Independent bookstores needs to be protected at all costs. I bought so many books - the selection was outstanding. The woman at the counter was extremely helpful. Cats wandering around the store living their best lives added real charm. Wonderful experience. read more

No notes. I love Twice Sold Tales. They sell used books and have cats, what more can you ask for? Twice 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. read more

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I was in town to visit my daughter, Isabel, and she suggested we stop by a bookstore in Seattle. That's really all I needed to hear. Being an out-of-towner, we checked Yelp and decided upon Twice Sold Tales. First of all, simply being a used bookstore will get me to walk in off the street, even if I'm late for an appointment. Secondly, the presence of cats, although not my favorite domesticated pet (dogs shall always come first), will get me in the door even quicker. They are small and furry and require "scritches." This store has six of them. Isabel located the cats while I moved throughout the store, searching out yellowed pages, cracked spines, and links to our past communicated through the eternal written word. I loved the ease of navigating the store, and they have some pretty fantastic rarer/older works behind the counter area and behind glass. Sadly, we must lock up beautiful things because of the handful of people who live by no code. I asked for help with a few books behind the glass and struck up a fantastic conversation with Chris. Chris and I had a remarkably similar love for sword and sorcery, eldritch horror, and all of the amazing authors who have contributed to the genres and those in between. He even schooled me up on a few authors of whom I had not heard and then pulled a copy of a book he was saving for himself just so that I could read it. The Dying Earth by Jack Vance. (Chris, I read it, it was really great, you were 100% correct). I imagine Gary Gygax borrowed heavily from Vance's work when it came to the initial Dungeons and Dragons magic system. If you've read this far, and you're nodding your head to this paragraph, get over to this bookstore and have a chat with Chris. He provided an elucidating and unexpected conversation for me. Books are life. Without them we exist solely in the time in which we were born and lived, and our knowledge extends only to that which we have personally seen, done, or been told about. That's not enough. Come here. Drop copious amounts of money on musty books. Read them. Learn and become a contributing member of society. I'll absolutely go back the next time I'm in the PNW. read more

Twice Sold Tales - Isabel in front of the Twice Sold Tales sign (Kitties inside) - Used Bookstore Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Twice Sold Tales is a well known bookstore on Cap Hill for book and cat lovers! This spot is known to have local neighborhood cats roaming and sleeping all throughout the store. Inside, they also have a solid selection of used books from all different genres. Come to peruse the books and stay to pet all the cats! read more

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This is an amazing bookstore! How can you beat the quirky house layout, well behaved kitties roaming around, and plentiful used books at great prices? read more

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Really cute used bookstore! The store was clean and cozy. The cats were the highlight of my visit! So adorable!! read more

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Incredible bookstore with lots of cats in Capitol Hill! I had a great time browsing the books while also following the cats around and spotting who is active, who is sleeping and who is eating. None of them wanted to be pet by me, but that was okay. I respected their boundaries. Very fun to visit! read more

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SUPER cute place hidden in capital hill, a little hole in the wall for used books! cats all over and they're super friendly, and not your usual book store. extremely accessible if you go to uw (take the light rail) or seattleu read more

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Cats and used books. Say no more. I'm in. It is a relatively small shop and you'll probably get lost 20 times trying to find the section (literature, travel, whatever) you are looking for. But if you are a book lover, getting lost in a bookstore is half the fun. You will just end up with twice as many books. At this time, there are six cats which either roam the store or spend their time sleeping somewhere. We found five of the six cats. Some of them are clearly done with hundreds of humans petting them; they are on the skittish side. So, leave those felines alone and concentrate on the snoozingor more extroverted ones. I found the book selection to be excellent. Most of the books are in decent condition and cost around five bucks. There are books literally everywhere, including on the floor. It can be a little claustrophobic inside but if you love books, you won't mind a bit. There are gems to be found. If you love books and cats, you need to come visit. read more

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Really cozy used bookstore with 6 cats!! Loved browsing around and being able to see them. I think they are tired of being pet by people lol but they like to play with their toys. Bookstore has a great variety of books and genres to look from and there are maps around in case you get lost. Staff is nice as well and the books are reasonably priced in great condition. read more

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Accidentally stumbled across this gem on my bachelorette trip! I'm a cat lady obviously I went inside to look for meows (I love books too ok) and found sub bathing cats :,) Very friendly and sleepy read more

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Avoid Twice Sold Tales on the weekend. It becomes a pet store or Neko Cafe. The aisles are so crowded with people who are clearly there to just handle cats for free, that you will have to ask them to move repeatedly, again and again, to have access to the books. Usually I would not rate a business on the conduct of its customers, but this location becomes nearly untenable to shopping for books due to the pet amenities that they offer. read more

A great variety of books to browse through. The books are decently priced and OMG the cats? I loved seeing the cats napping and playing with the people inside. read more

Twice sold tales is my favorite used book store in Seattle! It is conveniently located in Capitol hill and has CATS!! I love the ambiance of this book store, they have some many books and you can also tell throughout the space how much care they have for their cats. It's truly the cats home as much as it is the books home. The staff working here are wonderful and I love coming in here to escape into world of cats and books. It can get a little cramped but the space is pretty big! I highly recommend this book store! read more

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This is an outstanding used bookstore. I stopped through intending to take a "Quick Look" and left more than 2 hours later with many treasures. They have an impressive selection. -and multiple cats... very highly recommended. I'll be back the next time I'm in Seattle. read more

A literal DREAM for cat lovers looking to buy books! Workers were kind and there were so many genres to choose from. But of course, the cats were the best part and this will now be a mandatory stop of mine when in Seattle. read more

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An adorable bookshop with adorable kitties! This bookstore was actually pretty expansive in my opinion! Lots of little nooks and crannies with books to check out. Staff is very friendly and helpful if there's anything you need or have questions. The book selection is a little dated but that doesn't mean there aren't amazing stories and great authors. I unfortunately couldn't stay long because I started to get allergies from the cats but they really are so cute!! read more

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I love cats and my wife loves books so why not. They have a wide selection of books, I didn't really go looking for anything specific but I'm sure that they have something you may like. The cats were chill and cute, but I could only find four of the five. They were sleeping, and I refused to wake them up to pet them. The staff seemed nice, although I didn't interact with anyone. My sole complaint is pricing as in I don't know what anything costs, is the price the one printing on the back cover? It's a second hand store so shouldn't they be cheaper? No idea, but I also didn't bother to ask. Maybe there's a sign somewhere and I just missed it. If you don't like cats or you hate that unique cat don't go here, but I don't know why you would anyway read more

If you like books and if you like cats, this is the place to stop by! As a second hand bookstore, this shop has an extensive selection of books, and they've tried to organize the books based on genre. As you can also expect from a used book store, there is not always a multitude of options within more popular genres or with very popular authors! But this makes sense, and I did still find some of my favorite books, and some books I was interested in reading! And all for a good price, especially compared to buying new, and with the added benefit of buying something second hand! And if you like cats--this is the place for you. There are cats lounging all around. You can't pick them up, but if you want to pet a cat then they're great! The cats are friendly, and if they're overwhelmed they have plenty of space to walk away and have alone time. Super cute and nice place to spend some time! read more

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Very similar price as to half priced books except I didn't come here for the books, I came for the cats. Saw 3/4, see pics. Two were half sleeping and one was on duty making the rounds between book shelves making sure we're finding everything okay. All used books, all the way down to vintage ones, sectioned and organized into categories. There are no chairs but plenty of customers make themselves at home on the floors. Overall a quiet place to explore. There are dollar bin by the entrance. Come and support the cats :) Will return to find the 4th one read more

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A cute little bookstore nestled right off Broadway in Cap Hill -- their resident cats are adorable and wander the store, but would definitely just beware if you're allergic. If you are patient enough to peruse, this is the spot for you. As with all used book stores, it's a smidge overwhelming and there's SO many titles crammed into the floor-to-ceiling shelves. That being said, they're a LOT more organized than most and the employees were so helpful -- they were able to help us find some books by specific authors and make recommendations. The variety of books in here is awesome, ranging from cookbooks to coffee table books and tons of others. I feel like I usually don't see this level of organization and variety, all for super fair prices too. Their dollar books are great, with fairly modern titles and old classics. I snagged a Mindy Kaling book off that shelf -- will be back for more! read more

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Came here after a friend sent us a Reel featuring the store and its feline friends. Selection of books was good especially on high end, rare, 1st edition, and signed copies. Staff was very unobtrusive. All of the resident cats are even tempered and enjoy interacting with the store's patrons. There was no cat odor that you might expect. read more

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This is truly a fantastic place. The dollar books section is a treasure trove, the faculty recommendations are wonderful, and everyone there (especially the owner) is very kind! If I am looking for a book, I almost always leave having found it (with a few extra I found along the way as well). I am proud to live in a city with a bookstore like this. read more

It's a used bookstore owned by cats!!! It's the most amazing thing! Twice Sold Tales in Cap Hill is a large used bookstore with a huge selection and you could spend hours browsing here. But the best thing about this adorable place is that there are a bunch of cats that live here and roam around freely. There are cat beds and cat toys and cat structures all over the bookstore for them to hang out in and they might be taking a nap or night just cross your path as you flip through a piece of literature. Come support your local used bookstore but stay for the cute cats! read more

what a cute niche store! Love how helpful staff was and great vintage book selection. Love it! Cats are SO cute and friendly. read more

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Approaching the store and seeing the cat in the window was such a delight, but then realizing the name of store is a pun was even better. The staff are so kooky and friendly. We ran into one of them reorganizing the $1 dollar books, and had a fun chat about how they deemed a book one dollar. We commented on this funny microwave cookbook, and the staff member marked it free for us! Lol we spent the rest of the day hauling around this microwave cookbook published in 1982, but how can you not accept a gift like that. There's an extensive sci-fi section, many books to get lost in. It was organized well, usually alphabetical, so not overwhelming, and the cats roaming around really made browsing a cozy experience. For all the reselling of used books on eBay and Amazon, the prices were pretty competitive. TLDR: you'll come for the books and the cats and stay with the books and the cats. read more

Twice Sold Tales - Book store cat (1 of 4) but apparently there used to be 7! - Used Bookstore Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cats! So many cuties walking around or sleeping. There are some litter boxes around but it doesn't smell. There is no entrance fee so you get to go see some kitties while looking for books! read more

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My wife and I decided to enter Twice Sold Tales as we walked pass it. From the outside it looked a bit rundown and we weren't expecting much as we walked up the creaky ramp to the door. This used-bookstore is somewhat of a maze and if you're lucky, you encounter one of many cats. There are books literally everywhere -- from the floor up to the ceiling! All the walls were filled with books; no empty walls. It may be a bit difficult locating books, but I'm sure the workers there are willing to help. I stayed a way from the cats since I'm allergic, but we really appreciated their presence. read more

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I remembered this gem from our last trip to Seattle, and just HAD to come back to get my fill of kitty cuddles; and buy enough books that it's likely to challenge the check-in weight limit at the airport. Worth it! The value of some of these books is unreal. I got a couple perfect editions for half off the original market price, much to the chagrin of Amazon Prime. Haha, Bezos. I saved myself $70+ on my wishlist alone AND supported local -- but enough pettiness. On a serious note, the workers were all very sweet, the cats were as adorable and well behaved as always, and the inside is as charming as a Seattle bookshop should be, creaky floorboards and all! Gosh, I love this place :) read more

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I have to confess that I have been to many bookstores all over the country, but never seen anything like this place. What a warm and exhilarating atmosphere to walk into. This is a bookstore that has cats ....we saw about five of them ....and they're so adorable. You get hypnotized, don't want to look at books anymore, you just want to watch and pet the cats. The book selection is varied and attractive to all readers. I have to say that everybody who walks in here are captivated, the cats steal the show. You see them on the counter, in front of the register eating, you see them in the aisles drinking water, you see them relaxing, or sleeping on a cat tower. What a unique, satisfying and memorable experience. I should add that the owners were very cooperative, friendly and provided superb customer service. Someone was asking them.....How do you get these cats .....and one of them replied, stating that they are all shelter cats, people bring them in ....and they get them young .....so that they adapt to the place. I cannot say enough. A must see destination in Seattle. read more

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What a charming bookstore, with so many friendly cats! After exploring the busy main streets of Capitol Hill, this was a welcome reprieve. But if you're going to browse for awhile, definitely go at non-peak times. The walkways are tight and there are a lot of pinch points with people wanting to interact with the cats. Admittedly, I was one of those people, haha. The cats were in such a playful mood! It was cool to see how freely they moved around the store and how comfortable they were with everyone. read more

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My husband and I stopped by a few days ago, and I just have to say this is an absolutely darling store. I love used books and they have such a great selection and the prices are really reasonable. To top it off, the staff was incredibly friendly, too! Including the cute cat! read more

Honestly, after Pike Place Market, my next recommendation is this used bookstore. Unless you are allergic to cats. I found a great Pinocchio book from the '60s for only $8. The manager was very gracious and generous, offering to ship books to me and making recommendations. Now, as you can imagine, cat fans will love this well-organized maze of old books because there were about 7 cats roaming around, all with different personalities. Most of them of social, and the ones who aren't social are too slow or tired to run away, and some walk above your head. But what makes this place so enjoyable is that nobody is following you around and there is no hard sell. In other words, going in just for the cats doesn't feel like when you go to church just to use the bathroom. read more

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This bookstore has such a great collection of second-hand books. They have everything from fiction to graphic novels to mystery - it reminds me a lot of just being in a library as a kid! Also, they have the most adorable cats - they're all really friendly, but just make sure not to pick them up or anything like that. Highly recommend checking out this place if you're by Broadway in Cap Hill, it'll make your day! read more

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really nice vibez , also catss??? I was distracted most of the time they are adorable... read more

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Love going here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. They have the cutest kitty's that are very friendly and funny. I do wish they organized their books a little better, but I still have an amazing time every time I go. Also pretty much all the books are priced between $9-12. read more

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The best (relatively) slept-on tourist destination in Seattle, at least for book-lovers and cat-lovers. Also good for regular residents who just want to browse books and pet cats. CAT REVIEWS Buster (confident gray tabby): The guy in charge. Minor problematic behaviors (he bullies Lily), but he is a cat so it happens. Always friendly except when he's busy furiously chittering at crows and pigeons outside the window. Beware, he may claim your shoulder for a ride without warning. RATING: 5/5 Lily (large round calico): Very soft. Gentle. Serene. Either an angel, or an alien sent to evaluate and judge humanity. She is shy but unless you get really aggressive with her, she will simply stare saucer-eyed at you while you pet her and politely allow it. RATING: 5/5 James (large tuxedo): "Mom. James Mom." --Pepperjack's assessment. RATING: 5/5 Screamer (all black): A visionary who dreams of the void at the heart of the cosmos. He is haunted by the psychic insights that batter his tiny feline brain, and so he screams. He will also snuggle any hands that pet him when he's in a good mood. RATING: 5/5 Pepperjack (long orange tabby, just barely adult): Peak orange. Possesses approximately 83% of a used braincell because the rest of the space in his soul is taken up by love and snuggles. Has learned the arcane ways of the shoulder ride from Buster. RATING: 5/5 Myrtle (small skinny calico, just barely adult): Fearless chaos elemental. Sufficiently obsessed with running water that she has learned to stand up and operate a dispenser that was installed for humans with a single paw. Makes tiny meeping noises instead of meows. RATING: 5/5 When it comes to books, there is always an interesting selection, both because of a location that draws a lot of unusual people with exciting books to sell, and because of dedicated curation. As a matter of pragmatism and fairness, prices are matched against whatever the cheapest you can find online is. Staff is honest and transparent about this when selling or buying. All employees clearly care about the joys of both reading and loving cats. The proprietor, although reliably helpful to customers and willing to chat about books and offer recommendations whenever she has the time, can be mildly crotchety. I encourage reviewers to consider the stresses of being a human individual in charge of a heavily-patronized small business in the trendiest neighborhood in Seattle instead of docking stars for this. Terry Pratchett speculated that libraries and used bookstores were portals to a magical dimension known as L-Space. Twice Sold Tales is definitely a solid manifestation of this phenomenon. read more

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I went here back in May but I still remember my experience being great! It seems like the perfect place for me since I love cats (all animals) and books. Although I wasn't much of a fan of their book collection I still enjoyed the cozy environment. The cats seemed to really love me too! I was giving them all my attention and they seemed to love it which made my day. I hope I can come back here with my boyfriend soon who absolutely loves cats! read more

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We were going to Neko Cafe but we ended up coming here instead. I thought the whole concept of cats and bookstore was unique and interesting! People can walk in and pet the cats there without any fee. They're just there to roam around which was cute. The staff was very friendly and the interior of the bookstore was cute! We mainly came here to visit the cats but I did notice some cool books that they had there! The bookstore is also pretty quiet and chill. Overall, I would come back and visit. read more

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The only book store that I've ever gone to that has cats walking around the library. They were friendly and fun to see while you're seeking out that ride read. This place had cats that ran the place and would help as you may be puzzled on your read. Very creative plan to do this. read more

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