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Discover 18 independent bookstores across 11 cities in Oregon. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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Bookstores
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Used Books
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Rare Books
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With Cafes
The world's largest independent bookstore, occupying an entire city block with over a million books.
Powell's neighborhood location on trendy Hawthorne Boulevard.
Oregon's largest used bookstore with over 500,000 volumes.
Bend's community bookstore and cafe in the heart of the Old Mill District.
A fiercely independent, community-owned bookstore in Eugene's vibrant South Willamette neighborhood, known for its radical curation and deep commitment to social justice literature. The store doubles as a performance venue, with a stage that has hosted thousands of poets, musicians, and activists. An essential piece of Eugene's countercultural identity.
The world's largest independent bookstore, occupying an entire city block in Portland's Pearl District. Powell's is a literary destination of global significance, with over a million new, used, and rare books organized by color-coded rooms that require a map to navigate. A pilgrimage site for book lovers everywhere.
A beloved neighborhood bookstore in Portland's Sullivan's Gulch area, offering a curated alternative to the overwhelming abundance of Powell's. Known for its personal touch, excellent staff picks, and the kind of intimate literary community that only a neighborhood store can foster.
Corvallis's independent bookstore and music shop, serving the Oregon State University community with a collection that bridges science, environmental studies, and the liberal arts. The store's dual identity as a bookstore and record shop reflects the eclectic tastes of this bike-friendly college town.
A vibrant bookstore and cafe in downtown Bend, serving Central Oregon's outdoor-recreation community with adventure literature, craft beer books, and a lively events calendar. The store's energy matches Bend's reputation as one of the most dynamic small cities in the Pacific Northwest.
An elegant bookstore in Ashland, Oregon's famous theater town, deeply connected to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Known for its outstanding drama and Shakespeare sections, its literary sophistication, and the cultural richness of a town that lives and breathes theater.
A charming bookstore in the Columbia River Gorge town of Hood River, specializing in gorge ecology, windsurfing culture, and the agricultural heritage of the Hood River Valley's renowned fruit orchards. A favorite stop for gorge adventurers and orchard visitors alike.
A coastal bookstore in the tiny Oregon beach town of Manzanita, offering a curated selection that perfectly complements a day at the ocean. Known for its rain-day browsing atmosphere, excellent mystery and beach-read sections, and a children's corner that keeps families coming back every summer.
A used and rare bookstore in the Old Mill District of Bend, offering a treasure-hunt experience for readers who enjoy the serendipity of secondhand books. Known for its outstanding Western history and mountaineering collections and its cozy, cabin-like atmosphere.
A beloved neighborhood bookstore in Portland's Multnomah Village, offering a warm, community-centered alternative to the city's larger literary institutions. Known for its outstanding children's section, thoughtful curation, and the kind of personal service that turns first-time visitors into lifelong customers.
A sprawling used bookstore in downtown Eugene, offering an enormous collection across two floors that makes it a destination for bargain hunters and serious readers alike. Known for its deep academic sections fed by the University of Oregon and its outstanding music and counterculture collections.
A charming bookstore in the Western-themed town of Sisters, Oregon, at the foot of the Three Sisters volcanoes. Known for its outdoor recreation guides, ranch and rodeo culture section, and its role as a cultural gathering place for the tight-knit Sisters community.
A cheerful Oregon coast bookstore in downtown Seaside, offering vacation reads, coastal nature guides, and local history to the many visitors who flock to this classic beach town. The store's proximity to the Promenade and the Pacific makes it the ideal stop between sandcastle building and saltwater taffy.
A coastal bookstore named for the iconic Haystack Rock, located in the heart of Cannon Beach's charming village. Specializes in Oregon coast natural history, Pacific Northwest art, and literary fiction. The store is a beloved rainy-day destination for visitors and a year-round gathering place for locals.
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