Holy customer service nightmare. If you don't want to be listed as a store that takes book…read moredonations, tell Pierce County to not list you on a government site as a place for book donations. Half Price Books was far friendlier and more accommodating, donate there instead. Geeze Louise.

What a great find! I stopped in because of the South Sound Book Crawl and my wallet trembled in…read morefear. They have an amazing curation of new and used books. I was impressed by the special editions they carried and was impressed by their reasonable pricing. My favorite part was seeing all the local authors featured! We have a lot of literary talent in the PNW and it's even better when purchased from a local bookstore. Come when you have plenty of time! I had to rush a bit because I was fitting it in while in the area and I could spend hours here. Each genre is filled with options and there are so, so many. Great service, the staff is really friendly and welcoming.

My wife is taking a class in Buckley, thus we had an excuse to checkout this bookstore. It's a…read moresweet place with new and a deep used selection of books. Their local section has a wide variety of books about the Pacific Northwest. BTW: its now called 'The Sequel'. As a bonus, they also pour great espresso coffee. I'm a third wave snob used to Lighthouse, Stumptown, Cafe Vita, Vivace. The Sequel pours shots as good; I had an awesome doppio.

Now known as The Sequel Used Books and Espresso. (360) 825-3144…read more Very nice folks. Wide selection. I picked up some older books ('70s) that were in mint condition at a very good price. If I'm in the area again, I will shop there.

For the first time ever, Purple Rose: The Stars Carry Her Name -- Letters from Me to Her is now…read moreavailable in Washington State at King's Books just outside of Seattle. King's Books has an incredible atmosphere and a real appreciation for independent authors, poetry, and the arts. I had the opportunity to speak with the staff while traveling through the Pacific Northwest, and I'm honored to now have my book stocked in their store. Purple Rose is a collection of 33 poetic love letters written to one woman in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can also order books directly from their website and pay upon pickup. JamesVThePoet.com #seattle #lovepoetry #indieauthor #poetry #raleighnc

King's is an absolutely lovely bookstore! I was hoping to pick up a couple of books used, but alas,…read morethey only had them new and one needed to be ordered. The employee was super friendly and even took a minute to look in a to-be-sorted pile just to make sure that they really didn't have what I wanted. The best part of the store? They have shop kitties!!

A plethora of books you can choose from. They create a pathway around the bookstore to ease people…read moretraffic. Definitely took time to read through books to figure out whats next in my book queue. All books are reasonably priced and not in terrible condition despite them being used. Overall, recommend!

Amazing selection and amazing prices. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Always a great time…read morehere.

Love this bookstore in Poulsbo! Every time we are in town we stop in and never fail to find…read moresomething new and fun. Staff is friendly and helpful, keep your eye out for staff reviews/staff picks--they will not steer you wrong! Great selection packed into a smaller storefront, and a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle outside.

Love those indie bookstores are still out there, thank you !…read moreStaffed by people who actually read books and shelved with wonderful wide selection including from lots of local authors. Send your buddy to get chocolate covered ice creams at Boehm's Chocolates and go directly to the books.

Great knowledgeable bookstore clerk, I walked in and asked for what book I was looking for, albeit…read morethey didn't have it. But she took me straight to the section where it would be. Everything was amusingly organized. All the featured newer books are upfront when you walk in. All the prices of the books are inside the book written in pencil on the first page. Not too pricey from what I saw. I spent a good $20 and was happy with my purchase and supporting small business. I was informed also of their trading policies for books and puzzles. Which I think is delightful. Cheers to more reading this year!

Love this book store. Great spot to just get lost in, SO many options. They also have a nice…read moretrade in program.

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.

Elliott Bay Book Company in Capitol Hill is a great spot to check out if you love a solid,…read moreold-school bookshop atmosphere with a trendy modern feel. The place is massive, with high wooden shelves, endless aisles, and a selection that spans just about every genre you can think of. If you remember the golden age of independent brick-and-mortar bookstores, walking in here hits a really nice nostalgic chord while still feeling vibrant and full of energy. The handwritten staff recommendation notes posted along the shelves are a fun touch, and having a cozy cafe tucked inside makes it easy to grab a drink and get lost in browsing for an hour or two. It is definitely a cool, memorable stop in the neighborhood whether you are hunting for a specific read or just soaking in the literary vibes.

Steve and I were on 6th Ave a few weeks ago and came across Grit City Books purely by accident. We…read moredidn't know of it's existence but it was a very pleasant surprise to come across. The bookstore is sleek, clean and very well organized with a good selection of books. The staff member was very friendly and eager to assist me in getting a special order started for a book I was looking for. The special order came in a few days ago which is going to prompt a return visit and perhaps even additional books to purchase. Looking forward to continuing being a customer at this lovely bookstore!

I ordered some books over the phone with them. First time I've bought through them because I wanna…read morebuy local. I honestly didn't want to leave when I went in. I love the way the store is set up, and the woman at the desk was super nice, we had a short chat. Definitely will be coming back. Thank you guys for nabbing some books for me!