West seattle is a green, walkable community with a rich artistic streak and long tradition of local business. May 03, 2017 the elliott bay book company, now in seattle s capitol hill neighborhood, is a longtime favorite. Carr will transform a oneroom bookshop into a oneofakind, nationallyknown institution thats largely acknowledged as the heart of the citys literary life the seattle times. Elliott bay lost a significant chunk of square footage during the move but gained a home right in the heart of capitol hill. The elliott bay book company seattle, washington insider. Restaurants near elliott bay book company, seattle on tripadvisor. Three little birds serenaded us and a nice wooden bench. Almost every day, elliott bay hosts a free reading at 7 pmoften featuring a widely published touring author, sometimes highlighting someone integral to seattles local writing scene. As each week now seems exactly identical to the one before, i find i have little new or particularly interesting to say, and hear myself repeating the. Everything from the newest bestseller to rare and outofprint volumes is offered, and once youve made your purchase, you can spend some time reading in the downstairs cafe. Seattles legendary independent bookstore for over 40. The bookstore will relocate to capitol hill this spring. Sep 25, 2001 on june 29, 1973, walter carr opens elliott bay book co.
To the elliott bay book company community ive become the dullest of correspondents with distant family and friends. Global issues book group at elliott bay book company in. Owner peter aaron said he expects better business on. With picturesque views of the seattle skyline and the olympic mountains, elliott bay marina offers a relaxing place to moor. So troubled that owner peter aaron thought hed have to close. Enjoy two restaurants, repair facilities, 24hour security, fuel dock, convenience store, year round events, and friendly customer service from our marina staff. Join this lively monthly discussion group that focuses on discovering the wealth. Simonson reads about 20 books a month, early every morning, before driving his little honda to the elliott bay book co. Situated in an historic building dating back to 1890, in the midst of a revitalized pioneer square, elliott bay book company is the areas most renowned independent book seller. Elliott bay, in seattle, wa seattle, washington elliott bay. The store hosts many book readings and author visits and most of them are free.
Elliott bay book company seattle 2020 all you need to. In the month of january, elliott bay book companys global issues book group will discuss natures god. Elliott bay book company in seattle elliott bay book. Located in the heart of seattle s capitol hill neighborhood business district, the elliott bay book company is a full service bookstore, home to over 150,000 titles, set on cedar shelves in a multilevel, inviting unique atmosphere. The larger of them is the privately owned elliott bay marina, in the magnolia interbay neighborhoods at smith cove, with 1,200 slips. Open daily 10am9pm, appointments and walkins welcome.
Owners todd carden and brent norton met in 1994 while working for the iconic maritime pacific brewing company in ballard. As each week now seems exactly identical to the one before, i find i have little new or particularly interesting to say, and hear myself repeating the same dull commonplace particulars over and over. They forged a friendship and explored their common goal and dream of owning and operating their. Hurt by the recession and ongoing issues in pioneer square, elliott bay book co. The elliott bay book company, now in seattles capitol hill neighborhood, is a longtime favorite. The heretical origins of the american republic by matthew stewart. We serve coffee from caffe vita, baked goods and desserts, grain salads and sandwiches, and beer and wine. With a bold design, eyecatching photography, and an editorial voice thats at once witty and intheknow, seattle metropolitan is our citys monthly indispensable news, culture, and lifestyle magazine.
Elliott bay book company seattle all you need to know. Everything from the newest bestseller to rare and outofprint volumes is offered, and once youve made your purchase. Elliott bay book company seattles legendary independent bookstore since 1973. Visit elliott bay book company on your trip to seattle. Home of alki beach and the west seattle junctionan awesome and thriving seattle neighborhood just over the bridge. Elliott bay book company 1521 tenth avenue seattle, wa 98122 u. There is one place i always go, even if im only in seattle for an afternoon elliott bay books. Elliott bay book co better business bureau profile. Discerning bookworms will appreciate a trip to elliott bay book company, a bookstore featuring thousands of books in a rustic shop.
Seattles legendary independent bookstore for over 40 years, with over 150,000 titles on our shelves. Shoppers realize they could get the same book, often for less money at the internet giant, but they choose to go to their local, independent bookstore. There are 170,000 reasons to visit elliott bay book co. Located in the heart of capitol hill with over 150,000 titles on our shelves. Find elliott bay book company in seattle with address, phone number from yahoo us local. The elliott bay book company is the seattle bookstore and, thankfully, survived its move from pioneer square to capitol hill with soul and towering cedar bookcases intact.
Mar 31, 2010 after almost 37 years in pioneer square, iconic seattle retailer elliott bay book co. Seattle s legendary independent bookstore for over 40 years, with over 150,000 titles on our shelves. On june 29, 1973, walter carr opens elliott bay book co. Hard times at elliott bay bookstore seattle weekly.
The new service will also move elliott bays curated lists, recommendations into the world of ebooks. We brought with us the unique selection of books, original cedar shelves and the. Elliott bay gift certificates the elliott bay book company. When i began thinking about what to do during my time in seattle, i asked a few friends whod either lived in seattle or visited several times, and they each said that i needed to stop by elliott bay book co. Little oddfellows, our sister cafe, opened in august of 2015 and is located inside of elliott bay book company. Elliott bay book company seattle s legendary independent bookstore since 1973.
See all 1 elliott bay book company tours on tripadvisor. Restaurants near elliott bay book company, seattle, washington. Elliott bay spa, your therapy studio in seattle, offers professional physical therapy and massage as a therapeutic remedy for prevention, wellness and health. Bell harbor marina, operated by the port of seattle, is in the central waterfront along belltown. Welcome to the elliott bay book company the elliott bay. He is chief book buyer there and the spirit behind the stores acclaimed reading series.
The 10 best restaurants near elliott bay book company, seattle. We recommend booking elliott bay book company tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. After almost 37 years in pioneer square, iconic seattle retailer elliott bay book co. Famous for the attractive cedar shelving along brick walls in many different rooms, the store contains over 150,000 different titles. Book your tickets online for elliott bay book company, seattle. Elliott bay book company seattle 2020 all you need to know. Our unique, handwritten gift certificates are available online or instore or by. Jul 18, 2010 elliott bays new location on capitol hill. After walking in the shop, i now understood why three different people recommended the bookstore to me. Elliott bay park along the waterfront, downtown seattle.
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