Backstory Books & Yarn — Local services in Portland

I Was lucky enough to wander into this incredible used bookstore on Hawthorne today and as someone who rarely gets around to writing a yelp review, I think it's pretty telling that I'm not even a block away and have stopped walking to get on my phone and rave about this place !!! The store is well organized, the selection is varied with everything from all time favorites to rare books - you're bound to find something for everyone ! And the owner, Amanda and her staff are simply a pleasure to talk to about books and pretty much everything else. The space is a Portland staple, once owned by a couple who handmade everything from the book shelves to the desk you'll check out on. Finding this gem really made my day and I can't wait to get reading so I can return and buy even more books here. If you're looking for books in Portland look no further then this...

Delighted to find this enchanting bookstore and yarn haven. Backstory is in a beautiful whimsy building with wall to wall books covering a large variety of genres. You can find everything from cookbooks to creepy fiction. They also carry a lot of classic children's books. There is yarn in every color of the rainbow. I even got a chance to check out a vintage sewing machine. Backstory is a wonderful place to explore used books and get craft inspiration. Put it on your "must go" list if you love the smell of old books and enjoy touching different yarn textures. It was a lovely place to spend a quiet...

This is my favorite book store in the world. The first time I patronized Backstory it was for a book for a friend. Amanda went out of here way to find and retrieve the book for me and I have been buying from her ever since. The quality of Backstory comes from its excellent owner. I have relied on Amanda for many requests and she has gone above and beyond in every occasion. She embodies a passion for her work and her customers and I am so thankful to have found this store. Backstory Books & Yarn is a gift to...