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Spanning A Vast Downtown Space, Central Oregon’s Biggest Independent Bookstore Is Hiding In Bend

Big Story Books in Bend is the largest independent bookstore in Central Oregon, offering over 25,000 curated books and a welcoming atmosphere.

Published Nov 9, 2022

Written by 

Christy Articola

If you love books and especially love the idea of browsing for books in a space filled with books for many hours, then you are going to love Big Story Books in Bend. It's not the biggest bookstore in Oregon, but it's pretty darn big, and it is, without a doubt, the biggest independent bookstore in Central Oregon. You're going to love it. Read on to learn more.

Big Story Books opened in 2017 and has been serving the good people of Bend ever since. Let's step inside.

A snowy scene of a black building with large "BIG STORY" signs, featuring windows displaying books and movies for sale.
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This bookstore is huge and welcoming. There are books everywhere that you look in all genres.

A cozy bookstore interior with shelves of books, a table of new arrivals, and a large potted plant in the center.
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Many of the books here are used, but there are new books for sale as well. All books have been thoughtfully curated by the enthusiastic owners and staff.

A cozy bookstore with tall shelves filled with books, a seating area, and colorful artwork on the walls.
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In fact, you'll find more than 25,000 books inside this store. They're impeccably organized and there are lots of places to relax while you peruse them.

A cozy bookstore with wooden shelves filled with books, plants, and a travel-themed decor.
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The decor in Big Story Books is unique and exciting, too. You'll love the vibe here.

A person gazes up at a unique arch of books suspended above a bookshelf in a cozy library setting.
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You'll also find a large children's section that the youngest members of your family will adore.

A cozy library corner with bookshelves, a reading area, and plants, inviting children to explore and read.
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They'll find a comfy place to read while they wait for you.

Two children reading books on a cozy couch in a library, surrounded by colorful shelves filled with books.
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Or, you can find a comfortable place to read while you wait for them!

Cozy bookstore interior with colorful bookshelves, a reading chair, and a table stacked with books. Green plants add warmth.
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Big Story Books also sells movies, so you can pick some of those up, too.

A collection of stacked DVDs and Blu-rays, featuring various movie titles, on a wooden table in a bookstore.
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You may even get to meet Gus.

A black and white dog sits calmly in a bookstore aisle, surrounded by shelves filled with books.
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You're going to love Big Story Books and you'll want to come back time and time again. This place is heaven for book lovers!

Colorful mural of an owl surrounded by flowers on a bookstore exterior, with signs for used and new books.
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Big Story Books is waiting for you, so don't delay! Head on out to Bend today and get yourself some books and movies. You'll be glad you made the trip!

If you love bookstores - you might want to check out this one in Portland, too: The World’s Largest Independent Bookstore Is Right Here In Oregon And It’s Positively Magical

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