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A SALUTE TO OUR INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS
If you would like to be listed, or would like us to list your favorite independent bookstore, please contact the web manager
A Children's Place | Annie Bloom's Books | Broadway Books | Looking Glass Bookstore | Murder by the Book | Powell's Books | Thurston Book Exchange (Springfield)
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Independent bookstores are a writer's best friend. They support local writers with book signings and speaking opportunities that the large national chains might not provide. Oregon Writers Colony wants to take this opportunity to salute and support our local independent booksellers. This page is devoted to them. They not only support local writers, but they support local writing organizations. Thanks to all of you. |
4807
NE Fremont Street, Portland, OR 97213. Phone:
503 284-8294 Fax: 503 284-0568 |
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Children's Place Bookstore is Portland's only independently owned children's bookstore. Celebrating over
thirty years of “raising readers”, we offer a wide selection of
children's books for readers aged newborns to young adults. We have a
well-stocked array of parenting and teacher resource titles, children's
music, cards, gifts, and games. Our specialty is our knowledgeable
staff; we take pleasure in helping you find the right book for your
child. In addition, we are happy offer a 20% discount to teachers,
librarians and media specialists for books used within the classroom
setting. A Children's Place
Bookstore is a full service bookstore: we are able to order
any title for you if it is still in print. "Raising
readers for 30 years!" Hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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ANNIE BLOOM'S BOOKS
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Annie Bloom's Books, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219 (503)246-0053 |
Annie Bloom's Books first opened its
doors in Multnomah Village in 1978. More than a quarter-century later,
and we're still thriving! For a neighborhood independent bookstore, we
carry a broad range of titles across many genres. Along with a strong
fiction section, we excel in children's, travel, current events, Judaica,
and cooking. But you can find it all here at Annie Bloom's, including
magazines, CDs, and a fabulous selection of cards. And, for you bargain
hunters out there, we are constantly bringing in new stacks of amazing
sale books.
Our main emphasis, though, is on customer service. We want to make your browsing experience a pleasure. And, of course, we want to help you find what you're looking for. If we don't have your book in stock, we can usually find it for you and have it here waiting for you in just a few days. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff awaits you. Come visit Annie Bloom's today! We're open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
BROADWAY BOOKS
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Broadway Books is a great neighborhood
bookstore located in Northeast Portland. Founded in 1992 by Gloria
Borg Olds and Roberta Dyer the store is still owned by these two
friends, who work at the store almost every day.
The store carries a good selection of books in all the regular subjects at its 2,000 square foot location, with strong sections of contemporary literary fiction, biography and Judaica. They happily special order books at no extra charge, gift wrap for free, and ship books anywhere. Their staff if friendly and knowledgeable, and good at suggesting books to customers. The store is most proud of its continued connection to the community it serves. They host readings by local authors, writing groups and schools, and consistently support local literacy programs. In addition to supporting local writers and students, the store is involved in fundraising activities with several organizations throughout the year, and they regularly feature readings by national touring authors. Shortly before their tenth anniversary, the two owners were thrilled to see the national chain store move from its location three blocks down the street and into the shopping center. They like to tell everyone that they drove the big national chain store off the street and into the mall where it belongs. |
Roberta Dyer and Sally McPherson, E-mail: bookbroads@qwestoffice.net Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5:00 p.m. |
Looking Glass Bookstore
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An independent, family-owned bookstore that sells a broad range of new books, with specialties in international literature, politics, children's books, environmental issues, and poetry. Our small attentive staff, eclectic inventory, and author events have been bringing customers back for 30 years |
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Oregon Writers Colony is pleased
to call Looking Glass Bookstore home of OWC Presents! our free
monthly mini-workshop. Owner, Karin
Anna, welcomes the group with
refreshments, a good stack of the author's books and a comfortable setup.
She opens the store—normally
closed on Mondays—the 4th
Monday evening of each month, to welcome OWC members and the general
public to this continuing series of writers reading and talking about
different aspects of the writing craft. A big hearty thank you to Karin Anna and her staff. We appreciate all you do for us. |
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Oregon Writers Colony wishes a Happy 25th Anniversary to Murder by the Book. Check our writers calendar for special events to celebrate
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MURDER BY THE BOOK 3210 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland OR 97214 (503) 232-9995 Website: www.mbtb.com |
Jill Hinckley started Murder by the Book in 1983, and together with her partner, Carolyn Lane and their able staff, has been happily serving the mystery reading public ever since. The store hosts frequent readings by mystery writers and has a great emailed newsletter about new books. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They will mail your book order to you if you want them to, but going to the store is such a joy, I can't imagine having them mail my orders. Jill retired in April, 2007, but the bookstore and staff remain to serve up the world of mysteries as always. |
POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS
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Powell's is said to be the largest new and used book store in the world. The original downtown store on SW 10th & W. Burnside fills an entire city block and boasts more than one million new and used books. When asked what they'd like to see, visitors to Portland often say Powell's. My parents loved the place, and often spent several hours there each time they came to Portland. Powell's came to suburbia in 1984, opening their Cascade Plaza store in Beaverton. In 2007 Powell's moved to Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton. Powell's Technical Books once was simply a corner of the flagship store downtown. Now it has its own location with 10,000 feet of space and 82,000 volumes watched over by Fup, the store cat, practically a Phd. in her own "write". You'll also find a museum display of old collectible computers. There are three locations for Powell's Books at the Portland Airport. These are full-service, new and used bookstores, staffed by knowledgeable men and women For other Powell's locations, including Books for Cooks and Gardners and Powell's Travel Store, see the list on the right, and be sure to visit their incredible website. |
Powell's City of Books, SW 10th & W. Burnside, Portland Powell's Technical Books, 33 NW Park, Portland Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Portland Powell's Books for Cooks and Gardners, 3747 SE Hawthorne, Portland Powell's Travel Store, 701 SW 6th, Portland Powell's Beaverton, Cedar Crossing, Beaverton Powell's at PDX 7000 NE Airport Way, three locations C & D Concourses and the Oregon Market Website: www.powells.com
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Thurston Book Exchange is located on the
east end of Springfield, in the growing Thurston neighborhood. The store
was established in 1984 and boasts over 80,000 used titles. New
bestsellers are 25% off, and the store has a great selection of
greeting cards and gift items. Owner Peggy West, an avid reader herself,
enjoys matching the perfect book with each customer who asks for her
help. The store also special orders new books on request at a %25
discount.
Booksignings are featured several times a year. In the past the store
has hosted Oregon authors Lisa Jackson, Samantha James, Carola Dunn, and
Elaine Knighton, Texan author Jodi Thomas and Rosemary Laurey all the
way from Ohio.
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