Powell's City of Books

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What people say

"By far my favorite bookstore in the country. I spent almost 1.5 hours here wandering and finding gems. Make sure you either have enough room in your suitcase or a little extra time to ship the books home- and they can do that for you!"
"Iconic bookstore housing approximately one million books! Grab a new or used book and enjoy reading in one of Portlands parks or cafes "
"Since 1971, this iconic bookstore has sold new and used books for over 50 years, today with a giftshop and cafe."

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