The best bookstores in seattle and tacoma tripsavvy. No chain store, online retailer or kindle can ever replace the charm of an independently owned used bookstore. The tacoma dome is also known for its controversial neon art. Oct, 2019 in most used bookstores, i stumble around for a long time and end up asking an employee. University book store tacoma, washington bookstore facebook. The tacoma book center is very well organized and books are easy to find.
This hpb store is temporarily closed for instore browsing. The venue has played host to multiple professional sports teams, in addition to the rest of the items on its list of accomplishments. In most used bookstores, i stumble around for a long time and end up asking an employee. Apply to sales associate, floater, sales lead and more. We specialize in scandinavian, nautical, native american, and childrens books, and we host a. Information on taxis, rideshares, and public transportation. Bookstores tacoma,wa yellow pages online, phone book. Oct, 2019 tacoma book center is at the corner of 26th and e. Find book dealers used and rare in tacoma, wa on yellowbook. The store was created as a means to further sustain the work and mission of nwfb, through the resale of selected new, gently.
The following organizations regularly hold used book sales in the seattletacoma metropolitan region. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb tacoma bookstore in tacoma, wa, plus get directions and hours. Come here to find a quick bite to eat, your favorite tattoo, antiques, motorcycles and so much more. Another bonus is that the staff is just friendly enough to not get on your nerves while shopping or browsing. The perfect book is a family owned bookstore that has been in business for 15 years.
The store s website gives information on buying its books online. If youve been looking for your next good read, look no further. The tacoma book center has a huge selection of used books at very reasonable prices. Find all of the stores, dining and entertainment options located at tacoma mall.
University book store tacoma, washington bookstore. With more than 16,000 square feet and shelves that reach floor to ceiling, there are likely more books within the walls of tacoma book center than in any other area stores. Tacoma book center has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. Theres not only a large store but a warehouse packed wall to wall with books. Aug 02, 2019 you might walk by the tacoma book center and not even take a second glance as it doesnt look like much from the outside, but dont be deceived by appearances. Check out some of our favorite eats or book a room. Aug 21, 2005 if i need books for my high schoolers class, i check this store first. Tacoma book center in washington will be your new favorite. The tacoma book center advertises itself as having the largest used book inventory in the city, and id not attempt to contest it.
Be sure to visit their website for information on what books or other materials are acceptable, as well as dates, dropoff locations, and other information. Selling fine used, rare, and outofprint books online. Culpepper books offers specialties in civil war, western americana, railroads, and northwest history, with a special love of fine bindings and antiquarian books. As tacomas largest used book store, we have 16,000 square feet devoted to books, including retail space, a separate internet stock, and storage for backstock. But, the best part of this store is that they will buy your used books and give you cash or store credit usually twice the cash amount. Tacoma book center has half a million books for sale on its crowded. The stores website gives information on buying its books online. Though there is a parking lot on the centers west side, we easily found street parking on a late saturday afternoon. The friendliest online yard sale for garage sale lovers. Tacoma book center 324 e 26th st tacoma, wa book stores.
You can easily spend hours in there browsing the wide variety of books. I used to sell my books to them for store credit, but that was when i lived closer. Bookstores in tacoma click on address for map and directions. Tacoma book center is not about fancy spaces or even spaces that feel warm and cozy. Its a great way to donate books you no longer want to the local economy.
The tacoma bookstore youll need a whole day to explore. Store directory for tacoma mall a shopping center in tacoma. Security measures are in place, including bag restrictions and metal detectors at all entrances. D streets between freighthouse square and the tacoma dome. Get out the door on this 7 bookstore tour of the city from proctor in the. Looking for a place to make your night even more incredible. Find the best puyallup, wa bookstores on superpages. Tacoma book center, located near the tacoma dome is the citys largest used book store offers fiction and nonfiction titles in every genre. The largest independent used bookstore in washington has more than 500,000 books. You might walk by the tacoma book center and not even take a second glance as it doesnt look like much from the outside, but dont be deceived by appearances. Tacoma community college bookstore, serving the campus of tacoma community college.
Shania twain june, 1998, with leahy, may 3, 2018 shania now tour. Tacoma book center 2020 all you need to know before you go. Culpepper books is an independently owned bookstore specializing in fine used and outofprint books, located in tacomas historic proctor district. Reviews on used book stores in tacoma, wa tacoma book center, kings books, park avenue books, half price books, a good book, revolving books, the. Tacoma book center, located near the tacoma dome is the citys largest used book.
Please discussion from the chowhound restaurants, pacific northwest food community. Directory of book store phone numbers and addresses in tacoma. This is the citys largest used book store, with 16,000 square feet devoted to books. Best bookstores in washington independent book stores. In 1984, the stephen antonakos piece displayed inside the dome was the subject of intense debate over public funding of artworks for public works projects. The tacoma book center has a simple and rather unassuming exterior. The largest independent used bookstore in washington has. Inside, the 16,000 square feet of space is devoted to storing books half a million of them, in fact. Park avenue books womenowned store located in tacomas fern hill historic business district has new and used hardback and paperback books, including hardtofind and outofprint titles. Best places to find used books around the sound greater. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Store directory for tacoma mall a shopping center in. Jan 23, 2001 culpepper books is an independently owned bookstore specializing in fine used and outofprint books, located in tacoma s historic proctor district.
Tacoma book center is located at 324 east 26th street and can be contacted at 2535728248 or find them on facebook. With an inventory like that, its no surprise that you could spend hours, or even part of a whole day browsing the shelves of this 16,000squarefoot store. Find adult video stores in surrounding tacoma, wa on yellowbook. If i need books for my high schoolers class, i check this store first. Located in tacoma, washington and opened in 1983, the tacoma dome is an allpurpose arena that plays host to sporting events, concerts, and many other events in the world of sports, entertainment, and music.
They are located one block from the tacoma dome and are near the freighthouse square shopping complex. University book store our tacoma store, located at 1754 pacific avenue, provides books and supplies for students and faculty of the university of washington tacoma campus and carries a large selection of general books, school supplies, husky apparel, souvenirs, greeting cards, stationery, and gifts. Create your own book of local secrets today to share with friends and family. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The tacoma dome, pierce transits tacoma dome station, sound transits commuter rail and amtrak can all be found here in addition to tacomas well loved freighthouse square retail complex and the tacoma used book center. May 28, 2015 university book store, tacoma, washington. Best places to find used books around the sound greater seattle. The tacoma dome is committed to creating a safe experience for all guests. Please enter a city and state, separated by a comma, or a zip code.
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