Left Bank Books
This wonderful ultra-leftist bookstore has been in the Pike Place Market forever. It's run by people who REALLY MEAN IT, as in the store is operated by committ…
92 Pike St
Pike Place Market
206-622-0195
Pike Place Market
206-622-0195
Big Little News
This newsstand and bottle shop has taken the place of the former space of the vintage store No Parking on Capitol Hill. According to Capitol Hill Seattle, the …
1102 E Pike St
Seattle
Seattle
Twice Sold Tales
Twice Sold Tales is a Capitol Hill institution. It's home to a brilliant collection of used books, and also cats. You'd better not be allergic to cats.
1833 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Pistil Books
An indie bookstore that is sadly now mostly online-only, barring a few open events a year.
1415 E Union St
Central District
Central District
Ada's Technical Books
This beautiful, smart, science-obsessed bookshop—where Horizon Books used to be on Capitol Hill's 15th Avenue East—sells technical electronic manuals, computer…
425 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Queen Anne Book Company
This general interest bookstore is surprisingly well-stocked for such a cozy space. While under totally new management, QABC lives in the same site as (and is …
1811 Queen Anne Ave N
West Queen Anne
206-284-2427
West Queen Anne
206-284-2427
Estelita’s Library
This Beacon Hill library and bookstore is stocked with books on social justice, ethnic studies, and liberation movements.
2533 16th Ave S
North Beacon Hill
415-342-9009
North Beacon Hill
415-342-9009
Madison Books
This offshoot of Phinney Books is opening on April 27, 2019, which so happens to be Independent Bookstore Day.
4118 E Madison St
Madison Park
206-325-3160
Madison Park
206-325-3160
Ophelia's Books
This shop promises used books of all genres. It's staffed by "two knowledgeable women and a very chatty cat."
3504 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-632-3759
Fremont
206-632-3759
University Book Store
University Book Store hosts readings every week for many different audiences, offering appearances by nationally prominent touring authors as well as writers f…
4326 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-634-3400
Northeast Seattle
206-634-3400
Pegasus Book Exchange
This family-owned West Seattle bookstore primarily offers used books, along with some new releases "to meet local demand."
4553 California Ave SW
Junction
206-937-5410
Junction
206-937-5410
East West Bookshop
The website for this bookstore says that it has been "serving the community's mind, body & spirit since 1989." It hosts yoga and meditation, events with spirit…
6407 12th Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-523-3726
Northeast Seattle
206-523-3726
Third Place Books Seward Park
The Third Place Books in Seward Park features an event/reading space, an espresso bar, full restaurant, and full bar—and of course, room for 15-20,000 titles.
5041 Wilson Ave S
Seward Park
(206) 474-2200
Seward Park
(206) 474-2200
Island Books
This beautiful general interest bookstore is maybe the single best reason to visit Mercer Island.
3014 78th Ave. SE
Mercer Island
206-232-6920
Mercer Island
206-232-6920
Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe
This used bookstore is quite the neighborhood hub, hosting a bunch of readings and open mics. There's a tasty cafe, too.
8310 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
206-436-2960
Greenwood
206-436-2960
