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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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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 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.
4522 California Ave SWUsed 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 SWBook 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 NBook 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 432Book 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 #103Book 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 EBook 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 StBook 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 StBook 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 NBook 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 StBook 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 SBook 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 NEUsed 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 StUsed 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 AveBook 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 NEChoose with a little more context
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