Quirky bookstore! I feel like if you enjoy browsing you will find something here. Take the left…read morepart seriously - there are some books that intrigued me just because of the cover. Let alone the content. I came in to get some books I found on their website that were about Arab Americans (non fiction), a Persian fiction novel and a special copy of a new book by a Nigerian author. All regular price points which is fine as I am Al about supporting small business. Whoever is curating is doing a good job. The plethora of signs and ways they showcase the books was both stark and comfortable. The person at the desk nice and helpful. Check the website and find a topic of interest. Keep an open mind and come check this place out. We all need learning and even if the views challenge your own - it's worth it. A mind always wants to be challenged and to think!

There is no way to describe this bookstore except creepy. I love to visit local bookstores when…read moretraveling and was excited to spot this place while in the touristy parts of Seattle. This is not a regular bookstore. I am moderate politically but it was overrun with an extreme left political agenda. What a disappointment. I realize Seattle is pretty liberal and I know I would feel the same way walking into a religious or Christian bookstore and should've known better than to go into this one.

My "Go-To" Rag for the Haps in Seattle…read more SITREP Jetting in and out of SeaTac for work assignments keeps my head spinning. But when I want to decompress in a cutting-edge environment, THE STRANGER gets me the information I want to see in relationship to the entire scene at once. SETUP Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my iPhone. But what I've discovered is a "weakness" with our tech - or maybe an "insufficiency" - be it iPhones or laptops, tablets, what have you: these cool little devices are great at honing on more specific details of information when you already have a general idea of what you want to do. For example, you know what movie you want to see (maybe "Wrath of the Titans", etc.) and so you can do a quick search on the iPhone and get the 411. Or you might know that Tango has a great happy hour with inexpensive drinks and munchies on Tuesdays going on and you want to confirm these specials, and so you jump on the iPad and get the 411. THE RANDOM But what if you really just want to "see" what random stuff is out there? Expose yourself to the bills and the ads and the what not: "What bands are playing?" Tonight? Tomorrow? "What venues are DJ or Band or Dancing or all combined?" All in a grid matrix on a sheet of paper so you can compare (EASILY) or contrast (EASILY) all the cover charges, the location-neighborhoods? Oh, what's this? A random ad for a cool burlesque night at Noc Noc is going on for Thursday. Oh, what's this? Stumbling Monk is doing a special game night. THE WEAKNESS With my tech, it's not easy for the eye to capture than more than the little "streaming" bursts that are on my little iPhone screen, or even on a tablet. However, with the paper, I can look at a grid-matrix all at once - left-to-right, with my peripheral vision catching just as much as my focus. And until we get to the level of holographic projections (ie. the movie MINORITY REPORT) where we can turn pages of light with our fingers, I think the tech will still be smart, but very truncated and very limited. If I can make this make any sense there is an relevant adage that states, "You don't know, what you don't know." So if you don't enough to ask for information on bands playing in Pioneer square, you aren't going to remember to ask a search in your iPhone to get information on bands playing in Pioneer Square. But if you eye catches the ad placed by Central Saloon that gives the bands for the next 3 days, then you HAVE that information. Bottom Line: for all the tech I have accumulated and use regularly, I STILL find that there sometimes just is not a replacement-tech for the simple act of scanning and turning the pages of a news rag. THE LOWDOWN There are just some things that are tech can not encompass "randomly" that will get my attention as easily as turning the pages of a rag. And so that's why I still rely on THE STRANGER, and why it is still one off the best offerings for the truly random pieces of information that I still enjoy having "my eyes scan over" since I may not always know to search for something specifically on my tech.

This paper has really gone to the dogs over the past couple years. Definitely in need of new…read moreblood, from the editor-in-chief on down the line. Sad to say the only thing of interest these days is "Ombudsman" A. Birch Steen's snarky column on the Table of Contents page. And maybe once in a while David Schmader prints an amusing "Hot Tip" in Last Days. But he's like a Pavlovian dog. Anytime Hizzoner Mayor 5-Cents proposes something idiotic (like say a 20 cent fee on bags or build a tunnel), Schmader is there applauding wildly. He's a loyal soldier on Team Nickels. No longer (well, at least the last two weeks) are Letters to the Editor printed in the paper version. And pretty much, the movie times have disappeared too. And what happened to Lloyd Dangle's "Troubletown" comic strip? The Mercury in Portland still prints it. Miss Matisse and Adrian Ryan's columns have vanished too. And so has Charles Mudede's Police Beat. The Stranger is a shell of its former self. Borrrrrring!

One of the biggest errors a print newspaper can make is to ignore a :holds request" and continue to…read moredeliver the print copy while the customer is out of town. Of course that has happened to me on more than one occasion. Recently, I returned home expecting an empty delivery box with my address on it, but it had several weathered papers piled up. I made a complaint to the circulations department and its manager. I expected some response, but.....crickets. I made another comment asking for some acknowledgement, but again nothing. Not only is the circulation group incompetent, it is uncaring.

What has happened to the Seattle Times. This week the paper has been 16 pages. The sports section…read moreis 3 with no baseball box scores or standings. They say it is due to a "paper shortage". If that is always the case, why not reduce the ads and size of your editorial section. As a subscriber for over 35 years, I will not be renewing unless the content improves real soon.

Stopped in here just to peruse and stroll, but ended up leaving with 3 books that I am so excited…read moreabout!!! Don't be fooled by the size of the store! I admittedly felt that it was small and limited in options, but I asked someone on staff for suggestions and I'm so glad I did! The team is incredibly knowledgeable so if you have something you want (for me I wanted wlw fantasy preferably with dragons), they are happy to point you in several right directions :) Also didn't spend as much as I thought I would on 3 books, so that was a pleasant surprise! Love you B&N

This store is smaller and has a more limited selection compared to others. However, parking is…read morefree, which is a plus. I also heard that a new store is opening in Bellevue Square Mall--looking forward to checking it out and hoping it offers a larger, cozier shopping experience.

This is a smaller Hudson at the SeaTac airport and is one of the very few things at the S terminal…read morebut it did boast several self checkouts and a decent array of snacks. Self checkout was a bit too involved, several steps longer than it needed to be but they had aluminum water bottles of a smaller size so the spot worked for me. All in all, thanks for existing Hudson!

The employees were very nice, but be careful buying clothing. Bought a t-shirt that ended up having…read morea very skewed graphic. Very disappointing and a waste of money.

My friends and I paid $55 for the Seattle Magazine Brunch Run and it was terrible. They didn't have…read moreenough food or drinks for the number of people. Took at least 15 minutes to get thru a line. They needed more brunch options or a way to make things go quicker. For the price you pay it was absolutely not worth it.

Hit and miss. When its good, its really good, however I am…read morenot a fan of the best doctors, lawyers, dentists, real estate agents, and financial advisers issues. It is obviously just a way to get these categories advertising, which is a sellout. In addition, the editors seam to be bias to advertisers which taints the validity. A city magazine should be about city lifestyle and reflect the local flavor of the area. It should appeal to tourists and residents alike. Tell us what's interesting, worth trying, what happening and basically fabulous about the Seattle area regardless of whether or not they choose to give you their advertising dollars. Do that and the advertisers will choose to be there.

Elliott Bay is by far one of the best bookstores you can visit in Seattle for literary lovers or…read morethose just looking to chill and stay dry. Street parking will be your best here and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have a very spacious setup with books organized nicely by genre. Prices here are very reasonable and their selection is pretty diverse. You could definitely spend a good couple hours here just perusing everything. If you are ever looking for a book in the Seattle area, this spot should be first on your list!

We were so lucky to even find parking near Elliot Bay Book it made our trip that much more…read moreseamless. Visiting Seattle it was my mission to check out local bookstores and as soon you enter Elliot Bay Book you are greeted with shelves and shelves of books. It can overwhelming but it was really nicely organized, I was looking for a specific book I just finished on my e-reader and wanted to get a trophy, I searched and couldn't find it so came up to a book buyer and they mentioned that didn't have any in stock. Everyone was super friendly and they even had a cute little cafe in the book store but I opted not to get anything, which was a shock for me. Definitely want to come back it's just so beautiful in there.

This review is not about any specific store but on the company in general. Beware that B&N will not…read morehonor to replace your e-gift card that was hacked into and used up by scammers! Our $200 e-gift card was used by hackers from out of State in Florida while we have been in Washington all the time. Even though this is serious cyber attack and website security issue with their own website, this company doesn't take ownership and simply deny your request for any help. NEVER NEVER buy their gift card!!!

Claire was amazing. They walked me to the two sections I was looking for, found a couple books for…read moreme to check out, and asked if I needed anything else. Customer service like this is a fading art form. I am happy that it is still practiced. There is another staff member in toys that was very knowledgeable. They were working the check in counter during last nights book event. Super knowledgeable and went above and beyond multiple times I came in. I let Andrew, the store manager know. Truly exceptional service Northgate! Great job.