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May 2024 by Queen Khadij
Just came in with my daughter to purchase some books. The employees were at the check out area talking amongst themselves and did not greet me or even acknowledge that I had came into the store. That is extremely rude. I left and told my daughter we don’t patronize businesses that don’t greet you. Won’t be coming back.
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May 2024 by Mandy Gillis
Incredible curated selection of books!
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April 2024 by Melissa Godak
Such a great little store! Vast selection covering sci-fi, to romance, to kids, and nature. Also some greeting cards, coloring books, and more!
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April 2024 by Frank Ruiz
They have great things in this place. The staff are very nice and attentive.
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April 2024 by Bret L
Great selection. Super nice and helpful staff. The staff recommendations are on target, we browse those books first
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February 2024 by Matthew Higgins
Disappointed to learn Secret Garden is fighting against the new transit improvements to the 40 bus because of street parking loss. I can’t support car brains
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February 2024 by Ellen Harrop
I used to love coming in here but I feel like the customer service/friendliness of the staff has dissapated since the loss of Kevin and a few other employees. I don't need to be besties but maybe a hello or 'thanks' or heck... even a hand wave if regular customer service skills aren't your strong suit ?♀️.They still have a good selection and I appreciate the quickness to receive new titles.
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January 2024 by Shubhabrata Mukherjee
Quaint bookstore. Great selection of books.
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January 2024 by Anton Grobman
Wonderful local bookshop
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January 2024 by Jaclyn
One of my favorite bookstores in Ballard! It's on the smaller side but they can order any book for you and have great service and recommendations!
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December 2023 by Rohan Sohani
Great Bookstore, always have the nicest people and have some fairly uncommon books as well.
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October 2023 by Tom R.
I've been going to Secret Garden for years, a much-loved resource. Buy books online, pay at the store when you pick it up. My most recent purchase was a pre-order, which was a good thing, because the book was so popular, that the first print run was sold out, except for the ones who had preordered.
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September 2023 by Ianthe Cytokine IV
This small bookshop is great. They obviously don't have every book but each book they do carry feels like it's gone through a careful selection process and the entire shop feels well curated. The staff are also super friendly!!
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July 2023 by Jason T.
With all that downtown Ballard's been through coming out of the pandemic, it feels good seeing a small business like Secret Garden surviving and thriving. Secret Garden was among our first stops when we moved back to Seattle a few years ago. And I'm always pleasantly surprised to find that they have what I'm looking for, whether it's a somewhat obscure novel or a best seller. I'll be back soon.
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July 2023 by Christine B.
I love a local bookstore. We stopped in after lunch and enjoyed browsing. The shop is well organized, has good inventory, and is very welcoming. The children's section is really cute, complete with a little table and chairs. They also have some cute local-themed prints and other items if you're looking for gifts. Definitely check them out and support small business!
