Backstory Books & Yarn

Backstory Books & Yarn Backstory is a neighborhood bookstore and second-hand knit shop. Books & yarn bought and traded.

New books
09/24/2026

New books

We just got in a bunch of 1950s Sci-Fi magazines
09/11/2026

We just got in a bunch of 1950s Sci-Fi magazines

New booksIncluding some Booker Prize long listed books
09/10/2026

New books
Including some Booker Prize long listed books

We have a new batch of Holst Coast yarn- a blend of cotton and wool. We get this new yarn in small batches from Denmark.
08/24/2026

We have a new batch of Holst Coast yarn- a blend of cotton and wool.

We get this new yarn in small batches from Denmark.

Tomorrow (8/23) is the Hawthorne Street FairHawthorne Blvd will be closed to cars from 30th to 39th Avenues. Backstory w...
08/22/2026

Tomorrow (8/23) is the Hawthorne Street Fair

Hawthorne Blvd will be closed to cars from 30th to 39th Avenues.

Backstory will be closed.

Looking for something?Someone left their phone in the shop today - please ask around and see if it’s someone you know. W...
08/17/2026

Looking for something?

Someone left their phone in the shop today - please ask around and see if it’s someone you know.

We have been getting so many people ask for filet crochet yarn, and we found some. Come get before the other vintage crocheters do.

Everyone always asks for used Mary Oliver and we have a bunch right now. 😻😻😻

We are not buying books or yarn today or tomorrow (8/9, 8/10). Wednesday is a fine day for book buying. Thanks!
08/09/2026

We are not buying books or yarn today or tomorrow (8/9, 8/10). Wednesday is a fine day for book buying.
Thanks!

Address

3129 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR
97214

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19712823332

Website

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