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«Best Bet» for two or more literary events every week or one cram packed week of events «/Best Bet»
«Good Bet» for at least one literary event per week on average «/Good Bet»

  1. Bainbridge Island ~ Kitsap Co.
    1. Eagle Harbor Book Co. ~ click 'Bookstore Events' «P-I» «S-T» «Good Bet»
      157 Winslow Way E • Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 • 206-842-5332
    2. Fields End ~ Events and Programs «Classes» ~ A writers' community based on Bainbridge Island
    3. The Traveler (Books Maps Accessories) ~ click 'Events'
      287 Winslow Way E • Bainbride Island, WA 98110 • 206-842-4578
  2. Bellevue ~ King Co.
    1. BookCrossing.com ~ Bellevue ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    2. Meetup.com ~ Bellevue-Eastside Book Club
    3. Meetup.com ~ Bellevue Bookcrossing Meetup Group
  3. Bellingham ~ Whatcom Co.
    1. BookCrossing.com ~ Bellingham ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    2. Village Books In Historic Fairhaven ~ click 'Literature Live' «Best Bet» Book Sense
      1200 Eleventh St • Bellingham, WA 98225 • 360-671-2626
  4. Bothell ~ King Co.
  5. Bremerton ~ Kitsap Co.
    1. Meetup.com ~ Bremerton Bookcrossing Meetup Group
  6. Chelan ~ Chelan Co.
    1. Riverwalk Books ~ click 'Happenings at Riverwalk Books' Book Sense
      116 East Woodin • PO Box 686 • Chelan, WA 98816 • 509-682-8901
  7. Ellensburg ~ Kittitas Co.
    1. Jerrol's Book & Supply Co. ~ click 'Jerrol's Info', then click 'Events'
      111 E University Way • Ellensburg, WA 98926 • 509-925-9851 • 800-858-2427
  8. Edmonds ~ Snohomish Co.
    1. Free Travel Classes ~ Saturday~ Europe Through the Back Door ~ Rick Steves
      Edmonds Theater • 415 Main Street • Edmonds, WA 98020
  9. Enumclaw ~ King Co.
    1. Lindon Bookstore ~ click 'What's Happening at Lindon Bookstore'
      1522 Cole St • Enumclaw, WA 98022 • 360-825-1388
  10. Everett ~ Snohomish Co.
    1. BookCrossing.com ~ Everett ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    2. Everett Public Library ~ calendar «P-I»
      2702 Hoyt Ave • Everett, WA 98201• 425-257-8000
    3. Meetup.com ~ Everett Book Club
    4. Meetup.com ~ Everett Bookcrossing Meetup Group
  11. Issaquah ~ King Co.
    1. Lilypad Books ~ Children's Books
      Gilman Village • 317 NW Gilman Blvd, #40 • Issaquah, WA 98006 • 425-391-2758
  12. Kent ~ King Co.
    1. New Woman Books ~ click 'Event Calendar' or 'Current Events' or 'Book Groups'  † July 13, 2005 
      213 West Meeker Street• Kent, WA 98032 • 253-854-4311
  13. Kirkland ~ King Co.
    1. Kirkland Parkplace Books «P-I» «S-T»
      348 Parkplace Center • Kirkland, WA • 425-828-6546
  14. La Conner ~ Skagit Co.
    1. THE NEXT CHAPTER: bookstore & coffeehouse ~ click "Events", or click "What's happenin'...Next!"
      721 S First St • PO Box 574 • La Conner, WA 98257 • 360-466-2665
  15. Lacey ~ Thurston Co.
    1. BookCrossing.com ~ Lacey ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
  16. Lake Forest Park ~ King Co.
    1. Third Place Books ~ Author Events ~ click 'Book Clubs' «Commons Calendar» «P-I» «S-T» «Best Bet»
      17171 Bothell Way NE • Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 • 206-366-3333
  17. Leavenworth ~ Chelan Co.
    1. A Book for All Seasons ~ Book Store Events «Good Bet»
      703 Hwy 2 • Leavenworth, WA 98826 • 509-548-1451
  18. Mercer Island ~ King Co.
    1. Island Books ~ Events ~ Book Club ~ Story Time ~ Book Fair
      3014 78th Ave SE • Mercer Island, WA 98040 • 206-232-6920 • 800-432-1640
  19. Mount Vernon ~ Skagit Co.
    1. Scott's Bookstore ~ click 'Readings and Events'
      121 Freeway Drive • Mount Vernon, WA 98273 • 1-800-532-BOOK
  20. Olympia ~ Thurston Co.
    1. BookCrossing.com ~ Olympia ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    2. Danger Room Comics ~ Events
      201 4th Ave W • Olympia, WA 98501 • 360-705-3050
    3. Last Word Books ~ Calendar «Upcoming»
      211 E 4th Ave • Olympia, WA 98501 • 360-786-WORD
    4. Olympia Comics Festival
      Olympia, WA
    5. Orca Books ~ click 'Upcoming Orca Events'
      509 E 4th Ave • Olympia, WA 98501 • 360-352-0123
  21. Orcas Island ~ Island Co.
    1. Darvill's Bookstore ~ Upcoming events
      296 Main Street • PO Box 166 • Orcas Island • Eastsound, WA 98245 • 360-376-2135
  22. Port Angeles ~ Clallam Co.
    1. Port Book & News ~ click 'Store Events'
      104 E First St • PO Box 1543 • Port Angeles, WA 98362 • 360-452-6367
  23. Port Townsend ~ Jefferson Co.
    1. Centrum ~ Events & Performances ~ Venue: Fort Worden State Park
      P.O. Box 1158 (FedEx: 223 Battery Way) • Port Townsend, WA 98368 • 360-385-3102
  24. Portland, OR
    1. Powell's City of Books ~ Calendar of Events «Best Bet»
      1005 W Burnside • Portland, OR 97209 • 503-228-0540 • 866-201-7601
      3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd • Portland, OR 97214 • 503-228-0540 • 866-201-7601
      Powell's will be setting up shop at 4321 University Way NE from September 9-19, 2005 to buy books 
  25. Poulsbo ~ Kitsap Co.
    1. Liberty Bay Books ~ click 'Store Events' Book Sense
      18881 D Front St • POB 1396 • Poulsbo, WA 98370 • 360-779-5909
  26. Puyallup ~ Pierce Co.
    1. Borders «P-I»
      3829 S Meridian • Puyallup, WA 98373 • 253-845-8751
  27. Redmond ~ King Co.
    1. RASP: Redmond Association of SPokenword «Good Bet»
      RASP promotes written and spoken arts in East King County
  28. Renton ~ King Co.
    1. BookCrossing.com ~ Renton ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    2. Meetup.com ~ South King County Bookcrossing Meetup Group
  29. Seattle ~ King Co.
    1. All for Kids Books & Music also at Book Sense ~ story time Tuesdays at 10:30 AM + Author signings
      2900 NE Blakeley St • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-526-2768
    2. Astrology et al ~ click 'Events'
      4748 B University Way NE • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-548-1095 • 800-655-8273
    3. Arundel Books ~ click 'Events' ~ open 10am - 8pm 7 days
      1001 First Avenue • Seattle, WA 98101 • 206-624-4442
    4. Bailey/Coy Books «P-I» «S-T»
      414 Broadway E • Seattle, WA 98102 • 206-323-8842
    5. Barnes & Noble, University Village «P-I»
      2675 NE University Village St • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-517-4107
    6. BookCrossing.com ~ Seattle ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    7. Book-It Repertory Theatre at Leo K «Book-It Homepage»
      155 Mercer Street • PO Box 900923 • Seattle, WA 98109 • 206-443-2222 • 877-900-9285
    8. Bumbershoot ~ Ink Spot ~ September 2-5, 2005 «Best Bet»
    9. Cat and Cannon Books ~ Events «P-I»
      12513 Lake City Way • Seattle, WA 98125 • 206-367-6370
    10. City Books ~ click 'Events'
      1305 Madison St • Seattle, WA 98104• 206-682-4334
    11. Confounded Books «P-I» «Upcoming» «Zine Culture»
      315 E Pine St • Seattle, WA • 206-441-9880
    12. East West Bookshop ~ click 'Store Events'
      6500 Roosevelt Way NE • Seattle, WA 98115 • 206-523-3726 • 800-587-6002
    13. Eleventh Hour Productions ~ Seattle Poetry Slam «Good Bet»
      The Mirabeau Room • 529 Queen Anne Ave N • Seattle, WA 98109 • 206-217-2800
    14. Elliot Bay Books ~ Author Events «Book Clubs» «P-I» «S-T» «Best Bet»
      101 S Main St • Seattle, WA 98104 • 206-624-6600 • 800-962-5311
    15. Epilogue Books «P-I» «S-T»
      2005 NW Market St • Seattle, WA 98107 • 206-297-2665
    16. Flora & Fauna Books
      121 First Ave • Seattle, WA 98104 • 206-623-4727
    17. Fremont Place Book Company ~ Events «P-I»
      621 N 35th St • Seattle, WA 98103 • 206-547-5970
    18. Gallery of the Senses «P-I» «S-T»
      1402 E Pike • Seattle, WA 98122 • 206-568-0291
    19. Green Leaf Books ~ Events  † July 11, 2005 
      3422 Stone Way N • Seattle, WA 98103-8922 • 206-545-7465
    20. Hugo House
    21. Intiman Theatre ~ Bookclub meets monthly in the lobby on Mondays at 7:30pm
      201 Mercer St • Seattle, WA 98109 • rsvp 206-269-1901 x 370
    22. Jack Straw Productions ~ Writers Forum «P-I» «S-T» «Good Bet»
      4261 Roosevelt Way NE • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-634-0919
    23. Jackson Street Books ~ click 'Events'
      2301 South Jackson St • Seattle 98144 • 206-324-7000
    24. KOBO at Higo «P-I»
      602-608 South Jackson St • Seattle, WA 98102 • 206-381-3000
    25. Local Color. Art. Coffee. & more...~ click 'Special Events' «P-I»
      1606 Pike Place • Seattle, WA 98101• 206-728-1717
    26. Meetup.com ~ Seattle Book Club
    27. Meetup.com ~ Seattle Bookcrossing Meetup Group
      Previous meetings: White Horse Trading Company • 1908 Post Alley Seattle, WA 98109 • 206-441-7767
    28. Neptune Theatre «P-I» «S-T»
      1303 NE 45th at Brooklyn Ave • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-781-5755
    29. Museum of Flight ~ Calendar~ click 'Book signing icons'
      9404 E Marginal Way South • Seattle, WA 98108• 206-764-5720
    30. Northwest Classics Society ~ click 'Upcoming Events', or click 'Classes and Groups' «Good Bet»
      2317 41st Ave E • Seattle, WA 98112 • 206-860-8784
    31. Open Books ~ Readings Calendar «P-I» «S-T» ~ a poem emporium «Good Bet»
      2414 N 45th St • Seattle, WA 98103 • 206-633-0811
    32. Queen Anne Books ~ click 'Upcoming Events at QAB' «S-T» «Good Bet»
      1811 Queen Anne Ave N • Seattle, WA 98109 • 206-283-5624
    33. Ravenna Third Place ~ Events Calendar «Book Club» «P-I» «Best Bet»
      6504 20th Ave NE • Seattle, WA 98115 • 206-525-2347
    34. Revolution Books ~ What's New En.XML RSS Feed Es.XML RSS Feed
      voice of the revolutionary communist party, usa
      1833 Nagle Place • Seattle, WA 98122 • 206-325-7415
    35. Richard Hugo House ~ Events «P-I»
      1634 Eleventh Ave • Seattle, WA 98122 • 206-322-7030
    36. Science Fiction Museum «Books» «Good Bet»  † July 10, 2005 
      325 5th Avenue North • Seattle, WA 98109 • Main 206-724-3428 • Box Office 206-770-2702
      SFM is co-located with Experience Music Project in the landmark Frank Gehry building at the Base of the Space Needle
    37. Seattle Art Museum ~ Calendar «P-I»
      100 University St • Seattle, WA 98101 • 206-654-3100
    38. Seattle Mystery Bookshop ~ Events «P-I» «S-T» «Best Bet»
      117 Cherry St in Pioneer Square • Seattle, WA 98104 • 206-587-5737
    39. Seattle Public Library ~ Events and Classes «P-I»
      Central location: 1000 Fourth Ave • Seattle, WA 98104 • 206-386-4636
      Branch locations: Map for 27 Branches
    40. Second Storey Bookstore ~ click 'Chapter 1' → /Events/
      Wallingford Center • 1815 N 45th St • Seattle, WA 98103 • 206-547-4605
    41. Secret Garden Bookshop ~ click 'Events at Secret Gardens!'
      2214 NW Market St • Seattle, WA 98107 • 206-789-5006
    42. Square One Books ~ click 'Book Club'
      4724 42nd Ave SW • Seattle, WA 98116 • 206-935-5764
      at West Seattle's Jefferson Square shopping center near the Alaska Street Junction
    43. Teatro ZinZanni «P-I»
      2301 6th Ave (6th & Battery) • Seattle, WA 98121 • box office 206-802-0015
    44. The Globe Cafe & Bakery «S-T»
      1531 14th Ave • Seattle, WA 98122 • 206-324-8815
    45. the seattle antiquarian book fair & book arts show Oct 2005 «floor plan» «Best Bet»
      Saturday October 8th - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m
      Sunday October 9th - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
      Seattle Center Exhibition Hall • Seattle, WA • Customer service 206-684-7200, TDD/TYY 206-684-7100
    46. Town Hall Seattle ~ Calendar «P-I» «S-T» «Best Bet»
      1119 Eighth Ave (at Seneca Street) • Seattle, WA 98101 • 206-652-4255
    47. Twice Told Tales
      1311 NE 45th St • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-545-4226
      3504 Fremont Ave N • Seattle, WA 98103 • 206-632-3759
      905 E John St • Seattle, WA 98102 • 206-324-2421 • 888-324-2421
    48. World Wide Books & Maps ~ Events «Newsletter» «Good Bet»
      4411A Wallingford Ave N • Seattle, WA 98103 • 206-634-3453 • 1-888-534-3453
    49. UW Bookstore ~ under 'Our Stores', click 'Author Events' «P-I» «S-T» «Best Bet»
      4326 University Way NE • Seattle, WA 98105 • 206-634-3400
    50. UW Burke Museum ~ Events
      UW Campus at 17th Ave NE & NE 45th St • Seattle, WA 98195 • 206-543-5590
    51. UW Odegaard Undergraduate Library & Computing Commons «S-T»
      UW Campus• Seattle, WA 98195 • 206-543-2990
  30. Shelton ~ Mason Co.
    1. Sage Book Store ~ click 'Special Events ', or click 'Book Clubs'
      116 W Railroad Ave, Suite 102 • Shelton, WA 98584 • 360-426-6011
  31. Spokane ~ Spokane Co.
    1. Auntie's Bookstore ~ click 'Events', or click 'Group Events' «Best Bet»
      402 W Main • Spokane, WA 99201 • 509-838-0206
    2. BookCrossing.com ~ Spokane ~ The "3 Rs" of BookCrossing: Read, Register, Release
    3. New Dawn Books
      509 W Sprague Ave • Spokane, WA 99201• 509-325-3644
  32. Tacoma ~ Pierce Co.
    1. King's Books ~ Events
      218 St Helens Ave • Tacoma, WA 98402 • 253-272-8801 • 877-529-9525
    2. Meetup.com ~ Tacoma Book Club
    3. Meetup.com ~ Tacoma Bookcrossing Meetup Group
    4. Tacoma Public Library ~ Calendar of Events
      1102 Tacoma Ave S • Tacoma, WA 98402 • 253-591-5666
  33. Vancouver, WA ~ Clark Co.
    1. Meetup.com ~ Fisher's Landing Border's Book Club
  34. Vashon ~ King Co.
    1. Books by the Way ~ click 'Events', or click 'Book Clubs'
      9928 SW Bank Road • PO Box 367 • Vashon, WA 98070 • 206-463-2696
  35. Walla Walla ~ Walla Walla Co.
    1. The Temple Bookstore ~ Events «Temple School of Poetry» «Poetry Party»
      40 S Colville • PO Box 1773 • Walla Walla, WA 99362
  36. Whidbey Island ~ Island Co.
    1. Books Seminars International
      Gregor Rare Books • 197a Second St • PO Box 1491 • Langley, WA 98260 • 360-221-8331
    2. Hedgebrook ~ A writers' colony for women
      2197 Millman Road • Langley, WA 98260 • 360-321-4786
      Office: 216 First Ave S, Suite 430 • Seattle, WA 98104 • 206-325-6773
    3. The BookBay ~ Book Clubs ~ click 'Bookstore Events'
      1638 Main St • Freeland, WA 98249 • 360-331-5404 • 800-386-0061
    4. Whidbey Island Writers Association «Calendar»
      ~ click 'Writers Conference', or click 'Classes and Groups'
  37. Yakima ~ Yakima Co.
    1. inklings bookshop ~ click 'Events'
      5110 Tieton Drive Suite 300 • Yakima, WA 98908 • 509-965-5830

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