Pelican Bay is an amazing little book store with a cozy cafe tucked inside of it, it has a huge…read moreselection of cards along with books, the coffee there was amazing and the staff was very friendly, no complaints.

One of my favorite places in the world! You can't ask for a more scenic way to spend a Saturday…read more The lighting is great, the smell of coffee and classic books is intoxicating. A couple baked vegan options! I get the oat milk latte. It's really smooth and doesn't need any sweetener. Just wish they were open on Sundays!

This delightful new small bookstore is a gem in the making. Extensive selection of paperbacks &…read morehardbacks very reasonably priced based on condition. It truly represents the entrepreneurial spirit of its local founder & author. It is located just past the Skagit River Bridge in West Mt Vernon. A fun place to browse. On the day I visited they offered baked goods and coffee. Tables and chairs indoors and outdoors add to it's quaint hometown atmosphere. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm.

Lots and lots of books -- most at or below $5 !! Great atmosphere -- clean -- coffee and pastries…read more-- fun, interesting, friendly owner. You gotta see it to get the true flavor of Encore Books !!!!

Great selection of books and trinkets, and knowledgeable staff. Plenty of stickers (kind of pricey…read morestickers tho). Very LGBTQIA+ so that's a huge plus. Always something interesting for sale.

Love this bookstore! It has a great selection of books for all ages and genres as well as gifts…read more I've stopped by here last year and this year during mini vacations and bought some cute greeting cards. The staff is usually friendly and kind, adding to the cozy atmosphere.

Go for the vinyl....stay to pet the cats. I can only go every few weeks now but before COVId, I…read morehit the shop weekely while downtown getting a sandwhich at the CoOp to check the new arrivals even before they get priced and on the shelf. If you dont see what you want or if the item isnt the grade you want...just ask. They'll have it somewhere or know who has it. The grades of records go from playable but rough covers to collector grade, so they hit all price points. When they are well stocked, its not uncommon to find multplie copies of an album with prices from a few bucks to $20...and he's probably got a primo copy somewhere, some ungraded ones waiting to be logged in, and a trashed version for free out in the boxes out front. I even check the free box outside for covers in better condition than one in my collection or for missing liner notes, etc. They guys are a wealth of knowledge. Just ask. They'll straight up tell you if the albumn is a first pressing, a re-issue, a bootleg, etc. They love music....and cats.

I was in the area exploring some of the other nearby shops. I was interested to check out their…read morevinyl selection so I popped in to see what they had. I was hoping to find any reggae or roots artists, but they have a limited selection of these genres. However, they have a wide selection of country, folk, rock, classical, and of the like genres. The staff were friendly and offering to help me search for any genre or artist I was looking for. I quickly thumbed through the Caribbean selection and bought two vinyls. Each was $5, so I thought that was a score. They also have a box of free vinyls outside you can rummage through.

What an amazing find in La Conner! Such a charming bookstore filled to the brim with countless…read morebooks of all genres. I had quite the haul when leaving, found four great reads of all different varieties. Love coming here anytime I'm in the area, it's great for perusing and most importantly, supporting local bookstores.

I popped in here while visiting La Conner and was so happy I did. They have a great selection of…read morelocal authors as well as new releases and best sellers. They also have a nice children's section that I enjoyed perusing. It was an inviting atmosphere and quiet so you could look around at your leisure.

Holy crud! This place is amazing! The only drawback is that it's a little hard to navigate to…read morespecific sections, but the staff is very helpful. I was able to find every book I was looking for!

I love Henderson Books! A classic Bellingham favorite. They have a good system of organization…read morehere. While they have thousands of books here, I like that they are specific with their classification of their books. They are always a pleasure to frequent, and I think their prices are fair. They also sell antiques!

Walking back into this bookstore after 20 years felt like stepping through a portal lined not just…read morewith books, but with pure magic. It's rare these days to find a place that still holds that special, cozy, soul-soothing vibe. The moment you step inside, you're greeted with the familiar, comforting scent of well-loved books (you know THAT smell), and suddenly it feels like you're wandering through your book-loving grandma's personal library, with every shelf telling a story and inviting you to stay a little longer. The atmosphere is quiet, inviting, and warm, and the woman working there couldn't have been more wonderful. She noticed how deeply in the zone I was and graciously let me browse long after closing, no rush, no pressure--just genuine kindness and understanding of what it's like to lose yourself in a place like this. If you're a book lover anywhere in the area, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. Businesses like this are rare treasures, and they deserve all the love and support they can get. It's more than a bookstore--it's an experience you'll want to return to again and again, I know I'll be back!

Wonderful used bookstore! Great selection, extremely well organized, easy to find what you're…read morelooking for, just the place for booklovers. It appears to be under somewhat new ownership and the owner is very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for books, stop here, you won't be sorry!