This bookstore sells used books, some of which are out of print or not available elsewhere. It's a…read moregreat place for browsing through books by section, as they often have rare gems for sale for reasonable prices. It's definitely worth checking out.

Great used bookstore!…read more I always find something interesting here! I love how they have the carts outside so you can look at book sales easily!

We unexpectedly walked into Beguiled while strolling around in Pioneer Square. It is a bit hidden…read morebut absolutely worth the visit. The staff was so friendly when we walked in and politely informed us of a book signing that was happening. The store itself is so cute. I cannot even emphasize how adorable it is and immaculate in design. Each shelf contains a subgenre within the romance genre and there are plenty of books to go around. There are also recommendations from staff of books worth reading which is so helpful when selecting books. We ended up spending so much time in here because there was so much available for us to go through. They even had a surprise book shelf where they have pre-wrapped a book, provided a list of the tropes and spice level as well as some trinkets for readers to select and get out of their comfort zone. I really liked the concept and thought it was a really fun gift if you're trying to find something creative to give as a present to a book lover. They also do monthly book clubs and had 3 books for the month of September. If you're new to Seattle, this may be a great way to meet people in the area.

Beguiled Books has my heart, I was on holiday with my husband as it was our first time in Seattle…read moreand when I was doing my vacation research I had found a TikTok on Beguiled Books. I reached out to them to make sure they were open since it was just Christmas and they gave me their schedule for the week, which was really kind of them. The Saturday after we arrived we went into the city and checked them out. We found parking right outside of the store and once we were in we were greeted with such nice people. The store is also super aesthetic and had great options for different genres not just romance. I ended up picking up Throne of Glass, one of my favorite series, in the first edition late print with an out of print cover. I was really grateful that they weren't charging insane amounts of dollars for this cover, I also bought the currently sold out Heated Rivalry for my best friend whose reading the series and my husband bought me some barrettes. Speaking with the book buyers they recommended other stores in the city as well as some in Portland, we were going there in a couple of weeks. Definitely cannot wait to come back to Seattle and check out Beguiled Books!

Twice Sold Tales is a fantastic independent bookstore filled with used books at bargain prices…read more Plus they have cats. Like a lot of cats. The staff including the cats are very friendly and there's books upon books to browse from. Make sure to stop by and see the cats and pick up a couple books to support Twice Sold Tales

No notes. I love Twice Sold Tales. They sell used books and have cats, what more can you ask for?…read moreTwice Sold Tales is a charming maze of bookshelves filled to the brim with all genres of books. Although slightly off the beaten path of Cap Hill, it's one of my favorite places to take people and visit when I'm in the area. You'll see cats wandering all over the store and cats will be cats, so sometimes they'll let you pet them sometimes they won't. There are even cat toys lying around to play with the cats. The books are also sold at reasonable prices and the staff are friendly. All around a great place to pop into when in Seattle/Cap Hill.

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.

Super cute + quaint bookshop. They have small sections for the books, but I somehow found 4+ books…read morethat interested me. Love the personalized recommendation note cards underneath a lot of the titles. They also sell the books for face value, which I think is pretty great for a small bookshop. Overall, will definitely come back for another browse and to see new recommendations! A great way to spend a day in Ballard :)

This local bookstore is on a busy street in Ballard. Parking can be challenging but I often find…read moreparking near the restaurants and shops across the street. I stopped by this shop while I waited for the pie shop next door to open, and I'm grateful for it. Staff were very friendly, left me to walk around as I looked for a book, and were helpful when I let them know the genre I typically like. They were well read, kind of like librarians. I found two great books, one of which is now one of my favorites and the other that I have yet to read, made it to Barack Obama's list for the year so it seems interesting. I have since visited again to pick up more books. Would recommend a visit!

Sure, it's a gift to have a wood-floored poetry bookstore in the age of Amazon. I've supported it…read moreand plan to keep doing so. What gives me pause isn't the inventory, it's the atmosphere around it. The Open Books events I've attended have felt unusually insular, even by arts-scene standards. There's a sense of a pre-existing circle, where recognition flows inward and new or dissenting voices aren't quite invited into the conversation. That's not a call for ideological balance on the shelves; it's a call for intellectual openness in the room. A poetry space should feel expansive: curious, generous, a little unruly. Instead, the energy can read as guarded, as if people are measuring their footing rather than risking a line. If the aim is to celebrate poetry as a living, shared art, the environment should reflect that: fewer signals of who's "in," more genuine engagement across differences. Where is the "barbaric yawp"?

It's surreal to live in a time when a community stands in support of a people enduring a concealed…read moregenocide. This store sells a unique selections of books on Palestine. The employee recommended Recognizing the Stranger by Isabella Hammad, Hostile Homelands by Azad Essa, and The Aesthetics of Resistance by Peter Weiss, among others - I went with The Trinity Fundamentals by Wisam Rafeedie. I'm also so happy to see Perfect Victims on display in every local bookstore I've been to thus far. It change my life, but I'm Palestinian - while it was therapeutic for me, it will be disturbing for others. Massive thank you to the owner for the solidarity.

Mostly a new books spot, with some used sprinkled in small batches for a quick find if you are…read morelucky enough. Their main stock is varied and shows a real care to not be a cookie cutter that you can appreciate. Tons of pull tabs marking local authors, and recommendations from the workers. Gives you a simple callout for attention in busy shelf isles. They have a lot of signed books in select areas and some more nice collectables. Their cafe and food is a real plus for indoor and outdoor space. A great location overall with private parking as if you are lucky on timing.

Don't go for the food go for the books. The ambience is great but the food is just not that great…read more - medium quality.

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!

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!