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Barnes & Noble

4.8 (9 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Khushbu P.

My new favourite store in issaquah!! I am not very much into reading and still I loved the store! Very well organised. Have a huge and great selection of books, toys, gifts!! They have categorised it very well that even my 8 year old could easily find the books that he was looking for. they have made seating areas throughout the store which is great. Have a cafe inside the store so you can grab a drink and some snacks too. Kids area has little chairs and table and is inviting for them. Does not matter if you are fond of books or not, this store has something for everyone.

Cafe and the seating area!  Love this new location
Joe H.

This is by far the best Barnes and Noble location I have ever been to. This includes back in the 90s and early 2000s when they had a huge spots downtown Bellevue and up in Northgate. The new Issaquah location is definitely bigger than the Bellevue Square, Crossroads, and Totem Lake locations by far. They have literally everything from CDs, collectibles, cafe, seating area (huge), limited books, toys, etc. etc. Staff were very friendly and they were able to help find a book I was looking for. She even walked to the section with me and found it for me. My daughter and I will be back, probably every weekend! There is a Trader Joe's and Target right around the block which makes my trip here totally worthwhile. Check out the photos!

Book recommendations all throughout the store!
Jeff C.

What a beautiful bookstore! This is a new bookstore that just opened. I've not seen a bookstore like this one in many years in terms of size and layout. The staff was friendly and super welcoming as well. What I really appreciated were the hand written notes on the book shelves with descriptions of recommended books. Compared to buying a book on Amazon, that was a fun way to find cool new reads by browsing the shelves. Also, B&N was really smart to include a lot of book-adjacent merchandise such as games, kids toys, vinyl records, greeting cards, and book-related gifts among with their curated selection of books. The selection of gifts and greeting cards will be bringing me back to this B&N store on a regular basis!

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really a good place to read and hangout with kids in rainny day. The cafe area is very relaxing.

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Book Tree

4.9(17 reviews)
12.0 mi

I love independent bookstores, and this one is no exception. This is a place that hosts several…read morebook clubs and events each week! The owner is very kind and has a little bubble blower on the counter to entertain kids who come in.

I've been wanting to visit Book Tree for the longest time! As a bibliophile, I try and support…read moresmall bookstores wherever I go as much as possible and Book Tree was a shop that made this easy peasy. We visited Book Tree half an hour before it closed on a Saturday, so when we walked in, there was a small group of people sitting around in a small group. The owner warmly greeted us and mentioned that they had a visiting author here, but if we had any questions or needed help, to let him know. A book shop that has author readings and lectures? LOVE THIS ALREADY. Book Tree is located on Market Street, up the hill from downtown Kirkland. There was even designated street parking just for this store. The space isn't the largest, so they're not going to have everything here. But there are so many treasures to be found! They have a first edition of many books that are affordably priced. Most of the books are used here, which I prefer. But if you're looking for a new book, they have a few of that. You mostly come here, scanning through the shelves, bending down and looking through all sections because some of the books will be misplaced and it's a little untidy. But honestly, I love book stores like this because the hunt for a good book makes it al the more appealing! And you never know what you'll find. I was able to find a book that's not as common and easily found at other stores of one my favorite authors. Score! Book Tree is a must visit for any book worm in Kirkland and beyond! The owner is super friendly and welcoming of dogs and the store has a good selection of books to browse through and take home! I'm so happy to have found this charming book store in Kirkland.

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Deseret Book

4.8(9 reviews)
5.0 mi
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Friendly and helpful staff always! A great shopping experience. You will find something for…read moreeveryone on your list!

Updating my review since it's been a couple of years. This is a Mormon/LDS bookstore that has much…read moremore than just books. Deseret Book is owned by the LDS Church. Prices are reasonable. They have a book club like Barnes & Noble that you have to pay $25 to join with a yearly renewal. It's worth the cost if you are a frequent buyer but not if you rarely come in. You get 6 free digital downloads and some free items with membership, among discounts and other things they toss in. The temple clothing store is now part of Deseret Book. It's located in the back of the store. All of the clothes for the temple along with kids clothes for baptisms and blessings are sold here. They now let you try things on before you buy. This chain sells a lot of things besides books. They also sell the following as long as it's Christian or spiritually based: office supplies, art (prints, framed oils, sculptures), home decor, crafts, board games, DVDs, CDs, jewelry, sheet music, church classroom materials, scrapbooking supplies, and more. They sell some candies, snacks and beverages. They sell fry sauce for those from Utah who like it and can't figure out how to squeeze mayo and ketchup into a bowl and mix it together. ;) If you come in on a weekday, the staff is few so expect to wait for a bit for service.

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Elliott Bay Book

4.6(756 reviews)
13.5 mi•Capitol Hill
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It may be hyperbole but Elliot Bay Book maybe the best bookstore in the United States. That's…read moresaying a lot but after spending a complete afternoon here, I am comfortable in my decree. EBB is have to visit if you are Seattle. Skip the bubblegum wall and the original Starbucks. If you truly want to see Seattle, visit Elliott Bay Book and you will thank me later. I wish I had more time to visit every section and shelf. I wandered aimelessly at first then found myself in Queer True Crime. I ended up having a fantastic conversation with a lovely human at the information desk. I don't remember their name but they even spoke with my daughter on my iPhone as I was looking for a particular book for my wife. I was also on the hunt for Etna, a novel but it was sold out. I ended up purchasing per a staff recommendation, 'Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris' by Georges Perec Reading the first couple of pages instantly transported back to Paris, a place I know extemely well, and I saw every bus, man, woman, child, server worker, and heard every klaxon and shouted obscenity. Do yourself a favor and search out Elliot Bay Book when you visit Seattle, you'll be supporting a local business and feeding your mind and soul.

I love this bookstore. There's a small coffee shop inside and places to sit and read abound. It's…read morebig and they've got a lot of books. The staff is great and they have fun recommendations. I like the location on Cap Hill which is by a lot of other stuff making it easy to accomplish a few things in one trip.

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Stained glass front entrance

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View at the stair landing from 2nd floor (7/28/23)

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Barnes & Noble

3.7(52 reviews)
11.3 mi
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Its a demur like for a Barnes & Noble from the outside but don't let that detour you. The simple…read morebrown door opens up to a well designed Barnes & Noble store. Anchored in the middle is the help desk. The help desk is captained by Alexis. She runs this ship with true efficiency and knowledge. I, being like most customers, know the titles but don't always remember the author's first and last names. In true clockwork fashion, she was able to find two of the three books I was on the hunt for. Spoilers darling... Kindred by Octavia E Butler The Five by Hailee Rubenhold The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas My tastes are all over the place but she found them all We chatted about True Crime in regards to The Five, the story of the women murdered by Jack the Ripper She told me she was an environmental studies student and I shared a recommended book by a friend, The Lost City of Z by Daniel Grann Alexis also my cashier and really made this visit exceptional. Before, I close the door on this review, there were a lot of books on discount or sale. Check out the big blue balloons hovering over the book tables for value finds.

I visited the Barnes & Noble in Tukwila and had a great time browsing. Unfortunately this location…read moredoesn't have a café, which was a little disappointing since that's usually part of the Barnes & Noble experience. That said, the store itself is spacious, well organized, and they have an excellent LEGO selection along with lots of toys and gifts. Definitely a fun place to wander if you like books, games, or collectibles. Nice and welcoming employees. If the café were there, it would easily be a 5-star stop!

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