Great selection of books and trinkets, and knowledgeable staff. Plenty of stickers (kind of pricey stickers tho). Very LGBTQIA+ so that's a huge plus. Always something interesting for sale. read more

Love this bookstore! It has a great selection of books for all ages and genres as well as gifts. I've stopped by here last year and this year during mini vacations and bought some cute greeting cards. The staff is usually friendly and kind, adding to the cozy atmosphere. read more

Great bookstore! Helpful staff and good selection of books and gift ideas. Always happy to special order

Their kids section is lovely, we always find a few gems - both books and toys. The folks working there are also so friendly and patient with kids. Always a joy to stop by this store when we pass through Anacortes. read more

It's a pleasure to shop in this store, even with the COVID restrictions. Lots of good choices of both recent and classic titles. Staff is helpful and friendly. They take their COVID restrictions seriously. They only allow four patrons in the store at a time so there may be a bit of a wait, but they are attentive to folks waiting outside and we did not have to wait long. read more

This is such a great place!! Welcoming, comfortable feel, interesting setup of nooks, shelves, etc. especially the cooking area!! I love that detail. Friendly staff, too - I WILL be back again! read more

We could only spend a few minutes here today, due to a travel schedule but I was very impressed with the selection of book additions- the little things you find you want in a store. We got some stickers, magnets and a tarot deck. I did see a very good well balanced collection of new fiction. I wish I had more time to browse and take some home with me. It seems a great place to spend a lunch hour. read more

Watermark is one of my favorite spots in this little town. The service is impeccable and the in store collection a perfect coupling if eclectic and expected. I enjoy ordering on line. I can search for the publication I want and pick it up, typically within two days. Amawho?!? My favorite service by far is the gift wrapping. It sounds silly but there is something precious and fancy about having a gift beautifully packaged in shop. Makes a person feel kinda bougie but in a literary way. Brandy and her team are amazing! read more

I stopped by here tonight before dinner. This is a very nice independent book store and a great place to spend a little browsing time. The book shelves are nicely layed out with various little nooks and crannies to explore. In addition, Watermark has a fairly extensive selection of cards, journals (some from local artists), calendars, and maps. Watermark is definitely work a stop and a comfortable look. read more

I was there last weekend and had such a fun conversation with the woman working there. She gave wonderful book recommendations. Such a great book store. Grab a book for your ferry ride! read more

Watermark Book Company has been a favorite for over twenty-five years now -- first once or twice a year during trips to visit family in Anacortes and more recently as my very own local book shop. A wide selection of books of all stripes, lovely journals, hand made soaps, and lots of bookish gift ideas all make sure there's something for everyone. Brandy & Co make it such a welcoming space, we're lucky to have them and the shop here in town read more

Every time I've stepped foot in this store, called this store, or messaged the owner, I've been treated with the utmost respect and offered help. The staff have offered me suggestions for children, husbands and graduates when I have looked for gifts. Thet have even ordered for me and those were in really quickly. When the quarantine first hit, I needed books for the kids and Brandy and her staff made me feel safe and respected. I love this store and plan to keep buying gifts and books here. read more

Store is doing a great job with COVID keeping shoppers safe. Huge selection of not only books but gifts, cards, and puzzles. I enjoy the staff favorites section and picked up a book I would not normally have selected. Staff is very friendly and the products are of a high quality. read more

I love this store and the owners. In these crazy times I'm happy to know this place exists within minutes of home. They know me by name and show nothing but kindness and respect - not just for me but for all their patrons. I'm glad they are holding strong to the mask rules, and they have gone out of their way to find ways to serve the community in the safest way possible. Highly recommend! read more

Have visited this establishment quite a few times pre-covid and was not impressed nor unimpressed. They served a purpose and are local so I bought from them. Since covid they have now lost my business. My first visit during covid season I was told that I would have to shop from outside the store as I couldn't wear a mask, only a clear face shield. That was unacceptable to them and being treated like a third class citizen was unacceptable to me so I left. Today I was told I had to use their hand sanitizer, even though I showed and used my own. Still wouldn't let me shop until I used theirs, so again I left. DO NOT SHOP HERE!!! read more

What can be better than being able to safely browse in an amazing local book store, during a global pandemic?! The window display always draw me in, but once I've spritzed my hands with sanitizer at the door, the gloriousness of all that is Watermark Books envelopes me! The layout of the bookstore is so carefully thought out that it is easy to find what I'm on the lookout for. However, on the many occasions when I've needed gift ideas the staff is both knowledgeable and extraordinarily helpful in helping me with my selection. The versatility of Watermark Books makes me smile. Whether I am looking for a tasteful greeting card, a small gift of locally sourced chocolate, a best seller, a book about our region, or a children's toy or puzzle Watermark Books tastefully packs in amazing selections in a highly organized space! Long live our local Anacortes book store! PS: The customer rewards system is a cherry on the top! read more

Watermark Book Co. is a place to nurture your spirit of education, research, fiction, and history through the pages of a book. The greeting cards are unique and often local. The best part is the people who are there to help you find the perfect book. Love this beautiful place that supports our community in so many ways. read more

A wonderful, warm and welcoming store. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and passionate about books and reading! Love, love going there! Love what they have done with it and the super energy and care that is shown to every customer. PLUS wonderful selections!! read more

Absolutely charming little bookstore and one of my absolutely favorite places. Brandy and her staff are exceptionally helpful and a delight to be around. They are quick to make recommendations when I need them and have helped me find gifts that my family members are still talking about. Great selection, great staff, great store! read more

Excellent service with a wonderful selection of books and goodies to pick from. First walking into the store I was greeted by a very friendly group of ladies making sure I felt right at home. They unfortunately didn't have the book I was looking for but where perfectly happy to order it for me. Looking through their inventory I found several more books that peeked my interest. I'm always happy to support a small business and this group of lovely ladies made it a breeze to pick up my next read! read more

I LOVE that I can just pick up the phone and order my books, they mail them to me. The books arrive, almost every time, the very next day, providing they are available in the shop. Just enjoy driving over to Anacortes and browsing the shop as well. read more

Imagine a cozy, small-town independent bookstore that you might find in a romantic comedy. If you travel to Watermark Book Company in Anacortes, you'll walk into a shop that probably matches the picture in your head. Watermark is my favorite shop in town. It's positively packed full of books, but there's really so much more to it than that. The staff is as friendly as can be, and if Watermark doesn't have the book you're looking for, chances are they can order it and get it for you surprisingly quickly. More often than not, my search for a good book brings me to a fascinating title that I've never heard of (thanks, staff picks!) or an edition of a book I never thought I could find. The selection feels carefully curated (because it is) and that's rare these days. In addition to the varied selection of books, the shop carries a wide variety of gifts, including an ever-changing table of soaps (oh, the soaps!). Watermark is an absolute treat to have in the town where I live, and it feels wonderful just to walk in, even though I may be the world's slowest reader. It's worth noting that the shop takes the health and safety of its staff and customers very seriously and is therefore requiring masks due to the ongoing global pandemic. That said, if you feel oppressed when you're asked to wear a mask, I'd urge you to suck it up, put on your grown-up pants and throw on a face covering. Seriously, you're missing out if you come through Anacortes and skip Watermark. You won't be disappointed if you visit, unless you're just looking for the coronavirus, I guess. read more

Watermark Book Company. I hadn't been there in ages, so I stopped in. AMAZING NEW VIBE. I didn't know it had changed hands and the new owners have done more than breathe life into the old place, it has been transformed. Booksellers are usually a dying breed as other places make book buying a 1 click experience, but some see the depersonalization of the buying experience as an opportunity. This staff actually believed that I mattered and they were there to help me find what I was looking for. Really? What parallel universe did I step into? I started asking a few questions and found that the NEW OWNER bailed out of corporate life and followed her dream, to own a bookstore. Take a few minutes with Brandy Bowen and you will understand what a passionate owner can bring to a business. The space hasn't changed a lot, but the selection is markedly different, there is a cookbook kitchen in the back and the selection is the best north of Seattle. Eclectic interesting subject matter is the house specialty and local authors are displayed prominently. Author book signings are now regular occurances. This is a store you can explore to find new things, new perspectives and new friends. I would plan to spend time just wandering around and seeing what needs to go home with you. I enjoyed the experience immensely. 612 Commercial Ave, Anacortes. The hours when I went there were 930-530 Mon-Sat, Sunday 11-4 read more

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Love Watermark and personal service from in store assistance, telephone orders and notifications, rewards program, and particularly satisfaction in supporting our local business. Courteous and accommodating staff--very appreciative of COVID prevention procedures! read more

This is my favorite store in Anacortes. Honestly the staff is amazing, I love the selection. When I first came into town I fell in love with this store and continually fall in love with it. It's a gorgeous store I this little town. read more

Great little local bookstore with all the NY Times best sellers. The staff is pleasant and everything is organized well. A fantastic find for a local or tourist! read more

This bookstore is locally owned and operated by Patty. They have knowledgeable employees who know lots about their books. They have an employee favorites section. They have a fantastic selection of books and gifts and chocolate and journals and the location can't be beat. Keep it local! Shop local! read more

Wow. I went there just because I love bookstores and I've never been there and they were extremely rude! I'm surprised with bookstores going out of business all over they can afford to be rude. Don't do it. Across the street is a lovely bookstore. Granted, its used, but the person working there is ALWAYS nice and courteous. So I immediately left Watermark to go across the street to there, and spent my money there instead. read more

Watermark is GREAT!!! Patty and her staff are knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Highly recommended

Watermark is the quintessential bookstore - we love its selection (a balance of new/popular with unique/interesting), its coziness, the random creaks in the floor, the friendly staff that are helpful but also leave you alone to peruse. Every time we are in town, we try to stop in and are never disappointed in finding new books for adults or children. read more

I was really sad to read Riley's review of Watermark. Anyone that lives in the community knows that there is something wrong with his evaluation. I cannot speak to what he thinks he heard because I was not there, but I have known the owner Patty for many years. She is as far from a racist as they come. If Riley thought he heard something that obviously was not right, why did he not say something rather than try and damage the reputation of one of the local loved and admired merchants. What a shame. read more

I live in Anacortes and buy books, journals, and greeting cards at Watermark. It is a wonderful place to browse and they can order anything you might want. I am always greeted with a smile. Anacortes is lucky to have an independent book shop-seems like they are few and far between these days. Lets shop small and support this great resource. read more

I've been shopping here for years. That have a great selection and a very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I have enjoyed special author events that they hold both at the bookstore and at the library. For a smaller bookstore I particularly appreciate the depth of their their Nature/Environment section and their cookbook section. Great selection in fiction, gardening, history, poetry, and mysteries as well. read more