Powell's City Of Books
(503) 228-4651
1005 W Burnside St
Portland,
OR
97209
45.5231
-122.6817
Neighborhoods: Pearl, Neighbors West - Northwest
Last updated 6.13.09
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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.
User Reviews
michellepiper
May 07, 2009
Powell's is the best. It's four stories, and has every book you could ever want. We could spend hours looking around in there. They also have a "rare book room" with books from the 1500s and earlier, rare books, etc. Very neat. Highly recommended to pop in there with out of town guests and check it out.
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adam251
August 28, 2008
Insanely huge selection....I can get lost in this place for hours, and I do. Prices are retail...sometimes discounted. Have always had a good experience. Sometimes it can get hectic at choke points where it gets crowded...and I think a lot of people just come in to use the bathroom because I have seen some LONG lines there. Best overall bookstore in town.
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August 06, 2008
great selection, but might as well go to amazon and pay a 1/4th the price. hardly any used books, and they might only save $2 over the new price. Great selection though.
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The Extras:
If 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.
Parking:
Street parking can be hard to come by, so use the store's garage on NW 11th Avenue.
Know Before You Go:
You can get cash or trade for used books--trade offers more bang for your buck. Book-buying hours are 9am-8pm daily.
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