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Discover places to go in Salem, Oregon

B3: Beauty, Beverages & Books

A one of a kind spot on Broadway: a hand picked used bookstore (most books $3 to $15), a tea and mocktail bar, and a quiet hair salon, all in one calm, welcoming space with comfy reading nooks. Lots of romance, sci-fi, fantasy and horror.

1070 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301

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Barnes & Noble Salem

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The big new book store at Willamette Town Center, opened in 2023. New releases and bestsellers, a large kids' and YA section, vinyl, toys and games, and a cafe for reading over coffee.

827 Lancaster Dr NE, Suite 110, Salem, OR 97301

Books N Time

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A cozy little bookstore in downtown Silverton with new and used books, a strong children's section, trade-ins and local author events. Pair it with a walk along Silver Creek.

210 N Water St, Suite B, Silverton, OR 97381

Escape Fiction

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Escape Fiction is a Salem bookstore selling new and used books, with special-order and trade-credit services. The store says it takes books for trade credit rather than buying them for cash. Check the current trade and pricing policies before bringing books or placing an order.

3240 Triangle Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302

Friends of the Salem Public Library Bookstore

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The Friends of Salem Public Library operate a store on the library's first floor at 585 Liberty Street SE. The store lists Tuesday through Thursday hours of 10:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday hours of 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; it is closed Sunday and Monday. These are store hours, not the library's own hours. Check holiday changes before visiting.

585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301

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A cozy West Salem bookshop selling new and used books since 1983. Strong on literary and genre fiction, with a big kids' section that includes older Newbery and Caldecott winners, plus puzzles, cards and gifts. Bring in your old books for store credit.

735 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304

Second Chance Books

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A family owned used bookstore in downtown Independence, set in an old Masonic Temple. Tall shelves sorted neatly by genre, from poetry and drama to travel. Trade in your books for store credit. Worth the short drive from Salem.

307 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351

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The Book Bin

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Downtown Salem's big indie bookstore, family owned and spread over two floors. New, used and bargain books, a rare book room heavy on sci-fi, fantasy and horror, tabletop gaming books and used vinyl. They buy books for cash or trade, host author events and book clubs, and the store cat Rose is usually around.

450 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301