The welcoming bookstore opened in July 2021 and winds creatively around 3,200 square feet. Rows of books, seating areas and artful lighting give a feeling of coziness. This perfectly aligns with reading, browsing, and the joy of discovery.
— Jackie Genis, for "Birdhouse Books in Downtown Vancouver Arts District Thrives on Keeping Used and Vintage Books Circulating in the Community," for Clark County Talk
“Unlike your larger chain or franchise bookstores, which are often mazes, Birdhouse focuses on creating an open, cozy and welcoming environment where customers feel free to relax and stay awhile as they peruse the store’s wares.”
“If we can get a book in the hands of somebody, that can really profoundly change them and change the course that they’re on. Then that’s a rippling impact that we have that can’t be broken down into dollars and cents,” Gubala said.
— Yaneli Jimenez, “Birdhouse bookstores opens in Downtown Vancouver,” for the Columbian
“Stepping into Birdhouse Books feels a bit like magic. The used bookstore, located in downtown Vancouver’s arts district, specializes in the sale of used and antique books.”
— Brooke Strickland, “Birdhouse Books offers used, antique books in downtown Vancouver,” for Vancouver Business Journal