Reader's Guide

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Reader's Guide is the oldest independent bookstore in Salem, Oregon. We opened in February of 1983 and have happily served the community ever since.

Address: 735 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304, USA

Phone: (503) 588-3166

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State: Oregon

Zip Code: 97304

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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Reviews

My average purchase volume of books is between three and five per week. There is not much better in life than discovering a bookstore stocked with high quality writings.

Cards
This is a WONDERFUL space if you are looking for cards. Beautiful selection which rivals higher end stores in Portland and Seattle.

Books
The selection is average at best but that is not necessarily a negative. Used book stores in small towns tend to reflect their constituency. Since Salem, although the capital, is rather rural, their selection of books reflects this. This bookstore can place orders but anyone with a computer can as well so this is a moot point. Their book selection is not cataloged which means everything is a manual process. The whole “wandering the isles” idea is nice but this is a small store so a bit of technology is needed. The Book Bin in Downtown Salem is more progressive and current. Of course there is always Powell’s which is a stones throw away.

Customer Service
I must admit that this is where the bookstore failed to meet minimum standards. It appears the standard greeting is “so you have a question?” This is delivered in a myriad of tones and with or without eye contact. It is rather rude and unfortunately sets a negative tone but it Is how all customers are spoken to. Not sure what happened to “how can I help you”. 

Conclusion
Average used book store with an AMAZING card selection. I go there for cards but for books...I look elsewhere.

 8 years ago (19-10-2017)

Great local bookstore! Besides a good book selection, they have other neat items here and there. They always have amazing "cards", for all occasions. Also they have a fun kid "section"! Their prices/pricing seems to be on point, definitely fair! 
If you want a real book, go here!!!

 8 years ago (17-10-2017)

I love small bookstores. Most books I like are older so it is nice to get them for a reasonable price.

 8 years ago (26-11-2017)

I love this locally owned book store. You can order items you desire and browse the huge collection that includes new and used. BEST greeting cards are here. Nice people too.

 8 years ago (13-09-2017)

This is a local used bookstore that has been around for as long as I can remember. It's a good place to check for books at a low price.

 8 years ago (24-12-2017)

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