
Wallace Books: a cozy labyrinth of new and used books with discoveries at every turn.
Wallace Books, at 7241 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, is a cozy store featuring a broad mix of new and used titles. Reviews describe a labyrinth of shelves—often floor-to-ceiling—with well-curated genre sections, including Pacific Northwest and Native American topics. Shoppers praise friendly staff, deep selections, and rooms like the dedicated children's area for browsing.
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Browse a vast collection of new releases, used books, and vintage editions across diverse genres, from fiction to non-fiction.
Explore books arranged by genre, including Pacific Northwest literature, Native American studies, and children's books, for easier discovery.
Enjoy a cozy, labyrinthine layout with narrow paths and packed shelves, encouraging unexpected finds and literary exploration.
Receive helpful assistance from our knowledgeable staff, available to answer questions while allowing you to wander freely.
Discover unique and first-rate book editions, including cool and rare finds, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.
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Overall rating
S C
My daughters and I spent so much time looking around. It was a lot of fun! It was honestly like a mini powells books. We left with a stack of books. We will definitely be back.
Brian Davies
Loris Johnson
This book store is amazing! Looking for wall to wall books? Look no further! What about the book you didn't know you wanted? Yep they have that too. Or what about that book you loved in 2nd grade? Yep is probably there. A book on just about anything? Mostlikly too find it!Great price great staff great place!!
Gregory Cimmiyotti
I really liked this neighborhood book store. It is a bit crowed. But the staff was fantastic!
Ali B
Great bookstore with piles of books floor to ceiling. Friendly and helpful employees. Only thing missing is a shop cat.
Jay Huldeen
Friendly staff, and helpful. Books are kept in somewhat distinct sections but are not shelved in any noticeable order (author name, title, number) so it involves quite a bit of staring and scanning book spines to find what you might be looking for. On the other hand, this arrangement can lead to serendipitous finds. Not as broad a selection as other bookstores, but perhaps more depth in specific genres than even the big boxes like Powell's.