Awesome greeting with a friendly smile... clean and well lit book store. Fun book tags. Wide…read moreselection of fun books. Free on street parking. Great price range on books!

I found my new fave bookstore today, "Nook & Cranny Books". Almost walked by it - on 15th in…read moreCapitol Hill not far from Smith. Cute sandwich board beckoned "Hey! You're about to walk by a bookstore..." The space is small but packed with interesting books - uniquely curated - and gifts. I met the owner, Maren, a friendly woman who helped me find the new Elizabeth Strout book. They have author events, poetry readings, and book clubs. I'll be back.

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.

I recalled Arundel Books previously located closer to the Seattle Art Museum before Harbor Steps…read moreexisted and also in the Grand Central Building. They have been at this current corner spot at 1st and S Jackson since February 2021. This bibliophile clearly has been very late to the party! I stopped in during Independent Booksellers Day (4/25/26) and it was packed full of people. Warmly acknowledged upon entering and later when departing. I briefly browsed the shelves. There's a decent selection, as well as, other merch available for purchase. What really caught my attention were the high curved ceilings. It gave a bright, airy feeling despite feeling a bit cramped with the current capacity onsite. My previous indie booksellers in Pioneer Square were Elliott Bay Book Store (moved to Capitol Hill) and the treasure trove owned by the late David Ishii. It was good to be reacquainted again with Arundel Books, a mainstay in Seattle since 1995.

I found this bookstore a few weeks ago after stumbling in during Seattle's First Thursday, and it…read morewas such a great discovery. They have an awesome section dedicated to Seattle-specific books, including some really unique titles I hadn't come across before. Many of the books have handwritten staff notes with summaries and recommendations. It made browsing feel much more personal and I read about things I probably wouldn't have picked up otherwise!

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!

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.

Perfect neighborhood bookstore! Bright, friendly, and welcoming vibes. Has an extensive variety of…read morebooks; nothing too overwhelming, like some bookstores are. Also has a good mix of gifts and trinkets and a quaint and cozy cafe in the back. And not to mention the friendly and knowledgeable staff! Amazing place to get books and/or just browse.

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. :)

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

Good selection and peaceful, bright atmosphere! Prices were also quite reasonable. Couldn't ask for…read moremuch more from a used bookstore!

My new favorite used bookstore! The outside doesn't look like anything special, so I was expecting…read moreyour average used bookstore, but it's so quaint and cute!! The store is very neat and organized, and everything is labeled so clearly. They have a large selection of books and a lot of popular and rare selections to choose from. The books were also all well priced, I didn't find a singular book about $10. Most of them ranged between $8-$10. The books are also really well kept and in good condition. The only downside is that it may be hard to find parking nearby, but otherwise fantastic!