Great place. Get lost, I mean it. If you love books there isn't a better place on earth. Wall to wall, floor to floor, section to subsection. Get lost inside, you'll be happy you did.

Immense downtown bookstore that puts New York City 's Strand to shame. Follow the signs or end up lost for hours. Lovely mix of new and used; mass-market and small press. Great coffee shop too.

If you’re into rare books , the Powell’s collection is one of the best in the country – stop in and check out a first edition of The Hobbit, signed Hemingway novels , and a wealth of other goodies Read more

As a book lover you cannot help but fall in love with this place. There are different themed rooms to help make searching easier and the people who work here love their job and it shows.

Amazing! A book lover would happily spend hours in this place. Literally, city of Books & old fashioned note cards and board games . And a very good cafe in the Gold Section. 10/10

Books Books and more Books , even if you don't like them, it's a whole experience. you can read the books in here with a cup of coffee and the selection is huge, you can find either a Novel or a Manga

Whatever you could possibly want ....new and used. best bookstore ... great people work here. helpful but not annoying.. coffee shop is great.take books in and read. don't necessarily have to buy them

The world's largest independent book store in the world. You could get lost in here for days if you love books . Even if you don't like books , it's worth seeing. It's quite impressive.

A bibliophile’s mecca, this 68,000-square-foot bookstore is filled with new and used titles and hosts frequent author readings. In the rare-book room, you’ll find two 1814 volumes by Lewis and Clark.

If I get to heaven and it isn't a free version of Powell's, I'll be deeply disappointed. There are maps at the info desks; they're great for finding where all the goodness is stored.

They call it city of books for good reason. It's easy to get lost amongst the shelves full of adventure, cooking, travel, history... You name it. It's truly a metropolis.

Book store that occupies an entire city block = heaven for bibliophiles. Visit the Pearl Room (rare books ).

When you find a book you like, be sure to check a few copies to find the best deal. Used and new mixed in, usually one will be a could dollars cheaper. Use that savings to buy even more books !!

Two years later, it’s still as overwhelming in the best possible way as before. Rooms upon rooms, floors upon floors of books —new, used, obscure, bestsellers, rare, paperback, hardback, it’s all here!

Head straight for the Powell's best sellers shelves and don't be discouraged by the line - it moves quickly.

Late-night shopping: More than a million new and used books . Open until 11 pm. More tips about Portland in the digital LH Magazin www.lufthansa.com/magazin. Read more

So many books and so many people which is uplifting to see in this digital age. Old and new books together sit well and you'll be sure to find something you want. Good coffee too.

There's a reason this is the #1 independent book store in America! 1 step in the door and you are filled with joy! Used and new books are on the shelves next to each other because all books are equal!

The mother of all book stores , Powells has everything. And often times it has it used, saving you money. Nice places to sit and read, drink coffee , and enjoy.

I did not give myself enough time to spend here. Loved the atmosphere, the books , the games, and the merchandise! And of you look long enough, you can find some great deals.

Best bookstore I've ever been to in the US. Hands down. Incredibly well-stocked and laid out. Be careful: once you enter you will lose all track of time.

I absolutely love this place and is a must stop for my family and me anytime I'm near Portland. You can spend hours getting lost and roaming the shelves of this huge new/used bookstore .

I could get lost in this bookstore all day. You can bring up to 5 books into the coffee shop to peruse before buying. Sat and enjoyed my books for a while over a delicious cappuccino

If you plan to sell books , either enter at the Orange Room, or snag an escort when you enter via the Green Room. Staff might get a little cranky otherwise.

The Powell family of Portland is in a 150 year family feud with the Strand's in New York. 112 years ago they decided to solve their family issues by competing in a "creakiest wooden floors " contest.

Great bookstore and staff with $2-$6 used books . Bring old books for store credit. Vast selection of titles but touristy and can be crowded . Free wifi . African American section limited & needs help.

One of the best places to visit in lovely PDX. Tons of great books , keep an eye out for new and used ones if you're looking for a steal

Cruise the aisles of the largest independent chain of bookstores in the world, drink some coffee , and enjoy the lost art of thumbing through bound paper stamped with words.

The biggest bookstore you’ll ever see! Has used, new, and rare books . Prepare to wander and explore for hours.

Books on hold is insanely quick for in-stock books . Usually same-day service and you can call the store to request books for hold. Head on up to the top floor when you arrive.

Even if you don't need a book , don't miss this place when you are in Pearl district. I spent 90 fascinating minute just browsing and walked out with 2 great books

Biggest book store I've ever seen! Friendly staff will help you find your way around and/or grab a store map.

This place is amazing. If you don't see want you want immediately, there's a good chance you will the next day. The friendly staff is very helpful as well .

Its huge, calm , and there is a small coffee shop with glass windows where you can sit there, read, drink and stare through the window.????

This bookstore is huge but very easy to navigate. Tons of separate rooms with specific genres and subjects. I guarantee you will find what you're looking for.

Powell's is the West Coast's largest bookstore and has a great selection of current titles and old favorites. Check out this Pearl District location in downtown Portland and snap up some great reads. Read more

Amazing selection of books . I love that the vintage books are mixed in with the new ones.

Words cannot describe this bookstore , it doesn’t matter what you’re into, there is something on every conceivable topic inside. Plan on spending at least an hour or two!

Oh happy happy joy joy such a great place for used and new books and book-related items. Book-lovers, expect to spend hours here. Everyone else, there's a coffee shop !

May be dangerous to note that they will ship. Also, the staff recommendations are usually spot on.

Give Portland's first (and currently only) pedestrian scramble a try at the NW entrance (the one on 11th).

The main store covers an entire city block, and is three stories tall – and the whole thing is packed to the rafters with every book you could ever hope to read – more than a million books . Read more

Expansive book metropolis! The gifts and stationery are as good as the books . Nice coffee shop too.

Such a great book store ! I can spend forever in here. Though the used books are still pricier than other places I've been too.

Quite possibly the best bookstore in the country . The selection is immense, and the inclusion of used titles in the same space as new is fantastic.

Hide in a corner and stare creepily at strangers, it'll be fun ???????? You can also get coffee if you can find the cafe

Incredible density of really good books , as staff picks or prominently displayed. On top of having an enormous quantity of books .

The Mecca of books . This place is so huge, you probably need days to appreciate it. I'm jealous of Portlanders who have continuous access to this place.

My favourite bookstore in the world! It is unlikely that there will be a book that you wont find here

Book lovers paradise , lot of card games and other book worm paraphernalia available.