Indie BookSellers

Independent bookstore in Portland

Powell’s City of Books

Powell’s City of Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Portland area. Its strengths include a block-sized independent collection of new, used, rare, signed, small-press, children’s, and young adult books across nearly every subject.

About Powell’s City of Books

Powell’s City of Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Portland area. Readers visit for a block-sized independent collection of new, used, rare, signed, small-press, children’s, and young adult books across nearly every subject. The shop offers a useful local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, and direct support of the region’s reading community.

This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Children’s books Young adult

Service

Author events Online ordering Signed editions

Format

New books Used books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

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1329 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212