ADORE this bookstore so much!! Always make a morning or afternoon of it when I am in town. Huge…read morespace with focus on books, books, and even more books! So many shelves throughout the store, but also up high. Ask for help to get them and their ladder to reach up high and low for all the choices you are about to bring home. This makes our options more than most bookstores. WIN WIN! The cafe area is a good size and what a great selection of treats! Pick your drink, a snack, and a seat. Dive into those new loved books you just grabbed.

Beautiful store, friendly staff, well laid out. I love a local store but they aren't always as user…read morefriendly as Elliott Bay.

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.

Great little bookstore in Fremont. Greeted with smiles and super nice staff. Huge selection of…read morebooks, stickers and fun items. Plus bargain books section. Ride range of price. Very clean and well lit. Plus they have places to sit to read...

This bookstore is a gem! Really amazing selection of young adult queer stories. Welcoming space and…read morefriendly staff. Highly recommend!

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.

It was one of those sunny afternoons when you pick a neighborhood and wander around supporting…read morelocal businesses. I was at a crossroads - my fierce desire to support independent bookstores clashed with my lack of interest in the romance genre. Hell with it, I was going to go in and find something to buy. First of all, the store is beautifully decorated. Not crowded, but lovely - what better for a romance shop than hearts and pink? I found a bumper sticker, grabbed it. I found an anti-book banning tee shirt, grabbed that. Found some stickers and bookmarks that aligned with my opinions, I got them too. I came across a lovely display of "Blind Date With a Book" selections, and picked one. I had a lovely conversation with the woman running the register. And don't you know, I really like the mystery book I chose. Maybe I do have interest in the genre after all.

An amazing bookstore with friendly staff, cheap prices, and great atmosphere. All the money goes…read moretowards helping the library, so it's a great cause!

I love this place. You can find good books at amazingly low prices and they are having a sale of…read morevintage and rare books in October. Can't wait for that.

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!

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!

One of the best book shops in Seattle for used and out of print books. I've been coming here for…read moreover 20 years. The smell of this bookshops brings me back to when my uncle, the late David Ishii had his shop in Pioneer Square. Whenever i visit Magus, certain book covers and genres bring me back to a time and place of nostalgia. I also geek out on the weight of a book, the binding, and cultural significance. For example, I love Italian and French books and the Feltrinelli publishers. Magus also has a good selection of Dog Man for my kids at a good value.

A gem of a book store. I always choose to buy from them if I'm going to buy a book. The selection…read moreis great and they can order anything if they don't have have it.

We were down the street, getting ice cream at salt and straw, and I saw this place wasn't too far…read moreso we popped in. Welcoming, colorful, vibrant. Loved to book the descriptions throughout the store on the shelves. Good selection. I Got a book to take home. They sell other things like bookmarks, stickers, bags, etc.