This is a hard question to ask without knowing what your qualifications are. Serving seattle for more than 47 years, horizon has one of the largest and finest used books collections in seattle, with many affordable books too. Books about seattle that everyone should read books the. We have over 100,000 books and only 10,000 are online, so let us know what you are looking for or if you need recommendations. Located in the heart of capitol hill, the elliott bay book company is a. The best 10 bookstores near capitol hill, seattle, wa updated. Volunteer park is full of natural and cultural spaces including the water tower, seattle asian art museum, volunteer park conservatory and black sun sculpture. Capitol hill books jim toole if you have to put an age down, say 110 had already lived a fairly full life before he took on running the secondhand book shop after its original owner passed away in 1994he earned a degree in history from ucla, a masters from american university, and served in the navy for 30 years. Used bookstore in seattle, wa foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
Seattles oldest, and longest running independent used bookstore. Undoubtedly, seattles coolest used bookstore, twice sold tales has. Capitol hill half price books to close chs capitol hill. Conveniently located at the corner of colfax and grant, directly across the street from the capitol dome, proud to offer denvers largest searchable database of used and rare books. Our store is located on seattle s capitol hill, one block east of broadway between pike and pine, just south of the cal anderson park playfield. Due to issues with the most recent wordpress update, our inventory search has been moved to the link above. Fair to say twice sold tales qualifies as one of the hills venerable businesses. The hpb in u district seems to be a fallback, but still pales in comparison.
To the east of capitol hill lies the anacostia river, to the north is the h street corridor, to the south are the southeastsouthwest freeway and the washington navy yard, and to the west are the national mall and the citys. Capitol hill is a densely populated residential district in seattle, washington, united states. My apologies, and well be working to get this back in order as soon as possible. Twice sold tales is a used bookstore with an extensive inventory located downtown seattle in capitol hill. The slog recently posted that twice sold was on the move as a mixeduse development is slated to replace their current building at john and broadway.
So i knew nothing about this delightful used bookstore, which has been around for at least 30 years, until i came across it when in more we are rarely in seattles capitol hill neighborhood. At one point, he tells the anecdote of a man hauled in front of a. Magus books buying and selling used books in seattles. Twice sold tales, capitol hill abebooks seattle, wa, u. Adas technical books for the cravings of the technical mind. There is a fountain and chairs on the patio outside the townhouse, which is owned by cymrots mom, nicky. Add the blaine and howe stairways to visit lake union seattle stairway walks hike 9.
Capitol hill is centrally located east of downtown, south of the university district, west of madison park and north of the central district. The capitol hill store a few blocks from the supreme court doubles as the neighborhoods living room. And is home to the kinds of books, gifts, workshops and events, that beckon to the geek and the geek in all of us. Thrushs 2008 book is a rejoinder to all that, a vivid retelling of native history in seattle, and it is an incredible history. Now that capitol hill half priced books is gone, what with its titanic selection, what other used bookstores in seattle proper do redditors here recommend.
From general interest to childrens bookstores and even a cookbook store, you can feed your need to read in capitol hill and beyond. Serving lower queen anne seattle as an independent, general stock, used bookstore. Seattle shops that sell new books in some cases, alongside used. Our store is located on seattles capitol hill, one block east of broadway between pike and pine, just south of the cal anderson park playfield. Adas technical books for the cravings of the technical. Kris minta, the owner of spine and crown used bookstore on capitol hill, asks as he pours three fingers of bourbon into a. Terms of sale for horizon books 30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives. Paul sauvage lives just a few doors down from the house he grew up in on seattles capitol hill, but this neighborhood of houses bursting with bedrooms and lined with towering old trees feels. Books about seattle that everyone should read books. Storied capitol hill bookstore to close originally published november 3, 2009 at 12. Seattle is celebrating global reddit meetup day on sunday, june 23rd. Twice sold tales, located in the heart of capitol hill specializes in books about plays, poetry, literature, scifi, horror, gardening, childrens books, and rare and collectors editions. Jun 19, 2007 could the bohemian used book chain be relocating its capitol hill outlet to 15th ave.
Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books. The slog recently posted that twice sold was on the move as a mixeduse development is slated to replace their current building at john and broadway wed be happy to see twice sold come to the neighborhood. Best places to find used books around the sound greater. Over 100,000 books, cds, dvds and more will be for sale to the public at bargain prices at the 2020 friends of the seattle public librarys huge spring book sale.
Theres always twice sold tales in cap hill, mercer street books in lower qa, ophelias books in fremont, and on and on. Our first editions, rare, and medium rare books are available for purchase through this website. Truly this is an iconic book store with the historical following that just instantly. Elliott bay book company moved into its new home on capitol hill in 2010. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Established in 1981, capitol hill books has been a denver landmark for over thirtyfive years. The best bookstores in seattle and tacoma tripsavvy.
Owner jamie lutton first started selling used books out of a cart in the old broadway market in 1987. We are open 10am8pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on saturdays, and 9am7pm on sundays. One site described horizon books in capitol hill, b. Luttons shop, a fixture on capitol hill since 1987, has seen the rise and fall of many seattle bookstores.
Wed be happy to see twice sold come to the neighborhood. Seattles capitol hill neighborhood lives on in next. Capitol hill, as rough as it has been on its independent book sellers, is a rare bright spot for brick and mortar shops highlighted by elliott bay book company s move to the neighborhood from pioneer square. Neighbor wesaturtle heard that the owner of twice sold tales made a bid on the rainbow space could the bohemian used book chain be relocating its capitol hill outlet to 15th ave. Browse in the store during happy hour from 69pm when all of books are 25% off. This popular event, attended by thousands from throughout the region, is open to the public from 9 a. Amazon headquarters might be in seattle, but the city still hasand proudly supportsmany independent bookstores with knowledgeable staff members. If youre there you could also take items to the nearby used counter at uw bookstore to see if theyd want any. Capitol hill books colfax and grant in denver, colorado. Another life for twice sold tales chs capitol hill seattle. The 5 best used bookstores in seattle, ranked hoodline. The best 10 used bookstore near capitol hill, seattle, wa last. Please create a self post and then message the moderators.
Serving lower queen anneseattle as an independent, general stock, used bookstore. Because we believe in neverending learning, evolving, and. Now he says he spends 85 to 90 hours a week tending to and stocking. Beth lords write heart memories, based in seattle, washington, offers books about the heart, mind, body, and soul. Antiquarian, rare and collectible books online with hundreds of new titles on shelves each week. Capitol hill books has dcs most curmudgeonly store owner. May 27, 2016 capitol hill books jim toole if you have to put an age down, say 110 had already lived a fairly full life before he took on running the secondhand book shop after its original owner passed away in 1994he earned a degree in history from ucla, a masters from american university, and served in the navy for 30 years. Rumor many enjoyable used books in your future chs. Volunteer park is full of natural and cultural spaces including the water tower, seattle asian art museum. Events planned by redditors for redditors to meet in person.
Storied capitol hill bookstore to close the seattle times. You our community are our lifeblood and we wouldnt be magus books without you. With the mandatory stay at home order announced by governor inslee, we have closed our doors to inperson shopping. Capitol hill, in addition to being a metonym for the united states congress, is the largest historic residential neighborhood in washington, d. Welcome to the elliott bay book company the elliott bay. Dec 29, 20 now that capitol hill half priced books is gone, what with its titanic selection, what other used bookstores in seattle proper do redditors here recommend. Serving book lovers for more than 47 years, horizon is seattles longest running independent used book store. But capitol hill has also watched shops like bailey coy shutter in the face of the changing economy. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in washington, d.
Find 10 listings related to half price books in capitol hill on. Used bookstore in downtown cap hill seattle with a wide selection of all genres. So i knew nothing about this delightful used bookstore, which has been around for at least 30 years, until i came across it when in the area on business. The name capitol hill is often used to refer to both the historic district and to the larger neighborhood around it. Best 30 book stores in capitol hill, seattle, wa with. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first. The spacious but warm store is a book browsers paradise, complete with a cafe right within the shop. Best used bookstore in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Acclaimed writer, activist and spiritual leader sister helen prejeans seattle appearance at an event copresented by elliott bay and seattle universitys school for theology and ministry was one of last falls highlights, and were delighted that shell be among us once again, this time virtually. Best used bookstore in capitol hill, seattle, wa twice sold tales, the elliott bay book company, horizon books, blmf literary saloon, magus books, mercer. Serving book lovers for more than 47 years, horizon is seattle s longest running independent used book store. Jan 27, 2016 thrushs 2008 book is a rejoinder to all that, a vivid retelling of native history in seattle, and it is an incredible history. Thomas heath of the washington post wrote about riverby books dc recently.
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