Godfather's Books — Local services in Astoria

This was the first place I went into on my first trip to Astoria Saturday afternoon. The exterior was charming and when I walked in, I was instantly excited to look through the books and other fun items for sale. After driving from Portland and enjoying a coffee I desperately had to use the restroom. Noticing the lady at the register was busy I quickly looked for a bathroom. After not being able to find one, I politely asked after she finished with a customer if the store had a restroom otherwise I was going to walk elsewhere then come back. She rudely replied 'I'm helping other customers' then shook her head and turned away to start helping a new customer in line. I waited off to the side until she finished helping the customer then she told me she'd get the key for me. When I walked away, she preceded to talk to the next customer about me when I was within ear distance claiming she hates when she is interrupted and what is wrong with people like me now a day/I have no manners. She continued on laughing with the customer and saying I should have gone down the street to the sushi bar. I left as soon as I was down using the restroom. I felt unwelcomed and couldn't bear to stay after her attitude! Not a great start to my trip to Astoria. Not sure if I'll go back anytime soon if she...

There aren't very many bookstores anywhere, anymore, but this is a good one. I like it. It's not huge, & I guess it's not even big. It's not small, either. I'd say it's in the smaller side of medium-sized. It's small-town pop bookstore, & by that I mean that they have popular, new fiction & non-fiction books as well as a few classics & intriguingly eclectic stuff. There are exploration guides, maps, natural history books along with how-to, history, science, philosophy, language, Expect the unexpected. You might even get up the nerve to dive into a piece of writing that you never suspected to exist. Really nice, calm atmosphere, good people, a few snacks and coffee, tea, & soda.... Incense & incense holders, funny and/or informative little pamphlets, & I don't know what-all. Charlie keeps a selection of the best-selling local novels, stories, & other literature. Some makes you laugh. Some makes you cry. These emotions are real, & they are healthy & normal. Some of the books are funny because the author meant them to be; a few are funny because he (or she, they?) didn't. (◠‿◕) Since Godfather's is centrally-located in Astoria's fascinating historic downtown, you'll meet some interesting characters. For real! And all of the coolest shops are within a...

Excellent book selection of new and old. Very eclectic sorts of books as well. If they don't have the book on hand they might be able to order it if you mention it before their next order day. Owner has been in business for 25 + years. If you're a curious sort or a book worm please check it out. They also carry some rare books are mint antiques or misprints in case you're a collector. Generally dog friendly; except for very specific cases (in other words the dog is hostile in any manner or the dog owner is obnoxious and isn't responsible with their pet etc). Please bare in mind being right in the heart of busy down town Astoria it isn't always a...