Powell’s City of Books: Where Book Lovers Get (Happily) Lost

📍 Location: 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209 The World’s Largest Independent Bookstore Spanning an entire city block (68,000 sq ft!) and stocking over 1 million new/used books, Powell’s is a labyrinth of literary magic. First-timers often experience: 📚 Sensory overload from floor-to-ceiling shelves (color-coded rooms!) ☕ Instant calm at the in-store World Cup Coffee (try the Stumptown cold brew) Why It’s Special ✨ Rare Finds: Out-of-print gems in the Pearl Room Author-signed first editions (check the glass cases) 🤳 Quirky Perks: Free bookworm selfie spots (like the "Purple Room" throne chair) "Date a Book" blind-wrap surprise titles ($6) My Strategy 🧘 Embrace the Zen: After the initial dizzying awe, I: Grabbed a honey lavender latte Camped by the window to people-watch (Portland’s eclectic parade!) Let my partner geek out in the sci-fi section (it’s bigger than most bookstores period) #PowellBooks #PortlandReads #BookstoreHeaven #TravelForIntroverts