The Cloud & Leaf Bookstore

A dozen of the most meaningful books I’ve read over the last few years were discovered at Cloud and Leaf, books I didnt know existed before finding them here. It’s better than walking into a pharmacy and walking out with a medicine. Because you walk out of Cloud and Leaf of better mind than you’ve ever been. as if the store knows exactly what you need and has it.

Magic. Plain and simple, this place is magic. I forgot to check in on Unilocal when I walked in here, that’s how magical it is. I never forget to check in on Unilocal when I’m adventuring.
This book store is what all book stores should be. It’s small, it’s quiet, it’s FULL of all kinds of books. There are HANDWRITTEN recommendations on the shelves, written on this-​or-​that-​size scraps of paper, in this-​or-​that scripts and ornamentation.
The single worker greeted us as we walked in, and then dissipated into the mist, reappearing only when I had a question, and then again to ring us up. I’m glad the place is too small for seating, I would have spent my entire vacation here. But in hindsight, I wouldn’t have regretted it one bit.

What a wonderful bookstore in the middle of the nicest small town on the Oregon coast. I love that I was able to walk into an independently owned book store and buy a book I really wanted to read. I also found a couple of lovely cards of some local flora and fauna. Another nice touch.
I also loved all the tips and recommendations strewn around on the bookshelves, so you got a little insight into the books. I also thought some of the headings for sections were great. ie. Being Human instead of Self Help? Nice. Thanks Cloud and Leaf Bookstore. Fell in love with you inside and out.

Such a great resource for our community, I love this bookstore and the staff is super helpful.

This is simply a great little bookstore!

a small but very pleasant little bookstore in a small but very pleasant town… every time I’ve gone in the lady working has been nice and friendly… this was actually the first time I’d bought something… I was greeted immediately upon walking in and when I asked if they had the item I wanted she immediately went and got it for me… yes it’s not a huge store, but if that’s what your looking for than go to B&N…Cloud and Leaf is for those of us who want a more intimate book buying experience…

only been once, but can’t wait to go again. a little rad bookstore. You can tell immediately that each book is handpicked and that makes you really feel… what’s missing in the «everything for everyone» stores. It’s got a soul. The soul of the purveyors :) I wanted a book of poetry, just for kicks, and was just browsing, and then asked the cashier for help re: «can you advise me on something in the vein of???» and she had some great recommendations, one of which I bought and am thrilled with. :) SOUL. it really is about that. and this place has a warm fuzzy one that connects good with mine.

This coastal bookstore is as big as my closet, but manages a pretty impressive selection of fiction, non fiction, magazines (Lucky Peach) and children’s fiction. Finally got a copy of, «Where’d You Go, Bernadette» which, as a Seattle transplant myself, I knew I had to read.
The day I came here, the bookstore was teaming with locals buying books, chatting and sharing reviews. Okay, maybe there were ten people in here, but when you put ten people in a closet filled with books (this place is tiny) you definitely feel like you are in a crowd.
Just from their fanbase, you can sense their importance of this small place as a hub to the local beachside community.

Awesome little indie book shop that is always filled with a great selection and awesome tips. I love this place. They pack a lot into a small space, but you never feel claustrophobic at all. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Very laid back vibe. We need to support our local book sellers.
Great selection of childrens’ /​youth books as well. Nice variety that go beyond Walter the Farting Dog (not that Walter sucks, but society is dumbing down our children enough).

I’ve never walked out of this store without spending money and I consider that a testament to this place — I rely on good independent bookstores to introduce me to books and authors I wouldn’t othewise read, and this place delivers.

Every time I am in Manzanita, I always make sure to stop in at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore. It’s a tiny little place, which I love. The only problems I have with this bookstore is that 1) The lighting is rather low. And 2) The employee’s tend to chat, which can make it difficult to concentrate in such a small space. Other than that, I love the Cloud & Leaf! I usually walk out of there with an interesting book.

They don’t make them like this much more these days. And it’s pretty sad folks. It’s all going to the internet. Bookstores are a thing of the past if you don’t contribute to them. If you like walking in and catching that new book smell and you like touching the pages and opening the books to catch a glimpse of what you might want to read and if you like being able to go up to a human being and ask them some questions about an author or a story. you have to buy a book THERE. Don’t use them for research only.

‘Hey Dog, You Dog, Good Dog, Wassup dog?’
Manzanita is a dog lover’s kind of town, so the first thing that caught my eye was the hitching post at the front of the store for your four-​legged companions. It was the perfect blend of practicality and whimsy as you enter this small, independent bookstore in a scenic coastal town.
I try not to have something in mind when I visit a store like this. I’d rather just let a little luck and fate, or advice from the staff, direct me to my next book. The selection is relatively small, but well chosen. Not hard to walk out with something wonderful to read with the sound of waves in the background.

Small indie bookstore with excellent selection and unpretentious but literary atmosphere. Buy local!

I spend a lot of time in Manzanita, but didn’t discover this store until I needed to duck out of a rainstorm. It”s a small place, but I could spend hours browsing. It seems that they have every book I’ve ever wanted. I’m an avid reader, but can never seem to find The Perfect Book at the library. The Cloud & Leaf is full of perfect books, with handwritten recommendation cards on many of them! Great selection for a small store and a wonderful place to spend a few rainy hours at the beach.

Cloud & Leaf is the sort of bookstore that every community should have, but is now a rarity. When you’re at the beach enjoying Manzanita, be sure to stop at Cloud & Leaf. Wonderful, diverse selection, helpful staff, great recommendations, and customer service that goes above and beyond. I special ordered a book on Monday, it arrived on Wednesday, with an arrival call from the store’s owner, no less.
A trip to Cloud & Leaf is worth the trip.

I so wanted to avoid using the word «cozy» but it must be said. Cloud & Leaf is the sort of cozy bookstore that at once makes you feel relaxed and at home and yet also delightfully smug with yourself. You’re such a discerning reader, you literate wank, you.
Excellent book selection — it’s like they’re in your head, it’s *your* bookstore — and friendly staff. They have a frequent buyer’s program so you get some free stuff once you’ve bought enough, which is easy to do.
That it’s located in Manzanita, one of the best spots on the Oregon coast, is gravy. Minus a star for a paltry periodicals selection. Though in fairness, they’re probably trying not to compete with their neighbor up the street, an espresso joint with wall-​to-​wall magazines and journals.