The 10 Best Bookstores in Washington — 2026

We compared all 445 bookstores in Washington on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Barnes & NobleSpokane

Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm

(509) 482-4235 Website View listing

#2 · A World of Collections Games, Comics & CardsEdmonds Comics

Monday - Sunday 10:00am – 06:00pm

(425) 778-2678 Website View listing

#3 · Main St. Books MonroeMonroe

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

(360) 794-2976 Website View listing

#4 · Action City Comics & ToysFederal Way Comics

11:00 am – 07:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm

(253) 529-9710 Website View listing

#5 · Imprint BookshopPort Townsend

Everyday 10am - 5pm

(360) 379-2617 Website View listing

#6 · Churchill's Booklover's HauntYakima Used

11am to 4pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday

(509) 453-8207 Website View listing

#7 · The Grumpy Old Man's Comics, Art and CollectiblesSeattle Comics

Tue 1pm–5pm, Wed 1pm–7pm, Thu–Fri 1pm–6pm, Sat 12pm–6pm

(206) 257-0557 Website View listing

#8 · Adventures UndergroundRichland

10 am - 7 pm Tuesday - Sunday

(509) 946-9893 Website View listing

#9 · Barnes & NobleFederal Way

Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(253) 839-2535 Website View listing

#10 · Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono CafeSeattle

Mon 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm

(206) 436-2960 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.