Powell’s City of Books is a sprawling, color-coded Portland landmark stocked with over a million new, used, and rare titles plus a cozy café and quirky gifts.
"Home to photographer Dina Ávila, Portland is known for its vibrant arts scene and diverse culinary offerings." - Rebecca Flint Marx
"Chef and food personality Sohla El-Waylly will promote her recently released debut cookbook, Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook, at Powell’s City of Books on January 31. The book features technique-centered chapters such as “Temperature Management 101,” “Break it Down & Get Saucy,” and “Getting to Know Dough.” El-Waylly will be joined in conversation by chef and cookbook author Gregory Gourdet. Signed editions are available for pre-order." - Janey Wong
"Powell’s City of Books An iconic name in Portland retail—as well as among readers who have never been to the city—Powell’s has multiple locations on both sides of the Willamette. The downtown store remains the one best suited for visitors to explore, with miles of used reads, a tightly curated selection of books from the knowledgeable staff, and every Portland-themed book you could hope to find under one roof. A renovation in 2014 opened up the space and made it feel less like a warehouse of dusty stacks, an improvement that bodes well for the future of the business. Author appearances, even those at the satellite branches, are some of Portland’s best events for interesting discussions."
"Powell’s City of Books An iconic name in Portland retail—as well as among readers who have never been to the city—Powell’s has multiple locations on both sides of the Willamette. The downtown store remains the one best suited for visitors to explore, with miles of used reads, a tightly curated selection of books from the knowledgeable staff, and every Portland-themed book you could hope to find under one roof. A renovation in 2014 opened up the space and made it feel less like a warehouse of dusty stacks, an improvement that bodes well for the future of the business. Author appearances, even those at the satellite branches, are some of Portland’s best events for interesting discussions."
"Powell’s City of Books An iconic name in Portland retail—as well as among readers who have never been to the city—Powell’s has multiple locations on both sides of the Willamette. The downtown store remains the one best suited for visitors to explore, with miles of used reads, a tightly curated selection of books from the knowledgeable staff, and every Portland-themed book you could hope to find under one roof. A renovation in 2014 opened up the space and made it feel less like a warehouse of dusty stacks, an improvement that bodes well for the future of the business. Author appearances, even those at the satellite branches, are some of Portland’s best events for interesting discussions."
