Hawthorne Books Reviews

Great selection, even at this smaller version of Powell's. You could spend many happy and informative hours just browsing the numerous staff picks!

This is such a wonderful store. We're planning a vacation & there Travel section is the best!

Great bookstore but sell your books somewhere else.

Not as big as the giant Powells downtown, but it still has an amazing selection of new and used books. I found a surprising number of used McSweeney's Quarterly and picked up a few of them.

Nice to see them open again, but still doing scheduled pick ups if online shopping is more your style! Powell's is the best bookstore, and the smaller Hawthorne location is a great stop for books and gifts!

I have always had great service at the Hawthorne Powell's. they have a killer selection, and friendly, helpful staff. definitely recommend!

I do like the Powell's on Burnside of course, but I love the small, cozy setting of the Powell's on Hawthorne. It has plenty of reading choices available without it being so overwhelming. The cafe also plays great music.

Lives up to the hype. I could have stayed for hours. I grabbed a few books and my favorite chapstick all for a steal. I will certainly return if I am Portland again.

A neat nook in the wall bookstore. Bigger than the storefront implies.

I enjoy everything Powell's & will go there even when I don't have a particular book in mind- for the pleasure of feasting my eyes on cards, stationery, kitchen, garden, bath, meditation, baby & child items, delightful, helpful chotchkes & tools- whether for gifting or sheer enjoyment & relaxation!

Its not a city of books, but maybe a small town. Its so nice to have this option on the east side of the bridge.

Smaller than the main store downtown, but nonetheless great selection of books. It s so nice to have a local branch, can walk there, and browse the old fashioned way for books in a relaxing atmosphere. They do accept books at this branch as well.

Great place. Awesome used selection and friendly staff. They have a fair amount of nerd stuff too.

A must go! Could have spent days in Powell's just browsing around.

Not as epic as the main store downtown but every bit as good. The staff is always willing to help and can give great recommendations.

I bring books here to sell. I've brought in 4 boxes worth some never even read. I leave with 3 1/2 still full. Some staff are cool others kinda snobby and one creepy. Better than dealing with smelly downtown.

A place for people who love quirky gift items and interests in any "alt"

Nice people work there. They had a good, cheap selection of guitar tablature. Better than paying full price at Guitar Center.

Awesome little place. While not as expansive as Powell's main location downtown, this shop has a charm all its own. Here you'll find books, posters, some home decor, and an assortment of random knick knacks and souvenirs. Staff is knowledgeable and warm, and the vibe is calm and inviting. Park on a residential side street nearby, as Hawthorne is a busy thoroughfare and parking can be iffy. On my last visit I picked up a couple of loose prints that I plan to frame for under $20. Great place with something for just about everybody.

Awesome book store waaay bigger than it looks you can find almost anything here.

One of the best bookstores in Portland. This store on Hawthorne has less selection than the main downtown store, but it still has a large selection and a great cafe next door to read at.

Amazing book store. Had a huge collection and had great prices. Can't beat them.

Like a mini Powell's. I actually really like the attached cafe, the baristas are always pretty rad.

The name says it all- -great books on all topics. It's expanding and I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Superbly deep collection in a cozy store. Make sure to check out their gift shop down the street

Smaller than downtown, but neat. Check out their photography section in the right corner.

Love the fact that its mostly focused on food and gardening books. Big children's section too

Surprisingly huge! Doesn't look that big when you walk in, but the store just keeps going and going. Not as huge as the original (obviously) but really fantastic.

Really neat place! Tons of books and cool merchandise.

LOVE this location over the one downtown. You can actually browse the aisles and not feel like you're going to get pushed around by tourists. Staff is super friendly and knowledgable. Selection is great.

I love powell's but this one the parking is hard to find. But great book store.

Who doesn't love Powell's? I love the feel and the smell of a real book. Great place to browse or to find that hard to find book. Also the staff are always friendly.

I like this place a bit more than the main store on Burnside. Good selection, less overwhelming / crowded, and the Cafe is a nice place to hang out, if a bit small. Of course, for hard to find books, I'd still go to the Burnside store.

Massive selection, good customer service. Great place to shop for gifts.

Best book shop in the country! Huge variety, great reading recommendations and displays and fantastic prices on used books. Can't beat it!

As great as the main Powell's. Location is great and atmosphere is nice.

Powell's is always a great place. Wish I had more time.

Aside from the downtown Powell's, this is my favorite place to be. It's bigger than you might think because the store goes really far back and there are many sections tucked away out of sight from the front. That makes it fun to explore and get lost in the stacks and find gems.

Good mix of used and new, friendly staff, and places to sit. There's a cafe attached that is also a favorite. You can indeed takes books in there to read and then drop them off at the cart.

Great Powell's location with an awesome Fresh Pot tucked inside. They host events for the writers that might not make headlines, but are really well known in their own circles. Great game section, and a nicely curated Buddhist book section as well.

An awesome bookstore worth friendly knowledgeable staff.

Awesome used book store with an attached copy shop where you can read (even if you don't buy the book)

Picked up some books I purchased that were on hold, it was super convenient.

Quaint Powell's. Less options, but less people and good small press !

Fast mail service. Easy to get a refund. Great selection of books and items associated with books.

Same vibe and great service and selection as it's much bigger sibling on Burnside... Just not as intimidating.

I love love love this store! However I feel like they were avoiding asking me if I needed help. Kind of snobby sales associates besides the cashier she was pleasant.

Smaller than the downtown store but still has huge collection and lots of variety!

Great selection and friendly staff who are interested in what you need. Also great kids area and cafe connected to the store.

This is my favorite Powells. It's the perfect size, with a great selection of books, and lots of other little book knick knacks that you didn't even know you wanted. I always get lost in a world of books here.

Great crew! Loved the book suggestion I was given (The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet), and the coffee shop is *chef kissing fingers*.

If you love books you'll love Powell's. Although smaller than the downtown location, the selection of books and gifts is vast. The sistet cookbook store just a few doors down is worth the visit as well.

smaller than the main one. but it was so cool. I found my wishlist book there.

If you are a lover of books and bookstores, you better plan on spending at the very least, a few hours here. It is well laid out and information can be easily found on where you need to visit next. I visit every time we go to Portland and its been worth it every trip. You may want to narrow down the areas you want to search while you are there because you will get easily sidetracked!! Tons of fun....

Good selection and all the fun of a good used bookstore, but outclassed by larger locations.

Iconic. Waste away the hours...great selection. Very helpful staff.

Great selection of books and gift items. The staff was super helpful when I was trying to find a certain title.

It's a great place to spend some time while the rest of the family is walking Hawthorne. There is a nice cafe attached where you can read your newfound literature.

Sold some books..they were very helpful and kind. Love the smell of Powell's and the feeling of a cozy rainy day all curled up with a great book just purchased from the best bookstore in the NW

Great space for books, gifts, and knickknacks. Appreciate the staff recs.

Great neighborhood branch of the best bookstore in Portland. Helpful staff and frequent cool author events.

Nice cozy bookstore. With some other things like candles etc. Totally cool.

Much smaller than the "real" Powell's, but every bit as charming and the best place to find that completely off the wall book you can't get anywhere else.

You'll find any book you need here. Even if you're not buying anything, it's nice walking through the aisles.

We always enjoy visiting Powell s when we re in Portland. You can spend hours here. This location is deceptively large. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Love that you can find new and used books at reasonable prices along with gifts and cards.

Powells is my favorite place to spend an afternoon. Such a great selection, and really varied prices.

Nice smaller Powells. Good selection, nice for browsing.

Right on Hawthorne across from Bagdad theater. Good but does not reach the immense Powell's books on Burnside

It's so friendly! The employees are awesome and there are so many awesome things. I'm always coming back!

One of Powell's smaller locations but adorable and packed with goodness.