Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Really Random Tuesday: Portland Pics

As I mentioned in my Mailbox Monday post yesterday, I visited Portland over Easter (for the first time) with my sister. One of my first stops was Powell’s Books (or, more specifically, Powell’s City of Books, which is their largest store: an entire city block of books!). I must admit I found Powell’s a bit overwhelming: it’s a bit like visiting a dozen bookstores at once! I didn’t take nearly enough pictures, but here’s one of me looking very pleased to be so close to book mecca (click on photos to enlarge):


Me in front of Powell’s City of Books

One of the people we stayed with in Portland works in the library system and she told me about Title Wave, which was right around the corner from her house. I thought the building was lovely (and I was happy to find quite a few graphic novels for $1 or $2 each!).

The Title Wave Used Bookstore

I’m definitely planning to visit Portland again! Have any of you been there? Are there any other used bookstores I should be adding to my list of places to visit?

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13 comments:

  1. TiMay 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Powell's was a bit overwhelming when I visited too. I had the kids with me and the little one was still in a stroller when I went so she was not too happy when I stopped every three minutes to check something out. It would be a different experience now. She'd be begging to hit the children's section and The Boy would be looking for cute girls :)

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  2. bermudaonionMay 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    You do look very happy to be at Powell's!!

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  3. LindaMay 10, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I'm headed to Portland next month so I will visit Title Wave! Thanks for the tip.

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  4. SukoMay 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    What a nice surprise! :)
    I would love to visit Portland and Powell's and The Title Wave. (I'll link to this post the next time I do RRT.)

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  5. cindysloveofbooksMay 10, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Avis I have to agree with Kathy you look so happy to be there. I can't wait to hear all about Powells. Hoping one day to make it there.

    Glad you had fun :)

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  6. StaciMay 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Portland sounds like heaven and Powells...I don't think I would ever leave!!

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  7. TinaMay 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Very cool. Is Powell's bigger than the Strand? Did you like it more?

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  8. KathleenMay 10, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Oh I am so jealous you got to go to Powell's! Sounds like a fun trip!

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  9. sewa mobilMay 11, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Nice article, thanks for the information.

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  10. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I'd love to just see Powell's but it sounds awfully large for actual book shopping. I prefer my book stores smaller and cozy! The Title Wave Used Bookstore is in a beautiful building...and I love the store name!
    It sounds like you had a good time in Portland and spent some time with books, a perfect visit! I've never been to Portland but would like to go someday!

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  11. Martha@Hey, I want to read thatMay 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love Portland and not just because of Powell's. My husband and I hope to end up in Portland after the kids are finished with school. What a wonderful building to have a used book store. I'll have to look for it next time I'm there.

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  12. TrishaMay 11, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    1 or 2 dollar graphic novels?!?! Color me jealous!

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  13. Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBooksMay 15, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I hope to visit "the city of books" one day! Look at that grin :)

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