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Kudos to Powell's, I've spent literally thousands of dollars over the years at that magnificent store and will continue to do so; spent hour upon hour there in
by pschastain 6y ago
Kudos to Powell's, I've spent literally thousands of dollars over the years at that magnificent store and will continue to do so; spent hour upon hour there in my childhood getting lost in wonders it holds.
They don't try to undercut smaller bookstores by offering discounts on new books like B&N, Amazon, etc., their employees seem to actually enjoy working there, it's a family-friendly environment and the selection simply can't be beat. If you enjoy reading, please support this business.
- hinkley 6y agoSomeone convinced me to switch to Libro.fm for audio books, which gives a dividend to a bookstore of your choice, and Powell’s is of course on the list of options. ‘Course I haven’t been commuting or taking road trips so I haven’t been listening as much lately.
- samcheng 6y agoI've never lived in Portland, but try to visit annually; Powell's has earned its place as a 'must go' destination every year. I mean, it's a bookstore, with active curation, that spans a city block. Amazing! I end up with the book I had in mind, plus half a dozen books discovered along the way...
- erickhill 6y agoTotally agree. I live in Seattle and my family and I pre-COVID would visit Portland at least once a year, sometimes twice. Powell's was always a destination every single time, even if only for an hour with many books in hand I'd simply never have found or thought to look for online.
- runevault 6y agoI've yet to go to Portland, but if I ever do I intend to make a stop at Powell's assuming the world is in a place where that can happen. Thankfully we have our own good indie bookstore where I live that's a stand in until I can make it there.
- divbzero 6y agoThey have managed to reopen in a limited fashion. Hoping they’ll make it through the pandemic intact.
- trynewideas 6y agoWorth noting there are a few Powell's, including a lovely pair of them on the east side, one a smaller but well-curated satellite of the main store, the other specialized in gardening, cooking, and craft books. A coffee shop is sandwiched in the middle. (Assuming anything gets back to near-normal ever again.) https://goo.gl/maps/LhYrHLLJ2UcGFmpA9 https://goo.gl/maps/LhYrHLLJ2UcGFmpA9
- khazhoux 6y agoOne of the few "perfect mornings" in my life was a day off during a Portland business trip: with a Stumptown coffee, a Voodoo donut, and Powell's. Simply magical.
- d1str0 6y agoI live here and still had a similar perfect morning. Walking down a snow covered street, no cars, crisp and quiet, and then a warm Powell's book store serving their own coffee and cookies.
- loughnane 6y agoI can feel this. Only been to Powell’s once (I live in Boston) but that sounds wonderful
- divbzero 6y agoAt one point it was more than a city block! Endless towering shelves, Espresso Book Machine, espresso to drink at the café, rare books collection… Paradise for book lovers.
- pdxandi 6y agoI lived within walking distance of Powell's for over a decade and it was my favorite place to spend free time (shot out to Annie Bloom's Books in Multnomah Village, as well). I make a concerted effort to live near bookstores because I think they are some of the most wholesome and comforting places on the planet. That and libraries.
- sizzle 6y agoThe upstairs rare book collection is so fun to peruse