Powell's City of Books
Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, widely recognized as the largest independent bookstore in the world.
Occupying an entire city block, this store has become a literary landmark and pilgrimage site precisely because it resisted the trend of bookstore consolidation that reshaped the industry elsewhere.
An Independent Giant
Founded in 1971, Powell's grew into what is widely regarded as the largest independent bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block in downtown Portland.
Color-Coded Rooms
The store is organized into multiple color-coded rooms spanning both new and used books, a distinctive organizational system that has become part of its identity among book lovers.
A Literary Landmark
Powell's has become a significant tourist destination in its own right, drawing book lovers from around the world and frequently appearing on lists of the best bookstores globally.
