OK here is what you get when you come to Ophelia's Books: a three-story bookstore next to a record…read moremusic store (shout out to Jive Records) AND has resident cats inside being all cute and silly as you shop around and browse. Oh, also super unique and adorable in the heart of Fremont. I came in looking for a popular book and I was so happy they had it in stock! My purchase was a new book but there were plenty of gently used books too. My eyes did so much wandering and reading on every single corner as I navigated through the store. When I realized there was a black handsome kitty cat getting settled in a cat bed on top of a bookshelf, I gushed and let him smell me before I gave him a pet (you know - pet rule is they gotta smell ya first). I want to say his name is Archive and I only heard one of the employees talking to him as they tended to the store and books. He was super sweet to me as I browsed the basement floor level of books. I bought a tote bag to bring back home to Texas with me too. The bookstore logo cat design is just super unique and is a great sturdy tote. I was able to place my records in there too so it is sizable for vinyl records too! Friendly service and kind recommendations based off of the book I purchased. Thank you for stocking me up for my plane ride back home.

5/5 they have store cats…read more Haha but in all honestly, it's a fantastic used bookstore in the Fremont area. It looks small when you first enter, but it actually has three floors. There's even a cute sitting area in the children's section! The store is well organized and they have a large selection of books to choose from. The books are well priced for used books. Definitely stop in if you're walking around the Fremont area! And if you're nice, the cats might even let you pet them. :)

This place is in a great location. If you are ever in the neighborhood at a nearby restaurant, at…read morethe park, or enjoying the water, make a stop at Madison Books. The shop itself is small but packs a lot of books in there. The book seller, Stephanie, was so friendly and helpful. I walked away with two books at her recommendation. There is also a selection of nonbook items like notebooks, puzzles, greeting cards, a good place for picking up a quick gift. Definitely take time to support your neighborhood, independent bookstore. I'll be visiting again soon!

Adorable little bookstore with a ton of selection! There seemed to be just one or two copies of…read moreeach book which means they can fit a lot of books into a small space. The worker was friendly and we had a lovely chat about books. I look forward to the recommendation she made.

There is no way to describe this bookstore except creepy. I love to visit local bookstores when…read moretraveling and was excited to spot this place while in the touristy parts of Seattle. This is not a regular bookstore. I am moderate politically but it was overrun with an extreme left political agenda. What a disappointment. I realize Seattle is pretty liberal and I know I would feel the same way walking into a religious or Christian bookstore and should've known better than to go into this one.

Now this is a bookstore. A Palestinian flag on display and a whole section of books on Palestine? I…read morealmost cried. Perfect Victims is my favorite. It changed my life, but I'm Palestinian - while it was therapeutic for me, it will be disturbing for others. But that's the point, and I think that's the point of this bookstore too. Massive thank you to the owner and staff for the support.

A wide selection of used books at fairly decent prices! The cute kitties sleeping throughout the…read morestore are just cherries on top. I came here with a friend who loves reading. I'm not the most avid reader, but I do enjoy sci-fi books. I usually look for Isaac Asimov and Ursula Le Guin books and was lucky to have found a hardcover copy of Asimov's The Naked Sun here. I've never seen this cover illustration before! My friend is into fictional classics and picked up some books by John Steinbeck and Jamaica Kincaid. She was quite happy with her finds as well. We had a nice chat with the older woman at the checkout desk. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the books we were purchasing and recommended additional authors and titles based on what we selected. We mentioned that we were just visiting for the weekend, and she told us that you can call to inquire about their inventory. If they're carrying the book(s) you'd like to purchase, they will also ship them to you! I thought that was neat.

very cute cat and very nice owner. lots of great books and kitty love from this shop!read more

Amazing bookstore in Pike Place market. They have a lot of used books that are decently priced. I…read moretook my time browsing the collection and left with a book to read on my flight.

Tucked away deep in Pike Place Market, Lamplight Books is one of those charming little spots you…read moremight walk past a few times before realizing it's there. My cousin and I were basically playing hide and seek because I couldn't find where she was. Lol. I had a hard time finding it, but once I finally did totally worth it! This cozy bookstore feels like stepping back in time. Shelves are stacked with a mix of used, vintage, and classic books, and honestly... they smell like it too. Lol. There's just something comforting about that old-book scent. You'll find everything from fiction and poetry to rare finds and children's titles tucked in the corners. It's small, quiet, and slightly perfectly imperfect in the best way because every shelf feels like a treasure hunt! The nostalgic vibe makes you want to linger a little longer. Priced fair, service is fast. If you love books with history and personality, this is a sweet little hidden gem worth discovering inside Pike Place. A nice escape from the Market's buzz just you, the books, and that unmistakable paper and ink smell.

Absolutely amazing place to browse through! There's a fun selection and everything was very well…read moreorganized. The cats were very polite and hospitable, and one of the incredibly kind owners hooked me up with a very generous amount of books to help me stock up my classroom! Very wonderful experience that will have me feeling warm and fuzzy for quite some time.

Independent bookstores needs to be protected at all costs. I bought so many books - the selection…read morewas outstanding. The woman at the counter was extremely helpful. Cats wandering around the store living their best lives added real charm. Wonderful experience.

Delightful bookshop and *I think* the only bookshop :) Library is down the road so you can have two…read moreoptions in just a short walk. As per the description they have used and new books here; they also have a lot of interesting and intriguing gift items, many Vashon related as you might imagine. The selection of books is truly impressive for a small town spot - small town yet worldly at the same time! If I lived on Vashon I would surely be here all the time and wouldn't have any problem satisfying my book reading needs! Would shop here regularly. Staff is also friendly and courteous; the space is clean and inviting. Very welcoming for casual browsing or serious purchasing. Prices are reasonable and not much different than any other bookshop in the region.

A lovely place to visit on Vashon island. Great selection. Fair prices. Very kind staff. Warm,…read morerelaxed atmosphere. Greatly appreciate their tradition of putting out a mailbox for Letters to Santa each year. My pre-school age child has put a letter in twice now, and he received a personal letter back from Santa and was over the moon about it each time. Highly recommend stopping by when coming to the island.

Keeping this review short and sweet to match the small footprint yet amazing selection of this…read morehidden, off the beaten path gem of a bookstore. I grew up regularly getting birthday gifts for friends from Magnolia's Bookstore. Yes, I was THAT kid who brought books to the party xD prob explains why I'm so verbose now ;P I digress... I get warm and fuzzies thinking back to childhood memories walking in, feeling welcome (I think a classmate's mom possibly worked here at that time, OR we truly visited frequently enough that we were indeed familiar customers), and taking our time browsing the wide selection to pick the just-right book. Today, when I visit my parents in Magnolia, I will always take any opportunity to step into the shop and step back in time. I feel as welcome as ever, and I kid you not -- it smells just as it did 2.5+ decades ago. Books aren't marked up, so value is standard, and it sure does feel good to support LOCAL. They still have their neon blue complimentary book marks. I sure hope they still provide wrapping services with fun, thin, curly ribbons placed on top like a dollop of whipped cream. If you're in Magnolia and still enjoy the feel of turning literal pages, stop by to find something to keep your nose in!

When I decided to reduce plastic waste in my household four years ago, I had to target my biggest…read moresource of plastic waste: Amazon plastic envelopes. Amazon had been an indispensable way to purchase books and anything at all. The unfortunate side of that is: LOTS OF PLASTIC WASTE. Not to mention trigger consumption! It's so easy to purchase anything. Just press a button and it's at your house in a day or two. This convenience is burying us. When I confronted this egregious source of plastic waste, we began ordering books from Magnolia's Bookstore and haven't looked back. They have a phone number you can call! If they don't have a book you want, you can order it! Sometimes I had to wait. And you know what? We didn't suffer! We had something to look forward to. We have done this a number of times - even when the prices are higher. Convenient and plastic things are cheaper on the front end, but far more expensive on the back end. For wildlife. For the ocean. For our health. Plastic is forever. There is no away. It continues to break down and complicate so many natural life cycles and ecosystems. So yeah, I am happy to pay the extra $$, and support our local bookstore in the process - especially Magnolia's bookstore! When my books come, they are delivered in a cardboard box from the publisher. A fantastic sustainable solution to packaging! The employees at Magnolia's bookstore are incredibly warm and friendly. They will wrap your books in beautiful paper if you want! Free of charge! They sell paper gift certificates, and even have a rewards program that earns me a free book every now and again! What's more, the store has a conscience! This year Magnolia's Bookstore is donating a $50 gift certificate to Magnolia's first ever "Reuse Raffle", in support of Earth Month! If you attend Magnolia's Vino in the Village event in April (discovermagnolia.com) and bring your own wine glass, you'll not only reduce Magnolia's single-use plastic waste footprint, but you'll earn a chance to win a gift certificate from Magnolia's Bookstore (your wine will taste better in glass too, so I'm told). I value a store that supports reuse in this way. I will definitely bring my own wine glass knowing I could potentially win a gift certificate for my favorite bookstore!! Viva local bookstores!! Thanks Magnolia's Bookstore for the wonderful things you for our community, and the planet!