Paper Portal Used Books is an online and pop-up bookstore in Seattle that primarily features imaginative books for readers to explore the many realms of the fantastic: science fiction, fantasy, mythology, speculative fiction, monsters and creatures. With a love of vintage paperbacks with vibrant and eclectic covers, the bookshop strives to curate an engaging mix of both familiar and rare books.

Paper Portal also organizes in-person events such as book clubs, pop-ups, and free book swaps.

Is fantasy literature just pure escapism? In the words of Ursula K. Le Guin, “the direction of escape is toward freedom.” Stories for entertainment, for nostalgia, for discovery -- and for envisioning new worlds.

Thanks for your support! ~ Cam