THERE IS A SAINT FOR THAT If you live in Western Washington,…read moreyou are probably familiar with the term " There is an app for that." And while these apps can seem numerable and appear to do a lot, they pale in comparison to Catholics Saints in both number , functions, and blessings. This store is blessed with a very large inventory of Saints paraphernalia. That, of course, doesn't even scratch the surface of WONDERFUL items that this store offers. The list is truly too long to write ranging from Baptism kits to paintings, and Nativity scenes. Not to mention jewelry. Prices are about what you would expect. You have to ring the doorbell to get in ( don't worry, they are not closed if you come during the posted hours) Once inside, you feel that you are in a sanctuary. The staff is warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and comforting. I live almost two hours away , but it is worth the drive. You will not find a better Catholic or religious store anywhere else in the state. ( Maybe other states too) Peace BE With You

When I needed a particular gift for a family member and realized the Alleluia store near me had…read moreclosed, I drove south to this one. Parking was easy and they had exactly what I wanted. I was a little taken aback by one sales person who, in the process of showing me the section I needed, commented on the "supposed recent pandemic." Excuse me? Seemed like an odd thing to say when so many people lost loved ones. And very out of place in this store.

One of the few places with the Seventies ambience: laid-back, real, great prices, really nice…read morepeople, in a "warehouse district" near SODO. It's not easy to find, as the entrance is off to the side and not easily recognizable from Western Avenue. Compared to "Fossils and Stones" near the Pike Place Market, this is "the real thing"! Hours are now limited to weekends. They don't really pick up the phone (to confirm that they're indeed open). They have information on other events and groups of amateur rock collectors.

Easy to drive-by and miss, which of course I did even on a weekend. Large room, just as in the pix,…read morefull of cool minerals, most polished and smooth, cabochons, spheres, etc. Opened geodes with beautiful purple amethysts along the walls. Found myself a nice small chunk of shungite and small rutilated quartz. The attendant was nice enough to play their large white singing bowl, nicely sonorous.

Such a cute little shop! Me and my brother peeked in and bought some things…read more It had really pleasant vibes and I enjoyed learning about some of the stones :)

This is a wonderful little shop! Great selection of beautiful crystals, minerals, jewelry, etc. at…read moreall different price points. Very positive energy all around, with a knowledgeable & really lovely staff. One of my favourite shops!

The second best Indy bookstore on the Best Coast (Powell's in PDX is No.1)! I also love Elliot Bay…read moreBook' beautiful stained glass window logo in its store.

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!

Went back twice. Loved the piano room. Played piano for what felt like an hour. The girl helping me…read morewas taking it in. In that same room I remember they had a first edition "Writings of Josehpus", the book describes the hair color of Jesus. Between the extensive collection of books and jewelry this place was a real jem. I purchased a 100% silver ring for about 80$. I thought that was a great price. I was also given, at no cost, two children's chairs for my nieces. Great place. I would highly recommend. 5 stars all round.

Anything you'd want to find on meta-physics, psychology, philosophy, world religions, and the…read moreintersection of belief, hope & individual consciousness is here, from traditional ethics to transcendental-consciousness. Patrons & staff have no agenda, only open inquiring minds. Group meditation & workshops are available, with no required fees, only suggested contribution. Quest is a rich resource for the pursuit of growing one's individual awareness, & pursuit of becoming more fully human, whether through mind, body, or spirit. I've been visiting since 1984. It's an amazing place, with knowledgeable, friendly staff who encourage active browsing & sit-down reading! There is a huge variety of tarot decks for those interested; and a wealth of resource, for my personal interest, re Feminine influences on thought, belief and healing practice. We are lucky in Seattle for such a place! THANK YOU, TS.

Friendly and helpful staff always! A great shopping experience. You will find something for…read moreeveryone on your list!

Updating my review since it's been a couple of years. This is a Mormon/LDS bookstore that has much…read moremore than just books. Deseret Book is owned by the LDS Church. Prices are reasonable. They have a book club like Barnes & Noble that you have to pay $25 to join with a yearly renewal. It's worth the cost if you are a frequent buyer but not if you rarely come in. You get 6 free digital downloads and some free items with membership, among discounts and other things they toss in. The temple clothing store is now part of Deseret Book. It's located in the back of the store. All of the clothes for the temple along with kids clothes for baptisms and blessings are sold here. They now let you try things on before you buy. This chain sells a lot of things besides books. They also sell the following as long as it's Christian or spiritually based: office supplies, art (prints, framed oils, sculptures), home decor, crafts, board games, DVDs, CDs, jewelry, sheet music, church classroom materials, scrapbooking supplies, and more. They sell some candies, snacks and beverages. They sell fry sauce for those from Utah who like it and can't figure out how to squeeze mayo and ketchup into a bowl and mix it together. ;) If you come in on a weekday, the staff is few so expect to wait for a bit for service.