Shopping with Third Eye Books was an incredible experience. I sent Michelle (one of the owners) a list of titles that I needed to purchase for our office and she was so responsive and kind. Both her and her husband added personal touches to the experience and helped source the titles we needed very quick. The books arrived quickly and I left feeling valued as a customer. I cant wait to make another purchase. Support Local! Support Black-owned bookstores!
I had a wonderful experience with the folks at Third Eye Bag. They have a really great selection of literature for anyone interested in Black History and Revolutionary thought. I ended up purchasing Assata’s autobiography which literally changed my life as well as a few other books. The lady at the front desk was super nice and made the process of ordering a book really easy and simple. This is a great store and it will absolutely be worth your time to check it out and further educate your self through reading!
They had both cookbooks I wanted. Purchase and pickup was so easy. The couple at the shop were so sweet!
Incredibly well stocked! Beautiful diverse bookstore with titles for ages 0-100. Fantastic early reader selections too. Incenses, candles and jewelry as well as spiritual items can be found here. The owners are friendly and community oriented. LOVE this shop!
Love this place! They have an awesome selection of books for all ages. The owners are super nice and authentically care about your customer experience. Last Christmas I bought my whole family books from here. I found a great gift for everyone and got to support a local business in the process.
Third Eye Books is one of Portlands best locally owned and operated book stores in town. Why? Because Michelle and Charles recommend books that are important for anyone wanting to experience a greater humanity through words. They are an excellent resource for all ages interested in continued growth of the mind, and committed to uplifting and improving the heart and soul and body. And, they turn around online orders lickety-split and provide excellent customer service. Third Eye is my go-to bookstore.
I love everything about this company, I love the work they are doing! How they show up in the community. How they are people first and also pouring their heart and soul into this shop. It is a beautiful thing. I will be a life long supporter and you should too.
I cannot say enough good things about Third Eye. The book selection is remarkable and if they don’t carry it, they find it. Every one of my online orders has shipped within hours and been in my hands as fast as the big sellers. Try them. Big thank you to Michelle and Charles for always treating your customers like members of your community. ❤️
Third Eye Books cannot be missed! Greeted immediately upon entering and made to feel right at home. The owners, Charles & Michelle, are true lights in this world and have curated a shop full of compelling must-reads. Highly recommend!
Michelle and Charles are excellent leaders/stewards of the community and their store. Their passion for their work, their life footprint and community radiates in every word they say, every moment of support as you walk the store and every post on their social media platforms. Personally, I’ve been a recipient of their joy when I brought my youngest to their store. She’s an athlete who had recently broken her ankle. She really needed a pick up. As soon as we walked in, Michelle and Charles embraced her like family and gave her lots to look forward to as she heals. This store is filled with opportunity for you and yours. Don’t miss your opportunity to get joy thrown on you and leave with a smile and a bag filled with knowledge.
I’ve been here a few times now. The most knowledgeable owners of any bookstore I know! Always changing selections, having author signings and smelling SO good from beautiful candles. A++
I ordered a few books online and was so impressed with the response time and customer service. My items arrived quickly and Charles sent a very thoughtful note. Will absolutely order from Third Eye again.
I love this bookstore. The owners are knowledgeable and friendly, and the location is clean, bright, and stocked with EXCELLENT books for all ages. Theres something for everyone here, and if you arent sure what you want, the owners will recommend something great.
Wonderful little bookstore right on(ish) Division in a little house-converted-to-bookstore just kitty-corner to Salt and Straw! They have books for all ages, I brought my 5-year-old and she found a new favorite book and got to pick out two for her big brothers as well. I found a few books that I had heard about in some recent podcasts and been looking for, but the owners are well versed on everything in the store and are able to offer great recommendations. Highly recommend!
Michelle and Charles are wonderful. Chatted with Michelle for awhile and her energy just makes the store shine. While the space is currently too small to hold all of the books theyd like, they work hard to make sure that any book can be ordered that you may need. Absolutely stop by or shop online. Great collection.
Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful books, wonderful people, wonderful candles and even local sage!!! Recently placed a second order and they arrived immaculately packaged as usual!! I highly recommend shopping with this store in person and online!!
My first interaction with Third Eye Books was for an online order, and they were so communicative and quick with the order it was a great experience. On my last trip to Portland I had the pleasure of checking out the store in person and their warmth, knowledge and enthusiasm are immediately evident, and the store carries a fantastic selection. I’ll definitely be back again.
Whether you live in Portland or just visiting, you gotta check Third Eye out! They have an incredible selection of books (& more).The owners, Michelle and Charles are accommodating, knowledgable & a pleasure to converse with!
Normally I have to pick through bookstores to find something close to what Im looking for but Third Eye had everything that my partner and I wanted and more. We were even able to chat with the owners about our selections and the whole process was beyond perfect. Everyone should go here and leave with their arms full.
This is my favorite book store, and dont get me wrong I like the downtown location as well, but this one is just a treasure trove of amazing stories.
A truly incredible shop, with lovely, knowledgeable owners and wonderful reads! Visited their space for the first time a couple weeks ago, and found a couple books that had been on my list for months. Its so great to have them in the neighborhood, I couldnt recommend this spot more!
Went to Third Eye today and had the best bookstore experience. The shop is beautifully organized and stocked with influential books that are essential reads for adults, kids, and everything in-between. Michelle and Charles are a wealth of knowledge and were incredibly helpful with suggestions. Support Third Eye bookstore, you’ll be stoked that you did.
Exciting experience, knowledge for the hungry mind. The proprietors are informative, helpful,courteous and accommodating to every customer. God bless you for blessing His servants.
Third Eye is now the first place I check for books. I have been extremely impressed with all aspects of my orders with them. The website is easy to navigate. I love their recommendations..have been introduced to great reads. Their turn around time is beyond speedy. And their customer service is stellar! My initial order was returned to them due to my typing error (totally my fault!). They immediately contacted me and were so great about correcting the address and getting it back out to me. Couldnt have been nicer! I cannot wait to visit the shop post pandemic. Support an fantastic Black owned book store...you wont regret it!
Really cool small bookstore. Lots of books I wouldnt have encountered otherwise. Highly recommend a quick visit.
Love this place. Everyone was so helpful and dang they have an awesome selection! So excited to have found it.
Love love love Third Eye Books. Every online order has had a personal response and timely delivery, and I love my membership on libro.fm for audiobooks through Third Eye Books….I get great recommendations on the regular. Wish I could give 10 stars!!
I have placed online orders with Third Eye Books twice. I was impressed both times with the speed of shipping, the selection of titles and authors, and most of all, their loyalty to their customers. I received a personalized email when I made a second purchase thanking me for being a returning customer. It truly made my day. I will continue to shop here for a very long time to come (because who doesnt love books!). Their instagram is also pretty cool.
Great selection. Friendly and helpful staff. So glad they are in the neighborhood!
Ordered several books here, great shipping arrival times and their selection can’t be beat.
I can’t say enough about how special thirdeye books is: their selection is rich and they will order if they don’t have it; online orders are fulfilled immediately; charles and michele are wonderful, warm, so welcoming when you come into their store, and so helpful with recommendations; they even email thank you notes! best of pdx.
Wonderful black-owned shop. The owners could not be more helpful or kind. I was thrilled to see so many childrens books that addressed race, gender, and other identity issues for all ages. I will definitely be back.
Excellent selection of books, warm welcome and great service. Will definitely be back again!
Easy online ordering process, books arrived quickly! Love the selection!
Wonderful selection of books! They shipped so quickly I felt as if I had just clicked submit when they arrived. Very sweet personal touches across the shopping experience. A joy to buy from!
Had such a great experience shopping here: great recommendations, warm and friendly service!
Online ordering is super easy, so many things to look at in addition to books. Ended up spending double what I planned on spending because of the amazing selection! Shipping was fast and arrived within days. With a receipt showing what I ordered and great communication! Cant wait to get paid so I can order more!
Fantastic selection and service, I’m already planning the budget for my next trip because I can’t get enough of this shop.
I’ve purchased several books from this bookseller. Excellent customer service, shipping was prompt, and no issues whatsoever.
I ordered a book online from Third Eye Books. Immediately after the purchase, I received an email from the owner thanking me for my support and extending an offer to contact him if I need anything. To my surprise, the book arrived extremely quickly in perfect condition. I highly recommend Third Eye Books for their fantastic customer service and quick shipping and handling. Thank you for your commitment to our community and great service!
Great titles and fast shipping. Our go to destination for books in Portland.
Excellent book sellers! The website was easy to navigate, and there was a good selection. Their Instagram is fun to follow. I found a new title I hadnt seen before, ordered it on a Monday and received it on Thursday. Im very happy with my experience, and very happy to be have found a Black owned, local book seller.
Website was easy to use and checkout was a breeze. Great selection of books from fiction to non-fiction, and totally reasonable shipping times, even during the hectic holiday season. Was thrilled by their Cyber Monday/Black Friday deals, and picked up some great titles. Thank you, and I cant wait to shop here again!
I have placed several orders from Third Eye Books and they have arrived very quickly - 2 days or less. Faster than Amazon and much better customer service. They have a great selection and even if they dont have the books in stock, theyve been able to order them for me.
This is one of the most organized and interesting shops in Portland! I’m happy to support this Black-owned, veteran and women-led business. Not only do they have an intriguing collection of books, their service is outstanding and always keeps the customer in mind. Easy to order from their website and you can expect to dive in quickly as shipping and delivery times are quick! Thank you very much!
Smooth order and delivery process. I got a personal email and the Books came sooner than expected! It was so refreshing to be treated in such a personal manner. I felt appreciated and respected as a costumer!Thank you!
This was my first time ordering with them, it was so easy and efficient. I ordered online, received a personal thank you email from the owner and received my books 2 days later. Great service! I look forward to the day when I can shop there in person. Thanks Third Eye Books!
This two-person business is so efficient it truly boggles the mind. I have ordered several books online and they have all come within two days. Not only are they efficient, they are friendly and responsive. I cannot say enough good things about this bookstore!
Ive ordered several times from this small, black owned bookstore, and each time Im amazed at their turnaround time! I get the books within a couple days of ordering. They are also quick to respond when you reach out with questions, and have a great selection to pick from! Will definitely continue to support this business!
Best customer service, excellent book selections, will do special orders, super quick shipping. Ive ordered multiple shipments and every order to early and correct. Love, love, love this shop.
My book arrived quickly and I even received a personal email from Charles offering assistance in case I had any questions or requests. Many, many thanks for establishing this valuable resource in Portland.
I’m more than happy to support this black owned, independent book store for such a Wonderful selection of books! Great titles!! Such an easy website. I love getting to search different categories; age, topic and genre.For me in Oregon... The Shipping was faster than amazon!
Love this shop and looking forward to visiting in person someday! Incredibly fast shipping. I reached out via instagram to see if they would consider stocking a specific book and they promptly responded and ordered the book, making my day. A truly wonderful part of Portlands book scene.
Great, individualized customer service. There was a snag in shipping and Charles was so helpful and quick to help.
The couple who owns this bookshop are both super kind & helpful. They can get you nearly any book you need and ship right to your home! Thank you!
Hands down fastest response and delivery Ive ever experienced. Their direct home shipping is amazing, that theyll work with you to find the book you want, so you dont have to support the giant corps aiding in the destruction of beautiful little shops like this. Happy to continue supporting and buying from this great shop. Thank you Third Eye!
I’ve placed 2 book orders at Third Eye Books. Both experiences were perfect:- my order notification arrived immediately- my shipping notification arrived within hours.- my package arrived within 36 hrs of my order!!!They have THE FASTEST turn-around I’ve seen for a small business. So grateful someone recommended them to me, and Ill definitely be ordering from them again.
Amazing customer service!! Such quick responses and always willing to help. Plus such great book choices. Shop here!
I bought a couple books at one of their pop up stands last month. They were so helpful and friendly, and had a great selection of books. They even had a local author there to sign copies of her book. It is always so cool to see members of the community supporting each other.
Awesome bookstore with a diverse selection of books! My 9 year old ordered several books and wants to order more. The website and checkout were easy to navigate, my daughter did it mostly by herself! The myriad payment options were a huge bonus. They also have an Instagram account that is full of valuable information and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this bookstore to others, and plan on becoming a repeat customer.
Incredibly friendly and quick to help! Our order arrived so fast. Will definitely be a repeat customer.
I ordered a few books from Third Eye Books and was really impressed by the whole process. The categories on the website make it easy to browse for what I’m looking for, checkout was seamless, and a shipping label was created hours later. My books arrived way more quickly than I was expecting. 100% recommend and I can’t wait to place another order!
I’ve ordered numerous books and all have been delivered quickly without any issues. They are fantastic at communication and always helpful. I wanted a book not listed on their website, they ordered it for me specially and I had it in just a couple days! I’ve always felt appreciated and welcomed by them. My go to bookstore from now on!
I bought a large number of books over the weekend and they arrived 3 days later! Thats not the best part but was definitely the cherry on top. Their selection is thoughtfully curated, full of gems, and in easy-to-shop collections on their website. Hands down the best service from a bookstore or any online store really, will be buying from them again!
Im so thankful for this shop! Ive been able to place multiple orders and receive my books faster than anywhere else in town. They have a fantastic selection and do a great job of communicating when more inventory is on the way through their social media. Highly recommend!
A true gem of a bookstore, the owners are as wonderful as the books they read, and sell.This is where you want to buy the books that enlighten your mind, and soothe your heart.
Great customer service! My order arrived very quickly. They have a great selection!
Really awesome shop with a huge selection of thoughtful books. I discovered them on Instagram and Im so glad I did. Their ordering process was really easy and my book was shipped super quickly. Definitely plan to purchase from this shop again
I went to a Third Eye Books pop-up and loved the selection and the owners were very helpful. I love that they post in their Instagram New books that have come in! I also ordered a few books online and they came quickly. Portland is lucky to have them! Don’t buy your books at Amazon, go to Third Eye Bag!
Wonderful selection of books which will nourish your third eye. Fast and quality shipping has made it easy to order during the pandemic. I grew up near DC where black owned bookstores were more common, Im happy to have found that in Portland.
I live in Portland and was fully prepared to wait a while for my order to be processed and shipped. It took a matter of days! I was so pleased that I made another purchase (with the same very fast turnaround time). I love knowing that my dollars stay in my local community!
We visited Third Eye Book in the Kenton Street Market. The owners were incredibly friendly and n knowledgeable. The selection of books was not what you typically find. It has far more books from authors of people of color and women. We bought several books for ourselves and our little one. We hope to visit again!
Very thoughtful & speedy delivery process! Great to support a local store in the community.
Amazing store and owners! If you are looking to diversify your bookshelf through a high quality curated selection of books than this is your go to bookstore in the Portland area. I ordered during COVID-19 so all online- the process was easy and my books came quickly! It’s true that you can almost always find books cheaper on Amazon than local bookstores- and that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice. I love buying from a place like Third Eye Bag because I’m supporting local and I’m supporting a Black owned business whose owners are invested in the community and give back. That’s a win win! I plan to purchase more books here once I get through my current ones:)
Very happy with my order from Third Eye Books. They have a great selection, it was hard to narrow my order down! My order got here quickly, Ill definitely be ordering from them again!
Visited their pop up at My People’s Market today! They had a big, great selection and were so kind and helpful in picking out books for myself and my friend. They have even more available online!
The online ordering is really smooth. Their selection and pricing is really great and accessible. They shipped outrageously fast. I think I got my books in two days and they supported the USPS in the process. One day I will visit in person and I look forward to that. Support local business. Support small business. Support Black-owned business. Make a difference by voting with your dollar.
Placed my online order and they promptly sent it out. I received the book within three days. They also provide really great book recommendations on their Instagram account. Please support this wonderful small book seller.
Wow, they are fast! You think small bookstore and think youll be waiting, but they are just as fast as Amazon. Will definitely be purchasing books from Third Eye Books in the future. Recommend!
So glad to find this bookstore in my neighborhood! I ordered three books about two weeks ago. I received one of them promptly, but am still waiting to hear about the other two. I completely understand if they are on back order. Id just like to know if they are still on their way. Is there an email address that I can reach out to?
Third Eye Bag is your go-to source for books and fun gifts for famili, friends or clients! :) Michelle and Charles are some the sweetest people in town! Ive ordered wonderful books celebrating Black people and Black heritage, and my kids and I cant get enough! Third Eye Bag provides excellent customer service with a heart of a gold. Thank you for your important and vital presence in our community. You ROCK!!!
Ordered online and received my book within two days! So fast and easy. I love Third Eye Book’s selection and look forward to buying more from them.
Such a great selection of books and amazing customer service. I wanted to order a couple of books for my 2 year old nephew and they arrived the very next day. I will definitely be ordering more and recommending to all of my friends and family.
Amazing selection of books - my online order came super fast. I would highly recommend checking out the bundles they put together! Also their IG is great, give them a follow.
Did some internet research to find an independent, BIPOC owned bookstore. Could not have been more delighted to stumble upon these folks in my search. Nearly every item I wanted was in stock and arrived within days. They update social media frequently with stock updates so it’s easy to pop back online and place another order when you can see they have what you want back in stock. Two items I also wanted they emailed to say it would ship direct from the publisher since they didn’t have on hand. Easy website to navigate, many online payment options, and great customer service. I promise you, you can not order books from Amazon; you will be fine! Save independent bookstores!
So glad to have learned about this family-owned bookstore! I’ve ordered a few books from them during the pandemic and they have been super friendly, communicative, and quick to ship. I also had great conversation with Charles which only makes me want to support them more! I’m looking forward to the day we can casually peruse books in person again. I’ll be heading to their future location as soon as it appears.
I ordered books online, and they came quickly and were super affordable. I felt lucky to get to support a local Black owned business while also picking up some required reading for my job!
Amazing selection of books and quick shipping! If I could give ten stars I would. This bookstore is incredible; next time you need a book be sure to buy from Third Eye.
I’ve made multiple online orders. They have a great selection and I always get my books within 2-3 days. Love them!
I ordered books online from Third Eye and was amazed at how quickly they got to me. Fantastic selection, easy web store interface, immediate order notification, and super fast shipping—I’ll be ordering from them again. Likely to be a one-stop ship for the holidays this year. I follow them on Instagram @thirdeyebag and they post daily updates on new and returning stock as well as articles, info, and event notifications. Portland is lucky they are here!
The books I ordered arrived in outstanding condition and were delivered the very next day. I was shocked! I’ll definitely be ordering from Third Eye Books again. Thanks so much!
I ordered online and loved the website. It was very easy to find books. The shipping was affordable and fast. Like super fast, 2 days. The books are in perfect shape, too. I’m looking forward to shopping here more often.
I have ordered a few times online from Third Eye Books. Not only do they have great book recommendations via social media, but my books have all come quickly! Will continue to shop and recommend Third Eye Books!
I have made multiple purchases from Third Eye and the turn around time is amazing! This local Portland shop frequently has titles that are sold out other places. All the love for Third Eye!!!
We saw them today at the My People’s Market Pop Up. They have a great selection for all ages. We bought 3 children’s books and will definitely be coming back for more!
I stopped by the Third Eye Books & Gifts booth at My People’s Market today to buy some books and I was so stoked on their selection! Michelle and Charles are awesome and were super helpful. Can’t wait to shop from them again!