The University Book Store on the Ave in the U-District is a very good bookstore. For academic needs, they have quite a bit. But what makes them stand out is all the non-student oriented assets. For example, they have a great selection of travel books and particularly of maps (both local and worldwide). The children's book section is very good, as are most other sections. I particularly like the balance between timeless classics and cutting edge new titles (in all sections). There are always ongoing sales and discounted titles as well, which is a terrific way to pick up new books without having to spend a lot of money.
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