P is for...Powell's City of Books
Oh man, oh man. P is probably my favorite topic in this month-long exploration of Oregon. Not because it's my favorite letter (that would be Q or G...because they're my favorite to write), but because of what it represents for voracious readers like myself! In Portland there is a place that I kindly refer to as the "Mecca of Books." That place is... Powell's City of Books Located in downtown Portland, Powell's City of Books is exactly that, a city of new and used books unto itself. It is a truly glorious place to wile away the hours (maybe even days) perusing shelves upon shelves of alternate worlds. Encompassing an entire city block, Powell's has something for everyone. It is nearly impossible to walk into the store and leave without something in your hands. Along with the main store (the Mothership, as I refer to it), there are five satellite stores (three around the city and two at Portland International Airpo...