Powell's City of Books
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 228-4651
- Best of Citysearch:
- Used Bookstore 2008, Budget Date Spot 2008, Used Bookstore 2008
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-11pm
Editorial Review for Powell's City of Books – by Jennifer Boyd
In Short
Billed as the nation's largest independent bookstore, Powell's occupies an entire city block and requires a map to navigate. Though Powell's size and reputation draws tourists by the busload, it's the monthly exhibitions, regular readings and comfortable atmosphere that keep locals coming back. Nine color-coded rooms, 3,500 specific sections and more than a million new and used titles virtually ensure that shoppers find what they're after.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
ParkingStreet parking can be hard to come by, so use the store's garage on NW 11th Avenue.
The ExtrasIf you can't find that elusive book, Powell's out-of-print and rare-book specialists will search the book-selling world for any title.
Know Before You GoYou can get cash or trade for used books--trade offers more bang for your buck. Book-buying hours are 9am-8pm daily.
User Reviews for Powell's City of Books
05/31/2008 Posted by Trent0090
OK, so I have been reading the reviews about how the staff is rude; to be honest I have been going there for years. I have only come across friendly people there. Though as someone who does work retail I have noticed over the years their is a growing trend that customers think they should be treated like royalty. Before you think it no I do not work at Powell's. To me, as long as someone is not rude to my face I have never cared. I don't know maybe I'm weird I go to a store to buy something not bond with wage slaves. Sorry for the long rant, I just can't stand people who think that a store should think it's such a great honor that you spend your money there.
Pros: Slection, staff, just a fun place
Cons: none really I have never had a issue with them
05/18/2008 Posted by AlexSmart
This place is a haven for haughty, hateful hipsters... they work here. You know: the arrogant, mean-spirited overflow from Reed College in the southest quadrant of the city. If you like books, this is a great place to visit. But the problem is the attitude of the employees... it completely overshadows the rest of the experience and makes it completely uncomfortable. They do everything they can to make you feel inferior, all so they can feed their insatiable, wanna-be-French-sophisticates, egos. If you like the experience of sneering, pretentious nastiness AND books, all in the same store, shop here. But if you're an actual, self-respecting human being who just wants books AND to come away still feeling halfway decent about yourself, go visit Borders or Barnes & Noble instead.
Pros: Just the books, but bookstores abound.
Cons: Awful, terrible, miserable employees
Schedule
| 07/20/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/21/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/22/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/23/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/24/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/25/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/26/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/27/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/28/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
| 07/29/2008 | Hardcover sale | |
Users Like You Also Viewed
Michele's Chocolate Truffles
14704 SE 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015-9607
