# Bookshops in Seattle, Washington https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/washington/seattle/?page=2 Seattle holds 40 bookshops in this directory, among them Arundel Books and Ballard Books. For a teacher who asks for books rather than another mug, a store like one of these is a stop where a parent can pick a title to the grade level. Directory updated September 14, 2026. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. ## Ophelia's Books Used book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Classic used bookshop with resident cats”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 3504 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9840876505512612488) · [Website](https://www.opheliasbooks.com) · +12066323759 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.opheliasbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9840876505512612488 ## Paper Boat Booksellers Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4522 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13709745385367154013) · [Website](https://www.paperboatbooksellers.com) · +12067438283 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.paperboatbooksellers.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13709745385367154013 ## Pegasus Book Exchange Used book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store — “Used paperbacks, from mystery to romance”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4553 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4109874538277466133) · [Website](http://www.pegasusbookexchange.com) · +12069375410 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.pegasusbookexchange.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4109874538277466133 ## Phinney Books Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Bookshop from Jeopardy! champ & editor”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 7405 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1252819323651266032) · [Website](http://www.phinneybooks.com) · +12062972665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.phinneybooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1252819323651266032 ## Pine Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “New & used titles in cozy, enduring digs”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1501 Pike Pl Apt 432, Seattle, WA 98101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11517751405730929182) · [Website](http://www.pinebooks.com) · +12064329649 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.pinebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11517751405730929182 ## Queen Anne Book Company Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Independent bookstore with author events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1811 Queen Anne Ave N #103, Seattle, WA 98109 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8750762128625645730) · [Website](http://www.qabookco.com) · +12062842427 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.qabookco.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8750762128625645730 ## Quest Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “New Age bookstore plus videos & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 717 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15443289659102807860) · [Website](https://seattletheosophy.org/quest-bookshop) · +12063234281 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://seattletheosophy.org/quest-bookshop - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15443289659102807860 ## Secret Garden Bookshop Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Established indie bookseller with events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2214 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=469696138066961005) · [Website](http://www.secretgardenbooks.com) · +12067895006 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.secretgardenbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=469696138066961005 ## Swoon City Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1716 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5052659402018413630) · [Website](https://swoon.city) · +12065911694 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://swoon.city - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5052659402018413630 ## The Couth Buzzard - Books & Community Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Independent bookshop & coffeehouse”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16465134000227430352) · [Website](http://www.couthbuzzard.com) · +12064362960 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.couthbuzzard.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16465134000227430352 ## The Wise Owl Books and Music Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2223 N 56th St, Seattle, WA 98103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7298320531963796087) · [Website](http://www.thewiseowlbooks.com) · +12065803211 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.thewiseowlbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7298320531963796087 ## Third Place Books Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Unique bookstore with events & a cafe”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8264029402961857475) · [Website](http://www.thirdplacebooks.com) · +12064742200 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.thirdplacebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8264029402961857475 ## Third Place Books Ravenna Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Unique bookstore with events & a cafe”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6241439250877995221) · [Website](https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/ravenna) · +12065252347 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/ravenna - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6241439250877995221 ## Twice Sold Tales Used book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Used book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1708 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16765232018765986166) · [Website](https://www.twicesoldtalesballard.com) · +12065454226 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.twicesoldtalesballard.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16765232018765986166 ## Twice Sold Tales Used book store. A Used book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Used books in a shop filled with cats”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1833 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12045518891925936847) · [Website](http://twicesoldtales.com) · +12063242421 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://twicesoldtales.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12045518891925936847 ## University Book Store Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Campus bookstore dating back to 1900”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4326 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12125553918353905642) · [Website](https://www.ubookstore.com) · +12066343400 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.ubookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12125553918353905642 Page 2 of 2.