Powells had a super large selection of books! It was such a cozy bookstore. I loved all of the employee recommendations. It's a pretty massive book store & had a lot of stock. They even had used books mixed in with the new ones if you need a discount. It was decently busy too. This was a cool place to shop for books!
January 2024
Had no clue this was going to be so big!!!! It just kept going!!!! That was really exciting. Picked out some awesome notebooks and some yoga cards. Love getting stuff local instead of using Amazon. Make sure to check out this Powells too if you're in the area
November 2023
Had everything I was looking for in a close proximity to my house. Definitely still a very large selection even though it is smaller than the location on Powell. Was easily able to find what I wanted and check out within 15 minutes. Plus it was very easy to find a place to park, even at 6pm on a Friday.
Powell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971. Powell's is the world's largest independent bookstore, with over 1 million new and used books available across our three retail stores and online. From the latest bestsellers to rare and collectible editions, Powell's has something for everyone. Powell's Books on Hawthorne is a smaller, more relaxed counterpart to the City of Books, but the store is still big enough to warrant a map. Located in the heart of Southeast Portland, Powell's Books on Hawthorne covers more than 10,000 square feet of retail space and offers more than 200,000 used and new books.
Other Information
Parking: Street
Price Range: Average
Best for Hawthorne District's Best Shopping Because: Powell's Books is one of Portland's most famous stores and this branch is located in the Hawthorne District.
