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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
(map/directions)
United States of America
Work 503 228 4651
45.51214382316533,
-122.62604981660843
From appropriately funky beginnings in a slightly funky neighborhood, Powell's on Hawthorne has grown into the largest used and new bookstore on Portland's east side. Located in a vibrant, diverse, and highly desirable neighborhood, Powell's on Hawthorne now covers more than 10,000 square feet of retail space and offers more than 200,000 used and new books. The atmosphere is relaxed, but the store is big enough to warrant a map. Not as extensive as the labyrinth at the City of Books, Powell's on Hawthorne is divided into just three rooms, each named for a neighborhood landmark: Madison, Hawthorne, and Tabor. The latter is named for Mt. Tabor, the world's only extinct volcano residing within city limits. Powell's on Hawthorne hosts lively and interesting author readings several times each week in its Tabor Room. Adjacent to the reading space, readers congregate in The Fresh Pot, an inviting corner of the store serving delicious homemade pastries and other sweet delights, along with some of the best coffee in a town that really knows its coffee. Judy Jewell says, "My favorite thing about working at the Hawthorne store is the lively feeling of community I get from my co-workers and customers. I think next best is the great used books we see here. You just never know what's going to turn up or who's going to turn up to buy it. Like the other day, we got in this copy of Huber the Tuber, a book about tuberculosis. We thought it was goofy and charming so we put it in the front window. That same afternoon, a customer snatched it up, saying it was her first book. Her father had been a lung doctor, and the book had come out when she was a toddler. She was way thrilled and we were all pretty tickled about it." --
Phone
503-228-4651
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Book buying hours:
Daily: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
From appropriately funky beginnings in a slightly funky neighborhood, Powell's on Hawthorne has grown into the largest used and new bookstore on Portland's east side.
Located in a vibrant, diverse, and highly desirable neighborhood, Powell's on Hawthorne now covers more than 10,000 square feet of retail space and offers more than 200,000 used and new books. The atmosphere is relaxed, but the store is big enough to warrant a map. Not as extensive as the labyrinth at the City of Books, Powell's on Hawthorne is divided into just three rooms, each named for a neighborhood landmark: Madison, Hawthorne, and Tabor. The latter is named for Mt. Tabor, the world's only extinct volcano residing within city limits.
Powell's on Hawthorne hosts lively and interesting author readings several times each week in its Tabor Room. Adjacent to the reading space, readers congregate in The Fresh Pot, an inviting corner of the store serving delicious homemade pastries and other sweet delights, along with some of the best coffee in a town that really knows its coffee.
Judy Jewell says, "My favorite thing about working at the Hawthorne store is the lively feeling of community I get from my co-workers and customers. I think next best is the great used books we see here. You just never know what's going to turn up or who's going to turn up to buy it. Like the other day, we got in this copy of Huber the Tuber, a book about tuberculosis. We thought it was goofy and charming so we put it in the front window. That same afternoon, a customer snatched it up, saying it was her first book. Her father had been a lung doctor, and the book had come out when she was a toddler. She was way thrilled and we were all pretty tickled about it." --
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7 Wonders Game
Four or more players gather together to try and build one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Each player picks a different civilization and wins through strategies like military might or economic trading. There are a lot of different ways to win this game, and the expansions that are available now add even more depth to the game. This is one of my favorite games to introduce to people who are done with settling Catan and ready to move into a more complex game.
Recommended by Eric G. March 25, 2013
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7 Wonders Game by Asmodee Editions
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Dominion
In Dominion, two or more players spend money to purchase victory points. This is a card drafting game in which you purchase cards that give you abilities to draft more cards, make more money, and get in the way of your opponent. There are a lot of different cards, and with so many variables, each game feels fresh and unique. Dominion has a lot of great expansions too, adding even more depth!
Recommended by Eric G. March 25, 2013
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Dominion by
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Descent: Journeys in the Dark
Descent is perfect for the person who doesn't want to bother with role playing when they're out slaying trolls. Get a group of five people, one of which acts as the game master, and start a fight! The mechanics are pretty easy to pick up, and there is a lot of great variety in monsters to fight and classes to pick from. Watch out, though. In Descent, the game master gets experience points just like you, so they're just itching to win.
Recommended by Eric G. March 25, 2013
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Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd Edition by Fantasy Flight Games
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The Summer Prince
In a futuristic Brazilian city where dancing and danger are often the same thing, a glowing protagonist is tangled up in art, rebellion, and charming young men with tragic fates. The near-instant total immersion of this book left me dazzled by Johnson's storytelling.
Recommended by The Dot March 25, 2013
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The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson
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Small World
If you wish Risk didn't take five days and included elves and dwarves, Small World is perfect for you! Everyone at the board picks a different civilization and then goes out and conquers. Your civilization isn't doing so hot, or maybe you're just ready to move on? Put your current civilization out to pasture and try another one! This game is a lot of fun and has some really great art. It's optimal for four or more players, so throw a party!
Recommended by Eric G. March 21, 2013
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Netrunner Living Card Game
A great card game for two players that emphasizes strategy and deck construction. Both players pick a different faction to play (either Runners or Corporations) and build a deck to defeat the other. Both factions play completely differently from each other, so if you get bored of being a Runner (and in my experience you won't!), you can flip sides and enjoy entirely new mechanics.
Recommended by Eric G. March 21, 2013
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Android: Netrunner Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games
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Carcassonne
Carcassonne is great for nights when you don't want to spend four hours on an epic quest. It can be played with two or more players and doesn't have a million rules. Straightforward fun.
Recommended by Alison L. March 20, 2013
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Carcassonne Board Game with River Expansion by Z-Man Games
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Little Bear
Most of my reading these days is done by request, and Little Bear is always in heavy rotation.
What can't that Little Bear do? He makes soup! He's a snow-day nudist! He goes to the "moon"! He convinces his mother to recap the previous three stories for him!
Recommended by Emily A. March 19, 2013
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Little Bear (I Can Read Books: Level 1) by Else Minarik
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A Little Book of Sloth
Do you shriek or weep easily? Then be prepared to go into overload! These little bundles of SQUEE! will melt even the most curmudgeonly naysayers. You'll find yourself saying, "Kittens? What kittens?", or possibly becoming what I call "sloth-drunk." As a super-sparkly bonus, a portion of the proceeds go directly back to the sloths!
Recommended by Morgan R. March 15, 2013
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A Little Book of Sloth by Lucy Cooke
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Settlers of Catan
The land is Catan. To win, you must assert your agricultural dominance through trade and luck to create a combination of: the longest road, the largest army, the building of settlements, and development cards. The first player to 10 points claims victory. Trade with other players, but beware: they are out for the same glory that you are. This game is fun for the whole family, but I caution you: approach your victory slowly, lest you be embargoed by your fellow settlers!
Recommended by Kelly S. March 15, 2013
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Settlers of Catan (4th Edition) by Mayfair Games
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Risk 1959
What's not to love about this classic game? In Risk, you (and everyone else) are vying for world domination. Line up your armies, roll the dice, and engage in combat with your border neighbors (or establish alliances). Regardless of how you do it, someone will come out the victor, and I hope for the sake of your ego that it's you! One warning, though: avoid playing with your spouse (if you do, make an alliance with him/her), lest you find yourself alone in bed that night!
Recommended by Kelly S. March 15, 2013
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Cities and Knights of Catan Expansion
Of all the expansions, this is by far my favorite. Catan has fluorished and now, knights are required to defend the settlers against the barbarians. In this expansion, the settlers vie for dominance through a combination of: the building of settlements, cities, and metropolises; the trading of commodities and development cards; and the all-too-familiar longest road and largest army. The first player to 13 points claims victory. If you quickly build cities (be sure to defend them with knights!), use development cards strategically, and are the first to a metropolis, you'll find yourself on the winning end of this game! This expansion really adds an additional layer of fun to the original game, and I've spent countless fun-filled (and ego-bruising) board-game nights defending Catan from the barbarians!
Recommended by Kelly S. March 15, 2013
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Catan: Cities & Knights Expansion by Mayfair Games
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