Getting swept up in a book is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. Another is losing yourself in a bookstore, spending hours searching for a buzzy new release, rediscovering a beloved classic or sitting in on an author Q&A. These independent bookstores scratch the itch of every bibliophile, from the mystery lover to rare book collector.

Pick up comics at Books with Pictures, Portland, Oregon

Books with Pictures promises to provide comics and graphic novels for everyone — and delivers. The store “strives to make the space inclusive” and is known for its “BIPOC-centered displays” and “section dedicated to LGBTQIA+ characters,” said Oregon Live . Every month, fans gather for the Books with Pals Graphic Novel Book Club, which sometimes include special appearances by authors.

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