Very few cities have what they can boast of as the Mecca of books. Portland has one they call Powell's Books. It is a brand in Portland that is over 6 locations where you can buy and sell your old books, besides choosing the brand new releases.

Powell's is a brand that has earned its respect for stocking good work and not just glossy covers or bestsellers. Their assortment of books is one of the best and most comprehensive one can find in Portland bookstores.

Powell's City of Books is the largest with 3,500 sections of books over an area and multiple levels occupying a whole block in downtown. Although other stores are smaller, they also house the common favorites preferred and read by people from all walks.

Some of the category of books you can find at Powell's are - History, Fantasy, Thrillers, Literature, Romance and Sci - fi. However if you want to find out of print editions then chances are City of Books will have it. Powell's Book Stores are located in the airport area, Hawthorne District, Cedar Hills and a few other locations. Powell's books also sells gift cards and souvenirs, making it worthwhile to even take a stroll through the mammoth facility. Apart from books they also stock popular media such as DVDs, CDs and eBooks.

They also have an online collection of their books. You can browse through or search for titles and place an order accordingly. They allow you to read their books and students can also use the facility as a library although borrowing is not an option.

Powell's Books is a chain of seven book stores located within Portland Oregon. The main bookstore, called Powell's world of books, occupies an entire city block and sprawls over about 1.6 acres or 68,000 square feet of retail space. At this size, it is no wonder that the store claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.

If you are looking for a great place to stay near any of the Powell's bookstores, especially the main one - you can get a great Portland hotel deals to fit your budget.

1. General information regarding the books sold here

http://www.powells.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powell%27s_Books

http://www.powells.com/info/storeinformation.html

This book store specializes in selling both new and used books and stores them side by side in the store. The online catalogue of the store shows over four million new and used books that are available for sale. The store buys over 3000 used books every day. Recently it has also started offering DVD titles through its stores with free shipping. There are currently 44,000 titles available in the inventory.

There are also rare and out of print books available for sale here. The internet wing of the book store is a separate present but is connected with the stores nonetheless.

2. History

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powell%27s_Books#History

The bookstore was started in 1971 by Walter Powell. He was then joined by his son Michael Powell and soon they expanded the business in Portland.

In 2002, the bookstore was named by the USA Today as one of t he 10 best bookstores in the country.

3. Locations

There's a technical bookstore in North Park blocks

There's a 32,000 sq. ft. children's bookstore in the west coast, located at Cedar Hills Crossing at Beaverton

There's another books store in the Hawthorne district.

There's store with cooking and garden materials near the Hawthorne district.

There are three stores in the Portland International Airport.

The Powell's bookstore in Portland is a stop over for every book reader. Whether you want an old or new book you will find it at the book store. The collections in the place are of a variety such that you will always get any book you are looking for.

The bookstore offers good services even online. One thing you will notice as you check into the Powell's bookstore is the array of nice hotels around.

http://www.powells.com/info/storeinformation.html

1. Which are these nice lodgings near the Powell's Bookstore?

The Beadle Inn and the Climax Hotel are some of the lodgings that you will definitely love. With proximity to the bookstore you can get some books as you relax in the hotels.

The hotels in Portland come in a variety, available are; budget hotels, luxurious hotels, star hotels and cheap motels. The Climax Hotel is an affordable place with lodges that you will love.

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2. Which are the features of lodges near the Powell's Bookstore?

- Tranquil and comfortable accomodation

- affordable prices and services

- nearness to amenities

- discounts and attractive packages

- dining services

- friendly reception

3. A list of hotels in the whole of Portland

http://www.hotelplanner.com/zip/Portland-OR-hotels-in-97205