Independent Bookstores in Washington
Discover 111 independent bookstores in Washington on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Washington
The next 15 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Nothing but Murder Book Club: The Treasure Hunters ClubTue, Aug 11, 11:00 PMat Vintage Books in Vancouver
- Book Club: Surviving DystopiaWed, Aug 12, 1:00 AMat Grit City Books in Tacoma
- [Author Event] The Poison Daughter Release with Sheila MastersonSun, Aug 23, 1:30 AMat Hardcovers Romance Bookstore in Mill Creek
- The Mad Book Club: Patriot by Alexei NavalnyFri, Aug 28, 1:30 AMat Madison Books in Seattle
- August Book Club: Housemates by Emma Copley EisenbergFri, Aug 28, 2:15 AMat Secret Garden Bookshop in Seattle
- Nothing but Murder Book Club: A Very Novel MurderTue, Sep 8, 11:00 PMat Vintage Books in Vancouver
- QABC READS: "The Silence of the Choir" by Mohamed Mbougar SarrWed, Sep 9, 1:00 AMat Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle
- The Mad Book Club: Perfection by Vincenzo LatronicoFri, Sep 25, 1:30 AMat Madison Books in Seattle
- September Book ClubFri, Sep 25, 2:15 AMat Secret Garden Bookshop in Seattle
- QABC READS: "Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham JonesWed, Oct 7, 1:00 AMat Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle
- The Mad Book Club: We Do Not Part by Han KangFri, Oct 30, 1:30 AMat Madison Books in Seattle
- QABC READS: "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan KamaliWed, Nov 4, 1:00 AMat Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle
- The Mad Book Club: If On a Winter’s Night a Traveler by Italo CalvinoFri, Nov 27, 1:30 AMat Madison Books in Seattle
- QABC READS: "The Road to Tender Hearts" by Annie HartnettWed, Dec 2, 1:00 AMat Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle
- The Mad Book Club: A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki MurakamiFri, Jan 1, 1:30 AMat Madison Books in Seattle
Bookstores in Washington
- Grit City BooksTacomaGrit City Books is an LGBTQ+ owned independent bookstore in Tacoma, WA, featuring a curated selection of bestsellers, i…1 upcoming event
- Hardcovers Romance BookstoreMill CreekRomance-focused indie bookstore in Mill Creek, WA (opened March 2025). Instagram/TikTok @hardcoverswa. Email staff@hard…1 upcoming event
- Madison BooksSeattleMadison Books is a neighborhood bookstore in Seattle, WA, serving the Madison Park community. This independent shop off…5 upcoming events
- Queen Anne Book CompanySeattleQueen Anne Book Company is a locally owned independent bookstore located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, WA.…4 upcoming events
- Secret Garden BookshopSeattleSecret Garden Bookshop is a full-service independent bookstore in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Specializing…2 upcoming events
- Vintage BooksVancouverVintage Books is Southwest Washington’s largest independent family-owned bookstore in Vancouver, WA. Established in 197…2 upcoming events
- A Book for All SeasonsLeavenworthEstablished in 1992, A Book for All Seasons is a bookstore located in downtown Leavenworth, Washington. Open seven days…
- A Good BookSumnerLocated in downtown Sumner, A Good Book is an independent bookstore offering a wide selection of new and used books acr…
- Adventures UndergroundRichlandAdventures Underground is a locally owned shop in Richland's Uptown Shopping Center featuring over 10,000 square feet o…
- Arundel BooksSeattleLocated in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Arundel Books is an independent bookstore offering an eclectic stock of n…
- Auntie's BookstoreSpokaneAuntie's Bookstore is a full-service independent bookstore and literary landmark in Spokane, WA. This community hub off…
- Autumn Leaf BooksCamasAutumn Leaf Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in downtown Camas, Washington, offering new books for adults,…
- B.A.G.G. BooksKennewickB.A.G.G. Books is a woman-owned bookstore in Kennewick, Washington, specializing in handpicked romance novels. The shop…
- Ballast Book CoBremertonBallast Book Company is an independent bookstore in Bremerton, WA, offering curated new books, gifts, and a vibrant com…
- Basecamp Books & BitesRoslynLocated in historic Roslyn, Basecamp Books & Bites is a community gathering place that combines a bookstore, coffee sho…
- Beguiled BooksSeattleLocated in Seattle's Pioneer Square, Beguiled Books is the city's original romance bookstore dedicated to the genre of…
- Book 'N' BrushChehalisBook 'N' Brush is a locally owned independent bookstore in downtown Chehalis, Washington, that has served the community…
- Book & Game CompanyWalla WallaLocated in historic downtown Walla Walla, Book & Game Company is a locally owned independent bookstore. The shop offers…
- Book LarderSeattleBook Larder is a community cookbook store in Seattle that offers a curated collection of new and imported cookbooks. Th…
- Book ShuckerEdisonBook Shucker is an independent bookstore in Edison, Washington, offering a curated selection of cooking, fiction, small…
- Booked & Busy - Traveling BookshopCastle RockBooked & Busy – Traveling Bookshop is a mobile bookstore based in Cowlitz County, Washington, offering curated "Fated F…
- Books & Bottles LLCSnoqualmieBooks & Bottles is a family-owned boutique in the Historic Snoqualmie Valley that pairs curated books with fine wine, f…
- BookTreeKirklandBookTree is an independent bookstore in Kirkland offering a revolving selection of new and gently-used books, unique ar…
- Bramble BookeryCentraliaBramble Bookery is an independent bookstore located in historic downtown Centralia, WA. Situated at 123 North Tower Ave…
- Brick & Mortar BooksRedmondBrick & Mortar Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Redmond, WA, located at Redmond Town Center. The shop f…
- Browsers BookshopOlympiaBrowsers Bookshop is a historic independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown Olympia, WA. This community-focu…
- Bundok BooksPuyallupBundok Books is an independent bookstore in Puyallup focusing on inclusive literature, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ voi…
- Couth Buzzard BooksSeattleLocated in the heart of Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood since 1988, The Couth Buzzard is an independent bookstore, caf…
- Crow's Nest ComicsSeattleCrow’s Nest Comics is a queer, trans, and woman of color-owned comic book store in Seattle's Central District. The shop…
- Darvill's BookstoreEastsoundDarvill's Bookstore is a family-owned independent bookstore in Eastsound, WA, featuring an onsite coffee bar with espre…
- Dungeness River Nature CenterSequimLocated at Railroad Bridge Park, this nature center features a bookstore and gift shop alongside its educational exhibi…
- Eagle Harbor Book Co.Bainbridge IslandEagle Harbor Book Co. is a full-service independent bookstore in Bainbridge Island, WA. Serving the community since 197…
- East West BookshopEdmondsEast West Books & Gifts in Edmonds is a spiritual and metaphysical bookstore offering a curated collection of books, he…
- Edge of the Circle BooksSeattleLocated in Seattle's University District, Edge of the Circle Books is a resource for Paganism and the Occult. The shop…
- Edmonds BookshopEdmondsEdmonds Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Edmonds, WA, that has served the community since 1972. The shop feature…
- Elliott Bay Book CompanySeattleFounded in 1973, Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, WA, is an independently owned, woman and queer owned bookstore in…
- Eternal EndingsSnohomishEternal Endings is a family-owned romance bookstore located on the second floor of Le Menagerie in historic downtown Sn…
- Fable Books + BloomsWenatcheeLocated in downtown Wenatchee, Fable Books and Blooms is an independent bookstore and flower shop offering a variety of…
- Fantagraphics Bookstore & GallerySeattleLocated in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, this bookstore and gallery features Fantagraphics' full catalog, alternat…
- Feathered PagesSeattleBased in Seattle, Feathered Pages is a mobile bookstore operating out of a shuttle bus. It offers a hand-picked, curate…
- Flirting With FictionVancouverFlirting With Fiction is a bookstore and social event space in Vancouver, WA, specializing in romance and fantasy genre…
- Fox & FableArlingtonFox & Fable is a fiction-focused indie bookstore in Arlington, WA, offering a curated selection of books and merchandis…
- Fuel Coffee & BooksSeattleFuel Coffee & Books is an independent coffee shop and bookstore located in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood. The shop of…
- Giant Nerd BooksSpokaneFounded in 2005, Giant Nerd Books is an independent bookstore in Spokane, Washington, offering an immersive browsing ex…
- Griffin Bay BookstoreFriday HarborGriffin Bay Bookstore is a small independent bookstore and cafe located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. It stocks…
- Harbor Books (WA)HoquaimLocated in Hoquiam, Washington, Harbor Books offers an eclectic selection of new and used books, with a focus on local…
- Holden StoreChelanServing the community since 1972, this remote North Cascades bookstore and general store offers curated books on justic…
- Imprint BookshopPort TownsendImprint is more than just a bookshop—it’ s a space where stories come alive, where our community gathers, and where the…
- Ink Drinkers BookshopKennewickOwned by twin sisters, Ink Drinkers Bookshop is an independent bookstore in downtown Kennewick dedicated to building an…
- Inklings BookshopYakimaInklings Bookshop is an independent community bookstore in Yakima, WA, established in 2000. They offer fiction, childre…
- Island BooksMercer IslandIsland Books is the only independent bookstore in Mercer Island, WA, serving the community since 1973. This gathering p…
- Jerrol'sEllensburgJerrol's is a fourth-generation family-owned department store in Ellensburg, Washington, established in 1947. The store…
- Jupiter's Eye Book CafeSpokaneJupiter's Eye Book Cafe is a cozy new and used bookstore in Spokane specializing in mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. The s…
- Kingfisher BookstoreCoupevilleKingfisher Bookstore is an independent family-owned shop on Coupeville's historic waterfront specializing in Pacific No…
- Lakeside Books & GiftsLake StevensLocated in Lake Stevens, Lakeside Books & Gifts is a local bookstore offering a variety of titles, including BookTok fa…
- Last Word Books & PressOlympiaLast Word Books & Press is an independent bookstore and small press publisher in Olympia, Washington, offering an eclec…
- Left Bank BooksSeattleLeft Bank Books is a collectively operated independent bookstore in Seattle, WA. Located in Pike Place Market since 197…
- Liberty Bay BooksPoulsboLiberty Bay Books is Poulsbo, WA's oldest independent bookstore, established in 1977. Now owned by author Suzanne Selfo…
- Little Mountain Books & BotanicaMount VernonLittle Mountain Books & Botanica is a shop in Mount Vernon, Washington, where the magic of books and botanicals are che…
- Lopez BookshopLopez IslandFounded in 2011, Lopez Bookshop is a full-service, independent bookstore in Lopez Island, Washington. It offers a diver…
- Lost The Plot BooksMountlake TerraceSeattle-area mobile bookstore (converted step van) selling new & used adult fiction by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disa…
- Lovestruck BooksSeattleLovestruck in Seattle is a queer and woman-owned indie bookstore located in the Wedgwood neighborhood. As the city's fi…
- Lovestruck in SeattleSeattleLovestruck in Seattle is a queer- and woman-owned indie bookstore in the Wedgwood neighborhood that specializes exclusi…
- Magnolia's BookstoreSeattleMagnolia's Bookstore is an independent general bookstore in Seattle that has served the local community since 1992. The…
- Magus BooksSeattleMagus Books is one of the oldest independent used bookstores in Seattle, WA, having served the community since 1978. Wi…
- Main Street Books MonroeMonroeMain St. Books Monroe is a woman- and LGBTQIA-owned bookstore in Monroe, Washington, offering a selection of new and us…
- Mam's BooksSeattleMam's Books is an independent Asian American bookstore located in Seattle's historic Chinatown International District.…
- Mercer Street BooksSeattleMercer Street Books is an independent, general stock, used bookstore located in Seattle's Lower Queen Anne neighborhood…
- Moonraker BooksLangleyMoonraker Books is an independent, family-owned bookstore in Langley, Washington, founded in 1972. Located on Whidbey I…
- Nook & Cranny BooksSeattleNook & Cranny is a Seattle bookstore that celebrates underrepresented voices from around the world with a curated colle…
- Open Books: A Poem EmporiumSeattleLocated in Seattle's Pioneer Square, Open Books: A Poem Emporium is a poetry-only bookstore carrying over 10,000 unique…
- Ophelia's BooksSeattleLocated in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood since 1997, Ophelia's Books offers used and new books of all genres. Named af…
- Orca Books CooperativeOlympiaOrca Books Cooperative is the largest independent bookstore in Olympia, Washington, offering new and used books, cards,…
- Overnight Craft SocietyBurienOvernight Craft Society is a pop-up traveling bookstore specializing in arts and crafts books and thoughtful gifts. Bas…
- Page & PinePuyallupLocated in downtown Puyallup, Page & Pine Bookshop is a cozy, locally owned independent bookstore. It features a curate…
- Page 2 BooksBurienServing Burien since 1989, Page 2 Books is an independent bookstore that offers new and used titles alongside cards, pu…
- Page 42 BookstoreSpokanePage 42 Bookstore is a community-focused independent bookstore in Spokane, Washington, dedicated to providing accessibl…
- Pages Turned: Bound 4 DiscoveryYacoltPages Turned is the online bookshop of Inspired Learning, a Yacolt-based non-profit tutoring center operated by retired…
- Paper Boat BooksellersSeattlePaper Boat Booksellers is a family-owned independent bookstore in Seattle, WA, located in the West Seattle Junction. Th…
- Paperbound Used BooksCheneyPaperbound is a used bookstore in Cheney, Washington, offering a variety of genres from manga to classics alongside a s…
- Peter Miller BooksSeattleLocated in a historic warehouse in Seattle's Pioneer Square, this shop specializes in architecture and design books. Th…
- Phinney BooksSeattlePhinney Books is a neighborhood bookstore in the Phinney Ridge and Greenwood areas of Seattle, WA. The shop offers a cu…
- Pine Books SeattleSeattleLocated in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Pine Books is an independent bookstore featuring a diverse collection of titles…
- Ridgecrest BooksShorelineRidgecrest Books is a neighborhood bookstore in Shoreline, Washington, offering a curated selection of new and used tit…
- Riverwalk BooksChelanRiverwalk Books is an independent bookstore in historic downtown Chelan, WA. Established in 1994, the shop offers a cur…
- Seekers BookshopColvilleLocated on Main Street in downtown Colville, Seekers Bookshop is a charming bookstore offering a full selection of titl…
- Shelf IndulgenceTacomaShelf Indulgence is Tacoma’s first permanent romance bookstore and community space, located on 6th Avenue. It offers a…
- Sir Lonebuck's House of ComicsWoodinvilleLocated in Woodinville, Sir Lonebuck’s House of Comics & Geekery is an LGBTQ+ owned boutique comic shop. The store offe…
- Swoon CitySeattleLocated in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, Swoon City is a romance bookstore and creative hub. It offers a wide selecti…
- The Emerald ShelfEverettThe Emerald Shelf is a mobile bookshop offering curated books, bookish merchandise, blind dates with a book, and subscr…
- The Lakewood BookstoreLakewoodThe Lakewood Bookstore is a community-focused independent bookstore in Lakewood, Washington, offering a curated selecti…
- The Secret Lair at Lake ChelanMansonThe Secret Lair at Lake Chelan is a family-friendly hobby and game store in Manson offering tabletop games, role-playin…
- The Wise Owl Books & MusicSeattleThe Wise Owl Books and Music is a genre-specific bookstore in Seattle specializing in science fiction, fantasy, mystery…
- Third Place BooksLake Forest ParkThird Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA, is an independent bookstore offering a large selection of new and used books…
- Third Place Books-RavennaSeattleRavenna Third Place Books in Seattle is a community-focused bookstore offering 40,000 used books alongside handpicked n…
- Third Place Books-Seward ParkSeattleThird Place Books in Seward Park is a general interest bookstore and community hub offering a wide selection of new, us…
- Three Trees BooksBurienThree Trees Books is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Burien, Washington, specializing in fresh new titles, chi…
- Time Enough BooksIlwacoTime Enough Books is an independent bookstore located on the waterfront in Ilwaco, Washington. The shop offers a divers…
- Twice Sold TalesSeattleTwice Sold Tales is a used bookstore in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood featuring a sprawling inventory of used, co…
- Uppercase BookshopSnohomishLocated in a log cabin in Snohomish, Uppercase Bookshop is an independent bookstore carrying over 50,000 gently used ti…
- Vashon BookshopVashonVashon Bookshop is an independently owned bookstore on Vashon Island that has served the community since 2001. The shop…
- Vault Books & BrewCastle RockLocated in a historic 1914 bank building, Vault Books & Brew is a community gathering place in Castle Rock offering a c…
- Village BooksLyndenVillage Books in Lynden, WA, is a community-based independent bookstore and gift shop located in the historic Waples Me…
- Vision Quest BookstoreEverettVision Quest Bookstore & Wellness Center is a metaphysical and unique gift shop in Everett, Washington. The store offer…
- Walls of BooksCovingtonWalls of Books in Covington is a used and new bookstore offering a large selection of reasonably priced books, gifts, a…
- Watermark Book Co.AnacortesEstablished in 1989, Watermark Book Company is a locally owned independent bookstore in Anacortes, WA. The shop offers…
- White Oak BooksVancouverWhite Oak Books is an independent bookstore in Vancouver, Washington, offering a curated selection of books, gifts, and…
- Wink & WooPalouseWink & Woo is a small-town romance bookshop in Palouse, Washington, with an online and popup presence. It offers new an…
- Wishing Tree BooksSpokaneWishing Tree Books is a community bookstore in Spokane, Washington, offering a curated and inclusive inventory for read…
- Xenophile Bibliopole & Armorer, ChronopolisRICHLANDLocated in Richland, Washington, this collectible bookstore specializes in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, offeri…
- Ye Olde BookshoppeWenatcheeYe Olde Bookshoppe is a locally owned bookstore in Historic Downtown Wenatchee, Washington, specializing in gently used…