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Powell's City of Books

Pearl District

Over 1 million books

What you’ll find

What Powell's City of Books is known for

Powell's City of Books occupies an entire city block in the Pearl District, making it the world's largest independent bookstore. Its shelves hold more than one million books, spread across that single block-sized store.