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.
Bookstores in Washington
- Auntie's BookstoreSpokaneAuntie's Bookstore is a full-service independent bookstore and literary landmark in Spokane, WA. This community hub off…2 upcoming events
- Brick & Mortar BooksRedmondBrick & Mortar Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Redmond, WA, located at Redmond Town Center. The shop f…4 upcoming events
- Browsers BookshopOlympiaBrowsers Bookshop is a historic independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown Olympia, WA. This community-focu…3 upcoming events
- Darvill's BookstoreEastsoundDarvill's Bookstore is a family-owned independent bookstore in Eastsound, WA, featuring an onsite coffee bar with espre…2 upcoming events
- Eagle Harbor Book Co.Bainbridge IslandEagle Harbor Book Co. is a full-service independent bookstore in Bainbridge Island, WA. Serving the community since 197…11 upcoming events
- Edmonds BookshopEdmondsEdmonds Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Edmonds, WA, that has served the community since 1972. The shop feature…2 upcoming events
- Grit City BooksTacomaGrit City Books is an LGBTQ+ owned independent bookstore in Tacoma, WA, featuring a curated selection of bestsellers, i…6 upcoming events
- Hardcovers Romance BookstoreMill CreekRomance-focused indie bookstore in Mill Creek, WA (opened March 2025). Instagram/TikTok @hardcoverswa. Email staff@hard…6 upcoming events
- Imprint BookshopPort TownsendImprint is more than just a bookshop—it’ s a space where stories come alive, where our community gathers, and where the…3 upcoming events
- Inklings BookshopYakimaInklings Bookshop is an independent community bookstore in Yakima, WA, established in 2000. They offer fiction, childre…7 upcoming events
- Island BooksMercer IslandIsland Books is the only independent bookstore in Mercer Island, WA, serving the community since 1973. This gathering p…5 upcoming events
- Left Bank BooksSeattleLeft Bank Books is a collectively operated independent bookstore in Seattle, WA. Located in Pike Place Market since 197…1 upcoming event
- Liberty Bay BooksPoulsboLiberty Bay Books is Poulsbo, WA's oldest independent bookstore, established in 1977. Now owned by author Suzanne Selfo…1 upcoming event
- Lost The Plot BooksMountlake TerraceSeattle-area mobile bookstore (converted step van) selling new & used adult fiction by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disa…6 upcoming events
- Madison BooksSeattleMadison Books is a neighborhood bookstore in Seattle, WA, serving the Madison Park community. This independent shop off…7 upcoming events
- Paper Boat BooksellersSeattlePaper Boat Booksellers is a family-owned independent bookstore in Seattle, WA, located in the West Seattle Junction. Th…2 upcoming events
- Queen Anne Book CompanySeattleQueen Anne Book Company is a locally owned independent bookstore located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, WA.…6 upcoming events
- Secret Garden BookshopSeattleSecret Garden Bookshop is a full-service independent bookstore in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Specializing…4 upcoming events
- 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…4 upcoming events
- Village BooksLyndenVillage Books in Lynden, WA, is a community-based independent bookstore and gift shop located in the historic Waples Me…2 upcoming events
- Vintage BooksVancouverVintage Books is Southwest Washington’s largest independent family-owned bookstore in Vancouver, WA. Established in 197…4 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Dungeness River Nature CenterSequimLocated at Railroad Bridge Park, this nature center features a bookstore and gift shop alongside its educational exhibi…
- 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…
- 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…
- Ink Drinkers BookshopKennewickOwned by twin sisters, Ink Drinkers Bookshop is an independent bookstore in downtown Kennewick dedicated to building an…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 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…