Supporters

We're so grateful for the support of these incredible local businesses who make it possible to sustain and grow our community of readers.

A limited run of merch is now available!

enamel pin designed by Lori White, featuring whimsical bookish cats and inspired by the sense of community felt at West Seattle Book Club gatherings

cotton tote designed by Nina Painter, featuring local flora and fauna and leaning into feelings of celebration, because "even in the dark winter months, we're together, sharing a love of reading"

Designed by readers.
Sold at Pegasus Book Exchange, Paper Boat Booksellers, and Alair Gift Shop as long as supplies last.

Literary Luminaries

Our beloved neighborhood bookshops.

Local bookshop

Pegasus Book Exchange

A magical wonderland of new and used books in the West Seattle Junction. You're bound to find treasures: rare and vintage books, a perfect recommendation from a Pegasus bookseller, or a book on your TBR. And, when your shelves are overflowing, trade your books for store credit.

woman-owned, West Seattle-owned, reader-owned

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Local bookshop

Paper Boat Booksellers

A joyful alcove in the Morgan Junction filled with with bookish gifts and curated reads, including new releases and favorites of all sorts. Wander for a while, or join for an author reading or children's storytime ... and maybe run into the former bass player of Modest Mouse, co-owner Eric Judy.

family-owned, West Seattle-owned, reader-owned

Bookish Benefactors

Gift shop & boutique

Alair Gift Shop &

Dylan Clothing

for readers: curated books,

bookish stickers & gifts

family-owned

Ice cream shop

Frankie & Jo's

for readers: cozy spaces across the city to curl up with a book; pints available at local groceries for treat & a night in

woman-owned

The coziest shops in town.

Vintage clothing & goods

Hoste

for readers: beautiful coffee table & other curated books; cozy vintage sweaters to read in

woman-owned

Record store & host venue

Easy Street Records

for readers: records for reading ambiance, books featuring musicians and

family-owned

Rustic pastries & more

Snapdragon Bakery & Café

for readers: magical pastries & a cozy space to read in West Seattle or on a getaway to Vashon Island

woman-owned; family-owned

Record store & host venue

Easy Street Records

for readers: records for ambiance, books featuring musicians and

family-owned

Bookish Benefactors

The coziest shops in town.

Record store & host venue

Easy Street Records

for readers: music for ambiance, a shelf full of music-related memoirs and coffee table books

family-owned, West Seattle-owned

reader-owned