Elliott Bay Book Company

Elliott Bay is second only to Powell’s Books in Portland as my favorite bookstore on the planet. Seattle is also one of my favorite cities, and Elliott Bay’s prime location on the water in Pioneer Square, near Pike’s Market and downtown, means this can be just one stop in a full day of enjoyment. A great selection of new and used books, a very helpful staff, and a wonderful (and distinctive) cafe… if I lived in Seattle I would probably live in Elliott Bay…

I love this place—so huge, with lots of nooks and crannies and so much character!