Seattle's Best Used Bookstore 2008

Bookstore open since 1972 offers new and used books, music, movies, software. Buys used books and more from the public.

Half-Price Books

Quintessential used bookstore with shelves piled high; has more than 70,000 titles, from fiction and non-fiction to old pulp novels.

Reviews:

• “The classic bookstore!”

Tips: Make an appointment at least a week in advance if you’re selling used books.

Magus Bookstore

It doesn’t take a scholar, or even a student, to appreciate this book collection.

Reviews:

• “Great bookstore”
• “Great events”
• “Not just for students . . .”

Tips: Shipping and gift-wrap are free, a boon for last-minute shoppers.

University Book Store

Neighborhood bookstore offers a variety of new and used books for intellectual enjoyment.

Reviews:

• “1st rate pub”

Ravenna Third Place Books or email Ravenna Third Place Books

Community thrift store accepts and sells donations of used clothing and housewares for a good cause.

Tips: The donation center in the parking lot takes donations Mon-Sat 8am-8pm and Sun 8am-6pm.

Seattle Goodwill

This fiercely independent bookstore—crawling with cats and attitude—sells used books into the night.

Tips: Open until 2am on Friday, used books are 25 percent off between 11pm and 2am. Twice Sold also offers kittens for adoption in the spring.

Twice Sold Tales

Not only does this Greenlake used book store offer more than 15,000 titles, it showcases art, jewelry and select titles from local artists.

Reviews:

• “Helpful and friendly”
• “found the book I was looking for!!”
• “Cute little bookstore”
• “Best Bookstore Around!!”

Tips: Local authors and poets can schedule their own reading at Balderdash.

Balderdash Books & Art

Ophelia’s Books

Reviews:

• “If it’s a book about Seattle… they’ve GOT IT!!”

Epilogue Books

This traditional bookstore looks huge, but stays intimate by giving equal attention to local readers and international writers.

Reviews:

• “Fine Bookstore”
• “Browser’s delight”
• “Browse for Hours”
• “Always have what I need”

Tips: Author events at Elliott Bay are always free and often feature literary giants. Snap up tickets for popular events a couple of weeks in advance.

Elliott Bay Book Company