I see all of the positive reviews. My experience must be an anomaly. I visited over the weekend. The store has a table at the entrance to regulate the number of people who can enter and to ensure patrons sanitize their hands. Of course, I have no issue with this. The woman who greeted us at the entrance was less than welcoming--asking "How may I help you". It resembled more of a questioning (What do you want) versus helpful/welcoming tone. I might have overlooked it if it didn't contrast what I observed while in the store. While browsing, several others approached the entrance, to which she (from a distance) welcomed them into the store by stating that they could just enter.

As a middle school English teacher, I love this book shop! The book sellers are always helpful, full of recommendations, and willing to help me look for engaging books for my students. Even if I come in with an odd request ("Can you help me find a book similar to XYZ, which I have never read but my students love??") they are willing to give their best shot! I have always left with a pleasant, helpful experience, and PLENTY of books! And puzzles, and pins, and totes, and gifts, and and and.... I love this place! Checkout my newest buy for a student - I think they will like it!

Queen Anne Book Company is absolutely wonderful! I feel better the moment I walk in to their cozy space-it's honestly the perfect space for a book store. The selection and variety of books is fantastic and I appreciate their best sellers and staff picks shelves. I'm a loyal member of their rewards program which really pays off quicker than you would think! This is my go to spot for gift shopping on Queen Anne. I love QABC. Independent book stores forever!

I love my local book store. However, the guy said I would get a phone call Friday or Saturday afternoon at the latest with the 3rd and 4th books I paid for. They didn't call. My wife's birthday is Monday. The part owner phoned Sunday and apologized. They are small and have not got their hours straight on their website. They delivered the 2 books to my house near by. Apparently, the salesman didn't know the timing on the 2 other book shipments

A lovely local bookstore. The selection is indicative of a smaller bookshop so expect to find a curated collection of books as opposed to mass selection of all the NYT Bestsellers. The staff promptly greeted me after I began looking around. When I went they we're installing a new sign for the adjacent coffee shop and the whole place looked lovely. It seems like a great place to frequent if you live in the area.

Love this cozy little gem of a store! Super helpful booksellers, awesome selection; have read 3 of their recommended books and they were all as good as the reviewer said they'd be; went to an author reading (Jo Baker, national best-selling author) that was just wonderful. Also saw Sherman Alexie there right after Thanksgiving. That's some very high-end talent. Like I said...LOVE this place.

It's a small shop so the choices are somewhat limited, but they can order stuff for you. It's kinda nice that's it's not a huge store....its not very overwhelming and I like that. Also, the staff and patrons take a lot of care and time to read and review the books on their shelves. Theres a very well attended kids book section with 'woke' and relevant choices. I really liked this shop.

Beautiful secret bookstore at the heart of Queen Anne! Next to several cute coffee shops and bakeries, it’s a beautiful place to go explore some interesting books! This place offers pretty rich selection of books from novels to classics, from humor books to psychology. If you are a tourist in Seattle, this is a great cute spot to stop by.

One of the only stores I've found books from the School of Life, a UK based publisher. The woman helping me was all smiles and legitimately interested in doing all she could to help me find what I was looking for. You could tell she goes above and beyond to ensure people have a great experience.

I live in South Africa and recently purchased a gift voucher for my granddaughter and I was so delighted to receive a personal message back from Tegan referring to the fact that my order came all the way from South Africa - so rare in this automated age and it just made my day :-) thank you

The lady who served me in this store was so nice I almost cried. That's some high praise. Legit a brilliant bookstore with huge choice, great merchandising and just a great vibe. I could have stayed there all day. If you visit Seattle and need a place to go for a real vibe, come here.

I love coming in here and seeing the book selections and reviews of books. Today I was in a pinch and needed to grab some books for a family member. One of the women working stopped to offer help and went above and beyond in helping me find the right books. This is a great book store!

Just maybe my favorite bookstore. I don't live in Seattle so I don't visit as often as I'd like, but when we're in the area it's one of our must do stops. I love their staff recommendations, the selection they offer and just the pleasant surroundings.

Love this bookstore! And they have very safe policies during the pandemic. You can order online and pickup at door or you can browse for up to 30 minutes by appointment only. Gloves are both required and provided whole browsing, which I appreciate!

Fantastic independent bookstore. The shelves may have less inventory than your big box store but the staff have far better, more diverse, and unique recommendations. The staff are friendly and always willing to order what they don't have.

Shh! Don't go there. We want these special bookstores with extra special and helpful, friendly staff, myriad book choices to remain our little secret. Oh, and did I tell you that it's right next to Diablo coffee? No, I didn't. Never mind.

A lovely neighborhood bookstore snuggled next door to a wonderful coffee shop, a perfect pairing. The staff at Queen Anne Books is friendly, and if asked will offer book reviews and recommendations. They even have a handout you can take

What a lovely spot. The staff is so friendly and helpful and the selection is the perfect size for anyone (like me) who tends to get overwhelmed in a super store. Plus all the books were organized very thoughtfully and there was a cute

Truly one of the best book stores I have ever been to. I was in today with my daughter and they were incredibly accommodating, kind, and helpful. The selection is wonderful and the organization is ideal! Can’t wait to go back!

Great gifts wonderful neighborhood and store great little cafe and area especially going up and down thank goodness the snow and frost had melted but What a Buena Vista Breathtaking Seattle you are so freaking Cool …

From WI. Been there to visit in 2014 and in November. Love your layout and everything about your store. And, of course, buying books! Great eye level shelves, descriptions of titles, you have it all! Best to you for for 2020.

Super cute bookstore in the heart of Queen Anne - curated books, friendly staff and has an old world charm about it. Bought a book to keep our small independent bookstores alive in the Amazon era :)

A lovely neighborhood shop with a carefully curated collection of local authors and recommended books. A great children's section, too. Beautiful cards and lovely gifts for readers. A joy to visit!

I found a book (sun after dark by Pico Iyer) in a charity shop in London, inside was a bookmark for Queen Anne avenue books. I had a little look online and was sad to see it has closed down. :(

Wonderful little bookstore with all the books you need to read. The service was fantastic, and everyone was super nice. I also liked the book recommendations that were displayed on each shelf!

Fantastic weekend or evening respite. Peruse a lovely selection of books, novels, guides, games and local favorites. Relax outside on the patio deck with a coffee or tea and your new read.

Quiet and quaint, this place is seriously cute. I picked up one of the many staff-suggested books. I absolutely loved it and their review was spot-on. I highly recommend checking it out!

It's so nice to have such a cute bookstore in the Queen Anne neighborhood. There is a coffee shop right in front. You can buy a book and read it there outdoor in the spring and summer.

A cute neighborhood bookstore, nestled at the end of of the Queen Anne coffee co. A nice selection of books of all genres, magazines, postcards, greeting cards, and some gifts.

Very cozy little shop. The lady who runs is a freelancer editor and is very knowledgeable. They also have a book club which meets in a month to discuss. Felt good going there.

I adore this bookshop. Quality fiction inventory, plus works in translation and short story collections. Lovely staff. Please give them support during this troublesome time.

For such a small store, they always have something I want to read. All the newest books as well as the classics. I was really impressed by the socks they sell as well.

Lovely shop to peruse books for yourself or for a gift. Helpful staff. Very peaceful environment. Coffee shop next door with an outside patio to enjoy your new read.

Good selection of indie thinking books. Nice selection of fictiom, history, fiction and wellness. Nice staff. They will order books for you if they are not in stock.

Our favorite local book shop. Good selection and plenty of street parking. With their free gift wrapping we buy many birthday presents here for my daughters friends.

Great staff, helpful with selection and easy to talk to and a pleasant location as well. It has happily been my favorite seattle book location for a while now

Very friendly, well stocked bookstore. The store is well organized, helpful recommendations written by staff, pinned on the shelves. Chairs to sit and read.

My favorite local independent bookstore. Booksellers are amazing, never forget a face, and always have great recommendations. I’ll miss coming here weekly!

Fantastic independent bookstore with knowledgeable, friendly and helpful employees and a fantastic selection of books for kids and adults alike.

Love this place; visit it whenever we visit Seattle. Knowledgeable staff, great selection of books. Wish I could take it back to Ohio with me!

Warm, friendly, welcoming - everything an indie bookstore should be (including lots of interesting books that did not need an on/off switch).

A classic bookstore with a wonderful selection of books for kids and teens, general fiction and nonfiction, local interest titles and gifts.

It's a cozy book store with character. I loved the atmosphere and the people there. The outdoor patio where you can go to read is a charm.

Loved this little shop, would definitely recommend. The staff was so friendly and the shelves were so organized and well thought out.

Great local bookstore with a curated selection of new and interesting books with lots of written recommendations all over the store!

Really appreciated all of the staff pics and their input throughout the store! Their team was welcoming and the selection great.

Great independent local bookstore! Please support these guys if you're in the area. Theu have a great selection for their size.

Very nice local book store. Coffee shop right next to us. Nice neighborhood. Everything you need for a cosy weekday day out

Lovely! Hiked up the hill to get there due to snow (cars couldn't get up). Worth it! Especially liked the Seattle section.

Great store, friendly folks, nice selection. The staff book recommendation shelf with personal reviews was a sweet touch..

This place is a treasure! If they don't have something on the shelf they can order is ASAP. Support your local bookstore!

Our favorite book store! The best children's books, the best selection with great staff reviews, and the best people.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. If they don’t have a book in stock they’ll order it for you! Lovely local company

This was my daughter's dream bookstore. Great customer service and selection. We enjoyed our visit.

Found a cute little book for my grandson. The employees were very nice & helpful. Thank you

Got some of my gift shopping done for my book loving friends. They even wrapped the books.

Great selection of books that are well organized. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

Cosy neighbourhood bookstore with ecxellent recommendations and very nice booksellers.

Neighborhood bookstore. Wide variety. Great service. Free gift wrap. Rewards system.

This is a cute bookstore. I like the layout and the staff is friendly and helpful.

Nice, friendly book store with knowledgeable staff to compliment your selections.

Cozy little book store. Better for contemporary readers. Small classics section.

phenomenal bookstore, great selection, and fantastic with special orders!

A welcoming bookstore for even our youngest readers! Playful atmosphere.

I love this book store has every book and sooo many good reads

Local, independent book store. What's not to love?

Wonderful place to get books so helpful and caring

So friendly and a great place for books.

Great place with local books selection

Happiness is an independent bookstore.