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    Left Bank Books Collective

    4.3 (120 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Zaina H.

    Now this is a bookstore. A Palestinian flag on display and a whole section of books on Palestine? I almost 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.

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    Mia R.

    A cute lil bookshop right in front of Pike Place Market! I stumbled upon this bookshop while walking to Pike Place and I just had to stop by. It's a tradition of mine to buy a book and bookmark while on a trip so this was a serendipitous find. This quaint spot feels like something out of a book with two levels to skim through many volumes of books. Upstairs, they had little nooks where you could cozy up with a book and look out the window to see a view of Pike Place. A great find in Seattle!

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    Karen E.

    Really fun and quirky place. If the cats playing music outside for tips put you off, it's probably not for you. But for the rest of us - it's a great time.

    But these books...
    Jacqueline F.

    I loved this bookstore! They had sooo much and it was overwhelming looking at everything. They also had some room to breathe, which was also refreshing. My husband and I came here so that we could get our bearings and find a cheese spot that we were looking for. And we ended up staying for about an hour, each in our own level, space. Hunger eventually overtook us and we left, but not without my husband making a purchase. They had so many books and the value was good. I know that I will definitely be back. The value is pretty good, which I'd expect from an indie bookstore. I don't buy these, but they had some local indie zines and other things of interest which was a nice touch. But the books were throughout the store and I didn't feel the claustrophobia, that I felt at another store. I appreciated being able to stay in here for the duration of my visit. So yes, I'll be back.

    Jessie K.

    Super cute, kitschy quirky bookstore at pike market. The store goes deeper than you expect and I like all the independent trinkets they sell and the causes they promote

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    Marilu F.

    This wasn't on my itinerary for my Seattle visit, but we were walking around Pike Place Market when I spotted this bookstore. If you know me, then you know I can't resist going into a bookstore. I just love the smell of books and seeing crisp pages being passed at every turn. Unfortunately, this is kind of where the appeal ends with this one. The bookstore itself was cute, two floors even, reminiscent of independent bookstores such as Books & Books in Miami. The ambiance? Meh. There was one cashier up front and he was apathetic, not even saying hi. I felt like a bit of a bother even stepping in. The fact that it was just my best friend and I in the store didn't help. I felt downright ignored. Needless to say, I went up and down the stairs, took a few photos, left, and just didn't look back. Enjoyed my time much more at a second bookstore I later went to in Seattle.

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    Eva K.

    Great cute book store around the market area. Great selection of indie queer and diverse authors.

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    What a wonderful bookstore! We found tons of great books and I'm sure we could've spent hours more browsing if we'd had time.

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    Nice co op book store with a great collection of books. Super selective and not main stream titles. Great location as well

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