I was really impressed after stepping into this store on small biz saturday!…read more The clerk behind the counter was super friendly and helpful, and was keeping a cool head with a rather large crowd! They had a great selection. I was in there to find a birthday present for a friend and easily found the perfect book and cute little bday card. They had a lot of the big hitters (fiction and non) but also a large local authors selection and unique picks. Also an adorable children's and YA section! Look in the back for those. Prices were pretty much on par with new books these days, probably between $15-35 for the majority of titles.

It is a pretty small bookstore and it started to pile in with people about 30 minutes before close…read more Each bookshelf was marked with genres and a small blurb of why a certain book was a staff's favorite. I was able to navigate around, but one section was more popular than the others so it was harder to browse the one section. Some decided to give up waiting for the aisle and browse elsewhere, while some decided to just grab closest to them as they looked around. Nobody was bothered and I didnt mind since we are all in our own browsing world. Overall, will definitely come back! Was a good stop on Seattle Independent Bookstore Day!

Good selection and peaceful, bright atmosphere! Prices were also quite reasonable. Couldn't ask for…read moremuch more from a used bookstore!

My new favorite used bookstore! The outside doesn't look like anything special, so I was expecting…read moreyour average used bookstore, but it's so quaint and cute!! The store is very neat and organized, and everything is labeled so clearly. They have a large selection of books and a lot of popular and rare selections to choose from. The books were also all well priced, I didn't find a singular book about $10. Most of them ranged between $8-$10. The books are also really well kept and in good condition. The only downside is that it may be hard to find parking nearby, but otherwise fantastic!

OK here is what you get when you come to Ophelia's Books: a three-story bookstore next to a record…read moremusic store (shout out to Jive Records) AND has resident cats inside being all cute and silly as you shop around and browse. Oh, also super unique and adorable in the heart of Fremont. I came in looking for a popular book and I was so happy they had it in stock! My purchase was a new book but there were plenty of gently used books too. My eyes did so much wandering and reading on every single corner as I navigated through the store. When I realized there was a black handsome kitty cat getting settled in a cat bed on top of a bookshelf, I gushed and let him smell me before I gave him a pet (you know - pet rule is they gotta smell ya first). I want to say his name is Archive and I only heard one of the employees talking to him as they tended to the store and books. He was super sweet to me as I browsed the basement floor level of books. I bought a tote bag to bring back home to Texas with me too. The bookstore logo cat design is just super unique and is a great sturdy tote. I was able to place my records in there too so it is sizable for vinyl records too! Friendly service and kind recommendations based off of the book I purchased. Thank you for stocking me up for my plane ride back home.

5/5 they have store cats…read more Haha but in all honestly, it's a fantastic used bookstore in the Fremont area. It looks small when you first enter, but it actually has three floors. There's even a cute sitting area in the children's section! The store is well organized and they have a large selection of books to choose from. The books are well priced for used books. Definitely stop in if you're walking around the Fremont area! And if you're nice, the cats might even let you pet them. :)

Amazing bookstore in Pike Place market. They have a lot of used books that are decently priced. I…read moretook my time browsing the collection and left with a book to read on my flight.

Tucked away deep in Pike Place Market, Lamplight Books is one of those charming little spots you…read moremight walk past a few times before realizing it's there. My cousin and I were basically playing hide and seek because I couldn't find where she was. Lol. I had a hard time finding it, but once I finally did totally worth it! This cozy bookstore feels like stepping back in time. Shelves are stacked with a mix of used, vintage, and classic books, and honestly... they smell like it too. Lol. There's just something comforting about that old-book scent. You'll find everything from fiction and poetry to rare finds and children's titles tucked in the corners. It's small, quiet, and slightly perfectly imperfect in the best way because every shelf feels like a treasure hunt! The nostalgic vibe makes you want to linger a little longer. Priced fair, service is fast. If you love books with history and personality, this is a sweet little hidden gem worth discovering inside Pike Place. A nice escape from the Market's buzz just you, the books, and that unmistakable paper and ink smell.

The baristas need to pay better attention. I ordered an oat milk lavender matcha and was given a…read moredrink that tasted like whole milk. I had another friend try it and agreed it tasted like whole milk. I asked the barista with curly hair if it was made with oat milk, it was just made so they should know, but they paused and looked at the ticket and said it was made with oat milk. I had three other friends try it as well, clearly whole milk. I eventually got the attention of another and asked them to remake it since I have bad lactose intolerant issues. They did, but it still didn't have an oat milk taste, just not like whole milk. The rest of the day and this morning I've been having stomach pain and issues while not having dairy from any other place. While the vibes of this place are nice and they offer fun events, I'd caution anyone with dietary restrictions to double check everything is good. Insane to charge $1.25 for alt milk and not get it.

I LOVED the vibes here, it was so colorful, bright, cute, lively, warm, friendly, and inviting…read moreinside. They had a great selection of very good quality books and I felt like I could spend all day here.

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.

I had bookmarked this indie bookseller, Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, and finally had the…read moreopportunity to check it out while wandering Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. My favorite bookstores of years past were Elliott Bay Book Store (moved to Capitol Hill) and treasure trove run by the late David Ishii. It was great to browse onsite on Independent Booksellers Day (4/25/26). Loved the overall well organized flow of this retail shop. There's also a bar located towards the back, open only Wednesday through Saturday 3-8pm. I imagine this is well received especially during First Thursday art/gallery walk. I did not interact with any of the staff, but was happy to freely browse their well curated selection.

Love a good indie bookstore. This gem stands out from the other's in Pioneer Square by specializing…read morein old books. Though they didn't have the old story book I was looking for, David the Gnome, this is more of a shop to pop in to and meander.... Their offerings change frequently. Definitely a spot for true book collectors. The owners are cool, I might need to pop in more often.

This is a nice and relatively clean, mostly used bookstore to browse through, and I'm all for…read moresupporting your local used bookstore. However, when I came in last week, I picked up book after book, and all the used book prices were exactly the same as the listed price for a new book. These are also relatively common books, not rare or special editions - not to mention, the condition was far from new. Considering that a lot of books are traded in for a substantially lower value, this doesn't seem like a very customer-friendly business practice.

There is a great selection of books within the area and you can establish a book exchange account…read more The employees are knowledgeable about wide range of books and if they don't know specifically about the topic, they're able to problem solve around it so that you can get your question answered. This bookstore is one of the many reasons why I love West Seattle. Fair Warning there's not a lot of space in the store so if you're expecting to relax and read that might not be feasible. There are plenty of stores and restaurants around that you can do that.