I've lived here for 41 years and this was my first time in the book store 🙈 not much of a reader but I went with my brother and his wife and found some interesting gadgets. By gadgets there was some brain teaser puzzles and other games and some interesting socks that had book nerd on them and other sayings that refer to books. There's rows and rows of books I didn't look at them much but a few kids books. Magazines and other trinkets I seen globes and maps. Kinda interesting I might go back just to look around again maybe get my kids couple things. But it is really nice place really clean and really quiet lol I recommend you check it out if you...
Read moreOutstanding customer service orientation! That is the #1 determinant of whether or not I will return, and this independent bookstore really has it. Customers are greeted the second we stroll in, and offered help when it looks like we want/need it, left alone if we don't.
Clean, bright, well-organized, and well-stocked bookstore. I really appreciate the copious news, helpful regional, and fun novelty offerings!
Port Book & News is a friendly, professional, and delightful-to-shop operation.
Thrilled to learn they do special orders.
If you're just visiting town, take a second to pop in --...
Read moreThe staff harassed and belittled two preteen girls with us, convinced they were shoplifting. As soon as we stepped in the store, the staff followed them and would not leave them alone. I even overheard one staff member instruct another to “watch them.” The girls were extremely uncomfortable and upset afterwards. I did not fully realize what was happening until we were leaving, and immediately regretted supporting the store with a purchase. Will never return and suggest you...
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