Reader's Guide

Reader's Guide Reader's Guide is the oldest independent bookstore in Salem, Oregon. We opened in February of 1983. We are located on Edgewater in West Salem.

We do NOT have an online store of any kinda and books are NOT available to purchase online.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram for a more updated look at what's in stock, upcoming events and other fun stuff!
05/29/2026

Make sure to follow us on Instagram for a more updated look at what's in stock, upcoming events and other fun stuff!

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Make sure to stop by tomorrow!
05/29/2026

Make sure to stop by tomorrow!

Mark your calendar for our next author event at the Reader's Guide Bookstore!

04/23/2026

Make sure you stop by THIS Saturday, the 25th, for Independent Bookstore Day! We will be having author signings, a dirty soda truck, sidewalk sales and more. We're also partnering with Book Bin again this year for the passports and giveaways! Come visit us!

Mark your calendar for our next author event at the Reader's Guide Bookstore!
04/22/2026

Mark your calendar for our next author event at the Reader's Guide Bookstore!

It has come to our attention that someone has created a .shop account for Reader's guide. THIS IS NOT US!!!! We are lo...
04/12/2026

It has come to our attention that someone has created a .shop account for Reader's guide. THIS IS NOT US!!!! We are looking into the fake account ,but wanted to let everyone know. It has all our correct information, except the correct email address, prices of books, and the fact that we do not ship. Please do not order from them. The website is readersguide.shop. Again this in not our account!!

Reader's Guide

01/18/2026

Still looking for more books you guys recommend! Or if you have a few... leave in the comments below with a sentence why you recommend :)

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01/16/2026

Making a new display... if you'd like to participate (and you're okay with your first name being used) tell us a few of your favorite books and a sentence about why you like them. :)

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01/13/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the bookstore will be closed on Tuesday. January 13th and reopen on Wednesday, January 14th. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

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12/21/2025

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! We post more over there :)

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We're participating in the Marion Polk Food Drive this holiday season. :) Feel free to drop off in the bin right inside ...
12/11/2025

We're participating in the Marion Polk Food Drive this holiday season. :) Feel free to drop off in the bin right inside our front door. Thank you!

Address

735 Edgewater Street NW
Salem, OR
97304

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(503) 588-3166

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