South Whidbey Commons

Knowledgeable, friendly staff who go above and beyond to put the book you want into your hands…read more And I have reason to trust their recommendations as well. A charming contribution to Langley.

Josh is the best. This bookstore has been a Langley institution for many years. Definitely worth…read morea stop while you are in Langley. Let's keep independent booksellers alive & well

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The Kingfisher Bookstore

4.8(22 reviews)

18.0 mi

They have a very good variety of things in here. It is much larger than it looks like. And there is…read morea downstairs. There are lots of books and also some other things like crafts. They were friendly and checkout was quick. The prices seemed typical for a small, independent bookstore. I did buy some craft things that seemed like a better deal than a large store would have.

Great selection and staff. It's a warm and inviting store and staff were pleasant and helpful. I…read morelike supporting small business so I bought a book. The shop dog found my group suspicious so we didn't get any dog interaction.

Exterior

A couple things I needed to bring home. :)

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What a view downstairs!

Gregor Rare Books

4.0(4 reviews)

0.1 mi

I purchased a book from a used book marketplace online, and it turns out the vendor selling it was…read moreGregor Rare Books. It arrived several days before the quoted delivery date, and was in pristine condition. It was an extremely hard-to-find hardback, so for it to be as flawless as it was (seriously, it was as good as new) shows just how much Gregor Rare Books cares about their products. Now I *really* want to go back for that First Edition "Master and Commander!"

Book enthusiasts and casual readers alike will find Gregor Rare Books a place to get lost in. While…read moresmall, there is no shortage of books you have been searching for, books you forgot about, and books you didn't even know you needed. Arranged in a manner that better suits your personal bookcase than any library, you will naturally gravitate to the right place among the shelves, visiting stories and authors as if they had called to you. The books are meticulously kept, and David is a wealth of knowledge about each one of them, as well as the lives and the loves of the writers themselves. A single question can lead to an engaging and enlightening conversation, and soon you will have a stack of books on the counter you have no recollection of putting there. Then comes the difficult part of choosing the ones that will leave the store with you. Trust me, this is not easy. Be warned: if you go once, it is very likely you will return. But if your travels keep you from returning to the island, simply ask David to keep you up to date on new arrivals. He will happily do so. With a diverse and broad selection (and with jazz guitar and piano recorded by locals playing softly in the corner), David and the bookstore stand out as an experience that delivers not only books to love, but the joy of exploration and discovery.

Flawless.

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Flawless.

William James Bookseller

4.4(31 reviews)

16.9 mi

A wonderful selection of books…read more A great vibe and fantastic helpful staff. So fun to explore the treasure of used books. I always enjoy a visit here, even if I don't have any book in mind to purchase. I thInk the prices of used books is fair compared with other used bookstores. Buy in person and help the economy of downtown Port Townsend.

How I love book stores! Let me count the ways... I found a book for myself, a book for my grandson…read more& John found a book too! I think Winnie the Pooh is going to stay at my house for when Riley visits! Two big rooms filed with books, books & more books. Clearly labeled sections made it easy to navigate. I even spotted John's favorite sections before he did & let him know- pssst- military history, history, American history... Here's your section. I wandered & found a cooking book & children's books. Happy purchases!

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Outside

Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse

4.8(110 reviews)

34.3 mi

The pictures can't even describe the atmosphere as you walk in with soft jazz music in the…read morebackground , the substance of the wood floors and shelves filled with beautiful books . Tables interspersed throughout . Lovely unique pastries to go with lovely , smooth strong coffee. Welcoming staff skilled in coffee art .

Ordered an Americano, staff had plenty of time to let me know it was scolding hot and failed to…read moremention this. Not a place I would recommend or go back to.

Book isle

Bookstore

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Book area

Uppercase Bookshop

4.4(32 reviews)

16.9 mi

Heaven for the ones who love books and reading. A very cozy and comfy place to read or pick up a…read morebook. Very beautiful reading area upstairs. The owner was very nice and welcoming. My family will definitely be back again.

Hanging out in Snohomish! this bookshop is super cute! I spent some time perusing the aisles and…read morereading a page or two out of a few books. There is a good selection here, and a very comfortable atmosphere to relax and explore. The options were good to find a good book to bring home and enjoy.

Very picturesque reading nook

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Comfy reading spot by a digital fireplace

Easton's Books Inc

4.2(16 reviews)

26.3 mi

Easton's Books is the quintessential used bookstore tucked away in an older building with towering…read morebookcases stacked full of various books. Each book section is clearly marked and no book section is small. Often topics will creep into the other areas. Being a used bookstore their stock is understandably inconsistent. Some books are rare little gemstones, one of a kind treasures. Others are fascinating because there are duplicates of random tomes, like yacht types from the 1980's, that made me wonder how they had more than one at all. The store feels old. A used bookstore, I suppose, should feel old. I enjoyed walking through the aisles looking up at all the various titles. The employees stayed by the front desk - a couple older men who were exchanging stories of tulip festivals long since past. While they didn't engage people walking through they always turned their full attention to any customer who needed their help. It is a fascinating store!

Honestly about as good as it gets. Pretty much only used books (as the lord intended), all…read morereasonably priced, massive selection. The philosophy section is one of the absolute best I have ever seen at any bookstore period, it's better than even a place like Powell's. I spent close to an hour in that section alone. I find the staff very friendly, if not a little eclectic, but that's perfect for a place like this. Love this place.

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Edmonds Bookshop

4.1(53 reviews)

16.0 mi

A cute, quaint book store with whimsical decorations, friendly staff, and helpful recommendations…read morethroughout the store. We loved seeing all genre of books in such a small space. We especially loved that Ben Clanton, author or Narwhal & Jelly and other books, was signing books and chatting with the younger friends in our midst.

Located in the downtown section of Edmonds. Pretty good selection of books. Super helpful staff…read more They have a section of books that are potato chip worthy, haha! They really fill every nook and cranny with books. There is limited parking available. I was exploring the downtown area so my car was parked further away.

Interior photo

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Interior

Insatiables

4.2(6 reviews)

16.9 mi

By far the best book shop i've ever been to! I love this little hidden gem of a store. The woman…read morewho helped us was extremely friendly and knew her inventory! I like to collect antique books, and was very pleased to find what they had to offer. Prices/condition of the books were pretty decent. I always tell my friends and family to check it out. Love the vibe of this place so much, I just want to bring a cozy blanket, coffee and sit in a corner all day.

This store seems to specialize in antiquarian technical books: medical, engineering, science, and…read moreso forth. This is exactly what I'm after, so it was a match made in heaven. If your taste is like mine, you will want to check out this store if you're ever in Port Townsend. It is a superb little spot that I could spend hours lost in. In addition to the technical books, it had a great selection of antiquarian books on other subjects. I spotted vintage children's books, classics, and poetry. There's a small selection of truly antiquarian books (prior to 1700) in Latin and Greek, as well. I need to go back to do quite a bit more digging around. The owner of the store is very pleasant to converse with. It's true that she prefers cash over credit cards, but as a small business I can't blame her at all. Credit card processing takes a big chunk of every transaction for the merchant.

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Michael B.

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Arguably my worst experience at a store, restaurant, theater...you name it...in the past 20 years. Man behind the counter (wearing mirrored sunglasses indoors) literally yelled at my wife for asking if they had a diet coke to go with her lunch ..."WE DON'T DO THAT HERE, OKAY?" while snarling. The woman next to him stood blank faced, staring out in the distance. We were both in shock for a moment and simply walked out. It was actually a scary experience and I've been through some real stuff in my 59 years. read more

Parul H.

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5 years ago

Asking what someone's service animal does specifically is against the law. You should train your staff and not shame differently abled folks. read more

Brandon G.

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11 years ago

The Baristas there treated me like a dog when I came in asking after volunteer work.

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