In much lighter news, my post today is about one of the world's great bookstores --
Last weekend, I was lucky enough to spend time in Portland, Oregon, home of one of the country’s great book destinations – Powell’s Books. It’s a humongous store, chock full of so many volumes, there is a giant board to direct you to the right room of the store. People plan their trips to Portland around this amazing store – so it’s a good thing there are some great hotels nearby. www.powells.com
I loved walking around the store. There’s such amazing energy at Powell’s – you’re surrounded by people who love books as much as you do probably, and the walls are covered with shelves – rows and rows of stories you’ve yet to discover.
I loved walking around the store. There’s such amazing energy at Powell’s – you’re surrounded by people who love books as much as you do probably, and the walls are covered with shelves – rows and rows of stories you’ve yet to discover.
In the teen section, I found Buzz Girl books – and mine, though it was on a high shelf, was faced out! The bookseller, Florence, was very sweet and let me sign the copies for the store. Me, signing books at Powell’s?
It’s still unreal and I can’t believe that this dream of mine to become a writer has come true. I truly have a “pinch me” moment when I see Shelby staring out from the cover of Never Cry Werewolf. And seeing her there at Powell’s reminded me how grateful I am for young adult readers and my writing friends that have help bring my dream to life!
I know I’ve talked about Indie Bookstores before, but I’m curious if there are any other big bookstores like Powell’s around the country? Do you have a destination bookstore in your hometown? I think I may need to plan some more book field trips…
Hugs!
Heather
http://www.heatherdavisbooks.com/
The Clearing – April 2010 HMH
Never Cry Werewolf – Sept. 2009 HarperTeen
I know I’ve talked about Indie Bookstores before, but I’m curious if there are any other big bookstores like Powell’s around the country? Do you have a destination bookstore in your hometown? I think I may need to plan some more book field trips…
Hugs!
Heather
http://www.heatherdavisbooks.com/
The Clearing – April 2010 HMH
Never Cry Werewolf – Sept. 2009 HarperTeen
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6 comments:
Powell's sounds awesome! I love hearing about interesting indie bookstores. 3 of my favorites are Tattered Cover in CO, Wisebird Bookery and The Purple Cow in UT. I also happened upon a darling little one on Main Street in Sun Valley, Idaho with lots of really old books. Thanks for sharing, Heather!
Wonderful! I came upon one on Main Street in Park City that had a terrific YA section. (Attention Wendy on that one.) And I've spent hours wandering in Tattered Cover, as well as the two indies in my neighborhood.
I really adore RJ Julia's in Madison CT - which is where I go to hear at lot of great authors speak. But I also adore the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VT a place I used to frequent in my childhood. I can spend hours in bookstores, they're very addicting.
We all know how much I love Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston. They're not big in size, but they're huge in heart!
Sounds like a fantastic place I could get lost in! There is nothing like that around where I live.
I love how Powells gives you a map to search the store! You can also sell books back to Powells. The Goodwill in Portland also has a great selection of books.
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