The Worst Service I Have Ever Received

• 1 out of 5 stars by remy10223 from Washington County, Oregon
• August 11, 2010

Quote: I had the worst experience here. So bad that I will never step into another Powell's Books again. The rudest clerk with the worst attitude decided to take out some untapped rage on me. While shopping with a friend of mine at the Cedar Hills... Read the full Powell's Books review

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Hugeness!

• 4 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
• July 22, 2010

Quote: If you’re in downtown Portland and have a couple hours to spare, you have to visit this behemoth of a bookstore. This location of Powell’s refers to it as, City Of Books. And I’ll tell you why.This massive store has 3 levels and there is every... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal Green in Portland

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Reading is Fundamental

• 3 out of 5 stars by panda2 from California, California
• March 31, 2009

Quote: Powell's Books claims to be the world's largest bookstore occupying a city block and several floors is a vibrant, living place filled with people, thriving, pulsating life, thoughts with kids and adults, a coffee room to buy some drink, eats, browse... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal OR

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Great Bookstore, but Not a "To Do"

• 1 out of 5 stars by durian_2005 from Portland, Oregon
• March 7, 2008

Quote: Powell's is a great bookstore. They offer books for all imaginable subjects. But Powell's is not a "To Do" place for a tourist to see in Portland. If you're coming to Portland to "must see" Powell's, then you need to get a life. Yes, go to the art... Read the full Powell's Books review

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Powell's City of Books

• 4 out of 5 stars by virgoleanne from Sacramento, California
• April 14, 2003

Quote: I love bookstores. I love to find books about my interests. Powell's City of Books. has books about any interest you might have. This place is huge and a common tourist attraction. Here is some of what is on their website: Powell's City of... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal Wandering Downtown Portland

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POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS

• 4 out of 5 stars by Globe from Salt Lake City, Utah
• July 14, 2001

Quote: Powell's is so big that they offer maps of the store layout. They have a huge selection of new and used books and magazines, plus a coffee shop where you are welcome to sit and read the merchandise. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Prices... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal Portland, Oregon

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Powell's City of Books

• 4 out of 5 stars by reddlaydee from Portland, Oregon
• February 19, 2001

Quote: Powell's City of Books is exactly that - like visiting another city entirely, one entirely made up of the written word. They have nine different rooms full of books, and also an Arts and Crafts annex just across the street. All told, the downtown... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal The Thorns and Roses of Portland

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POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS

• 4 out of 5 stars by Elli Metz from Norfolk, Nebraska
• February 19, 2001

Quote: For the bibliophiles among us, and even those who aren't yet addicted to books, but have that proclivity, you have to see Powell's while you're here. It's the largest independent bookseller in the United States -- and for good reason. It's not... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal A Former Local's Advice: Portland, Oregon

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Powell's

• 4 out of 5 stars by camera-gal from Overland Park, Kansas
• September 2, 2000

Quote: Upon entering the mega-store of Powell's you'll feel refreshed. Ahhhhh, it's not just another chain bookstore. It has a warehouse feel to it, but cozier. Each section is divided into a color scheme so if you grab a map on your way in, you'll... Read the full Powell's Books review

From journal Peaceful Portland

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