Powell's City of Books
Book store · Pearl
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Highlights
World's largest independent bookstore with new & used books
World's largest independent bookstore with new & used books
"A centerpiece of the city’s literary scene, the large independent bookstore is frequently cited as a hallmark of Portland’s book culture and is billed as “the world’s largest independent bookstore.”" - Tony Perrottet Tony Perrottet Tony Perrottet is a historian and journalist based in New York City. He contributes to Smithsonian Magazine, The New York Times, and WSJ. Magazine, and is the author of six books. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Home to photographer Dina Ávila, Portland is known for its vibrant arts scene and diverse culinary offerings." - Rebecca Flint Marx
"Suggested as a must-stop bookstore to 'get a jumpstart on holiday shopping' while in Portland, offering a large selection ideal for gift-hunting." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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
"A major independent bookstore in Portland hosting a panel moderated by the local Eater editor and 2023 James Beard Award winner Brooke Jackson-Glidden, featuring chefs Bonnie Frumkin Morales (Kachka), Nong Poonssukwattana (Nong’s Khao Man Gai), and the book author for a discussion about the recipes and restaurant stories." - Eater Staff
