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Bookstores in the Portland Area & the Willamette Valley
Portland Area & Willamette Valley Cities
Portland
Always Here Bookstore
Address
4555 N Williams Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Phone
503-208-4799
Website
www.alwaysherebooks.com
Author Event Info
Queer and trans-owned bookstore specializing in queer books for all ages. Hosts poetry readings, author conversations, book clubs, and more.
Annie Bloom’s Books
Address
7834 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland OR, 97219
Phone
503-246-0053
Website
www.annieblooms.com
Author Event Info
Hosts readings and other literary events, but the author must be able to promise that a certain number of audience members will show up.
Backstory Books & Yarn
Address
3129 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone
971-282-3332
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Belmont Books
Address
3415 SE Belmont St.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone
503-236-0437
Website
facebook.com/belmontbookspdx
Author Event Info
Although space is limited in this tiny store, they’ve hosted a few readings in the past.
Bishop & Wilde
Address
2601 NW Thurman St.
Portland, OR 97210
Phone
503-309-8005
Website
www.bishopandwilde.com
Author Event Info
Hosts launch parties, readings, workshops, and more. A good place to reach out to for events.
Bold Coffee & Books
Address
1755 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97205
Phone
971-888-5673
Website
www.boldcoffeeandbooks.com
Author Event Info
New bookstore/cafe that just opened in 2024! Hosts frequent events including readings by local authors, writing groups, and a monthly ‘Writers Happy Hour.’
Broadway Books
Address
1714 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Phone
503-284-1726
Website
www.broadwaybooks.net
Author Event Info
Has hosted occasional readings and book signings in the past.
Daedalus Books
Address
2074 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone
503-274-7742
Author Event Info
Mostly a used bookstore, but does sell new books as well. Hosts occasional book signings and readings with local authors and poets.
Field Day Books & Bottles
Address
6836 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97213
Phone
503-710-7427
Website
www.fielddaybb.com
Author Event Info
Queer-owned bookstore and bottle shop. Open to hosting workshops, signings, and other author events upon request.
Grand Gesture Books
Address
814 SW 10th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
Phone
Not listed
Author Event Info
Brand new romance-themed bookstore, just opened in 2024! Has an online form that authors can fill out to have their books stocked in store.
Literary Arts Bookstore
Address
716 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone
503-227-2583
Author Event Info
Bookstore and cafe run by Literary Arts, a Portland nonprofit. Home to over 14,000 books, the Literary Arts Bookstore hosts frequent readings, workshops, classes, lectures, and more from both local and visiting authors.
Lost Avenue Books
Address
2732 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.lostavenuebooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Maggie Mae’s Bookshop
Address
50 NW 1st St.
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone
503-489-5471
Website
www.maggiemaesbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts a variety of events for children and adults, including book clubs, book bingo, ‘Books and Brushes’ art nights, and occasional author visits. You can also rent their event room for an hourly fee.
Mother Foucault’s Bookshop
Address
715 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone
503-236-2665
Author Event Info
Mostly sells used or rare books, but is very supportive of indie authors! Regularly hosts readings, signings, book launches, and more.
New Renaissance Bookshop
Address
1338 NW 23rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
Phone
503-224-4929
Website
www.newrenbooks.com
Author Event Info
New age bookstore specializing in conscious living and spiritual growth products. Hosts frequent events for authors who fit under those categories.
Parallel Worlds Bookshop
Address
2639 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
Phone
503-789-0381
Author Event Info
Specializes in science fiction and fantasy. Hosts author panels, signings, and book clubs.
Powell’s Books
Address
1005 W Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone
800-878-7323
Website
www.powells.com
Author Event Info
One of the most famous bookstores in the country. Award-winning and bestselling authors from around the world frequently hold events at Powell’s.
Other Powell’s Locations
Powell’s on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214
503-228-4651
Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005
503-228-4651
Revolutions Bookshop
Address
8713 N Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97203
Phone
971-288-2391
Website
www.revolutionsbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Sells records and a mix of used and new books (mostly used). Hosts infrequent readings and musical events.
Rose City Book Pub
Address
1329 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
Phone
503-287-4801
Website
www.rosecitybookpub.com
Author Event Info
Bar/bookstore offering a limited selection of books. Hosts readings, workshops, and open mic nights frequently. Great for events!
Second Shapes Bookstore
Address
8124 N Denver Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Phone
Not listed
Author Event Info
Community center and bookstore focusing on locally published and self-published works. Hosts book release parties, book clubs, open mics, workshops, pop-ups, and more.
Selected Stories
Address
3360 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97202
Phone
971-383-1505
Website
www.selectedstoriesbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Suits Me Fine
Address
1405 SE Tacoma St.
Portland, OR 97202
Phone
503-292-7794
Website
www.suitsmefine.org
Author Event Info
Eclectic store offering books and other goods. Also serves as a creative studio space that can be booked for events.
The Stacks Coffeehouse
Address
1831 N Killingsworth St.
Unit A
Portland, OR 97217
Phone
503-384-2324
Website
www.thestackscoffeehouse.com
Author Event Info
Coffeeshop and neighborhood library. Holds writing workshops, open mic readings, and readings by local authors.
Third Eye Books
Address
2518 SE 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
Phone
503-688-7008
Website
www.thirdeyebag.com
Author Event Info
Specializes in African Centered books, accessories, and gifts. Holds occasional readings and other events.
Two Rivers Bookstore
Address
8836 N Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97203
Phone
971-865-5941
Website
www.tworiversbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs, readings, book talks, and other community events.
Other Two Rivers Bookstore Locations
Two Rivers Bookstore – St. Helens
317 Strand St. St. Helens, OR 97051
503-410-7574
Up Up Books
Address
1211 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone
503-360-8994
Website
www.upupbooks.com
Author Event Info
Allows community members to reserve the store for events or workshops at absolutely no cost! Simply reserve the space at least two weeks ahead of time and you’re good to go.
Wallace Books
Address
7241 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
Phone
503-235-7350
Author Event Info
Does not author host events.
Word Virus Books
Address
203 SW 9th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.wordvirusbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Beaverton
Jan’s
Address
4838 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97225
Phone
503-648-5821
Website
www.janspaperbacks.com
Author Event Info
Very receptive to indie authors! Hosts book signings very frequently and is easy to book an event with.
Milwaukie
Spoke & Word Books
Address
10863 SE Main St.
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Phone
503-303-4680
Website
www.spokeandwordbooks.com
Author Event Info
Uplifts local authors and artists by selling their products in the store and planning events with them.
Canby
The Book Nook
Address
200 NW 1st Ave.
Canby, OR 97013
Phone
503-776-8999
Website
www.booknookcanby.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs, markets, and other events.
Oregon City
White Rabbit Book Cafe
Address
503 Main St.
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone
503-344-4690
Website
www.whiterabbit.gifts
Author Event Info
Very friendly to local authors for events. Hosts books clubs, lectures, game nights, community street fairs, and more.
Newberg
Chapters Books & Coffee
Address
701 E 1st St.
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone
503-554-0206
Author Event Info
Hosts author meet-and-greets, book signings, pop-up shops, musical events, and more.
Sherwood
Sherwood Bookstore
Address
16771 SW 12th St. D
Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.sherwoodbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Has a submission form on their website for local authors to fill out in order to stock your book in the store. Hosts writer’s nights, book clubs, and more.
McMinnville
Third Street Books
Address
320 NE 3rd St.
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone
503-472-7786
Website
www.thirdstreetbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted readings and book clubs in the past, but not for a long time. Accepts a limited number of books on consignment from local authors.
Salem
Escape Fiction Books
Address
3240 Triangle Dr. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Phone
503-588-5865
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Reader’s Guide
Address
735 Edgewater St. NW
Salem, OR 97304
Phone
503-588-3166
Website
facebook.com/ReadersGuideBks
Author Event Info
Hosts infrequent book signings and other events.
The Book Bin
Address
450 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone
503-361-1235
Website
www.bookbin.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs for multiple genres, author talks, launch parties, and more.
Corvallis
Grass Roots Books & Music
Address
251 SW Madison St.
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone
541-754-7668
Website
www.grassrootsbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Regularly hosts readings for indie authors. Events are marketed well and usually have good turnout.
Eugene
Black Sun Books
Address
2467 Hilyard St.
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone
541-484-3777
Website
www.blacksunbooks.net
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Daffodil Books
Address
27 W 5th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone
541-357-9808
Author Event Info
Romantasy themed bookstore. Hosts ‘tea and read’ events, art workshops, movie nights, and more.
Hodgepodge Books & Taps
Address
158 E 14th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone
541-525-1718
Website
www.booksandtaps.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore and taproom featuring frequent events by both local and visiting authors.
J. Michaels Books
Address
160 E Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone
541-342-2002
Website
www.jmichaelsbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted readings in the past, but not for several years.
Smith Family Bookstore
Address
525 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone
541-343-4717
Website
www.smithfamilybookstore.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Tsunami Books
Address
2585 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone
541-345-8986
Website
www.tsunamibooks.org
Author Event Info
Hosts book talks, meet and greets, readings, signings, and musical events. Hard for indie authors to book an event but worth the effort.
Bookstores in the Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood, & Central Oregon
Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood, & Central Oregon Cities
Hood River
Waucoma Bookstore
Address
212 Oak St.
Hood River, OR 97031
Phone
541-386-5353
Website
www.waucomabookstore.com
Author Event Info
Very supportive of local authors; hosts book launches and author talks, and lists local authors on their website.
The Dalles
Klindt’s Booksellers
Address
315 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone
541-296-3355
Website
www.klindtsbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted book signings, readings, author talks, and book clubs in the past.
Hermiston
The Next Chapter
Address
1000 S Hwy. 395
Suite C
Hermiston, OR 97838
Phone
541-667-7080
Author Event Info
Hosts book release parties, author talks, story times, book fairs, game nights, and more.
Sandy
Once Upon A Tome
Address
17360 Smith Ave.
Sandy, OR 97055
Phone
503-880-8126
Website
www.onceuponatome.com
Author Event Info
New bookstore opened in June 2025! Could be worth inquiring about author events, although none are listed so far.
Bend
Big Story Bookstore
Address
228 NE Greenwood Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
Phone
541-617-9271
Website
www.bigstorybend.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe
Address
135 NW Minnesota Ave.
Bend, OR 97703
Phone
541-749-2010
Website
www.dudleysbookshopcafe.com
Author Event Info
This bookstore/cafe hosts book launches, pop-up shops, and poetry readings with indie authors.
Pegasus Books of Bend
Address
105 NW Minnesota Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
Phone
541-388-4588
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Roundabout Books
Address
900 NW Mount Washington Dr.
#110
Bend, OR 97703
Phone
541-306-6564
Website
www.roundaboutbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts over 100 events per year for both local and visiting authors, and charges an entry fee to encourage book purchases at author events. Also hosts book clubs in just about every genre.
Redmond
Herringbone Bookstore
Address
422 SW 6th St.
Redmond, OR 97756
Phone
541-526-1491
Author Event Info
Has hosted author events in the past, but not for a few years.
Sisters
Paulina Springs Books
Address
252 W Hood Ave.
Sisters, OR 97759
Phone
541-549-0866
Website
www.paulinaspringsbooks.com
Author Event Info
Limited information available, but hosts community events like game nights and children’s story times.
Sunriver
Sunriver Books & Music
Address
57100 Beaver Dr.
Sunriver, OR 97707
Phone
541-593-2525
Website
www.sunriverbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted author events in the past, and hosts book clubs as well. Very dog friendly!
Bookstores on the Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
Cities
Astoria
Godfather’s Books
Address
1108 Commercial St.
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone
503-325-8143
Author Event Info
Appears to have hosted one author visit in the past, but perhaps might be open to new opportunities going forward.
Lucy’s Books
Address
951 Commercial St.
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone
503-325-4210
Website
www.lucys-books.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted a few book signings in the past.
Seaside
Beach Books
Address
616 Broadway St.
Seaside, OR 97138
Phone
503-738-3500
Website
www.beachbooks37.com
Author Event Info
Hosts infrequent author discussions and other community events.
Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach Book Co.
Address
130 N Hemlock St.
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Phone
503-436-1301
Website
www.cannonbeachbooks.com
Author Event Info
Used to host plenty of book signings, including their ‘NW Author Series,’ but has been less active in recent years.
Manzanita
Cloud & Leaf Bookstore
Address
148 Laneda Ave.
Manzanita, OR 97130
Phone
503-368-2665
Author Event Info
The event page on their website advertises literary events at other bookstores or community centers. They do not seem to host their own events.
Lincoln City
Bob’s Beach Books
Address
1735 NW U.S. 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Phone
541-994-4467
Website
www.bobsbeachbooks.net
Author Event Info
Partners with the local library to supply books for author events, but does not host events at the store.
Newport
Nye Beach Book House
Address
727 NW 3rd St.
Newport, OR 97365
Phone
541-265-6840
Author Event Info
Has hosted very few book signings in the past, but not for a few years.
Bandon
Winter-River Books
Address
170 2nd St. SE
Bandon, OR 97411
Phone
541-347-4111
Website
www.winterriverbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts occasional author talks and book signings, and has a local interest section on the website.
Port Orford
Sea Wolf Books & Community Writing Center
Address
324 6th St.
Port Orford, OR 97465
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.seawolfbooks.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore and community writing center. Hosts author readings, literary events, writing workshops/classes, writing retreats, residencies, and more.
Gold Beach
Gold Beach Books
Address
29707 Ellensburg Ave.
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Phone
541-247-2495
Website
www.goldbeachbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bookstores in Southern Oregon
Southern Oregon
Cities
Grants Pass
Aquarius Books & Gifts
Address
528 NE E St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone
541-479-4000
Author Event Info
New age bookstore that hosts classes and workshops, as well as occasional author readings.
Oregon Books & Games
Address
150 NE E St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone
541-476-3132
Website
www.oregonbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts release parties, book signings, presentations, and more.
Klamath Falls
Basin Book Trader
Address
5507 S 6th St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone
541-884-0197
Website
basin-book-trader.edan.io
Author Event Info
Mostly a used bookstore, but it also sells new books. Has hosted story times, book clubs, and a few book signings in the past.
Canvasback Books
Address
1219 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone
541-851-9059
Website
www.canvasbackbooks.com
Author Event Info
Fairly new bookstore that doesn’t have much information about events yet. Could be worth reaching out to for future opportunities.
Medford
Village Books
Address
2382 W Main St.
Medford, OR 97501
Phone
541-779-7576
Website
www.villagebooks.biz
Author Event Info
Has hosted one author signing in the past.
Jacksonville
Rebel Heart Books
Address
157 W California St.
Jacksonville, OR 97530
Phone
541-702-2665
Website
www.rebelheartbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Ashland
Bloomsbury Books
Address
290 E Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone
541-488-0029
Website
www.bloomsburyashland.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore and coffee shop. Hosts frequent readings, signings, and author discussions.
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