Seattle Independent Bookstore Day: Faucet and journey the wave

Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day and if you’re feeling unhappy you missed it — don’t be! 

The Seattle Independent Bookstore Day Passport Challenge runs by way of May 4. Even higher, fairly a number of taking part outlets are accessible by Sound Transit companies.

And you’re in luck! We mapped all of them out for you. Make it an all-day journey or hit a number of stops at a time all through the week. Visit simply 5 or extra shops by Monday, May 4 and you could possibly rating a one time 25% low cost at any taking part store.

U District Station

Nook & Cranny Books

A discovery-driven store targeted on translated and world literature. Great for locating one thing surprising instantly.  

Capitol Hill Station

Ada’s Technical Books & Café

Coffee, science, tech, and curiosity-driven books. A relaxed, considerate place to begin the day. 

Elliott Bay Book Company

A longtime favourite with deep cabinets, cozy corners, and simple looking that turns into lingering.  

Pioneer Square Station

Open Books: A Poem Emporium

A quiet, poetry-focused bookstore constructed for slowing down.  

Arundel Books

Rare and fantastic press books in a historic downtown setting.  

Left Bank Books Collective

Radical and unbiased literature with an extended neighborhood historical past.  

Beacon Hill Station

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery

Graphic novels, indie comics, and rotating gallery reveals. The longest stroll on the route, however a rewarding one for visible storytelling followers.  

Downtown Redmond Station

Brick & Mortar Books

A neighborhood indie bookstore recognized for sturdy workers suggestions and frequent occasions.  

Mercer Island Station

Island Books

A protracted-running neighborhood bookstore with a loyal native following and robust children part.  

Bonus ferry add-on

Ballast Book Co.

• Distance: ~0.3 mi  
• Walk time: ~6 minutes from the Bremerton ferry terminal 

A unusual, personality-filled bookstore that includes indie fiction, horror, sci-fi, and a powerful give attention to workers picks and native creators. It is small, daring, and really browseable.

Eagle Harbor Book Co.

• Distance: ~0.2 mi  
• Walk time: ~5 minutes from the Bainbridge ferry terminal 

A basic island bookstore that pairs completely with a ferry journey and slower tempo.

For taking part retailer updates, hours, and full Passport Challenge particulars, verify the official Seattle Independent Bookstore Day.  

And for added concepts on close by espresso, meals, and issues to do between stops, discover all through the LifeSTyle weblog for much more inspiration and transit-friendly itineraries. 

Plan your journey immediately!

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