The 4 best bookstores in Portland

29 August 2019
Longfellow Books

Longfellow Books | Photo: Jennifer L./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best bookstores near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bookstores in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for bookstores.

1. Green Hand Bookshop

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Topping the list is Green Hand Bookshop. Located at 661 Congress St., the bookstore is the highest-rated bookstore in Portland, boasting five stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp.

2. Longfellow Books

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Next up is Longfellow Books, situated at One Monument Way. With 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Yes Books

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And here's Yes Books, which has earned four stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bookstore at 589 Congress St.

4. Sherman's Books and Stationery

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Then there's Sherman's Books and Stationery, a local favorite with four stars out of 13 reviews. Stop by 49 Exchange St. to hit up the bookstore next time you're looking for a fresh literary find.


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