Find your next chapter in a cozy corner.

A neighborhood bookstore celebrating stories, community, and the quiet joy of turning pages.

Our Story

Rooted in literature and community since 2018

Chapter & Verse Bookshop began as a dream between two lifelong readers who wanted to create more than a store — a living room for the neighborhood. We curate books that spark conversation, comfort, and curiosity.

Our shelves hold everything from beloved classics to bold new voices. We host story times under the big oak tree, late-night poetry readings by candlelight, and book clubs that feel like family dinners.

Every book we choose carries the warmth of paper, ink, and the promise of a good story waiting to be discovered.

Cozy interior of Chapter & Verse Bookshop with wooden shelves, warm lighting, and comfortable reading chairs

Curated for You

Hand-picked stories and upcoming gatherings

Current Bestsellers & New Releases

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - a woman standing in a library of infinite doors
Fiction • Speculative

The Midnight Library

Matt Haig

$18.00

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - rural landscape with rolling hills
Fiction • Literary

Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver

$22.00

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - fantasy dragon illustration
Fantasy • Romance

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

$19.50

Staff Book Recommendations

Portrait of Maya, our lead bookseller with warm smile and glasses

Maya Torres

Lead Bookseller

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shelby Van Pelt

“A tender story of connection that made me cry in the best way. Octopuses and humans have more in common than you think.”

Literary Fiction • $18.99
Portrait of Jamal, our events curator with friendly expression

Jamal Rivera

Events Curator

The House in the Cerulean Sea

TJ Klune

“Pure comfort in book form. This story of found family and magic will wrap you in a warm hug.”

Fantasy • $19.99

Book Club & Author Events

MAR 12

Monthly Book Club: “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”

7:00 PM • In-store & virtual • Free

MAR 19

Author Evening with Ocean Vuong

6:30 PM • Limited seating • $10

APR 02

Story Time Under the Oak Tree

10:00 AM • Families welcome • Free

From Our Community

★★★★★

“The coziest bookstore I’ve ever visited. The staff recommendations always feel like they were chosen just for me.”

— Elena M., Portland

★★★★★

“My favorite place to spend a rainy afternoon. The book club discussions are thoughtful and welcoming.”

— Marcus T., Beaverton

Visit Us

Chapter & Verse Bookshop

1423 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 555-1234

Opening Hours

  • Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Map illustration of our location in Southeast Portland near lush trees and the Hawthorne bridge

Free street parking available nearby. Wheelchair accessible entrance.