Another new bookstore
My wife pointed out the ad in the latest Source: Between the Covers, "Bend’s newest neighborhood bookstore." It’s located in the historic Delaware Annex building (which also has a little-known vacation apartment space, according to Bend Living) at 645 NW Delaware—the corner of Delaware and Bond.
So far I only know what’s in the ad:
- General bookstore
- Free wi-fi
- Sitting and gathering areas
- Old fashioned candy
- Gift cards
- Children’s books
- Coffee
- Pastries from Sparrow Bakery
Definitely worth checking out.
While I’m glad it’s a new bookstore in town (any bookstore is an improvement), this place disappoints. The selection is meager and uninspired. While I hope more books will arrive after they’ve settled it, it is nowhere near the caliber of Paulina Springs Bookstore in Sisters. Since a Powell’s is out of the question (alas, maybe someday …), is a Paulina Springs really so hard to duplicate?
I think it’ s a breath of fresh air in the bookstore scene around here. A sweet, quaint shop, owner-inspired selection, and a homey offering of coffee/pastries. And, a cute kids’ books section.