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May 2024 by eric williams
It’s been years since I lived in Seattle, but what I remember the most is the used bookstores. On a recent visit, I discovered the Literary Saloon, and I was reminded that there really are the most amazing used bookstores there.Mr. Johnson is the most masterful curator/literary merchant I have encountered on my most recent trip. He was happy to help, but really happy to let me look through every single pile like a crazy completist freak.Please, must be seen to be believed. If you are a thoughtful, smart, and widely read…this is where you will likely lose two hours of your vacation in the essays section.
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April 2024 by --
I visited this business by chance, and I’m thankful for that. It has an excellent atmosphere, a kind owner, and a wide selection of books that fill the shelves (and then some). I spent an hour viewing different books, which felt doable with the smaller space and foot traffic from many visitors coming and going. Folks with mobility issues may or may not be able to have adequate space to move around in the store. I was not disappointed by the titles I came across, so it looked like there was something for many people to enjoy and pique their interest. The owner was welcoming and chill, they would walk around the store to ask if customers were finding everything ok and offering assistance. There was no overbearing tone or sarcasm from them, they were just a literary saloon owner who wanted to help. I appreciated that, and found many titles to add to my wishlist for a future visit and for purchase. I even got a free B L M F themed bookmark with the book that I bought, which I thought was a nice gesture. The condition of the store was clean, the floors were swept regularly, so the only things left on the ground were mats and books overflowing from the shelves. To me, B L M F Literary Saloon is a book haven and is up there with the bookstores that I have visited, easily in my top five. I will definitely do business here in the future, thank you so much for an excellent experience!
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February 2024 by Hannah H.
Really enjoyed this bookstore and we walked away with books the two times I went while visiting! Super nice that they are used and have a huge selection. I was shocked by their ample cookbook collection and found one by bad manners for a great price ! The owner was very friendly and offered to help us with the stack to get our book we wanted. Definitely stop here! They have lots of new releases and popular books!
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October 2023 by Amanda C.
When you walk in and it’s almost floor to ceiling books, you know it’s going to be good. The best kind of maze and some really cool and interesting books.
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October 2023 by Matt Barnes
Stopped by while visiting Pike Place. They had a wide selection of graphic novels, which really surprised me, and I left with some great reads!
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August 2023 by Stephan Gonzalez
This is the best store I have visited in years! Wasn’t looking for anything but found something at a wonderful price. The store clerk knows where everything is, very nice guy. A must visit.
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July 2023 by Craig W.
I wouldn't say it's the most well-organized bookstore in the world but in a way, it worked out well because it made me really hunt for the nuggets--and there ARE nuggets--here. It's small but they've got some great stuff. If you love used books at reasonable prices, you should swing by.
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June 2023 by Damon Hawk
This place is awesome! Had a great conversation with the proprietor about the Darwin Cooke Parker adaptations. Dear sir, if you’re reading this, rejoice! The Martini Edition is TWO volumes, each comprised of two(together totaling all four) stories. Thought you’d be interested!
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May 2023 by Steven Morris
The fella in the store helped us find local authors, going in depth about their significance and a description of their stories. Great place!
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April 2023 by Karin D.
I loved this shop! It might be a little small in square foot space compared to others I've been in, but it was very well organized and the owner was very friendly (even with my very inquisitive 7 year old). I found several books to purchase, which is quite the feet considering my current TBR pile. We will definitely visit again!
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April 2023 by Ranjani Srinivasan
Cute second hand bookstore. Can find most titles you're looking for, but runs a little pricey in my opinion. Each book is priced ~ 60% of the original price.
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March 2023 by Jane Wallis
A fabulous place, lovely selection, and a unique, wonderful and helpful curator. Great music playing, chill ambience. Could have spent all day here.
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March 2023 by Timothy Rhodes
Sheesh what a place! A wealth of fantastic books. I am ashamed I don't remember his name, the gentleman at the cash register also helped recommend other books as well.
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March 2023 by Nathaniel Klein
Another amazing book store. I love it!
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February 2023 by Zachary M
The BEST bookstore, the BEST. I've gone here countless times. It's a classic, family run bookstore and it shows. Walking in is like getting hit by a bus of nostalgia from going into bookstores like this as a kid. Never change that.
