Backstory Books & Yarn

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

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!

New books
08/05/2026

New books

Trisha Shozuya has brought a restock of some of our most popular bags - the F**k Ice carryall- as well as her wonderful ...
07/30/2026

Trisha Shozuya has brought a restock of some of our most popular bags - the F**k Ice carryall- as well as her wonderful tote bags.

Happy Japanese Caturday!This charming picture book is bound accordion-fold style, with an accompanying pamphlet in Germa...
07/19/2026

Happy Japanese Caturday!

This charming picture book is bound accordion-fold style, with an accompanying pamphlet in German.

Used graphic novels that just came in.
07/16/2026

Used graphic novels that just came in.

Happy creative Caturday!
07/12/2026

Happy creative Caturday!

We are open today, Saturday July 4th, until 7pmAnd we have the wonderful new issue of Kitchen Table Magazine - made loca...
07/04/2026

We are open today, Saturday July 4th, until 7pm

And we have the wonderful new issue of Kitchen Table Magazine - made locally with lots of love and skill.

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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