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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.
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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.
322 1st Ave SUsed book store
A Used 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.
1501 Pike Pl #322Book 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.
5416 20th Ave NWBook store
Its Google listing describes it as “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
401 NE Northgate Way #1100Book 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.
520 Pike StBook store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “New & vintage cookbooks plus 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.
4252 Fremont Ave NBook 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.
465 N 36th StRare book store
A Rare book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Rare or hard to find scholarly titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
13005 3rd Ave NEBook 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.
5218B University Wy NEBook 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.
1307 NE 45th StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Popular bookstore with readings & 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.
1521 10th AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Graphic novel hub for sales & 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.
1201 S Vale StComic book store
A Comic book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Enduring source for comic books & games”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
Pike Place Market 1501, Pike St #401Book store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Retailer with a wide variety of Japanese & global books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
525 S Weller StBook store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Cozy shop offering new & classic books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1514 Pike Pl # 14Book store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Longtime bookstore & community fixture”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
92 Pike St Unit BBook 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.
8507 35th Ave NEBook 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.
4118 E Madison StBook store
Its Google listing describes it as “Independent shop with books for all ages”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
3206 W McGraw StUsed book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Longtime outlet for used & rare books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1408 NE 42nd StBook 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.
608 Maynard Ave SUsed book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Cozy indie shop with used titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
7 Mercer StBook 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.
5637 University Wy NE Ste 102Book store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Poetry-only bookshop with 10,000+ titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
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