The 10 Best Bookstores in Seattle, WA

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I love maps so this is defiantly my kind of place. Its filled with all things map. There are globes, travel books, and of course maps. If there is a map you are needing this is the place to start your search!I’ve been shopping with them since before they opened in the market. Before that they were over in…

Mark B.

Metsker Maps

This coffee shop/café is very unique, but not without some problems.Pros:+ Lots of space and conveniently located outlets next to every table+ Beautiful interior, from the tables to the library, I could spend my entire day in here (more on that later)+ Coffee (slow drip) was good, disappointed they do not…

Sadie H.

Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe

While the primary attraction for Kinokuniya is its wide array of books (in English, Japanese, and even occasionally Chinese), I usually come here for the stationary section. For a store that doesn’t focus primarily on stationary, it has a pretty wide array of pens, pencils, markers, notebooks — anything…

Diana L.

Kinokuniya Bookstore

I come here primarily for incense, which they have a GREAT selection of. Seriously, all the best (natural and local) incenses, plus sage sticks, candles, related accessories, etc. The shop is definitely more of a metaphysical/spiritual supply store than simply a bookstore, though their primary offering is…

Christy G.

East West Bookshop

I love stopping by this shop after any vacation; there is more often than not a cornucopia of marked down things that appear to be non-holiday related. Recently, I picked up an excellent set of dishes for $ 1 a piece, because they were seemingly Christmas themed (?). Anyway, tons of great bargains, and one can…

Pedro L.

University Book Store

I’ve had a gift certificate for almost two years and have not been able to use it because they are never open. I’ve driven there from the eastside four times on days and hours they posted as business hours; each time there was a sign that said they were closed. Not a very good business model I’m afraid.

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162 places in Seattle, ordered by rating:

Book Larder

4.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-397-4271
Address:	4252 Fremont Ave N

Bookstores / Cooking Schools

Metsker Maps

4.7

27 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-623-8747
Address:	1511 1st Ave

Hobby Shops / Bookstores

Lion Heart Book Store

5.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-903-6511
Address:	1501 Pike Pl Ste 326

Bookstores / Used Bookstore

Peter Miller Architecture and Design Books

4.3

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-441-4114
Address:	2326 2nd Ave

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Epilogue Books

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-297-2665
Address:	2001 NW Market Street

Bookstores / Arts & Entertainment

Left Bank Books Collective

4.0

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-622-0195
Address:	92 Pike St

Bookstores / Used Bookstore / Newspapers & Magazines

Kinokuniya Bookstore

4.5

27 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-587-2477
Address:	525 S Weller St

Bookstores / Music & DVDs / Newspapers & Magazines

Seattle Mystery Bookshop

4.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-587-5737
Address:	117 Cherry St

Bookstores /

Pegasus Book Exchange

4.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-937-5410
Address:	4553 California Ave SW

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White Horse Trading Company

4.4

22 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-441-7767
Address:	1908 Post Alley

Bookstores / Wine Bars

Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono

4.3

23 reviews

Telephone:	+1 206-436-2960
Address:	8310 Greenwood Ave N

Bookstores / Coffee & Tea / Used Bookstore

University Book Store

4.0

26 reviews

Telephone:	+1 800-335-7323
Address:	4326 University Way NE

Bookstores / Art Supplies / Computers

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The 10 Best Bookstores

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