Suggestions for Bookstore near Seattle

Lucie C. • January 18, 2012Best bookstore in the U.S. Can be pretty busy on weekends, but staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Been going there 16+ years aka since toddler-hood and it's still brilliant.

Saliem • June 9, 2018Great selection of books. My dream bookstore 😍😍😍

Ryan H. • August 18, 2013Best pair of bookstores in Seattle, this one and its bigger brother, North towards Bothell.

Brandon L. • March 30, 2017They have a lot of Chinese and Japanese books and stationary shop items. Additionally you can validate your Uwajimaya parking here!

Grove A. • January 4, 2019Always a great shopping experience. Good selection of books, toys and games. Great friendly helpful staff.

Kuo-yu L. • June 6, 2016Good curated books selection. I found what I was looking for (A Thousand Days in Venice)

Jasmine R. • December 23, 2014Friendly staff,perfect size store,they wrapped my book/gifts for free :)

Trophy Cupcakes a. • February 21, 2012The best place to browse for cooking and baking books. Classes and author events too. Love this place!

The Seattle Times • May 21, 2010Shared space between a hip vinyl store and one of the best comic-book stores in the Northwest. Proof you can enjoy this block without imbibing.

Cole H. • February 13, 2014The best comic shop in Seattle, hands down. Awesome staff, terrific staff.

Erin • January 27, 2017Fascinating maps store with travel-themed stationary, puzzles, coloring books, and books galore.

H S. • October 30, 2010Great little used bookstore. Prices could be a little cheaper (a lot of things are $4), but it's still cheap entertainment. Basement has lots of mysteries and sci fi. Lots of academic books, too.

Felicia • August 3, 2012THIS is my new favorite used bookstore. Had tons of old baseball and travel books that I don't see anywhere else.

Jeff H. • October 18, 2011Great neighborhood bookstore

Mel L. • January 25, 2019The best bookstore in Seattle. The owner is SO knowledgeable and helpful.

Lisa P. • October 14, 2014Favorite bookstore in the north end.

Jenn P. • June 11, 2015Love the row of rocking chairs in front of a window. Great view and welcoming atmosphere.

Monica T. • March 29, 2012Super knowledgable staff & friendly! It's the first place I look for used books at.

Jessica R. • November 11, 2012They have a small selection of opened Lego Minifigures that you can trade. They also have unopened Series 6 Lego Minifigures for sale.

Tom B. • February 28, 2019Leave your beverages on the little shelf outside the door if you know what's good for you.

Gizelle A. • February 11, 2015I love this library. Friendly staff and a quite place to work (duh)

Mary S. • April 12, 2015Such a great used book store. Great selection. Good prices.

Lolo S. • August 29, 2014Varied selection, friendly and knowledgeable proprietor, what else could you want in a bookstore? 10/10, would come back to this shop.

Eric T. • July 29, 2011Peter Miller's impressive architecture bookstore offers a specialized selection of architect and design monographs, mags, books on urban studies and landscaping. Pick out notebooks and totes, too.

Kells • February 18, 2013One of only 2 (maybe 3) poetry-only bookstores in the US. Run by John & Christine who can help you find a poetry book that you'll love. You can spend hours here-and probably will. Great readings too!

Andrew C. • May 4, 2013brand new comic shop, super friendly owner in a promising location.

Jeanne J. • September 16, 2023All the merchandise in the friend shop, and all the help you can get. They are very courteous, and very kind

Ray F. • November 26, 2018Awesome Store! Dreamstrands has everything a Comic Fan could want from current and back issues, Graphic Novels as well as action figures and statues. The Staff is a great source for recommendations!