This is a good place to find the interesting books. There are a lots of different books. It is suitable for us enjoying reading.

This is a good place to find the interesting books. There are a lots of different books. It is suitable for us enjoying reading.
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I love Elliot Bay's huge selection of books, and cozy atmospher. What makes this bookstore great is that the employees actually enjoy reading and are happy to make recommendations or help find what... More

I love Elliot Bay's huge selection of books, and cozy atmospher. What makes this bookstore great is that the employees actually enjoy reading and are happy to make recommendations or help find what you are looking for.
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Elliot Bay Books is fantastic. We all get lazy sometimes and find ourselves at a chain bookstore, but try to resist. Try hard. We are blessed with one of the country's best bookstores. Let's... More

Elliot Bay Books is fantastic. We all get lazy sometimes and find ourselves at a chain bookstore, but try to resist. Try hard. We are blessed with one of the country's best bookstores. Let's support it. And afternoon spent at Elliot Bay Books is a pleasant and memorable afternoon.
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Elliot Bay Books is a hard habit to break. My favorite vice is buying books. This one is on my way home and open late. Trouble for the bank account but wonderful for my library. If you are... More

Elliot Bay Books is a hard habit to break. My favorite vice is buying books. This one is on my way home and open late. Trouble for the bank account but wonderful for my library. If you are shopping at B&N and you live in Seattle -- shame on you. Support this local treasure.
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I enjoy a little over-stimulation now and again. Being a bibliophile can often get a bit overwhelming (sometimes while I am scanning one book, my eyes are searching for the next interesting cover to... More

I enjoy a little over-stimulation now and again. Being a bibliophile can often get a bit overwhelming (sometimes while I am scanning one book, my eyes are searching for the next interesting cover to pick up)...I try not to go to Elliot Bay when I am in a rush. And I try not to read as much as I can in 30 mins...They carry all kinds of books, even obscure ones, or can get them easily for you. TONS of literary magazines and each section has a wide variety (books on homesteading instead of just green design). They have readings and book signings (it's THE place for the popular authors) and the staff is HELPFUL. I'd work here if I could, but I would probably be fired from reading all day...or maybe they think it's a good thing...:)
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This is a wonderful book store with a staff of knowledgeable people and a fabulous selection. Specials orders done with no fuss...The more rare finds to the best sellers...you just can't go wrong... More

This is a wonderful book store with a staff of knowledgeable people and a fabulous selection. Specials orders done with no fuss...The more rare finds to the best sellers...you just can't go wrong here....If you love books...you'll love This store!!!
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I love Elliot Bay! The moment you walk in the door you are greeted with the warm smell of books and the cozy feeling of floor to ceiling books shelved on wood cases, and the sound of the creaky... More

I love Elliot Bay! The moment you walk in the door you are greeted with the warm smell of books and the cozy feeling of floor to ceiling books shelved on wood cases, and the sound of the creaky wood floors. They have an amazing selection and the staff here is really passionate about their books and helpful too. The downstairs cafe is a seperate business (so it stands to reason that they don't let you bring the books in here before purchasing!) It has a nice selection of lunchy foods and coffee and is really a great place to spend a rainy afternoon with a new book.
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It's such a pleasure to come in and look around without being after anything in particular. The space is inviting, the selection first rate, and the staff is good for recommendations. Adding used... More

It's such a pleasure to come in and look around without being after anything in particular. The space is inviting, the selection first rate, and the staff is good for recommendations. Adding used books to their collection a few years ago has made a good spot even better.
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This is a fun bookstore, with a big selection and a great atmosphere. You can get a coffee and the employees are very friendly. I am disappointed by the small selection of used books, however, as... More

This is a fun bookstore, with a big selection and a great atmosphere. You can get a coffee and the employees are very friendly. I am disappointed by the small selection of used books, however, as I had heard that they had a good selection. If you are looking for a bookstore to browse and spend some time, that isn't a chain, definitely check this place out, but don't make a special trip just to find a used book.
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This is hands-down the best bookstore in Seattle. I love the cafe downstairs and the non-pushy staff. My Mom works near Elliott Bay Book Co. and they're so in love with her dog, which makes her... More

This is hands-down the best bookstore in Seattle. I love the cafe downstairs and the non-pushy staff. My Mom works near Elliott Bay Book Co. and they're so in love with her dog, which makes her feel good every time she goes in. I like reading the staff recommendations of different book genres, I've read some great books that way.
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