Broadway Books

Broadway Books has thrived since 1992 by offering something that even the world's largest bookstore cannot: the intimate, personal experience of a true neighborhood store where the staff knows your name, your taste, and exactly what you should read next. The NE Broadway location serves the Sullivan's Gulch and surrounding neighborhoods with a curated selection that, while compact compared to Portland's more famous bookstores, is chosen with such care and expertise that browsers rarely leave empty-handed. The staff picks are the store's secret weapon, handwritten recommendations that carry the authority of genuine passion and deep reading. The cooking section reflects Portland's obsession with food culture, while the gardening shelves serve the city's many dedicated growers. The children's section is a neighborhood treasure, staffed by experts who know their young customers' reading levels and interests. The literary fiction selection is curated for quality rather than quantity, with an emphasis on debut novels and underappreciated gems that bigger stores might miss. Broadway Books is proof that in a city of literary giants, there is always room for a bookstore that feels like home.