Village books bookstore fairhaven gift shop fairhaven. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Poetry readings, book talks, and other literary events are held here regularly. A variety of protein foods such as eggs, dried peas and beans, peanut butter and tofu. We offer communityfocused activities such as book clubs, author signings, and other events. Wic foods meet the special nutritional needs of pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum moms, infants, and children up to 5 years old. A used bookstore with over 85000 titles including pnw history books, genealogy library, science fiction, current best sellers, and out of print. We purchase textbooks at our lake forest park and ravenna locations and cds at our lake forest park store only. With wish lists you can choose to be notified the instant we find a copy, see how often we find rare titles, and see who else is interested.
This enormous warehouse of used books in washington will be your new favorite destination. Baker book house has been a family owned independent bookstore and publishing house since herman baker began selling used books from his own personal library in 1939. The rockville location serves as the warehouse for the store and has one of the largest collections of used books in the. Special event, childrens event, storytime childrens wednesday february 26, 2020 9. With the mandatory stay at home order announced by governor inslee, we have closed our doors to inperson shopping. Located in downtown olympia, the states capital, in the old olympia glass building, last word books is a multifaceted venue with an eclectic array of used and rare book offerings.
The tacoma book center advertises itself as having the largest used book inventory in the city, and id not attempt to contest it. The best list of independent washington bookstores anacortes. In the book two cousins travel all through washington state having loads of fun. As tacomas largest used book store, we have 16,000 square feet devoted to books, including retail space, a separate internet stock, and storage for backstock and new aquisitions still to be processed. University book store first opened for business on january 10, 1900 at the university of washington. Vintage books is part of a thriving small business community in vancouver, wa. A fabulous holiday book about washington state by jackinthebox im a seattle childrens book author and illustrator of more than 50 books for children. The largest independent used bookstore in washington has. Booktraders is an independent business that has been around for over 35 years. If you cannot find the book you are looking for chances are we can order it from another used bookstore for you, or even new if you prefer.
Trade days tuesdays and saturdays 12 books max spokane, washington independent booksellers are strong advocates of freedom of speech, and of community. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. Join us at the firehouse as we welcome this brand new voice in fiction that is taking the pacific nw literary world by storm. This novel is just chock full of all my favorite literary subjects. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 320 months at the washington state. Founded in 2002 by a group of students from the evergreen state college, this shop is not only a bookstore but also a print shop and publishing house. The used bookstore sells used, outofprint, and unusual books. Genres include mystery, suspense, thriller, scififantasy, young adult, children, general fiction, romance, nonfiction and so much more. The may 912 used book sale has been postponed until further notice.
Search or browse our list of book stores companies in washington by category or location. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Founded in 1900, university book store is the largest independent bookstore in washington state and the nations largest college store. Stay uptodate on our latest events, by joining the ye olde bookshoppe community on all our social media channels, linked at the top of the page. Selling on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback rating. The best 10 used bookstore in seattle, wa updated covid19. Half price books olympia washington 1520 cooper point rd sw 360 7050236 half price books redmond washington 7805 leary way ne 425 7022499 half price books seattle washington 4709 roosevelt way ne 206 5477859. Tacoma book center is not about fancy spaces or even spaces that feel warm and cozy. Used book stores across washington including address, hours, phone numbers, and website.
We partnered with yelp to explore the best independent bookstores our country has to offer. You our community are our lifeblood and we wouldnt be magus books without you. Located in eastern washington in the city of spokane, aunties bookstore has been providing book lovers with used and new books since 1978. We began selling fiction and nonfiction in the 1930s and are the oldest independent bookstore in. Shop washington state university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the cougs bookstore. Unlike many, its actually pretty tidy with not too many piles of book obscuring the lower shelves which are quite high and will well organized categories. Elliott bay book company 1521 tenth avenue seattle, wa 98122 u. Half price books seattle washington 4709 roosevelt way ne 206 5477859 half price books seattle washington 9241 greenwood ave n 206 2976820 half price books tacoma washington 4027 tacoma mall blvd 253 5661238. If youre interested in selling books, please read through the information below and bring your books to our buy counter during our buying hours listed below, and.
Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles. The tacoma book center has a simple and rather unassuming exterior. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb bellevue bookstore in bellevue, wa, plus get directions and hours. Used books are often treasures that are outofprint or rare. I think washington book readers might like my new childrens book, which is entirely about washington state. I wrote and illustrated this book, which is from sterling publishing. An independent bookstore for more than 35 years, 2nd look books offers a broad selection of quality used books and new local author titles. Aauw state college used book sale penn state universityuniversity park snider agricultural arena corner of park avenue and fox hollow roads 8144666041 across park avenue from the centre county visitors center 800 east park ave.
Regularly ranked as one of the most literate cities in the nation, washington, dc finds its brain fuel from a variety of new and used bookstores. We began selling fiction and nonfiction in the 1930s and are the oldest independent bookstore in seattle. This is the place to come for an expansive selection of used and new books, low prices and friendly service. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in. Kris minta, the owner of spine and crown used bookstore on capitol hill, asks. Booktraders is an independent business that has been around for over 35. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The best bookstores in seattle and tacoma tripsavvy. We are pleased and honored to welcome back john sayles, writer and filmmaker extraordinaire, an artist committed. Its a goldmine for used bookstry to catch their twiceyearly sale in june. We are always looking to expand our selection of used books. With more than 16,000 square feet and shelves that reach floor to ceiling, there are likely more books within the walls of tacoma book center than in any other area stores.
As tacomas largest used book store, we have 16,000 square feet devoted to books, including retail space, a separate internet stock, and storage for backstock. Located in the heart of old town alexandria, the store offers used fiction, nonfiction and childrens. This chain of used bookstore offers all books at half off their cover prices except for rare books, of which each location has a respectful collection, as well as movies, textbooks, cards, comics, and some random merchandise. Village books bookstore bellingham bookstore fairhaven. The largest independent bookstore in the area, aunties is located in the heart of downtown in the historic liberty building. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. While it wasnt founded in washington, half price books has a steady stream of bookish followers. Inside, the 16,000 square feet of space is devoted to storing books half a million of them, in fact. Apr 22, 2020 stay uptodate on our latest events, by joining the ye olde bookshoppe community on all our social media channels, linked at the top of the page. Browse the shelves of these neighborhood nooks to find that one book youve been looking for, or leave with several. The hook is that adam and thomas, who had been best friends in school, are changed by an event. The past if not present poet laureate of the state of oregon, a renowned teacher of writing and poetry, and. But what makes a bookstore go from great to one of the best in america. Wic provides a wide variety of healthy foods that includes.
When youve found the books you want well ship qualifying orders to your door for free in 100% recyclable packaging. During your visit, pass on the ebook for a classic paperback or a first edition. Oct, 2019 the tacoma book center advertises itself as having the largest used book inventory in the city, and id not attempt to contest it. This is a hard question to ask without knowing what your qualifications are. We specialize in scandinavian, nautical, native american, and childrens books, and we host a. When you think of a great local bookstore, you probably single it out for its conscientious curation, enthralling events, and splendid staff. Third place books books, community, events and more. The largest independent used bookstore in washington has more than 500,000 books. This event causes adam to retreat from thomas for ten years, until he is pulled back into thomass life by a. Website designed at homestead create a website and list your business. Genres include mystery, suspense, thriller, scififantasy, young. Located in seattles university district since 1978, magus is one of the oldest and largest independent used bookstores in the city. Bingo used books store in southeast portland features over 100,000 used books, childrens books, cds, vinyl records, dvds, vhs movies, comics, and more. Village books and paper dreams is a communitybased, independent bookstore and gift shop located in the fairhaven village on the southside of bellingham and on front street in lynden.
Vera violet recounts the dark story of a rough group of teenagers growing up in a twisted rural logging town. Over 24,000 books, cds, and dvds, available exclusively through our amazon st ore. Its full of fun stories for older kids and a simple holiday song for younger readers. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Located in downtown olympia, the state s capital, in the old olympia glass building, last word books is a multifaceted venue with an eclectic array of used and rare book offerings.
Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. The shop, which has grown to three locations around town, is just that. In fiction, we have large sections for literature, poetry, mystery, science fiction, spysuspence, childrens, westerns, and christian fiction. Welcome to the elliott bay book company the elliott bay. Magus books buying and selling used books in seattles. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb lynnwood bookstore in lynnwood, wa, plus get directions and hours. We buy used books third place books carries a combination of used and new books to give our customers the benefits of great selection and great value. Best bookstores in washington independent book stores. If youve been looking for your next good read, look no further. Most beautiful bookshops in washington culture trip.