Left Bank Books
This wonderful ultra-leftist bookstore has been in the Pike Place Market forever. It's run by people who REALLY MEAN IT, as in the store is operated by committ…
92 Pike St
Pike Place Market
206-622-0195
Pike Place Market
206-622-0195
Retail Therapy
This boutique sells clothing, gifts, jewelry, art, and accessories made by local independent artists and designers.
905 E Pike
First Hill
206-324-4092
First Hill
206-324-4092
Twice Sold Tales
Twice Sold Tales is a Capitol Hill institution. It's home to a brilliant collection of used books, and also cats. You'd better not be allergic to cats.
1833 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Glazer's Camera Classroom
For an introduction to photography or information on special topics, check out workshops at Glazer’s, many of which are free with the purchase of a camera.
811 Republican St
South Lake Union
206-624-1100
South Lake Union
206-624-1100
Chuck's Hop Shop - Central District
Well-known and well-loved beer shop with something for everyone, from its hops to its food truck, with ice cream on rotation for the kiddos and those with swee…
2001 E Union St
Central District
206-538-0743
Central District
206-538-0743
Ada's Technical Books
This beautiful, smart, science-obsessed bookshop—where Horizon Books used to be on Capitol Hill's 15th Avenue East—sells technical electronic manuals, computer…
425 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Estelita’s Library
This Beacon Hill library and bookstore is stocked with books on social justice, ethnic studies, and liberation movements.
2533 16th Ave S
North Beacon Hill
415-342-9009
North Beacon Hill
415-342-9009
Madison Books
This offshoot of Phinney Books is opening on April 27, 2019, which so happens to be Independent Bookstore Day.
4118 E Madison St
Madison Park
206-325-3160
Madison Park
206-325-3160
University Book Store
University Book Store hosts readings every week for many different audiences, offering appearances by nationally prominent touring authors as well as writers f…
4326 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-634-3400
Northeast Seattle
206-634-3400
Third Place Books Seward Park
The Third Place Books in Seward Park features an event/reading space, an espresso bar, full restaurant, and full bar—and of course, room for 15-20,000 titles.
5041 Wilson Ave S
Seward Park
(206) 474-2200
Seward Park
(206) 474-2200
Island Books
This beautiful general interest bookstore is maybe the single best reason to visit Mercer Island.
3014 78th Ave. SE
Mercer Island
206-232-6920
Mercer Island
206-232-6920
National Nordic Museum
Since May 5, 2018, this impressive building has been the new home of the Nordic Heritage Museum, the only museum in America dedicated to the lives and cultures…
2655 NW Market St
Ballard
Ballard
Seattle ReCreative
The recycled-material shop, an absolute must-visit for thrifty DIYers, also conducts single-day workshops on subjects like art journaling and bookmaking.
8408 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
Greenwood
