Why I Love...Powell's!
With the recent closing of our local Borders (where I spent a lot of time not only reading, but grading papers and drinking coffee), I have been forced to either frequent used bookshops or venture into ordering my books online. I've never had a problem with either of these options, but I think that Powell's presents the best of BOTH worlds! This is why Powell's is my Favorite Book Institution . Powell's New and Used Bookstore is located in downtown Portland, Oregon and is simply amazing! Now, the website leaves a lot to the imagination, but let me tell you this place is a treasure trove of awesomness! First off, Powell's encompasses an entire city block, boasts an awesome coffee shop, has both new and used copies, requires a map and color coded signs to get around, AND you can even get married in your favorite section! Now that's pretty great. Powell's was opened in 1971, very humbly, and continued to grow into the great entity it is today and n...