Klindt’s Booksellers has been selling books, stationery, journals and office supplies since 1870. Located in the scenic town of the The Dalles, along the banks of Oregon’s famous Columbia River, Klindt’s Books is a beacon of the community.

Entering Klindt’s Books is like taking a step back in time. With the original floors, cabinets and bookshelves, you can browse new and classic book titles, greeting cards and beautiful stationary in a relaxed, comforting environment. And, with our knowledgeable staff, we are able to help find whatever you are looking for.

Like all of the owners and staff members at Klindt’s Books, Edna Weigelt was an integral part of the bookstore’s history and folklore. After the Weigelt's sold the store to the Klindts in 1981, Edna agreed to stay on for a year to help Philip and Linda through the transition. However, her love for the store and the community turned one year into several. Edna worked at the bookstore until she was 91.

Is Edna still with us? Even after her passing in 2003, signs of her presence still remain in Klindt’s Books. The next time you visit Klindt’s, ask us about Edna.

Our History - 140 Years and Counting

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The bookstore first opened its doors in 1870. Inwer Nickelsen, a native of the Island of Fohr in the Frisian Islands, near the coast of Northern Germany, decided to settle in The Dalles and open the area’s first bookstore. The original location was across the street, but the fire of 1891 forced Nickelsen to move to the current location.

In 1927, Nickelson sold the bookstore to the Weigelt family. The Weigelt brothers, Gus and Paul, along with their sister Edna, owned and operated Weigelt’s Bookstore & Stationers for the next five decades.

In 1981, the Weigelt family sold the bookstore to Philip and Linda Klindt. At the time, the Klindts were interested in a career change. As university professors, they shared a passion for literature, the arts and languages. Taking over Weigelt’s bookstore was a natural fit for their personalities. In addition, the Klindt family name had strong ties to The Dalles community, and was familiar to local shoppers.

Today, Klindt’s Books is a cornerstone of the Columbia Gorge. Throughout the year, Klindt’s hosts authors from around the globe for book readings and signings, and supports other local events.