Located in Portland, Oregon, Michelle and Miguel found themselves living near the book recycling hub of America. Their passion for saving books (aided by Michelle's degree in English Literature) developed over many years, during which time they cultivated a deep partnerships with libraries and recycling centers whose discarded books go to face the landfill and die. Their passion for rescuing these books and transforming them into something new drives them.

Founded in 2004, Attic Journals is on a mission to give books new life, not necessarily in their previous form. Each book retains its original character and charm and customers appreciate the added functionality of the repurposed books, as well as the undeniably academic look and feel they bring into their homes.