Bookstore

Third Place Books

5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA · Columbia City, Seattle

Third Place Books is an independent bookstore with three locations in the Seattle area, offering new and used books since 1998. Named after sociologist Ray Oldenburg's concept of a 'third place,' each location serves as a community gathering space with in-store cafes, pubs, and over a thousand annual author events and readings.

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Upcoming events

Eli Harwood: 'How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don't Have To'
Monday, August 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Amanda Holden and Emma Pattee — 'How to Be a Rich Old Lady' and 'Tilt'
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
[SOLD OUT!] Rachel Gillig presents 'The Knave and the Moon'
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Sarah Callender presents 'Lucy in Between'
Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
[SOLD OUT!] Sarah Longwell — 'How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time'
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
An evening with Helen Scheuerer and Penn Cole
Monday, September 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks

Recently at Third Place Books

The Flayed Man Book Launch
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Ande Pliego with Sabrina Thatcher — 'The Library After Dark'
Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks

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