Elliott Bay Book Company
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 624-6600
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- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Editorial Review for Elliott Bay Book Company – by Marika McElroy
In Short
The creak of wood floors, worn by more than 25 years of traffic, greets shoppers at Elliott Bay. This is a quintessential Northwest bookstore and hangout, celebrated for its extensive fiction selection. The shop carries every book imaginable, antique editions, calendars, greeting cards, high-brow magazines--sometimes you'll find autographed books by your favorite author. Elliott Bay marks down fewer books than chain stores, so if you're looking for a steal, you might walk away empty-handed.
Photo by Chris Daniel
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAuthor events at Elliott Bay are always free and often feature literary giants. Snap up tickets for popular events a couple of weeks in advance.
ParkingParking is a challenge. Try the meters under the viaduct.
The ExtrasWander downstairs for a latte and cookie and browse through cheap secondhand books in the cafe.
User Reviews for Elliott Bay Book Company
04/19/2005 Posted by starcat1971
I love this bookstore. They have a great selection of artbooks and, well, every other kind of book too. The atmosphere is big and open and airy with creaky wood floors and staircases. As mentioned before, this is not a real comfortable place, but the quality of the book selection and featured titles is worth having to stand or kneel and read a little. My only significant complaint about this place is the staff. I found them to be a little pretentious and unfriendly. And when I made the mistake of asking if they offered discounts to Husky card (UW staff/student) holders, the cashier was incredibly snotty. Sorry I asked! Nonetheless, it's my favorite bookstore. I just don't count on the employees for any enthusiasm or warmth.
Pros: book selection, atmosphere, speakers
Cons: staff, a little cramped
08/15/2002 Posted by slceravolo
This is a great place to find a book when you're not sure what you want. And the used book section is almost like a second store.
Pros: Huge, Extensive selection, coffee shop
Cons: Not enough chairs
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