Powell’s City of Books in Portland is one of the world’s largest independent bookstores, and a location travelers from far and wide come to see. For OPB’s “At Work With” series, we talk ...

Been in Powell’s City of Books on West Burnside Street recently and felt a little confused by the empty shelves? Don’t worry, the landmark Portland bookstore isn’t going anywhere.

Powell’s City of Books closed in March, and even though some Oregon businesses have reopened, it’s still not clear when the Portland landmark will be able to welcome readers again.

Powell’s has announced it will shutter all five of its Portland-area locations, including the downtown City of Books, through March 31, effective immediately. Its online store will remain open ...

PORTLAND, Ore. – The word "City" in Powell's City of Books is not to be taken lightly. Powell's has eight rooms of books and 122 major subject areas.

Powell's world-famous flagship location dominated our People's Choice poll for Portland's best bookstore. No doubt about it. Portland readers love their City of Books.

Powell’s Books said in a statement Thursday that it will expand operations at its flagship store on Burnside Street starting Friday, reopening the Purple and Red Rooms on the store’s second ...

Powell’s Books was selling books online before Amazon.com existed. Over the years, its flagship store grew to occupy a full city block in Portland, Ore. And the company, which until recently ...

Powell's Books is a chain of bookstores in Portland, Oregon, and its surrounding metropolitan area. Powell's headquarters, dubbed Powell's City of Books, claims to be the largest independent new ...

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