Elliot Bay needs no introduction to locals. But if you are visiting or new to town, it's a special place for book lovers. This Pioneer Square store carries a huge selection of books, especially real fiction for literate types. They have continuous readings and author appearances, with an emphasis on quirky individuals and local writers. There is a cozy cafe in the basement. And the whole place is a thinking person's bookstore while feeling like genuine unpretentious old Seattle.
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