Used Bookstores

(and a couple New Bookstores, too!)

Of all the San Juan Island book shops, new and used bookstores, Serendipity: The Used Book Place, is an absolute treasure. It's small, but well-organized, with the entire inventory on computer so you can either ask whether a specific book is in stock, or browse for hours at the masses of available titles. Fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, travel, cookbooks, humor, books on tape, political, health, classics, and way more. There is a wood heater to keep customers warm and comfortable, and knowledgeable staff to help you find anything you need. It's right at the top of the ferry lanes, too, so you can use your ferry waiting time to find something good to read on the boat.

Serendipity, The Used Book Place, 223 A Street, Friday Harbor.

If you prefer new books there are two bookstores on the Island: Griffin Bay Books, and Harbor Bookstore. Griffin Bay Books, in business since 1979, has a great location on Spring Street, and a coffee shop in the back of the store. They have a large selection of books and magazines.

Harbor Books is located at Cannery Landing, the little shopping area next to the ferry dock in Friday Harbor. It's a bit smaller than Griffin Bay Books, but is unique unto itself with a section of maps and various gift items at the desk. The owner/staff is friendly and conversational, ready to help you find a book or anything you need.



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