Letterpress Books & Gifts — Local services in Portland

Have been very happy with this little store just a short mile walk from our home. During COOVD times, my virtual book club made a pact to only order books through a local small shop, and I’m lucky to have Letterpress as my home base. My kids know when they go with me to pick up a new book, they will most likely leave with one of their own. Karen is always happy to help me find the books that I need in the shop or order them when they aren’t on the shelves, which normally takes less than a week. Well worth the stop and SO much better...

What a magical gem Letterpress is! Every time I go into this family-run bookstore I end up leaving with all sorts of treasures, more than I came in for! The selection of books (especially the children's literature) is varied and exciting: a great mix of classics, regional-themed books, the newest and best, and works that challenge and broaden your horizons. And the shop itself is so cozy and welcoming with the warmest staff you could possibly have. Long live bookstores and long live...

I've been going here for years since I moved in just down the street. I love this place so much, the owners are incredibly sweet and clearly love what they do. They make great recommendations and they always love to hear feedback from customers. I honestly do most of my Christmas shopping there every year. And my absolute favourite is when they do date with a book. You can get so many books for so cheap, and it's always a fun surprise to see what you get! I've never been...