Powell's City of Books
At this famous used bookstore, bookworms will enjoy exploring more than a million titles. To make a slightly chaotic but pleasant atmosphere, shelves mix new and used books together. Nine color-coded rooms house more than 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles.
It's simpler to choose a book when there are staff picks, clever displays, and lots of places to read while leaning against a wall. And, in addition to shelves upon shelves of books, the store also stocks wonderful gifts and souvenirs. There is a spacious coffee shop at the Burnside site where you can relax and read your new book selection. Nearly every day is filled with activities on Powell's Books calendar, which also lists author readings, panel discussions, writing workshops, and numerous different book groups. Of the independent chain's five sites in the Portland region, this store on Burnside Street is by far the biggest.
