushed. It's obvious that quality customer service is what they hang their hats on and they go the extra mile to take care of their customers. The selection of books is large and covers all types of genres. They have a trade in program, so if you save up your books, bring them here and trade them in for some new to you books. Not a ton of seating area, but they offer enough space to sit and enjoy your coffee or tea....study or read a bit .... all in a chill environment. If you've never been to this place and books are your thing, you need to check this place out. Plan on spending some time here though, it's easy to get lost. Highly recommend! read more

What a jumble of books. Books piled on the floor. Books stacked on chairs. Books on shelves. Books resting on tables and counters. Books everywhere. Even outdoors, on the sidewalk where tables and chairs have been placed for your reading pleasure. There are sections of the large bookstore where you can look for certain genres, but you are really on a treasure hunt in this bookstore. You cannot be in a hurry here. There is a constant line of customers bringing in their used books. Getting chits to use for their next purchase. People come in and out for coffee and various pastries. There are those, like myself, who have no store credit, but just hand over cash for the books they wish to purchase. It's all good. No one is in a hurry. No one feels overlooked. There are plenty of books for everyone. read more

While Away Books - There is a children's section. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseburg, Oregon

We love this shop! They have a great variety and the service is alway good! Be prepared to spend at least an hour here.

My partner and I adore this place. The atmosphere is everything I want in a bookstore ― it's quaint, it's full of plants, and there's a genre for every type of person here. The employees are incredibly friendly as well. During our last visit, we purchased books about gardening, bird species, witchcraft, sci-fi novels, and several other goodies! read more

This place was excellent!!! My partner and I stopped there on our way out of town. Not only were the staff so so so so sweet but the drinks were delicious and fair priced as were the books and they had so many!!! Also the plants in there were so gorgeous. Definitely will be coming by again and recommend 100% to anyone driving through roseburg read more

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I was in Roseburg only for the purposes of having a pit-stop on my way down back to the Bay from Eugene. It was pouring rain, I had a rental car with no snow tires, and was about to pass through the cascades in-between storms, so I needed just a bit of relief before embarking on the more difficult part of my journey. While the only thing that any of my friends told me about the town was regarding the high use of meth, I still managed to find a wonderful, cozy nook in "While Away Books." The small location on the corner of a strip mall was not the best indicator of a comfy bookstore, but this place truly was! Packed shelves, a huge selection (and great fantasy section), a lot of quietly friendly patrons, and a weird, cute hobbit-bathroom! I grabbed a hot tea on my way out (an amazing loose leaf!) and ask for some advice on getting through the mountain passes-- not only did the woman serving me tea give me a ton of information, but every person in the store soon joined in to offer advice and tips for my journey--which was quite long, a little dangerous, and I was taking alone. I was thankful for the advice, the tea, the bathroom, and the assurance of human kindness while along and in need! This place is everything to me (at least as far as Roseburg is concerned!). read more

This is really one of Roseburg's little gems. In addition to an incredible selection of used books, they've got tasty coffee. Visiting While Away Books on the weekend reveals a number of happy regulars, browsing the shelves and sipping on lattes. The staff is friendly and helpful. You can trade in your old used books for credit. Oh, and there's an interesting though not incredibly extensive selection of rare books, first editions, and that sort of thing. Their paperback shelves are very well-stocked, and if you're looking for an old science fiction or mystery, this is the place to go. There is fairly limited seating, including a couple of tables on the sidewalk out front. But the coffee is just a nice little bonus: this place is about great, affordable used books. It's a rare visit to Roseburg that I pass up an opportunity to visit While Away Books. read more

I love this place. A gem. Fabulious independent bookstore where you can sell your books for credit. Cute atmosphere with lots of flowers and plants with mazes of book covering a wide variety of areas. A really good cafe is onsite. Nice comfy chairs and desks to read and enjoy the fast free Wi-Fi. Staff is relatively friendly. read more

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I really enjoy While Away Books. For the area, it's a great alternative to a coffee shop or the library to get some studying, reading, wifi time in. The book selection is great for the area, however out of towners might judge it as weak. Even having moved away, I still enjoy it's atmosphere and selection. While seating is limited, I prefer it that way, it keeps the store quiet & intimiate. The coffee is amazing as are the pastries. The staff is always helpful, eager to chat and very knowledgeable. And you can't hate on being able to trade in your old books for new or new to you books! :) read more

Awesome staff. I like their costumer service, Always focused on each person, one at a time. You may have to wait a bit, but you know that they are trying to serve you to the best of their Knowledge. Great place to meet up with friends for coffee and if Josh is there, have him make your latte... El Poole read more

For bookworms, this place is a little slice of heaven. You can't really go in looking for something specific; you have to enter with an open mind and explore until you find the book that has been waiting for you. Have a cuppa while you read! read more

I love taking the kids in here and letting them pick out a handful of books. They have a good selection and I love the fact that I can trade books in when we're done with them. I feel like I get a fair price on our traded books. read more

My favorite Saturday/Sunday morning spot. Excellent coffee and a space overflowing with books. I almost always leave with more than a few items. Most books are around $5 but some older/more worn copies are as cheap as $1. Awesome selection for fiction and children's literature. Also very friendly staff. Check it out if you are a book lover! read more

My wife and I love this place. You get all the benefits of the big book stores, but in a small town setting. The coffee and teas are great, and the cookies...well, they are too. Book selection is huge and many used paperbacks. You can usually get all the ones you missed i.e. John Grissham, Robin Cook, etc. Mark C Roseburg, OR read more

Ummm its a bookstore. Nothing better than books i love you guys books books and more books

This is my favorite book store. It just fills me with joy as soon as I step in and the people their at always so nice whether its just some you meet or someone that actually works their. Its so adorable. read more

This place is decent, it serves its purpose but I was disappointed by the not so extensive selection.

This bookstore/ espresso bar is a must! Wonderful coffee and the best scones ever! Thousands of books to browse and plenty of quiet little nooks to tuck into. Wi-Fi is free and they have a bathroom. The staff are friendly and very helpful. While Away has been in Roseburg for 20 years and is just off I-5 at exit 124. There is even a Grocery Outlet next door if one needs to pick up a few groceries. Don't miss the best stop in all of Roseburg! read more

Love this bookstore! I wish it were in Vancouver - we don't have a bookstore that measures up to this one. We go to Roseburg to see my family (I grew up there) and we always stop at While Away Books. read more