Reviews of Arundel Books. (Book Store) in Seattle (Washington).

Arundel Books

122 Reviews

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Book store

322 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, United States

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Information of Arundel Books, Book store in Seattle (Washington)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Arundel Books

Kristen Maslanka

A delightful little book nook with an array of used and new books. Walls of books! Need I say more? The selection was limited to the small space but the bookkeeper was friendly and happy to order for me. He was knowledgable and made sure the environment was safe. ( there was a maskless individual next to me he politely reminded to put on his mask while indoors to.) Stop by this delightful place.

Jin Kim

It is a really nice book store. The collection of books isn't that large in quantity but they have variety in rare books and focused on human stories and artistic thoughts. Plus the building resides in pioneer square, so it gives off you traveled back in the 1920's but clean and modern(?).

RDS

Great book selection, including some rare and even out of print books. The staff is friendly and they always have good recommendations. 2022-09-23 Update: Still a fantastic bookstore in the Pioneer Square area. I have visited and purchase books from this store many times, but today as I was walking in they asked for my backpack. It felt weird, I wasn’t expecting it. So, if you have a backpack, you might be asked to take it off and have them hold it for you while you shop and browse the bookstore.

Kelly Humphreys

Was able to visit this bookstore following a Mariners game and it was the perfect way to end the day. Great selection and super friendly staff. Found a great Joni Mitchell coffee table book.

Belen Herrera

Hours are Noon - 6pm daily. Located in Pioneer Square. They literally just opened last Wednesday. Cute shop and the aesthetics inside/architecture are beautiful! Hand sanitizer before you browse. Limit 30 min of browsing which is mostly what I did.

Justin Van

The inside is very well maintained and has a nice aesthetic. Wide variety of books and they're all very competitively priced. Found some rare math textbooks which was a nice surprise

Rebecca Cruz

Popped in here during a layover, lovely little store and nice workers here. Their selection of old and new books along with prints are awesome!

David Sirbu

Great store! Beautiful interior! Fantastic combination of new and classic book titles.

Anna Ross

Wonderful bookshop! Good vibes and friendly folks

R James

Amazingly prompt with a price for a vintage book that beat other vendors. I feared the book might be in poor shape, but it is excellent - exceeding expectations. And deliver was surprisingly prompt. When I called for information about the volume, I received immediate information from someone who retrieved to book and told me about it. I couldn't be more pleased! Thanks to Arundel Books! Great work and much appreciated!!!

Neal Lampi

I love serendipity, Amazon has virtual serendipity, but the real thing is from independent booksellers. Mostly plowed under by Amazon.

Kevin Bush

Love this beautiful bookstore. Great selection of new, high quality used, and rare books. Fantastic service as well.

Prashanth

Store owner is very friendly. I was able to buy some books I was looking for to read during cruise.

Brendan Monroe

So many wonderful bookshops in Seattle but this one is my favorite. I love that they feature books from smaller, independent publishers and their literature in translation section is the bomb! Incredibly friendly staff as well. This place is just the best!

Laura King

Very friendly and helpful staff. They didn't have what I was looking for, but didn't miss a beat at suggesting something similar. Beautiful and airy space, easy to negotiate.

Jordan Murphy

Today I stopped in just to browse and see if anything caught my eye. While I ultimately didn't end up purchasing anything, a number of books were of great interest to me and overall it was just very impressive to see both the quality but also the variety of books in this used bookstore. However I wanted to make it a point to leave a review not from the above but because the gentleman who helped me was absolutely wonderful and extremely knowledgeable! I noticed he had several early 1900s books with illustrations and it reminded me of a book I once saw in France over a decade ago that I wanted to buy but couldn't afford at the time. I described him the type of book and he immediately knew what I was talking about, a couple of possible authors, described a series of books on different places and how the book I saw I might fit into that series, helped look online as well as sort through some of the books he had all to find this for me. When I left, he had taken down my information and if he is able to locate the sort of book or ever see something similar come into the store he is going to contact me. I just thought his immediate knowledge about this obscure type of book that I mentioned was impressive but then even further to take the time and effort to try and find this for me was really wonderful! Thank you and I definitely recommend this place!

Spencer Nilsson

Although I didn't buy anything, I got the distinct impression Arundel is very selective about their secondhand books. The selves felt very well curated, and offered a better selection than many larger bookstores I've been to.

Molli

Cutest bookstore in all of Seattle. Knowledgeable staff. Great vibes. Amazing selection. As a bonus — there is a doughnut shop across the street. Books and then doughnuts? You can’t go wrong.

Joe Glesener

Our oldest son founds some books 📚 💙 😊 😀 Very awesome place to visit 😀 …

Nate Jacobson

Amazing little book store. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Didn't have the particular book so they ordered it and it arrived within 3 days.

monica marquez.marquez

Beautiful location- nice smattering combo selection of just released and hard to find. I’d go there to stumble upon not necessarily to strategic shop.

Keisha Hipp

So far one of my favorite places in Seattle. I passed by it dozens of times before realizing it was even there, but once I noticed it I couldn’t stop going back! It’s a small and cozy bookstore with a surprisingly large selection. The staff/owner have always been kind and helpful. Whenever I’ve wondered what to pick up next, they have excellent suggestions for me to try. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone in need of a good book and a happy, peaceful atmosphere.

Lindsey Strain

Super pretty bookstore with a great selection of fun books. Looks like they also had some rare books as well, if that's a thing you're into. Nice vibe!

Matthew Belt

The woman behind the counter was SO friendly and helpful! I found two first editions thanks to them and a signed copy of something I've never read, but am thoroughly looking forward to. Absolutely can't wait to go back.

amantastic

Nice little shop! Very reasonably priced books. I found a perfect train book to read on my train ride home.

Maria B

Such a beautiful building and the owner is nice and good to chat with

Monica Dawn

Clean, gorgeous architecture, good books, great atmosphere!

Steven N. Johnson

This is a true Seattle treasure. They have there own publishing and print house so there is a very nice selection of high quality offerings. I found a first edition book on Seattle history. Reasonable prices. Great and knowledgeable staff. Browse and support local book sellers.

Eager Eater

Kind of like if the rare book room in Powell’s had its own store in a bigger space.

Patti Amundson

Super helpful owner (I think his name is Phil). I had a problem with an online order so I went in to exchange the book. He had great suggestions for other reading and they have lots of cool, rare items in the shop.

James Symmonds

So happy to have finally visited this store in person! I've seen so many books from this place come into the museum library I used to work at. It was good to get in and buy a couple of books for myself!

Sophie Scopazzi

Lovely place, lots of books, and a helpful staff. Not sure what else you need in a bookstore

Zahra Mandana Fard

A local bookstore with both new and used books. There are series of beautifully printed (letterpress) poems on the wall, and when I asked about them, they told me each month they have a small art exhibition there. This month the exhibition is these poems because it's the national poetry month now.

Tea Powell

Most awesome and easy going! Definitely people you can trust. With knowledge and a common love for literature. For a collector that's especially important. Sales and loyalty are built on trust.

Erin Taylor

Dangerously good collection considering the size of the store. Every time I come here I leave with what I was looking for and something else I found while poking around. Staff have been consistently friendly and helpful every time I've been.

Samuel Leckron

Heard this is the place to go for old and new books. It is just amazing. Not so much seldom that you get lost or overwhelmed, but just enough to find something new.

Sallyann Corn

I can get lost in these stacks for hours and always end up leaving with my newest literary treasure. Delightful staff, cozy atmosphere, and wonderful pricing on rare gems.

Jim Wilferling

Fantastic small, independent bookstore! Well curated, even good prices!

Kyle Giddings

Great rare book selection!

Zac Dee

Great location with a plethora of rare/hard to find titles. Staff are exceptionally knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Can't beat the prices either.

Joel chico Guevara

Well organized..nice selection of old/ vintage art books

Tanner Osborn

Dude working there was cool

Shaun

Nice book store a lot of good stuff I bought Everville in hardcover edition, with Clive Barker's autograph!

Paul Tomita

Arundel books is fully supportive of local literary gems. If you believe in community and keeping it local this is an awesome place to support.

Amy Rossignol

Really interesting selection!

Bailey Meibos

Wonderful book store with a large variety. Shop owner was very knowledgeable!

Conley Leung

Very local book store.

J. Yamamoto

Great staff and I would say a great selection of various books. Especially the rare books behind the counter in the back.

Angels Natal

Small, nice independent bookstore with rare book section.

Tom Warden

Nice store & owner was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed stopping in.

Niikos

Great selection and tons of rare finds! Prices are really reasonable, too.

Connor Carlson

Super cool book place, great atmosphere

sidra attar

the workers are so nice and the store is beautiful it also has so many options

Scott Sorel

Excellent selection, wonderful service; a bookstore that one doesn't forget.

Danny USA

Cozy independent bookstore with great vintage books as well as current curated selections.

Sophia Greif

Super great helped me find what I was looking for based on my terrible explanation of what I wanted. But they knew how to interpret it perfectly!

Colt Fry

A very cool bookstore with lots of interesting books and very friendly staff.

John Brooks

Nicest staff in the world. Engaging, helpful, and kind. Fantastic selection and a great tinctures

ED Reyes

This a little gem of a bookshop, it's usually open a little later too.

Craig Treehorn

Great selections and surprises in many genres.

Tari Harris

very nice owner, full of information, and an interesting inventory. something for everyone!

Robert Hammons the Third

Fair knoledgeable,kind which is a rarity.He was very professional,which they all are if your a buyer,but.........I'm a seller and that's saying tons!!!!!!!!

Alison Wyllie

New and used books of all types and genres, and very friendly staff!

Jake G

Always the best selection of new and used.

Alex Colburn

Helpful, informative owner and staff. Great selection!

Orlando Gutierrez

I could easily spend hours in this place. Love it.

Josh Dolton

Great selection and service.

Carla Mackey

Wonderful bookstore!

Sharon Fr.

Will go again and again.

Infinite Gobbstopper (Myke)

love this place

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Keelyn 1529

Really nice book local store, great at atmosphere and loved the old books that they had in addition to new ones

gabi mckenzie

Lovely collection of new and used books with a little rare book corner. Great small shop to browse for special things alongside picking up a new release or a book for the kid in your life. Quiet, cozy, and serene place. A real gem in Seattle.

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