Lopez Bookshop may be one of my favorite bookstores in the Pacific Northwest. The selection of…read morebooks is thoughtfully curated, offering a wonderful mix of genres that cater to readers of all types. There's so much amazingness packed into the shop, it actually overflows into a second space across the hall! In this neighboring space you'll find used books perfect for light summer reading. As I mentioned, there is something for everyone at Lopez Bookshop. My personal favorite section of the store is the children's book nook. It's an entire room of beautiful picture books and young adult novels by some of the most talented writers and illustrators. I could easily spend hours checking out the selections on display, and I'd love to be best friends with the book buyer so we could regularly talk about the latest and greatest in children's literature. Their love of children's books runs so deep, the confines of the book nook wasn't sufficient space to showcase everything. A lovely display of "Picture Books for Readers of All Ages" was featured in the main part of the store, wherein I found several books by Neil Gaiman, Sophie Blackall, and other writers/illustrators I adore. I found my happy place. The sales clerk was incredibly friendly, greeting me just as I walked through the door. She let me know she was there to help if I needed anything, and we had a friendly conversation about how well-curated the selections in the store were. I felt welcome, supported, and happy to shop in such a lovely place. A lot of love has gone into creating this bookstore. Visitors will find beautiful chalk drawings featuring poems and quotes throughout the shop, as well as colorful displays of books faced-out so shoppers can see what's new. Please do me a favor and buy your books from Lopez Bookshop because bookstores owned by true bibliophiles are the most magical places on earth. Shop small and buy local!

The Lopez Island Bookstore is nestled by neighboring coffee shops, restaurants, and Eden Wild B &…read moreB. This is a great place to pick up your summer reads or ferry waiting materials. The two books I'm digging into are: All the Light We Cannot See and Alice Hoffman's new release, The World We Kn

Beautiful store! Very friendly staff, the recently updated interior, and the view of the beautiful…read morebay make this one of the best bookstores I have ever been to. Highly recommend coming here! Very good selection of books as well

While I didn't get anything from here it's a cute little bookstore. Has some nick knacks you could…read moreget as well. There is a small coffee shop in the back.

This bookstore is what dreams are made of…read more Serendipity books on San Juan Island is hands down my favorite bookstore. Not only does it have small town flare, but it also has the largest assortment of used books that I've personally seen. The store sits inside a small house on the main strip of San Juan Island. It looks tiny from the outside, but, oh wow, does it hold entire worlds inside. There's a multitude of rooms all themed after each genre. You'll find everything from cookbooks, history, fantasy, young adult, sci-fi, history, fiction, self help, and autobiographies. Like other reviewers have mentioned you might have to do a bit of digging, as most of the books are stacked since they do not have the space on the shelves. Something else to note is that they do not allow food and drink inside, but they do have the cutest fireplace for you to place your hot coffee or tea on to keep it warm. Highly recommend checking out this spot when you're on San Juan Island, and be sure to stop by next-door to pick up a homie style lunch.

Wow! I'm glad I stumbled upon this cute book shop - serendipity, indeed! I did find a lot of…read moredifferent genres, so it's worth exploring. Personally, I was looking for the science fiction / fantasy section, and yep, I found one of interest! It was perfect. Others were stopping by and were couples. Unfortunately due to scheduled travel times, I could not spend unmarked amounts of time getting lost and wandering amongst the tomes. I will have to stumble my way back sometime in the future!

Lots to look at in this cozy bookstore and cafe in Friday Harbor. Decent selection of books,…read morepuzzles, games, and souvenirs. Found a great adult coloring book here! Everything is neatly organized and clean. Staff was friendly as well. Will be visiting again next time we are on the island!

What a lovely bookstore! Everything was organized with signage so it was easy to find what you're…read morelooking for. They have a great little nook of children's book with stuffies of popular characters. In the back, there is a little cafe that sold coffee, tea and pastries. I thought it was sweet how when you purchase a book, they give you a complimentary bookmark with the store name and logo. The bookmark is good quality with some thickness.

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!

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.

This is a well layed out book store. Biggest kid section i have ever seen. A whole room…read more Thru one wall is the used section , all divided by type. Another big room. i found two for me for 7.00. Can't go wrong in the used section. Two free book marks as a thank you. And they take books in trade for credit. That Could be useful.

Cute bookstore and gift shop. I always find a great selection of holiday cards here. New and used…read morebooks, cards, gifts, novelties, kids stuff. Tight aisles but means more to choose from.

Great selection of books: Local subjects to matters of global importance. Picture books the…read moreyoungest readers/listeners to classic tomes. Recent books to enduring classics. Wisely curated selections of newspapers and other periodicals, of greeting cards, and of guides to the nearby mountains, forests, and fauna of the Olympic Peninsula. Knowledgeable staff always eager to learn more: worthy successors to the store's original, said to have retired to start catching up on their reading. As all loyal customers know, one can try, but will never succeed: there are always more books out there, and one of them is the one that you, gentle reader, needs to read next. If it's not at PBN, they'll get it for you quickly. What. A. Gem.

Quaint book shop in downtown Port Angeles. Plenty of local literature in addition to a wide mix…read more Downtown is quite bland so this is a real gem for this area and for those walking around.

I really wanted to love the store. I'm long time book lover and one who worked in the book…read moreindustry for over 20 years. This store seemingly has it all; great selection of books, both knew and used, lots of old wood, and a staff that seems knowledgeable if a little bit unhappy. The last part can explain why the vibe is just off. It just doesn't feel comfortable nor welcoming, and if I had to put my finger on the cause, I would say it is likely due to management. I witnessed firsthand how the store manager ignored customers in line waiting to pay because he was on the phone. You never ignore the customers who are right in front of you. I wish the store all the best, but I'm gonna take my book shopping business elsewhere.

We love to see a bookstore thriving!! This is so much more than just a bookstore (and adjoining…read morepaper/confectionery/novelty shop). Its a community hub! I recently moved to Bellingham and Village Books (and paper dreams) actually really swayed me to move here. Its a book palace, 3 stories of well organized selection. The front facing books are well chosen, and the used books are interspersed with the new books. There are quite a few staff picks sections, all of which are super interesting and worth looking over. Three days before Christmas 2025 I was there trying to pick out a horror book for a friend of mine. Horror is not my genre (more of a fantasy and literature gal myself), so I for sure needed guidance. The shop lady spent so much time reviewing the whole horror section with me . When we couldn't find the main book we decided on me buying, she spent the time looking everywhere for it. She enlisted the help of two additional staff members. When she was needed for another task, she made sure one of the other shop ladies had me covered. I ended up ordering the book, which came in a few days and they texted me when it arrived. Easy peasy! I will never forget that experince, especially as the store was jam packed with x-mas shoppers. Village books in fairhaven is the spot! My only note is that their bookclubs could be better. The bookclubs are during the day and don't have different genre selections (they are mostly nonfiction). There is a silent reading bookclub that I might try. They could be cultivating different types of communities (ie book clubs geared towards romantasy, sci-fi, literature, etc.), but maybe that will come with time.

Fantastic local book store in downtown Victoria. Nice architecture and large selection of books and…read moremerch! Friendly staff to boot.

Big fan of bookstores and architecture so this was such a treat! Didn't spend a lot of time in it…read morebut from what I can tell, it's a huge bookstore with a huge selection of books. At the least, it has all of the most popular books right now. It has quite a bit of bookish items like stickers, postcards, and bags, and I always find those items to be fun to browse. I love the history behind the place that it was designed for the Royal Bank of Canada. The stained glass and brightness of the place made it look so beautiful. I didn't end up getting anything so I can't comment on the service but the books were averagely priced. Really cool for a pop in and out!