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October 2025 by Lucas Gunn
Great bookstore for all things sci fi and fantasy. If they don’t have something they will likely get it for you and always have great recommendations. Super friendly staff.
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October 2025 by Francis
Such a great selection. Glad they were able to expand.
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September 2025 by Madison Macklin Diaz
Awesome little shop! Great selection and prices!
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August 2025 by Michaela Elizabeth
I could spend hours scouring their awesome selection! The staff are always so friendly and attentive as well. Awesome place!
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August 2025 by Linda Park
I highly recommend the book club here. They vote on the selection on their Discord. Sometimes, they invite the author for Q&A. Super fun!
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August 2025 by John Hart
such a vital part in the network of bookstores around Portland that gives folks a plethora of options to buy books that doesn't funnel money to the richest in the world.
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August 2025 by J B
Parallel Worlds is one of my favorite bookstores in the whole world! Staff always have time to spare to help you find exactly what you are looking for, or just to say hi. This little store has a deep inventory and a big heart.
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July 2024 by Madison Diemert
An all sci Fi / fantasy book store? Amazing! The best selection for the genre ever! Very excited to come back here.
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July 2024 by Alex O
We love Parallell Worlds Bookshop! Intimate space, superbly curated, with such friendly and helpful staff. I assure you that you will find your perfect sci fi book here. Definitely endorse supporting this local gem.
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July 2024 by Kaitlin Morehouse
I am obsessed with this store. I visited for the first time during Portland Book Week and was really surprised by the selection, especially considering the size of the store. I had a hard time narrowing down the number of books I was going to buy and actually ended up spending nearly all of the money I had initially budgeted for my bookstore crawl here...and it was the first stop of the day.
The person working there on Saturday easily struck up friendly conversations with people (in a way that seemed really natural, not forced). They made the store feel really welcoming.
Bonus points for being dog friendly!
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July 2024 by Darrell Poole
Fantastic sci-fi/fantasy bookstore. Wonderful staff.
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May 2024 by Clay Landon
You may not know you like science fiction books but you will after visiting this place. First and foremost, Sam (I'm assuming he's the owner) has an encyclopedic knowledge of SciFi and here's why that's a reason to get a book here. Tell him what type of book you're looking for and he'll find. "Sam, give me one with family drama, sort of like 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' or something like that. And damned if he doesn't get the right book. I've done this several times with him and he always finds the right book. Sometimes I'll go in and just ask for great sci-fi that he likes. He'll make a detailed recommendation without being preachy and lo and behold, I've got another favorite book. The man doesn't miss.
Second, the store is really pretty. Small location but easy enough to browse. The specials in the middle table contain some surprising great titles in terrific condition.
You may not know you're a sci-fi fan. But visit this store. Let Sam know what you're interested in. Browse a little. You'll find something and it'll be wonderful.
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April 2024 by Make Name Acceptable Go
A nice little bookstore. I think I have more books than they have on display.
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April 2024 by Chris Egner
Sci fi bookstore- what else needs to be said? Comes with great recommendations and an excellent selection. If this is your genre, this is your store. Thanks!
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February 2024 by Vee Kaye
It's everything you want in a sci-fi/fantasy bookstore, books! Cozy setting but definitely easy to find whatever you want and books you didn't even know you wanted. They have the friendliest staff and it's just a delightful place to get some great books
