Quimby's Books

06/15/2026

The latest has been "Remarkably Bright Creatures." I hear it's a charming and wonderful movie.
But it's like the nicest book ever so...
y'know...
no.

06/12/2026

It is a little different at Quimby's...I try to explain it a bit here. But the most important thing is, we're so glad you're here!!

Nice Customer: "Do you have a card?" Therese: "Yeah tons for birthdays and congratulation and I even have a divorce one. Oh...business card? No. No I don't. I can write some info on this index card if you'd like?" Nice Customer "I couldn't find your phone number?" Therese: "Oh yeah well, I had a pho...

06/04/2026

People have always hoped there is something magical at the top of our staircase. Well, now there is.
Modeled after late 19th century Paris aesthetic, we proudly introduce The Writer's Attic at Quimby's Books.
A small and quiet place just for you. Focus on your Work in Progress, spend time away from kids or roommates, or just have a lovely place to rest on a day out.
Come take a look and see if it calls you.

05/28/2026

We’re an Oregon bookstore, of course we have a play campsite!

05/19/2026

We carry this author. I often have to interact with her.
She's...wow... she's a bit much.
I think I said it pretty succinctly in my talking card.
But hey...my husband likes her.

05/16/2026

Oh, you don't need therapy, friend. You just need more books!

05/10/2026

spotlight on this month's beautiful front window display, made by our own (and yes, she does take commissions)

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05/03/2026

April showers bring May flowers, and a new month brings new books in stock here at Quimby's!

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04/30/2026

We're calling it the "It's Been 7 Months and We've Learned Some Stuff About what Our Community Likes to Buy - Sale!!!! (Or just "SALE!" for short.
This Saturday, May 2, all hardbacks (that usually means the new ones) are 15% off, all T-Shirts $10, plus tons more on sale to make room for bespoke Mid-Willamette Wonders!

01/16/2026

For the record, The Grapes of Wrath REALLY delves deep into all that suck. It's a riveting misery.
The rest...ehh. We still stock 'em. Except for Joyce.
Quimby's reserves the right to really hate James Joyce.