Finding a used bookstore near Milwaukie & Southeast Portland
If you’re searching for a used bookstore near Milwaukie or Southeast Portland, here’s the short answer: you’ll find us at 7931 SE King Rd, Ste 1, Milwaukie, OR 97222, open Monday through Saturday, 10am–5pm. We’re a neighborhood used bookshop that’s been part of the community for decades — and we’re a quick hop from Clackamas, Oak Grove, Gladstone, Happy Valley, and the rest of the east side.
What kind of shop is this?
We’re a used bookstore with a trade-in twist. Browse thousands of secondhand titles across fiction, non-fiction, kids’ and YA, cookbooks, poetry, and graphic novels — and if you bring books you’ve finished, you can turn them into store credit toward your next stack. (We trade for credit; we don’t buy for cash.)
Making the most of a first visit
- Come ready to browse. The shelves reward a slow wander — plan a little time rather than a smash-and-grab.
- Bring books if you have them. Readable titles in good shape earn credit you can spend the same afternoon.
- Ask at the counter.Hunting for something specific, or a rare title? We’ll do our best to track it down through our network.
Can’t make it in person?
We also keep a curated selection online, so you can support an independent shop from anywhere. Have a look at our online shelves, or use the Next Read Matchmaker on the homepage if you want a recommendation tuned to what you actually like.
Ready to drop by? Plan your visit for directions, parking, and what to expect when you walk in.